The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal a law that would prohibit performing abortions except in cases where it is necessary to save the mother's life. The text of the law reads, "A person who provides, supplies or administers to a pregnant woman, or procures such woman to take any medicine, drugs or substance, or uses or employs any instrument or other means whatever, with intent thereby to procure the miscarriage of such woman, unless it is necessary to save her life, shall be punished by...
At least two people, including a child, died in tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma, authorities said Sunday as emergency crews assessed the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail and flooding. Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation’s midsection since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect […]
Protest organizers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus say they’ll lead a class walkout this afternoon and try to reestablish an encampment that authorities cleared from Northrop Mall earlier Tuesday. The student group says it wants the university to sever financial ties with companies that do business with the Israeli military.
Despite Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's reassurances, the governors are outraged at what they see as a Defense Department end-run around their authorities that they say could set a negative precedent.
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of […]
The Lake County state’s attorney, joined by local and state officials, announced a new “violence reduction plan” Tuesday afternoon that aims to prevent gun violence in the Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion communities. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart — joined by officials like Congressman Brad Schneider, State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane […]
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid fiscal position, “Chautauqua County’s property tax rate stands at $6.91 per $1,000 of assessed valuation—a […]
California State Parks announced it is developing an update to its General Plan for the future of El Capitán and Refugio State beaches, as well as Gaviota State Park.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to schedule events directly within the app. Members can organize and notify others about the event, improving communication between administrators and members.
Ohio – The transportation of a colossal “super load” marks a significant logistical feat as it embarks on its journey from a dock along the Ohio River near Manchester in Adams County to its destination in New Albany, Licking County. This mammoth load, identified as a hex/cold box (air processor), weighs a staggering 378,400 pounds […]
Southeast Ohio – communities are set to benefit from over $600 thousand in grant funding allocated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for recycling and litter prevention initiatives. This funding, part of a larger statewide effort, aims to support local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to enhance recycling, prevent litter, develop […]