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- PoliticsWFXT
Trump would have been convicted in Jan. 6 case if he hadn’t won 2024 election, special counsel says
Special counsel Jack Smith says in a new report that his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Court ruling on closed Cedar Rapids city council meeting could have broad implications
The court’s decision could impact how Iowa school boards, city councils and county boards meet in closed session to evaluate job applicants.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Des Moines City Council approves application to seek federal funding for homeless village
City officials voted unanimously to approve an application seeking federal funding for the project entailing 43 shelters built at 2501 Maury St.
4 min read - USNiagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
BLOTTER: Police reports for Jan. 14
Jan. 14—Niagara Falls —ARREST: A Falls woman was arrested and charged with more than 10 vehicle and traffic law violations and a felony and misdemeanor after police said she led them on a slow-speed chase throughout the city at 2:27 a.m. Friday. Shavonna M. Jordan, 37, 3326 Church St., was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, ...
2 min read - USKIRO
Pets rescued from California shelters now adoptable in Washington
The animals were flown here over the weekend to escape the deadly wildfires tearing through the southern part of the state.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
Kotek issues emergency order allowing Port of Morrow to violate water pollution permit
The port will be allowed to spread nitrogen-contaminated wastewater on agricultural fields in an area with contaminated drinking water.
2 min read - USStatesman Journal
How hot was it in Oregon in 2024? What data shows as state extends string of warm years
This past year was the sixth-hottest on record, but was also wetter than average and set records for wildfire. Here's what to know.
3 min read - USWFXT
Revere City Councilors want state’s housing office to address emergency shelter concerns
Revere City Councilors want a sit down with state officials about the vetting process for people coming into emergency shelters.
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Commissioners' consensus: start planning for new detention center
Jan. 14—A consensus among the Lee County commissioners is to begin taking steps toward construction of a new detention center. The informal decision was made during the annual retreat last week where the commissioners were updated on the county's status in the past year and begin planning for goals they want to achieve in 2025. The status of the current Lee County Jail and Sheriff's Office ...
3 min read - USAmes Tribune
Human trafficking is a 'growing problem in Iowa.' What's being done to slow it?
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. What you need to know.
4 min read - USThe Coloradoan
Morning commuters, soon you'll be able to catch a MAX bus every 10 minutes in Fort Collins
Riders of Fort Collins' MAX bus rapid transit line will now be able to catch a bus every 10 minutes for most of the day, starting next week.
2 min read - SportsThe Coloradoan
Colorado Lottery Powerball, Powerball Double Play results for Jan. 13, 2025
Check your tickets for Colorado daily lottery draw games here.
1 min read - USNBC News
Drinking water could be contaminated in L.A. County areas affected by wildfires, experts say
Los Angeles-area residents who already face warnings about their tap water could be without it for some time, experts told NBC News, owing to concerns about the damage done to local infrastructure and the chemicals released by wildfires.
5 min read - OpinionMissouri Independent
Two moments that explain Mike Parson’s six years as Missouri governor
When I think about Mike Parson’s tenure Missouri governor, which came to an end Monday after six years, two moments jump out to me. The first came at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson steadfastly refused to issue stringent statewide public health orders, instead leaving those decisions in the hands of local officials. He […]
3 min read - WorldNBC News
Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore
Nine beaches in Sydney were closed on Tuesday as authorities investigated marble-sized balls of white and gray debris that had washed on shore.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
German police probe renovation of Dusseldorf state chancellery
Authorities conducted raids across the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) on Tuesday as part of a corruption investigation over costly renovations to the NRW State Chancellery, a police spokesman confirmed to dpa. Police executed more than 40 search warrants, and dpa has learned that properties belonging to the state-owned construction company BLB were among those raided by authorities. Damages from suspected corruption could run into the millions of dollars, according to publi
2 min read - USThe Enquirer
Light snow, frigid temperatures forecast Tuesday. How much snow will Cincinnati get?
An arctic cold front will move across the region today, bringing a quick burst of snow.
3 min read - USWFXT
One person seriously injured after shooting in Cambridge
One person was seriously injured after a shooting in Cambridge.
1 min read - PoliticsReading Eagle, Pa.
Letter: Truth, justice, American way are losers in election
President-elect Donald Trump cheated on wife #1 with wife #2, cheated on wife #2 with wife #3, and cheated on wife #3 with Playboy model Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels. He bragged about his ability to sexually assault women and was successfully sued for doing it. But the party of family values supported him. Trump lies incessantly. He lied about President Barack Obama’s birthplace. The ...
1 min read - WorldReading Eagle, Pa.
Letter: Drilling in Alaska refuge is a terrible idea
President-elect Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil drilling as part of his “energy dominance” agenda. This is a very bad idea for several reasons. First: drilling there would be difficult and expensive. He has falsely claimed that there is more oil there than there is in Saudi Arabia. The ANWR is one of the last truly ...
1 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Apartment construction cools rents in some regions
An apartment construction boom is starting to make a small difference in rents nationally and in some states after rents spiked in 2021 and 2022.
8 min read - USWFTV
Cloudy morning should give way to afternoon sunshine on Tuesday
We’ll see a cloudy and misty start to our Tuesday here in Central Florida.
1 min read - USLansing State Journal
Whitmer's plan to grow Michigan economy includes new business tax credit, investment fund
Proponents of a new innovation fund and business tax credit celebrated the programs as a way to grow Michigan's economy and boost entrepreneurship.
3 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Drummond has joined the race for governor. Who else might announce their candidacy?
Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Leisa Mitchell Haynes announced their runs for governor, but other potential candidates could enter the race.
4 min read - USdpa international
Experts share inconvenient truths about the wildfires burning in LA
Not quite six years ago, wildfire expert Jack Cohen, who lives in Missoula, in the US state of Montana, visited Pacific Palisades to instruct firefighters and property owners on how to protect homes against wildfires. Three days of training, including a tour of the community left Cohen hopeful, but the feeling faded when it became clear that his lessons were not going to be fully implemented. The recent outbreak of wildfires raging in the region has left him with a deep sadness. From his home ou
8 min read - USKitsap Sun
Suspect in 2021 downtown Bremerton assault will face charges again
Anthony J. Brown has been receiving court-ordered treatment at Western State Hospital, and prosecutors want him to face criminal charges again.
2 min read - OpinionThe Oklahoman
Should Oklahoma reduce the bag limit for hunting antlered deer? Vote in The Oklahoman poll
A state senator wants to reduce the number of antlered deer Oklahomans could hunt next year. Are you in favor of the change? Comments welcome
1 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Head of Oklahoma teachers union resigns
OKLAHOMA CITY — The head of Oklahoma’s largest teachers union has stepped down. The Oklahoma Education Association announced Monday that its president, Katherine Bishop, has resigned to spend more time with her family. Vice President Cari Elledge will succeed her. Bishop had been president of OEA since 2021. Before that, she had been vice president […]
1 min read - OpinionOklahoma Voice
Oklahoma’s new ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’ law hasn’t solved any problems, but it’s created them
Oklahoma’s legislative darling, dubbed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” claims to champion fairness and safety for women. Supporters of House Bill 1449 tout it as a necessary clarification of legal definitions for “male” and “female,” tying them firmly to biological sex assigned at birth. But behind this rhetoric of rights lies something far more insidious: […]
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Tired of frigid cold weather? Iowa will get a brief break before another cooldown
What does the National Weather Service's forecast show for Iowa? More frigid cold coming this month.
2 min read - TechnologyThe 74
Students Need Human Relationships to Thrive. Why Bots May Stand in the Way
In August, OpenAI released its latest safety card for ChatGPT 4.0. It’s a highly technical and fairly bleak read, detailing risks and safety concerns that generative artificial intelligence could create or amplify. At the very bottom of the document, OpenAI enumerates “societal impacts” it intends to study further. First on its list? Anthropomorphization and emotional […]
5 min read - USDemocrat and Chronicle
Rochester man convicted in taxi driver's shooting death
The homicide was recorded on camera from inside the cab.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Gov. Kim Reynolds to give her 2025 Condition of the State address at 6 p.m. How to watch:
Gov. Kim Reynolds will address the Iowa Legislature from the Iowa House chamber at 6 p.m. Tuesday to lay out her 2025 legislative agenda.
1 min read - LifestyleHartford Courant
Luxury condos rising in West Hartford Center. Some priced in the millions
Developers of the Center Park Place luxury condominiums in West Hartford’s center plan to begin constructing the basement garage early this year and anticipate completing the six-story building by the end of 2026. Prospective buyers have already reserved more than a quarter of the 58 condos, including 10 of the 13 premium sixth-floor units, according to real estate agents working with ...
3 min read - USWSOC
Woman killed, suspect dies after shootout in Cabarrus County
Two people are dead following a deputy-involved shooting in Harrisburg on Monday.
3 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
North Atlantic right whale pair seen off Treasure Coast over the weekend
Koala and Curlew are unrelated and possibly pregnant females that have become traveling companions, which is unusual for right whales.
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
'Restore the Reuther' project means EB I-696 commuters in Oakland County must soon detour
The eight-mile stretch from Lahser to I-75 will receive a full reconstruction of the roadway.
2 min read - BusinessGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Green Bay advances Day Street Mill rezoning change over Georgia-Pacific's request to delay
Georgia-Pacific is expecting letters of intent or offers to purchase the property in the days or weeks ahead, due to "very strong activity."
5 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Who is Jeffry Grob, Milwaukee's incoming archbishop? How to watch his installation.
Jeffrey Grob's installation begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Grob grew up on a dairy farm and spent much of his adult life in the Chicago archdiocese.
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Deportations increased nationally under Biden while ICE arrests decrease in Detroit
Immigrant advocates in Michigan are asking politicians to speak up for their rights.
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Snow, sub-zero wind chills to hit southeast Michigan ahead of arctic outbreak next week
The coldest air mass of the season is expected to arrive next Monday and could potentially bring even harsher conditions.
3 min read - USThe Tennessean
Tennessee mismanaged federal food aid for low-income residents, new lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed in federal court outlines systemic mismanagement of documentation and lengthy appeal times that plaintiffs argue violate federal law.
2 min read - BusinessThe Commercial Appeal
Landers Center firings: Unpacking staff shakeups and what's next for Southaven venue
The Landers Center has seen big staffing shakeups in the past week. Here's a look at everything we know so far and what's next for the Landers Center.
3 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Finance Committee OKs changes to Stevens Point's $1M road construction referendum ordinance
The committee's changes include increasing the dollar amount for the cost of a project requiring a referendum and excluding the cost for utilities.
3 min read - USPalm Beach Post
Health Inspections: Two Palm Beach County restaurants closed, 26 get perfect scores
Going out to eat? See which Palm Beach County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.
5 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus to build 1.3 miles of sidewalk by Independence HS, but city short over 1,400 miles
Columbus CIty Council approves 1.3 miles of sidewalks along Refugee Road by Independence High School -- after students first asked for them in 2018.
2 min read - USNewark Advocate
Licking County opening warming center as frigid temperatures to arrive
The warming center will be open Tuesday night and Wednesday night to help shelter people from below-freezing temperatures in the area.
1 min read - USThe Northwestern
Oshkosh schools’ facilities referendum needed for South Park safety, superintendent says
The district knows South Park Middle School is in the runway/departure zone of Wittman Regional Airport.
4 min read - ScienceFlorida Today
What is the MoonHouse? SpaceX and ispace to put artist's tiny house on the moon
It took a quarter of a century, but artist Mikael Genberg may finally see his dream realized: a red Swedish house, on the moon.
6 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mandel Group drops Tosa research park apartment plans, but Irgens could pick them back up
The Mandel Group sought approval to bring 196 high-end apartments to the research park in December. Now, they will no longer pursue the development.
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