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    Large hail, severe storms to batter state

    Queenslanders should prepare themselves for more wet weather with heavy

  • Masked attackers storm anti-fascist event in Sweden

    Three people have been taken to hospital after masked attackers stormed a meeting in Swedish capital Stockholm, police said on Wednesday, adding that they had begun an investigation. An evening event by the Left Party about growing fascism in Sweden was just about to start when a group of masked

  • Iowa should follow other states in mandating paid maternity leave

    Iowa must mandate paid maternity leave. Having a child is one of the hardest things a person can do. The first few months of a child’s life require constant attention and care from at least one parent. Because of this, many parents — often women — will take weeks or months off work to care

  • EV charging vandalism could undermine Washington state's environmental goals

    (The Center Square) – Washington state aims to have fast charging electric vehicle ports every 50 miles across the entire span of its 2,633 mile road system, and 3 million total in both public and private charging ports. However, these efforts to electrify the state's transportation sector could be undermined by copper wire thefts that have already hit newly-installed charging stations in various locations, leaving the chargers unusable and costing taxpayers. It’s...

  • Get Outdoors: Watch spring bird migration at accessible event

    Editor’s note: Some events may have been canceled after the time of publication. Please check with local organizers. Email events to [email protected].

  • Washington State Prison inmate killed after fight with officers at hospital

    SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two investigations are underway after an inmate from the Washington State prison was shot and killed. The incident happened Tuesday around 9:00 p.m. at the Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 31-year-old Jacob Henson was being treated for stabbing injuries from an incident earlier that day at

  • Fueled by federal pandemic money, Washington state's spending has skyrocketed

    (The Center Square) – Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023. The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for the 169% increase. That's according to budget documents provided online by the state. The migration of people to Washington over the past 32 years has triggered a dramatic increase in the number of state workers. ...

  • Waco ISD hosts outdoor reading event for students, parents

    Waco ISD hosts Over The Moon event in hopes of encouraging students to read more. The reading session also attracted several local families.

  • US State Dept avoids comment on Washington's use of Pakistani airbase

    The spokesperson for the US State Department refrained from commenting on reports of the US using Pakistani air bases to target terrorist groups in Afghanistan and requested clarification from the Pentagon on the matter. Vedant Patel, the Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, on Thursday, April 18th, during a press briefing regarding the US’s […]

  • OSHP Holds Signing Day Events At District HQs Across State

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently kicked off its 174th Cadet Class with signing day events at district headquarters. Recruits gathered at their closest district headquarters with family and friends to sign a letter of intent to become a member of the next Academy Class. A signing day event was held at the Findlay District

  • Pecos Canyon State Park hosting Earth Day cleanup event

    PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Earth Day is a chance to celebrate and help the planet. Communities around New Mexico are hosting events, and Pecos Canyon State Park is inviting residents to help clean the Pecos River and nearby roadway. The event is set for Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet at Our []

  • Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel announces bid for Washington State Senate

    (The Center Square) – One of Spokane Valley's most outspoken voices, City Councilmember Al Merkel, announced his bid for a seat in the Washington State Senate on Wednesday. Merkel, a relative newcomer to politics and a recent addition to Spokane Valley leadership, said that having grown up the child of foreign service officers, he's naturally attracted to service-oriented roles, and the Senate was the next step. "If you want to get something done, you can't just...