Nebraska State

Mountain View, CA

Wisconsin State

Indiana State

During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Hoosier Energy was...

Biden-Harris administration announces $7.3 billion in rural clean energy investments

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Idaho State

A mask is seen on the ground at John F. Kennedy Airport on April 19, 2022 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) As new vaccines become available, COVID-19’s spread is rising in Idaho and across the nation. Data suggest Idaho’s current uptick — from lower levels earlier this...

There’s less COVID-19 data now. But here’s how to track the virus in Idaho.

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital has received at least one person with gunshot wounds from Apalachee High School after law enforcement responded to a shooting there. 2020 file photo. John McCosh/Georgia Recorder. Four people are dead, including two students and two teachers, and nine have been hospitalized after a shooting at...

Four dead, nine injured in shooting at Apalachee High in Winder

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

A police line is put up in front of Apalachee High School after a school shooting took place on September 4, 2024 in Winder. Four fatalities and multiple injuries have been reported and a suspect is in custody according to authorities. Megan Varner/Getty Images. Need to get in touch?. Have...

Georgia, national Democratic leaders call for gun safety legislation after Apalachee High shooting

Carlinville, IL

The former site of Heinz Funeral Home is pictured in Carlinville. Its proprietor, August “Gus” Heinz, is accused of misidentifying at least 75 human remains – and as many as 800. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) As many as 800 families across the country who...

Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Rhode Island State

Connecticut State

Highway signage unveiled Wednesday at seven entry points into Connecticut variously proclaim the state as home of the foodie capital of New England, pizza capital of the U.S., and the submarine and basketball capitals of, yes, the entire world. It seems when your audience is moving at highway speeds, nuance...

New signs: Welcome to CT, a small, yet immodest state

Dania Beach, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

North Dakota State

Bismarck, ND

Reps. Jayme Davis, right, and Lisa Finley-DeVille present Sept. 4, 2024, during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) The five Native nations in North Dakota need to step up their state government lobbying efforts, state Rep. Jayme Davis said. The Rolette Democrat joined Rep. Lisa Finley-DeVille,...

North Dakota’s 2 Native lawmakers say they need tribal support in legislative session

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Texas State

Manvel, TX

Marisa Luparello, at right, gives her son Blaine his medicine before they leave for his group home on Aug. 26, 2024, in Manvel. (Antranik Tavitian/Houston Landing) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. MANVEL—...

Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

Alabama State

Derrick Dearman, convicted of the 2016 murders of five people outside Citronelle, is scheduled to be executed on Oct. 17, 2024. (Alabama Department of Corrections) Alabama will attempt to conduct a sixth execution this year, which would tie the state for the most in the past 50 years. Gov. Kay...

Alabama sets sixth execution for 2024

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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USDA announces $7.3 billion energy investments for 16 rural cooperatives, including one in Nebraska

Transmission lines carry electricity from NRG Energy’s Joliet Station power plant on May 7, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) The federal government announced $7.3...

USDA announces $7.3 billion energy investments for 16 rural cooperatives, including one in Nebraska

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