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Two bills before Legislature aim to ease municipal costs for emergency services, shelters
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (699+ words) WATERVILLE " A bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Flavia DeBrito of Waterville that would expand insurance and MaineCare coverage for a range of emergency and health care services has drawn strong support from service providers and others. On Feb. 17, City Manager…...
Construction begins on coal country renewable energy zone, state's first to upgrade existing network
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (458+ words) Monday, March 2, 2026 Construction has started on the Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone (REZ), a project that is set to add a gigawatt of hosting capacity to the New South Wales (NSW) grid through new and upgraded network infrastructure. The REZ,…...
Utah bill seeks to increase penalties for vandalizing public lands
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (425+ words) The growth in popularity of Utah's outdoors has unfortunately meant a rising number of land vandalism cases, including incidents where ancient petroglyphs and other priceless artifacts are damaged or destroyed. "The extent in which people will go to destroy these…...
Rockfall mitigation project to cause delays on S.D. Highway 44 in Rapid City starting March 2
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (135+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A rockfall mitigation project on S.D. Highway 44 across from the Cleghorn Springs State Fish Hatchery in Rapid City is set to begin March 2. Traffic will be maintained throughout the project with a 16-foot width restriction in both lanes....
'Anybody who gets tax money could and should be audited' — State Sen.…
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (265+ words) State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) addressed the need for comprehensive reform in Alabama's prison system while speaking with Greg Davis of "Priority Talk" radio earlier this week. During the episode, the legislator spoke about two bills he recently introduced that…...
11 Pros Of Using Artificial Turf In Your Landscaping
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (345+ words) For homeowners all over the United States, having a well manicured lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a major source of stress due to the amount of care and consistently that is required to maintain…...
Coyote Men complete regular season sweep of Jackrabbits
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (259+ words) VERMILLION, S.D. "South Dakota basketball picked up a 75-70 win over South Dakota State in a Senior Day Interstate Series matchup, presented by First Interstate Bank behind five Coyotes in double-figure scoring. USD completed the regular season sweep over the Jackrabbits, marking…...
Seven St. Cloud Wrestlers Headed To NCAA Tournament In Sioux Falls
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (193+ words) MARSHALL (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud State University wrestling team finished second in the Super Region V Championships in Marshall on Saturday." Seven Huskies have qualified for the NCAA Tournament, with four of them winning Region Titles. #9 SCSU finished with…...
Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls Plant Shift Reshapes Costs And Farm Ties
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (500+ words) Smithfield Foods (NasdaqGS:SFD) plans to build a new packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new site is set to replace the company's long-running existing Sioux Falls plant. The project is expected to…...
University of Arkansas expert talks USDA proposal to speed up chicken production lines
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (398+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " The USDA is considering a proposal that would raise the maximum speed limit for chicken processing lines from 140 birds per minute to 175. On paper, the USDA's proposal to speed up chicken processing lines "sounds pretty simple," but the…...