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CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUSPENDING ALL SPORTS

Clarksville School District suspends all sports after COVID 19 positive test

TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH WEDNESDAY NORTH OF OZARK

No one was injured in a tractor trailer accident near Cass on SH23 Wednesday in Franklin County

ASP DRUG BUST ON I-40 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

2 Georgia residents arrested on drug charges after traffic stop on I-40 in Franklin County

OZARK MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

42 year old Thomas Darter of Ozark arrested Tuesday for sexual assault and other charges

Sheridan Man Dies in Wreck

A Sheridan man was killed Tuesday in Grant county in a one vehicle accident.

Morning Report: Latinos Underrepresented So Far in Redistricting Effort

San Diego’s deadline for applications to serve on its redistricting commission came and went last week, and Latino residents represented just 13 percent of its 102 submissions, despite accounting for 31 percent of the city’s population.

Nursing Home Halts Porch Visits

Michelle Phillips, administrator at Green House Cottages of Southern Hills, announced Tuesday morning that the nursing home is stopping in-person porch visits with its elders.

AG Warns of Scam Artists

Scam artists have found an opportunity by using the important task of contact tracing to steal money and the identity of Arkansans. In trying to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health is using contact tracing to identify people who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Local Groups Pause Tijuana Sewage Lawsuits, But Solutions Are Still Far Off

Californians are pushing pause on federal lawsuits against the International Boundary Water Commission, the agency that’s supposed to deal with sewage-filled stormwater rolling into the U.S. from the Tijuana cliffs under a treaty between the two countries.

Thought-Policing: City of Seattle instructed White employees to forgo jobs, promotions, safety in interest of racial justice

Seattle held ‘segregated’ training session on ‘undoing whiteness,’ encouraged staffers to forfeit ‘guaranteed physical safety’

Nevada COVID-19 infection rate 5 times higher, antibody tests show

Results of the first coronavirus antibody study by Nevada public health authorities indicate that about 2.3 percent of adult residents in Washoe County have been infected.

Fauci Approved Hydroxychloroquine 15 Years Ago to Cure Coronaviruses

Dr. Anthony Fauci, whose “expert” advice to President Trump has resulted in the complete shutdown of the greatest economic engine in world history, has known since 2005 that chloroquine is an effective inhibitor of coronaviruses.

Names Released In Fatal Crash Near Tea South Dakota

A Rockwell City, Iowa man has been identified as the person who died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday afternoon near Tea, South Dakota.

Yankton Woman Arrested After Skipping Sentencing Date

A Yankton woman has been arrested for skipping her sentencing last week for a bomb threat to a school.

Gavins Point Releases To Be Decreased

Below-normal precipitation in the upper Missouri Basin during June resulted in slightly below-average June runoff.

Crest Road To Be Closed Through Thursday Morning

The spillway and powerplant road across Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will be closed at 9:00 this morning and will remain closed through 11 a.m. on Thursday for maintenance.

Yankton County Expecting To See More Than $1 Million CARES Act Funding

Officials with Yankton County now know one more piece of information in the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic in the county.

South Dakota Sees 79 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

South Dakota has tallied 79 new confirmed infections of COVID-19 and no additional deaths.

Few Latino Residents Are Applying to Take Part in Redistricting

Cities are poised to redraw their political boundaries next year, and early indications suggest Latino residents could underrepresented in that process.

COVID 19 VIRUS UPDATE

Death toll stands at 407

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED IN CECIL

Vehicle stolen from Logan County recovered in Franklin County

DROWNING AT ALTUS ROCK CRUSHER

Richard Roland believed to have drown while swimming at Altus rock crusher

SPRINGDALE WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH ON I-40

A 33 year old Springdale woman was killed in a single vehicle accident on I-40

FATAL FIRE IN PV COMMUNITY

33 year old Lacey Standrige died in a structure fire Friday in Franklin County

6th Annual St. Lucie County’s Dickerson Ultimate Drive Golf Tournament

St. Lucie County’s 6th Annual Dickerson Ultimate Drive Golf Tournament, benefiting the United Way of St. Lucie County, was once again a successful campaign.

Former Seattle-area teacher Mary Kay Letourneau dies

who married her former sixth-grade student after she was convicted for raping him

Tuesday’s new COVID-19 numbers in Washington off from Monday’s record

Washington reported 435 additional cases Tuesday

Waterloo man charged with attempted rape in Canandaigua

Wayne County woman facing Federal charges for involvement in Rochester riots

Lawsuit filed challenging Washington state’s face coverings order

challenging the new government order requiring everyone in the state to wear a face covering in public places

Police update on weekend standoff in Geneva

Bishop Clark admits Diocese let Priests accused of sex abuse continue to serve

NYC waste company drops plan to import ‘sludge’ to Wayne County

Cuomo adds three more states to New York’s travel quarantine advisory

St. Lucie County Commissioners Bartz, Hutchinson & Townsend Recognized as a FAC Presidential Advocates

The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) recently recognized St. Lucie County Commissioners Cathy Townsend (Chair), Linda Bartz and Frannie Hutchinson as Presidential Advocates for their work during the 2020 Legislative Session.

Thousands Of Missouri, Kansas Businesses Received $1 Million Or More In Federal Coronavirus Loans

More than 140,000 companies in Missouri and Kansas received loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Loan program, ranging from restaurants and franchisees to car dealerships to nursing care facilities.

Port of Centralia Commissioner Dan Keahey Resgns

announces the resignation of long-time Port Commissioner Dan Keahey. 

Mahogany Fire at Mount Charleston 100% contained

The Mahogany Fire at Mount Charleston has been fully contained, officials announced Tuesday.

Morning Report: San Diego Unified Balances Budget With Coronavirus Aid

The coronavirus relief money headed to San Diego Unified has created a rosy financial picture for the coming school year, but it also obscures the district’s long-term budget problems.

Martin County passes emergency ordinance for mandatory face coverings in public

On Thursday, July 7, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners passed an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings be worn in public to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. This order applies to all incorporated and unincorporated areas.

Coronavirus Aid Obscures San Diego Unified’s Budget Deficit

“One-time monies from (the) CARES Act make this budget look better than it really is,” read a comment card from local resident and longtime San Diego Unified critic Sally Smith at the district’s June 30 school board meeting.

More layoffs ahead for hotel-casino workers

More layoffs lie ahead for many Las Vegas hotel-casino workers.

Nonprofits take a hit as businesses tighten budgets

The pandemic has forced many businesses to reevaluate their philanthropic budgets, potentially hobbling local nonprofit operations.

How the Black Death made the rich richer

How pandemics past and present fuel the rise of mega-corporations

World’s richest billionaires risk turning US into ‘powder keg’ as their wealth surges

The wealth of the top 1% has soared during lockdown

ARound the State

Tech and online retail giant Amazon will employ 1,000 individuals at the first fulfillment center in Arkansas, the company announced Tuesday.

St. Lucie County Offers CARES ACT Funding To Residents That Need Assistance

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners has received $13.8 million in CARES Act funding from the State of Florida with the potential to receive an additional $41.6 million in reimbursements.

Area Storms Cause Crop Damage

A rapidly-moving storm rolled through the Yankton region late Monday afternoon, bringing needed rain but also some crop damage.

Laurel Nebraska Man Arrested Following Disturbance At Bank

A Tuesday morning disturbance at Security Bank in Laurel, Nebraska, has resulted in the arrest of an area man.

Volga Man Sentenced In Wetlands Case

A Volga man has been sentenced to one year of probation and a $100 fine by U.S. District Judge Karen Schrier.

One New South Dakota Death Due To Coronavirus

In Tuesday’s COVID-19 update for South Dakota, the Department of Health reported one new death in the state, and 58 new confirmed infections.

Gettysburg South Dakota Removes Confederate Emblem

The City Council in a South Dakota community named for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg says a logo that included a Confederate flag has been removed from police department cars, buildings and patches.