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NEW MEXICO RACING COMMISSION SCHEDULES SPECIAL MEETING

The New Mexico Racing Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting for…

FIRE HYDRANT DRAINING MAY CAUSE EXCESS WATER

The City of Portales has announced that the Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants today, and areas of Portales may see excess amounts of water. The City would like…

Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano

Trump bans ‘bump stocks’ used in Las Vegas mass shooting

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it had banned the high-power gun attachments used in last year’s Las Vegas shooting that killed 58 people

Lewis Library Announces 2019 Book Selections for the Wednesday Afternoon Group

The Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group at the Paula Lewis Branch Library has released its novels for 2019. Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. (except for July) and are open to everyone.

SpaceX halts U.S. satellite launch for national security mission

Elon Musk’s SpaceX was poised on Tuesday to launch a new spy satellite for the U.S. military, marking what the space transportation company said was its first designated national security mission for the United States.

Downtown Toy Drive Block Party Raises 1,000+ Toys

More than 1,000 gifts from 500 + attendees helped make the 4th annual LeGit’s Downtown Toy Drive Block Party a huge success. Plans for December 14, 2019 are underway.

COAL HILL MAN ARRESTED FOR HIT AND RUN

An Arrest made Monday in connection with a hit and run accident in Coal Hill Saturday.

Las Vegas could break high-temperature record this week

This week could see a record-breaking high temperature as above normal highs persist in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

Las Vegas family sues Boy Scouts after son hit in eye by arrow

A Las Vegas family is suing the Boy Scouts of America after their son was hit in the eye by an arrow while attending a Scouting event.

Democrat Reps., Lawyers Escort Caravan Migrants Across the Border

Two Democratic legislators and immigration lawyers escorted a group of Central American caravan migrants in Tijuana past U.S. guards and through border gates on Monday evening.

Reporter who broke news of Steele dossier used to surveil ex-Trump aide calls its claims largely ‘false’

Reporter was one of first to break dossier’s existence

MEDP Board of Directors Announces Interim Executive Director

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department Welcomes Deputy Destiny Woods

Friday morning December, 14, Deputy Destiny Woods successfully completed and graduated the thirteen week Basic Police Officer Training Course held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Newberg City Council delays funding for Visit Newberg

Henderson to Launch Its Captain Kit Preparedness Campaign

The City of Henderson’s Office of Emergency Management is expanding its mandate to motivate and educate the community in all aspects of emergency preparedness to include elementary school-aged children.

U.S. housing starts rise; single-family segment still weak

U.S. homebuilding rebounded in November, driven by a surge in multi-family housing projects, but construction of single-family homes fell to a 1-1/2-year low, pointing to deepening housing market weakness that could spill over to the broader economy.

Burnout, stress lead more companies to try a four-day work week

Work four days a week, but get paid for five?

DUI Strike Team bolsters enforcement efforts in Las Vegas

The two stop mid-conversation, pointing out to each other the signs they have been trained to notice like it is second nature.

Russia Report Done By Anti-Conservative Academics

A new study has claimed Russia’s online interference tried to aid the conservative movement and Donald Trump.

“Outraged” Trump Claims 19,000 Missing Strzok Texts Would Have Exposed Mueller Probe “Hoax”

President Trump once again lashed out at the FBI on twitter over former Agent Peter Strzok

Man attempts to abduct 13-year old boy walking home from school in Geneva Monday

Deliberations expected to begin in Tohafjian trial Tuesday

Cuomo backs legal pot, election day holiday, in agenda for 2019

Two local college students arrested for destruction of statue

Fatal Accident in El Dorado

An early morning crash yesterday left one dead and two injured in El Dorado.

DalCo Quorum Court Postponed

The Dallas County Quorum Court meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday at 6:00pm. The meeting was rescheduled because County Judge-elect Clark Brent would not be able to attend tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting.

No one hurt after Ferris wheel malfunctions in Conway

Authorities say all passengers were safely rescued after a Ferris wheel malfunctioned in downtown Conway.

More than 4,600 lose Medicaid in Arkansas over work rule

Arkansas Department of Human Services announced yesterday (Dec. 17) that another 4,600 people were removed from the state’s Medicaid expansion program last month for not complying with a minimum work requirement.

UCA Suspends Fraternity

The University of Central Arkansas in Conway has suspended the Kappa Sigma fraternity for hazing following student allegations that chapter members would spray cold water on prospective members, require physical workouts and confine them to the house.

Arkansas governor backs bid to cut concealed gun license fee

Arkansas’ governor is backing an effort to cut in half the license fees for carrying a concealed handgun.

Arkansas Democrats re-elect party chairman to second term

This past Saturday Arkansas Democrats re-elected Chairman Michael John Gray to a second 4-year term as head of the state’s Democratic Party

Normandy Beach Closed for Maintenance Through Dec. 20

St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation Department will temporarily close Normandy Beach today through Thursday, Dec. 20 as crews remove a derelict vessel. The beach is expected to reopen Friday, Dec. 21.

KELA News Headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018

Morning Report: The Latest ‘Zero Tolerance’ Headache

Back in August, Maya Srikrishnan reported that a migrant being detained in San Diego had been held in custody even after a judge had ordered his release, and that there were likely others in the same boat.

After reports, Trump turns eye to his own social media followers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday again criticized social media companies Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc’s Google and Twitter Inc, alleging that they were biased against him and other Republicans, but offering no evidence.

C J Country Local News for Tue, Dec 18

Putin: Nothing to stop new states joining nuclear pact with U.S. and Russia

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that there was nothing to stop Russia and the United States agreeing that other countries could join the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty signed by Washington and Moscow during the Cold War.

Trump pressures Fed before meeting, warns against ‘another mistake’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday further sought to pressure the Federal Reserve as the central bank prepared to start its two-day policy meeting, warning the Fed’s board not to “make yet another mistake” ahead of an expected interest rate hike.

MAKERSPACES TO BE USED AT CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Recently, Clovis Municipal Schools trained their teachers to facilitate Makerspaces in their classrooms, in an effort to….

HOMELESSNESS ON THE RISE IN NEW MEXICO

A new report recently released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows homelessness in the state is on the rise. More than….

ENMWUA TO MEET

The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday. During the meeting, the Board will discuss a….

Imagining an Amazon Worker’s Subway Ride

To test out what a future Amazon worker’s potential subway commute might be like, City Limits rode from Manhattan to the Long Island City waterfront site where the company’s headquarters is planned. Starting just after 8 a.m. in Chelsea

Dollar Van Drivers: City Should Let Us Help During L-pocalypse

Winston Williams has been driving a commuter van—sometimes known to customers as “dollar vans”—since 1996. His typical route is in Brooklyn, along Utica and Flatbush avenues, so when he heard about the pending L train shutdown, he’d initially hoped to serve as an option for commuters affected by the closure.

Gasoline prices keep falling in Oklahoma

Less than one week before Christmas and Oklahoma drivers are getting an early present at the gas pumps where prices for the state average $2.04 a gallon.

Governor seeks help from SBA for eastern Oklahoma storms

The late-November storms that affected utility companies and damaged more than 90 homes and businesses in eastern Oklahoma prompted Gov. Mary Fallin and the Cherokee Nation to request a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan

Russia said on Monday it had built new barracks to house its troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armored vehicles, a move likely to anger Tokyo which wants Moscow to reduce its military activity there.

Man held after Norwegian and Danish women stabbed in Morocco

Moroccan police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected in the death of two female tourists from Norway and Denmark, found in the Atlas Mountains with knife wounds to the neck, the Interior Ministry said.

Russia used social media for widespread meddling in U.S. politics: reports

Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on social media was more widespread than previously thought and included attempts to divide Americans by race and extreme ideology, said reports by private experts released on Monday by U.S. senators from both parties.

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