DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked plans to remove a nationally known outdoor artwork that borders a pond in a Des Moines city park, finding the New York artist who created the work is likely to succeed in her argument that destroying the work would violate her contract with a […]
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PSP launches groundbreaking fire preparedness initiative in Permian Basin
Mar. 12—MIDLAND — The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) revealed Tuesday its commitment to enhancing fire training in the region by investing $300,000 for advanced training courses and facility upgrades in partnership with The Seminole Volunteer Fire Department and The Andrews Volunteer Fire Department. $200,000 is allocated for courses offered by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services […]
DOTD holds groundbreaking ceremony for new road project in Gonzales
GONZALES, La. (BRPOUD) — DOTD and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the start of a new construction project in the city of Gonzales. “Our state legislative delegation is committed to securing funding and resources for highway infrastructure here in Ascencion Parish,” said State Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie. Three new roundabouts will be […]
Community partners with US Army Corps of Engineers on groundbreaking new project: ‘Incredibly innovative work’
In the face of extreme drought conditions, a tribal community is embarking on an uplifting new collaboration to conserve water while also generating clean power. Together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona will soon break ground on installing solar panels over irrigation canals — the first […]
Groundbreaking project Villages of Hope to provide sanctuary for survivors of human trafficking
Construction is currently underway for the Villages of Hope 14-Tiny-Home Community, a pioneering initiative aimed at providing a local sanctuary for women who have survived human trafficking. This community plan marks the first of its kind in Northeast Florida, bringing together local builders and volunteers to create a haven for those in need. >> STREAM […]
Groundbreaking ceremonies for new Mullens school set
Jan. 12—Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Mullens Elementary and Middle School have been scheduled for April 12. The exact time for the ceremonies will be set later, Deirdre Cline, schools superintendent, told county Board of Education members during their meeting Friday. Cline said the date will allow time for the sale of the facilities bonds, […]
Bitcoin ETF Trades Top $3 Billion in ‘Ground-Breaking’ First Day
(Bloomberg) — The first US ETFs that directly hold Bitcoin are off to a strong start, with billions of dollars changing hands in a historical first day of trading for the long-sought investment vehicles. Most Read from Bloomberg Over $3.5 billion worth of shares have traded between the 11 US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as […]
BMW partnership makes groundbreaking advancement in EV battery technology — here’s how it could eliminate range anxiety
“Range anxiety” — the fear of being stranded in your electric vehicle between charging stations — remains one of the major barriers to EV adoption. But BMW’s new battery technology may go a long way toward addressing that fear, as it can reportedly offer over 600 miles of range on a single charge. The new […]