Advocates say they’re pleased the Minnesota Legislature put $16 million toward solving southeast Minnesota’s nitrate pollution problem, but some are concerned lawmakers shortchanged efforts to treat private wells in the region. “We need to see significant additional investments in public health support for private well owners in particular,” said Carly Griffith, water program director at […]
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Wells makes Attorney General bid official
Destiny Wells, a Democrat from Morgan County, embarks on her second statewide campaign. (Courtesy Wells campaign) Former Deputy Attorney General Destiny Wells on Tuesday formally filed to seek the Indiana Democratic Party’s nomination for the Office of Attorney General at the party’s convention. “This year at the ballot box, Hoosier voters should put the candidate […]
US student invited school football team to Congo to ‘dig wells’ but trip was a coup attempt
The son of an eccentric American coup leader who joined his father trying to overthrow Congo’s president had asked friends from his school football team to accompany him to the country. Marcel Malanga invited friends in the US by telling them they would either be digging wells in the Central African nation or joining him […]
Mineral Wells economic panel learns of stronger ties with counterparts in Strawn, Parker County
May 18—MINERAL WELLS — The panel charged with economic development learned of strengthening ties to its east and west. Leaders of the city council-appointed Mineral Wells Economic Development Corp. capped a Thursday meeting with reports of growing ties with counterparts in both Strawn and Parker County. “There’s a lot of growth getting ready to happen […]
California’s effort to plug abandoned, chemical-spewing oil wells gets $35-million boost
California will receive more than $35 million in federal funding to help address the scourge of abandoned oil wells that are leaking dangerous chemicals and planet-warming methane in areas across the state, including many in Los Angeles. The investment from the Biden-Harris administration is among the “largest ever in American history to address legacy pollution,” […]
Robinhood Just Got Hit With a Wells Notice. What Is That, and Why Could It Be Huge News for the Stock?
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock has crushed it for the last year. The online brokerage that revolutionized free stock trading is up 100% in the last 12 months, compared to 27% returns for the S&P 500 index. The company just reported strong growth across the board in the first quarter of 2024 and is finally […]
Rory McIlroy storms to Wells Fargo Championship victory ahead of next major bid
Rory McIlroy claimed back-to-back PGA Tour titles as he overhauled Xander Schauffele with a stunning back-nine display at the Wells Fargo Championship. The world number two, who claimed the Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry a fortnight ago, started the final round one behind Schauffele but romped home with an inward 32 to win in style. […]
Faith leaders meet with Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells to improve pre-arrest diversion program
Faith leaders sat down with Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and the chiefs of police at five other law enforcement agencies in the county on Thursday to improve a pre-arrest diversion program. Leaders from Stronger Together Reaching Equality Across Manatee (STREAM), composed of 15 multicultural and interfaith congregations, have worked with the 12th Judicial Circuit […]
Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy has closed the gap on leader Xander Schauffele and is now just one shot behind the American heading into the last day of the Wells Fargo. The Northern Irishman had his second straight bogey-free day with a four under par 67 after he shot four birdies to set up a thrilling finish at […]
Rory McIlroy four shots behind leader Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy is four shots behind leader Xander Schauffele after the second day at Wells Fargo in Charlotte. The Northern Irishman shot a faultless 18 holes on Friday at Quail Hollow with three birdies for a three under par 67 to hold his spot in second place, tied with Australian Jason Day. McIlroy told reporters […]
Rory McIlroy three shots off the pace after first round at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy is three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele in second place after the first round of the Wells Fargo in Charlotte. The Northern Irishman had a strong start to the tournament with an eagle, three birdies and one bogey through the first nine holes, but slipped with three birdies and three bogeys on the […]
Wells man sentenced to 27 years for attacking NYPD officers with machete
May 9—A Wells man will serve 27 years in prison for attacking police at Times Square on New Year’s Eve in 2022. Trevor Bickford, 20, was sentenced in federal court in New York on Thursday after he pleaded guilty in January to three counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault. He faced up […]