Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) clinics to guide high school students with completing the applications will be provided by the Education Equalizer Foundation. The foundation received a $10,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Education Credit Management Corporation’s (ECMC) Student Support Strategy program, officials say. Part of the […]
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Edmond wins tourism award; local youths earn Eagle Scout
Oklahoma Army National Guardsman wins NetWars Oklahoma Army National Guardsman 1st Lt. Makya Stell, assigned to the 205th Network Signal Company, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, wins the annual “NetWars” games during the Cyber Shield training event held at the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach this month. Oklahoma Army National Guardsman 1st […]
Local officials share disappointment in debate, state parties continue to back candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The presidential debate last night sparked plenty of conversations about the two candidates at the top of the ticket. The presidential debate last night sparked plenty of conversations about the two candidates at the top of the ticket. Many of former president trumps claims about his offices’ success in areas like […]
Tornado confirmed in Jacksonville as video shows truck flipping multiple times at local business
Girl fights back after man allegedly knocks her to ground, strangles her on local bike trail
Family of local man shot, killed in argument over parking spot raising funds for funeral costs
Norfolk police hosts community ‘block talk’ for local senior citizens
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police hosted its latest effort to take back the community, as a community block talk was geared toward police hearing the most common concerns of residents in five of the city’s neighborhoods. Wednesday’s block talk was the first of its kind and targeted senior citizens, as police sought to hear […]
Local educator a finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year
Jun. 26—A Spring Garden Middle School teacher got a nice surprise on Wednesday. “I learned that I’m one of the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year finalists,” Barbara Spencer said. Spencer was thrown a surprise celebration Wednesday at Spring Garden surrounded by fellow teachers and administrators. “I was (at a) 10 (level of) surprised,” she […]
In SC, local school officials won’t have final say on books bans. Who has the power?
The South Carolina State Board of Education now has the power to regulate the books on schools’ shelves, instead of local school districts. A new regulation, which gained automatic approval on Tuesday, will now govern the selection of materials in schools and school libraries and dictate what is “age and developmentally appropriate” and “educationally suitable” […]
Local organizations keeping boys and young men of color busy throughout the summer
School is out for the summer and kids now have more time on their hands. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Local organizations are working to keep them busy and out of trouble. My Brother’s Keeper of Orlando works to address the disparity gaps among boys and young men of color through mentorship and leans […]
$130K fishing boat forfeited by local walleye tournament cheaters up for auction
[VIDEO: Previous coverage can be watched in the video player above.] SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – A fishing boat valued at $130,000 and linked to a local criminal case that made national headlines is now up for auction. In May 2023, Jacob Runyan, 43, of Ashtabula, and Chase Cominsky, 36, of Hermitage, PA were sentenced to jail after pleading […]
Ames antibody manufacturer receives state, local support for $5 million expansion
Mg Biologics, an Ames antibody manufacturer, is planning a $5 million expansion in rural Boone County. An Ames antibody manufacturer has announced plans for a $5 million dollar expansion in rural Boone County. Mg Biologics, a manufacturer of plasma and antibody products, will expand its property at 2366 270th Street, where Boone County overlaps city […]