Interview with Cheri Toalson Reisch, candidate for Boone County Northern District commissioner
Cheri Toalson Reisch is a Republican seeking election to be Boone County's Northern District commissioner, a seat currently held by multi-term incumbent Democrat Janet Thompson. The Northern District,
GD CEO: Electric Boat to Scale Back Submarine Work Due to ‘Major Component’ Delays
The prime contractor behind the Pentagon’s top acquisition priority is slowing its rate of producing submarines due to a lack of “major components,” company officials said on Wednesday. General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic said GD Electric Boat work on the Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines and the Virginia-class nuclear attack boat would slow to keep pace with a supply chain that’s lagging construction.
DC Defamation Boutique Secures $8M Jury Damages Verdict in Libel Case
Litigators who helped Dominion Voting Systems secure a $787.5 million defamation settlement with Fox News in April 2023 have prevailed in an unrelated District of Columbia libel case. A federal jury awarded more than $8 million in damages to a New Zealand ...
DC Rapper 'Cruddy Murda' Sentenced to 13 Years for Fentanyl Distribution
Washington D.C. rapper "Cruddy Murda" was sentenced to over 13 years for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy involving the distribution of counterfeit pills.
24 states show construction job increases
Texas, with the highest increase, added 8,100 construction jobs, while Tennessee, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 1,600 jobs.
DCPS faces budget cuts amid rising costs and end of federal COVID relief
The D.C. City Council held a public oversight hearing Wednesday where they questioned budget challenges facing the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
Judge orders US Army to release records on Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery visit
The US Army has been ordered by a federal judge to release records related to former President Donald Trump’s controversial August visit to Arlington National Cemetery by Friday at the latest.
Capitol riot defendants face upheld trespassing charges in US court
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld the use of a criminal trespassing charge against nearly all of the 1,500 defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, rejecting an attempt to further restrict the charges available to prosecutors.
S.C. house District 89 Candidates vying for your vote
South Carolina House District 89 includes the Cayce, West Columbia and Springdale communities and candidates are vying for your vote this November
Bill for school flooding in Columbia Falls will exceed $1 million
The cost of flooding at Columbia Falls High School this summer will exceed $1 million in insurance claims, District Clerk Dustin Zuffelato reported to the School District 6 Board at a recent meeting.
River edges out Washougal for the team title
Acker finished with a 36-hole total of 145, one over par, and Potter was second at 146. Broden Toney of Mark Morris (148) was third, followed by Riley Coleman of R.A. Long (149) and Trenton Maddox of Washougal (150). Owen Winn of Columbia River was sixth at 151, helping Columbia River take the team title over Washougal.
FACT FOCUS: Inactive voters on Michigan's rolls are misrepresented in suggestions of fraud
Less than two weeks from Election Day, posts circulating on social media claim that Michigan has 500,000 more registered voters than it has people eligible to vote, a point used to suggest possible fraud in the system.
Riley leads Molinaro by 4 points in NewsChannel 13/SurveyUSA poll
Democrat Josh Riley has a lead of 4 percentage points over Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro in the race for the 19th Congressional District, according to a poll commissioned by NewsChannel 13. The poll was conducted of 725 voters who live in the 19th Congressional District,
Six elementary students injured after car strikes the side of a Lexington County school bus
Six students from Wood Elementary in Lexington Two were injured in an accident on their way home from school on U.S. 321 near Woodcote Drive on October 22.
Missouri’s Senate District 19 candidates discuss Amendment 3, crime reduction
James Coyne and Stephen Webber are both eyeing the seat for Missouri Senate District 19. The district covers all of Boone County. The seat allows for two, four-year terms and is currently filled by State Sen.
Early Voting Signals Critical Trends in D.C., Maryland, Virginia Ahead of 2024 Election
Early voting data reveals trends in the 2024 presidential election. District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland show strong Democratic support.
Expert explainer: How the Electoral College works in U.S. presidential elections
Western University professor of political science Matthew Lebo explains how the Electoral College works in U.S. presidential elections.
Heather Bauer was a rare bright spot for Dems in '22. Can she survive a rematch with Kirkman Finlay?
South Carolina Rep. and former Columbia city councilwoman Heather Bauer was rare bright spot for Democrats in her 2022 upset of Kirkman Finlay. Can she repeat?
Investigation Underway for Southeast D.C. Homicide After Man Found Shot in Vehicle
MPD is investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. where Leonard Taylor Jr. was found deceased in a vehicle.
How Much is the New Child Tax Credit for 2025?
For 2025, the credit is worth up to $8,046 (up from $7,830 for 2024) with three qualifying children, $7,152 (up from $6,960) with two qualifying children, $4,328 (up from $4,213) for one qualifying child, and $649 (up from $632) with no qualifying children.
Transformative West Columbia mixed-use project signs final tenant, latest chapter in area's rebirth
A prominent mixed-use development in West Columbia's River District signed its final tenant, marking the completion of a major step in the district's rebirth.
Can't Stop Scrolling? Experts Share 6 Ways to Use Social Media Without Getting Addicted
A new lawsuit filed against TikTok claims that the social media platform has intentionally been designed to be addictive for children and teens. Here's what psychologists recommend for using social media in healthy way.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington, DC, on Election Day
Voters in the District of Columbia don’t have a say in which party wins congressional majorities. But on Nov. 5, half a million voting-age residents will have the chance to weigh in on which presidential candidate wins the District’s three Electoral College votes,
District Details Covid-$ Spending
An outdoor garden and learning space, college courses at Columbia University, and two full-time academic tutors were just a few of the
Wenatchee School District under federal investigation over Columbia Elementary closure
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating the Wenatchee School District over its closure of Columbia Elementary, raising concerns about potential civil rights violations.
FTC and State AGs Settle with Marriott over Starwood Data Breaches
Our Consumer Protection/FTC and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack Starwood Hotels’ and Marriott International’s settlements with the
Supreme Court takes up Clean Air Act and sentencing cases
The justices on Monday added four new cases, involving the venue for challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s actions under the Clean Air Act and federal sentencing law, to its docket for the 2024-25 term.
Moses Lake wins Big 9 slowpitch title
Moses Lake freshman Mya Martinez claps as she rounds second base after hitting a home run in the bottom of the second inning of Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game. The Mavericks defeated Eastmont 21-7 in the game,
District of Muskoka endorses hospital redevelopment project without funding commitment
The District of Muskoka is unanimous in its support for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's (MAHC) revamped hospital redevelopment plan, but who foots the bill remains in question.
Alpharetta Man Charged with Felony Assault Against Police During Capitol Breach
A Georgia man faces multiple charges for his role in the January 6 Capitol incident, including assaulting law enforcement.
Judge Chutkan Turns Tables on Trump, Denying “Election Interference”
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appeared on news programs this weekend to combat yet another charge by Donald Trump that the government, in pursuing it 2020 election interference case against him, i
Life expectancy dropped the most in these US states
Where you live in the United States can impact your life expectancy by as much as nine years. To discover where life expectancy is decreasing the most and the least,
Supreme Court opens debate on venue for EPA rule challenges
The justices will consider whether critics of environmental rules that aren’t “nationally applicable” can sue in more favorable courts.
DC Circuit sets Dec. 6 for arguments over power plant rule
The date gives the Biden administration an opportunity to argue in favor of its regulation before the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Where 4th District congressional candidates stand on the issues
The two Republicans on the ballot to represent Central Washington in the U.S. House of Representatives would take different approaches to immigration, the environment and other issues.
MLSD considers trust, past and future funding
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors and MLSD administration have begun discussing the process of putting forth a levy proposal to voters in the spring of 2025.