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City Approves Funding For Archery Competition Transportation Costs

Steps were taken during a recent Yankton City Commission meeting to help boost logistics of two major archery tournaments scheduled to come to Yankton.

Yankton Man Sentenced In Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

A Yankton man has been sentenced in following a conviction of conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl earlier this year.

Three Injured In Norfolk Two-Vehicle Accident

Three people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Norfolk Nebraska Wednesday afternoon.

Officials Warn Of Holiday Scams

Tis the season for giving, but unfortunately not everyone is in a giving mood during the holidays.

Guilty Pleas Entered In South Dakota Illegal Bird Trafficking Case

A father and his adult son have pleaded guilty in South Dakota to federal charges in a case that offered a glimpse into the illegal trafficking of eagles and other protected birds.

FCC Plans For Three-Digit Number For Suicide Prevention

U.S. regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline – that in the hopes of making it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

Biden lands early slate of former backers of Harris’ presidential bid

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gained two more endorsements from onetime backers of rival Kamala Harris’ campaign, a sign of early strength in consolidating support after the U.S. senator left the race.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital Recognized as a “High 5” Hospital

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan’s Birth & Women’s Center team was recognized as a “High 5 for Mom and Baby” hospital Dec. 12.

Trump mocks teen climate activist Thunberg: ‘Chill Greta, Chill’

U.S. President Donald Trump reprised his ridicule of 16-year-old Greta Thunberg on Thursday saying it was “ridiculous” that the Swedish climate activist was named Time’s Person of the Year for 2019.

U.S. warns North Korea against ‘ill-advised behavior’ as deadline looms

North Korea’s foreign ministry criticized the United States for convening the U.N. Security Council and warned that it is ready to respond to any corresponding measure that Washington chooses, state media said on Thursday.

Barton County Sheriff Needs Public’s Assistance

On December 11, 2019 at about 3:30 PM the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 7 NE. 30th Rd. just north of the City of Great Bend.

United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again

Voters go to the polls on Thursday in an election that will pave the way for Brexit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson or propel Britain toward another referendum that could ultimately reverse the decision to leave the European Union.

U.S. tests ground-launched ballistic missile after INF treaty exit

The Pentagon on Thursday tested a conventionally configured ground-launched ballistic missile, a test that would have been prohibited under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

Nevada, Clark County high school graduation rates increase

High school graduation rates in Nevada and Clark County inched slightly higher in 2019, with both recording new highs, according to state data released Thursday.

1 badly hurt in explosion, fire at North Las Vegas apartment complex

One person was critically injured Thursday morning in an explosion that caused a two-alarm fire at a condominium and apartment complex in North Las Vegas.

Fort Pierce Police Investigate Traffic Crash Involving School Bus

The Fort Pierce Police Department responded to a traffic crash near the intersection of North US Highway 1 and Avenue M involving a St. Lucie County School Bus at approximately 6:58 a.m. today

UNLV to Welcome Class of 2019 During Winter Commencement Dec. 17

About 2,200 students from 33 states and 45 countries to participate in 4 p.m. ceremony.

Colorado releases school ratings amid ongoing debate about how to measure performance

Colorado school ratings finalized Wednesday show that slightly fewer schools this year earned one of the two lowest ratings.

Widow dismisses claims against Texas firm in deadly 2018 gas rig explosion

A mysterious new development has occurred in the legal action against National Oilwell VARCO L.P., the Texas company sued over the Jan. 22, 2018 tragic well blowout that left five workers dead at a site near Quinton, Oklahoma.

New Program Will Help WSU Students Grow IP Skills

A key component in the advancement of innovation is protecting intellectual property.

KSDE’s Dennis To Be Recognized In January As Kansan Of The Year

Longtime state employee Dale Dennis is one of two Kansans being honored as a Kansan of the Year, the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas recently announced.

High-level, N.K. defector implores Trump to foment coup; tells president he’s been duped

A high-level defector from Kim Jong-un’s regime has sent a letter to President Trump warning that he has been “tricked” into believing the North Korean leader will ever denuclearize

Two Kansas Schools Recognized As National ESEA Distinguished Schools

Two Kansas schools are being nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2019.

McConnell will move to acquit Trump if he’s impeached, not merely dismiss charges, 2 Republican senators say

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to hold a final vote to acquit President Donald Trump, should he be impeached

KHP Trooper Earns Drug Recognition Expert of the Year Honor from AAA Kansas

AAA Kansas has honored Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Master Trooper John Lawson, who works out of the patrol’s Troop E headquarters in Garden City, as the state’s first Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) of the Year for 2019.

State regulators consider energy efficient building codes

Oklahoma’s Uniform Building Code Commission will meet next week to consider adoption of a new International Conservation Code that applies to energy efficiency.

Deadline arrives for BLM workers in move to Colorado

Thursday was a deadline for about 200 federal workers to decide if they will move from Washington, D.C. into the Bureau of Land Management’s new official national headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Winter storm watch in Oklahoma—will it be a White Christmas?

The people who make a living watching the weather admit it—they’re not sure if the storm system churning out in the Pacific south of Alaska will bring snow or rain to Oklahoma in the coming days.

Law enforcement agencies to conduct holiday DUI emphasis patrols

will launch DUI emphasis patrols beginning Friday.

U.S. producer prices tepid; jobless claims at more than two-year high

U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in November as increases in food and gasoline prices were offset by declining costs for services, pointing to muted inflation despite a recent uptick in consumer prices.

Port of Seattle puts hold on facial recognition technology at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

has voted to ban the use of facial-recognition technology

Centralia City Council approves hotel/motel tax grants

approved the hotel/motel lodging tax grant allocations for 2020

U.S. lawmakers begin debating impeachment articles against Trump

As the U.S. House of Representatives moves closer to impeaching President Donald Trump, larger questions loom in the Senate, where Trump’s Republican allies may not give him the extended trial he would like.

Las Vegas temperatures to stay above normal through Saturday

Above-normal temperatures have a few more days to run in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.

Man who fired gun Tuesday at off-duty Metro officer a fugitive

A man accused of firing a gun at an off-duty officer Tuesday on Interstate 15 is facing three felony charges, and authorities said he is a fugitive from another state.

2 injured, arrested in fiery crash in southeast Las Vegas

Two people were taken into custody after a stolen vehicle was involved in a fiery crash Wednesday night, Las Vegas police said.

2 Las Vegas seventh-grade girls accused of making terror threats

Two seventh-grade girls were arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of making terroristic threats at Tarkanian Middle School, Clark County School District police said.

Clark County partnership tries new approach to tackle homelessness

Clark County has taken a step toward its goal of providing “housing first” to fight homelessness with approval of a contract to provide shelter for up to 25 patients undergoing substance abuse treatment.

Residents given 30 days to vacate mobile home park in Newark

Marijuana legalization could help struggling farms in rural, Upstate NY

$20M solar home project proposed for town of Geneva

African Migrant Apprehensions at Texas Border on Rise

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol officials report a recent increase in the number of migrants from Africa being apprehended after illegally crossing from Mexico.

Assault, lewdness charges against therapist dismissed

Prosecutors will not pursue charges against a physical therapist accused in October of sex assault and open and gross lewdness.

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