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1/23/2026 12:09:36 AM

Controversial Waste Burn Ban Delayed Before Crucial Decision

Vote on Controversial Waste Facility Bill Postponed Amid Community Outcry A pivotal vote on state legislation concerning waste processing facilities has been abruptly postponed. The bill, which wou...

1/22/2026 10:14:35 PM

New Ethics Complaint Targets Nevada's Lieutenant Governor

New Ethics Complaint Filed Against Lieutenant GovernorA fresh ethics complaint has been lodged against Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony, marking the latest in a series of official challenges to his...

1/19/2026 10:13:56 PM

Reno Stands with Iran: A City's Vigil for Protesters Abroad

Reno Stands in Solidarity with Iranian ProtestersA solemn gathering illuminated the night in downtown Reno this past weekend, as hundreds of local residents converged to voice their support for demons...

1/18/2026 4:17:13 AM

Ohio's Historic Office Warns Firestone Plant Demolition Breaks Pact

Planned Demolition of Historic Plant Draws State's Ire, Alleging Agreement Violation The state's historic preservation office has issued a formal objection to the planned demolition of a centur...

1/17/2026 12:18:56 AM

Nevada's Clock Ticks on Massive Unspent COVID Relief Cash

Nevada's Race Against the Clock: Billions in Pandemic Aid Remain UnspentWith a critical federal deadline fast approaching, state officials in Nevada are under pressure to allocate a significant portio...

1/17/2026 12:04:49 AM

City Leader Defied Legal Warnings on Consultant Deals, Lawyer Alleges

Legal Scrutiny Mounts as Cities Lock in Long-Term ContractsAcross the nation, municipalities are increasingly entering into complex, multi-year agreements with private firms, raising urgent questions ...

1/13/2026 6:07:03 AM

Fleischmann: Iran's Crackdown and the Rising Protest Movement

Lawmaker Voices Support for Iranian Protesters, Condemns Government CrackdownIn a recent statement, a U.S. congressman representing Tennessee expressed strong solidarity with demonstrators in Iran and...

1/12/2026 2:04:17 AM

When State Power Decides Who Lives and Who Dies

Officer-Involved Shootings Face Renewed Scrutiny Over Use of Force Policies A series of recent incidents where law enforcement officials discharged their weapons is prompting difficult question...

1/23/2026 12:08:34 AM

Trump White House Scrubs Slavery Displays from Historic Landmark

National Park Service Expands Exhibits on Slavery at Presidential Sites A quiet but profound shift is taking place at America’s presidential landmarks. The National Park Service is actively expandi...

1/22/2026 6:03:56 AM

County Budget Details Emerge Ahead of Critical Planning Session

Washoe County Approves 2026 Budget, Balancing Essential Services with Fiscal RestraintThe Washoe County Commission has given final approval to its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, charting a course th...

1/18/2026 4:17:39 AM

Important Updates to Your Child's Vaccination Schedule

Akron Parents Navigate Updated Childhood Vaccination Schedule Health authorities have issued revised immunization guidelines for children and adolescents, prompting discussions in pediatricians' of...

1/17/2026 8:06:24 AM

Official Retracts Warning of Widespread Immigration Raids in Valley

Officials Find No Evidence to Support Warnings of Impending Immigration RaidsRecent public warnings of large-scale immigration enforcement operations targeting the Central Valley have been met with of...

1/17/2026 12:05:25 AM

Key Council Shuffle Decides Fresno's New Political Direction

Downtown Fresno's $250 Million Revitalization Plan Gains MomentumA major public-private initiative to transform the core of Fresno is moving forward, with officials announcing the allocation of the fi...

1/13/2026 6:17:06 AM

Insider Alleges Political Purge, Replaced by Activist Hire

Staffer Alleges Abrupt Removal, Claims Political Loyalty Sparked Ouster A former staff member within a lieutenant governor's office has come forward with allegations that she was unjustly pushed ou...

1/13/2026 2:13:49 AM

Reno to Pay $300K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

City Reaches $275,000 Settlement in Lawsuit Alleging Police HarassmentThe city has agreed to pay a substantial settlement to resolve a federal lawsuit that accused police officers of a years-long camp...

1/9/2026 8:19:37 PM

Vital aid for new Akron neighbors faces sudden funding cutoff

For Many New Arrivals, a Critical Support System is VanishingA vital financial lifeline for immigrants and refugees in one Midwestern region is set to expire, leaving community advocates concerned abo...

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5/21/2026 3:20:28 PM

Solar panels and EVs felt like risks; now these homeowners see the payoff finally arriving.

Solar Panels and EVs: Calculated Risk Pays Off for HomeownersFor years, homeowners who invested upfront in rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles navigated a landscape of uncertainty, betting on l...

5/21/2026 3:20:03 PM

Traffic backs up for miles after semi overturns, closing multiple lanes on Alpine Avenue

Semi-Truck Accident Brings Alpine Avenue Traffic to a Standstill in WalkerA serious collision involving a large commercial vehicle caused major traffic delays on a primary thoroughfare in Walker on Th...

5/21/2026 3:19:51 PM

Teen healing after Fruitport VFW shooting; venue reveals renter booked space as 'family gathering'

Tragedy in Muskegon: Teen Stable After Incident at Local VFW PostIn a shocking turn of events over the weekend, a teenager is now recovering after a shooting occurred at a VFW Post in Fruitport Townsh...