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- USThe Courier Journal
What are the Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 15? Jackpot stands at $303 million
Will it be your lucky night? The Powerball drawing will take place at around 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
1 min read - USThe Jamestown Sun, N.D.
Do not pass recommended on bill that allows sponsorship agreements for highway-related services
Jan. 15—BISMARCK — The House Transportation Committee in a 13-1 vote approved a do-not-pass recommendation for a bill that would allow sponsorship agreements for highway-related services within the highway right of way. Rep. Lisa Finley-DeVille, D-Mandaree, was opposed at the committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 10. House Bill 1054 would create a new section in North Dakota Century Code Section ...
3 min read - BusinessThe Jamestown Sun, N.D.
Winter Ag and Construction Expo opens Jan. 16 in Jamestown
Jan. 15—JAMESTOWN — The 2025 Winter Ag and Construction Expo returns to the Jamestown Civic Center on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16-17, with programs on a number of ag-related topics. "We think we have a great slate of free seminars this year, new topics and new speakers to touch on marketing and crop input trends, weed management, PRF (Pasture, Rangeland and Forage) insurance for cattle ...
3 min read - USSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
Rep. Wolgamott talks about his Minnesota House of Representatives absence
Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, didn't make the first meeting of legislative session. Here's why he decided to stay in St. Cloud.
2 min read - USTimes Record News
Ex-student charged in MSU art theft
A former student has been charged with burglary in connection with the theft of art from the Fain Fine Arts Center at Midwestern State University.
1 min read - BusinessErie Times News
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Central Atlantic region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Louisville Metro ABC suspends Newburg neighborhood liquor store's license days after raid
Louisville Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control officials suspended a Newburg neighborhood liquor store's license days after it was raided.
1 min read - USThe Enterprise
Brockton college student is 'person of interest' in Easton shooting. What happened in court
Members of Anthony Lopes' family, including his mother, left his arraignment in Brockton District Court in tears.
2 min read - USThe Ledger
110 candles: Family, friends honor 'legend' as she reaches rarest of milestones in Winter Haven
Gertrude Williams was born in Quincy in 1915, during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, and spent most of her life in Lakeland.
6 min read - USThe Daily Advertiser
Louisiana Housing Corp. will host homeownership pop-ups in Acadiana. Here's what to know.
The Louisiana Housing Corporation is hosting informational events for potential homebuyers. Here is what you need to know:
1 min read - USSpectator
Scio driver, 69, killed in Cattaraugus County motor vehicle crash: State Police
NYS Police said a Ford F-150 crashed on Route 98 at around 4:30 p.m., striking a tree and culvert.
1 min read - PoliticsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Penzeys sends 37,000 free 'RESIST!' spice boxes to Washington, DC, homes ahead of inauguration
The Wauwatosa-based spice company, long critical of Trump and Republicans, says the free spices are an act of appreciation for government workers.
3 min read - USThe Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa police arrest suspect in shooting near gas station
Police say the shooting occurred Tuesday night at a gas station in the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
1 min read - EntertainmentAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Florida-based comedian to perform show to benefit Hollandale Christian
Jan. 15—By Ayanna Eckblad A special fundraiser on Friday will be at Hope Church in downtown Albert Lea benefiting Hollandale Christian School. The event is a show by comedian Tim Boyd. There will be a social hour at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Although he lives in Florida, Boyd performs all over the country, mainly in Southern and Midwestern states. This will be his fifth show in ...
3 min read - USSpartanburg Herald-Journal
Bridge work closes one lane on I-26 in Spartanburg County
The SCDOT is conducting routine work on I-26 bridge over the North Tyger River. The project should be completed by the end of the week.
1 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Attempted break-in and other reports
Jan. 15—Deputies received a report at 1:01 p.m. Monday of an attempted break-in on a vehicle at 72362 280th St. in Albert Lea. Theft by fraud reported Deputies received a report at 3:34 p.m. Monday of a bank card that was reportedly hacked of a resident on State Highway 251 in Hollandale. Mailbox damaged A mailbox was reported damaged at 3:18 p.m. Tuesday at 1224 Frank Hall Drive. The damage ...
1 min read - LifestyleThe Desert Sun
National Bagel Day deals 2025: Free bagels, discounts at Panera, Noah's NY Bagels, more
January 15 is National Bagel Day. Panera Bread, Einstein Bros., Noah's NY Bagels, and New Yorker Bagels are among spots with deals.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
When is the next snow storm? Arctic blast among latest winter weather Tennessee predictions
Tennesseans should be getting ready for some cold temperatures. Here's the latest weather predictions for the weekend into next week.
4 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Westerville City Schools planning new permanent levy in May after November ballot failure
Westerville City Schools is planning a levy request for the May ballot to avoid more cuts after a levy failure in November.
1 min read - USTexas Tribune
Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% staff turnover rate.
2 min read - PoliticsBaltimore Sun
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to pitch tax cuts and increases for the first time. Here’s what we know
BALTIMORE — Maryland’s wealthiest earners would pay more in state taxes, while corporations and other workers would get a tax cut under a budget plan Gov. Wes Moore will introduce Wednesday — marking the first time the Democrat has thrown his political weight behind policies that could directly impact most Marylanders’ pocketbooks. Moore teased the plan Tuesday but offered few details ahead of ...
5 min read - USMilitary Times
More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools
A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.
3 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui population losses cause millions in lost income
There were more Maui residents leaving after the devastating Maui wildfires in 2023 and fewer moving in—reducing the island’s population by more than 1, 000 residents and resulting in an estimated $50 million loss in annual income for Hawaii’s economy. New data compiled as a result of a partnership between the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization and the state Department of ...
4 min read - USWFTV
Seminole County firefighters begin prescribed burns the help lower risk of wildfires
Firefighters in Seminole County are preparing for Florida’s fire season with prescribed burns.
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kokua Line: How would water agency handle power shutoff?
Question : Please briefly describe the Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s emergency procedures to keep water pumping for firefighters during a Public Safety Power Shutoff. For example, does BWS have backup generators in place at all times ? Whatever the process is, please explain briefly. Answer : “The Board of Water Supply has worked very closely with the Department of Emergency Management, ...
3 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Resolution opposing landfill sites above Oahu’s aquifer advances
A Honolulu City Council resolution meant to uphold a more than 20-year-old city policy over solid waste landfills and their proximity to Oahu’s drinking water supply has advanced. Introduced by Council Vice Chair Matt Weyer and Council member Radiant Cordero on Jan. 2, Resolution 3 is meant to reaffirm a prior Council’s 2003 policy against siting landfills near underground freshwater sources. ...
6 min read - USAsheville Citizen-Times
Asheville police release officer video of Grove Arcade worker's forceful arrest
City police released body-worn camera video Jan. 15 that shows a Grove Arcade worker's forceful arrest, after a court order and bystanders' outrage.
7 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Local governments in Louisiana want revenue reward from carbon capture risks
Another legislative push to get more local governments more revenue from carbon capture and sequestration projects could be on the horizon.
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State concludes probe of the Lahaina wildfire
ANDREW VLIET / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER The final phase of the state Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fire recommends the hiring of a state fire marshal and actions counties and the state must take to save communities from wildfires. Some lots had been cleared while ruins remained on others six months after the wildfire. ANDREW VLIET / ...
7 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Initial bills to address old, new concerns
State lawmakers already have announced their intentions to introduce nearly 500 bills ahead of today’s start of the legislative session, but only one so far addresses the high-profile issue of how to respond to the deaths of five people during New Year’s celebrations, including a 3-year-old boy. Legislators have come under intense pressure to do more to reduce the barrage of pyrotechnics that ...
6 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
What will I-43 closures between Glendale and Grafton look like in 2025?
The work will expand the route from four to six lanes, reconstruct five interchanges, add a new interchange and replace a railroad bridge.
2 min read - USDeseret News
UTA leaders eye pre-pandemic ridership levels after 40M rides last year
Paced by Ogden Express, bus ridership continues to be strong with more projects on the way.
4 min read - BusinessSouth Dakota Searchlight
USDA finalizes packers and stockyards reform to help chicken farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press conference Monday the regulation came from “the ground up” and reflects changes that poultry farmers across the country have said they needed. “This rule basically addresses many of the concerns that we’ve heard from rank and file producers who just simply want a fair shake,” Vilsack said. […]
3 min read - PoliticsThe Oklahoman
When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates
Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.
2 min read - USDeseret News
Deseret News archives: Capt. Sully Sullenberger became a hero on this day in 2009
On Jan. 15, 2009, veteran pilot landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River. Everyone survived.
2 min read - USCBS News
How the L.A. area wildfires have impacted schools
The Southern California wildfires have damaged or destroyed a dozen schools.
2 min read - PoliticsPolitico
NJ leads effort before Trump inauguration to protect health care access for DACA recipients
Top prosecutors in blue and blue-leaning states have spent months preparing to battle the incoming administration in court.
3 min read - USUnited Press International
Look: Rangers rescue goose 10,000 feet up a California mountain
The U.S. Forest Service said rangers stationed in the California mountains came to the rescue of "a particularly unprepared Mount Shasta climber" -- a goose.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Clarion Ledger
House speaker, lieutenant governor make committee appointments for 2025 session. See choices
House Speaker Jason White and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann have selected legislators to fill empty committee seats.
2 min read - USReason.com
If California Can Suspend Permitting Rules After Wildfires, It Can Abolish Them
It shouldn't take a disaster for the state to consider fixing the rules that make it so expensive to building housing there.
5 min read - USPolitico
Eric Adams challenger, after initial snafu, gets public matching funds
NYC’s Campaign Finance Board awarded City Comptroller Brad Lander nearly $3 million in public campaign dollars.
2 min read - USThe Burlington Free Press
'He could walk with kings': Former Vermont Democratic Gov. Thomas Salmon dies at 92
Former two-term Gov. Thomas P. Salmon — known for his underdog victory in the 1972 gubernatorial race — died "peaceful" on Tuesday.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Weather Channel
I'm A Florida/California Expat. Here's What I Saw During My First Georgia Winter Storm.
SEO Product Manager Michael Cohen moved to Atlanta from California in August 2024. Here are his thoughts as he experienced his first snowfall when Winter Storm Cora hit the city.
10 min read - USPolitico
Hochul raises $10M for her campaign and the state party
The Democratic New York governor has $15.5 million in the bank.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to receive a key perk on Inauguration Day
Incoming presidents do not generally want to be seen as rewarding the hyper-wealthy with special political perks. Team Trump apparently doesn’t much care.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Trump announces plans for a new, wildly unnecessary bureaucracy
Donald Trump announced plans for a new “External Revenue Service,” to run parallel to the IRS, which was bizarre for reasons he ought to understand.
3 min read - USLebanon Daily News
PennDOT shares online plans for Hill Church Road project. What you should know.
PennDOT is inviting residents to view an online plan for the Hill Church Road safety improvement project in North Annville Twp.
3 min read - USThe News-Press
Lehigh Acres woman, 52, killed in multi-vehicle crash with 2 serious injuries, FHP says
The wreck happened around 6:55 a.m. Wednesday along State Road 82, near 40th Street Southwest, in Lehigh Acres.
2 min read - USWFXT
New England youth basketball coach accused of running down parent with car after game
A New England youth basketball coach is facing criminal charges after authorities say he intentionally ran down a parent with his car following a game in an incident that was caught on camera.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Clarion Ledger
Sen. Roger Wicker supported Pet Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination. Here's what he said
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, Armed Services Chair, said Pete Hegseth "helped himself immensely" after the contentious hearing.
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