This article was originally published in Florida Phoenix. Come July 1, school districts in Florida could authorize volunteer chaplains — those who are religious or not and with no training — to provide support and services for students in public schools, though GOP-controlled legislatures across the country are rejecting similar proposals. Last year, Texas passed […]
Jun. 7—The Effingham Police Department is looking to have traffic cameras installed at three city streets to help it identify vehicles linked to crimes and missing people. During the Effingham City Council’s meeting Tuesday, Police Chief Jason McFarland asked council members to consider a two-year contract with Flock Safety for a total of six traffic […]
Jun. 6—Update: West Bonner School Board votes to close junior high PRIEST RIVER, Idaho — The West Bonner School Board met Wednesday night to weigh whether to close several of its five schools next year as it balances a budget shortfall from a failed levy. The board had not reached a decision by publication deadline. […]
A 16-year-old was shot and killed while attending a late-night graduation party Sunday. Now, a Columbia city councilman wants the city to consider adopting a curfew for minors to prevent similar late-night gatherings from escalating into violence. Councilman Tyler Bailey proposed establishing a city-wide curfew for minors during summer months in response to the killing […]
New York lawmakers on Tuesday said they were finalizing legislation that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts curated by a platform’s algorithm, a move to rein in feeds that critics argue keep young users glued to their screens. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have been […]
Jun. 4—The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday will look at two requests for recreational facilities and a retreat center. The board’s agenda also includes continuing discussion on a request for a school to operate outside Whitefish. The board of adjustment meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. […]
By Andrew Gray and John Irish BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Talks on deploying a European Union mission at the Rafah border crossing in Gaza are at a preliminary stage and the deployment will not happen without an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, a senior EU official said on Friday. EU foreign ministers will […]
DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver is considering adding millions of dollars to its security contract spending limits that cover protecting sites like homeless housing and migrant shelters. Three proposals for spending limit increases cover three different security companies the city currently contracts with. The proposal seeks to increase two of the contracts from a […]
DULUTH — A dangerous section of the iconic Skyline Parkway could become a one-way loop for travel this year after two people died in crashes there this winter. City officials presented proposed plans in a community meeting Monday night, sharing ideas that include a pedestrian and bike lane, new signage and road striping and a […]
LAMAR, Mo. — Discussions involving the future of the Lamar City Aquatic Park continue. Earlier today, and prior to tonight’s city council meeting, where several residents were scheduled to speak about the future of the city’s three pools. We caught up with members of the “Lamar Missouri Exploratory Pool Committee”, as well as Lamar assistant […]
Donald Trump says he’d consider current Texas attorney general and harbinger of far-right doom Ken Paxton for his own U.S. attorney general if he retakes the White House. “He’s very very talented,” Trump said during the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Dallas, on Saturday. “We have a lot of people that want that one […]
DALLAS (AP) — The National Rifle Association is kicking off its annual meeting Friday in downtown Dallas, gathering for the first time in decades without Wayne LaPierre at the helm as board members prepare to elect his replacement. Though beset by financial troubles and following a trial in which a jury found LaPierre misspent millions […]