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Historical, cultural and environmental tensions mount ahead of uranium exploration hearing
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1521+ words) Listen to an audio version of this story by reporter Meghan O'Brien. For broadcasters: See below for downloadable versions with a script. A plan to drill exploratory holes in search of uranium near a southern Black Hills canyon lined with…...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Take Effect for Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (178+ words) Fire restrictions are going into effect today for the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming as dry conditions continue to increase wildfire risk. Forest Supervisor Shawn Cochran has signed a Stage 1 fire prohibitions order for the Wyoming portion of the…...
Campfires restricted to designated sites in the Black Hills Forest Fire protection district
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (174+ words) News News | Apr 16, 2026 "We're seeing more human-caused fires this season," said Jason Virtue, Forest Fire Management Officer. "Restricting campfires to designated sites and ensuring they are completely extinguished are the most effective ways to prevent wildfire starts." To help minimize…...
North Dakota "Rosie the Riveter" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (309+ words) DAWSON, N. D. " A 100-year-old Steele resident received a Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Saturday. April 11, for being one of millions of American women who joined the defense industry during World War II. Irene Sprague grew up working for her family farm…...
US Naval ship named after Cheshire native to be commissioned
1+ week, 1+ day ago (358+ words) Retired U. S. Marine Corps Colonel Harvey Curtiss "Barney" Barnum Jr. said he was left speechless ten years ago when he found out an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer would bear his name. "It really took me to my knees," Col. Barnum said. "It…...
U. S. Navy ship to be named in honor of Cheshire native and Vietnam War veteran
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (220+ words) A U. S. Navy ship will be named after a Connecticut Medal of Honor recipient. The "USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr." is set to be commissioned in April. The warship honors U. S. Marine Corps Colonel Harvey. .. U. S. Navy ship to be named in honor of…...
Ga. railroad wins eminent domain case against Sparta property owners
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (284+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision granting a private railroad company the state's power of eminent domain to take properties from several property owners in rural Sparta. The property owners, represented…...
Bill led by local District Attorney signed into law
1+ week, 1+ day ago (956+ words) A state bill intended to bolster accountability for weekend bond hearings, spurred by 21st Judicial District Attorney Dan Rubinstein, was signed into law last week. The bill, which passed the House and Senate without any opposing votes, was co-sponsored by three…...
The KCEN 6 News Book Drive is underway!
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (56+ words) KCEN 6 News book drive is underway to help Central Texas kids avoid summer learning loss. Donate books today and make a difference in a child's future. KCEN 6 News book drive is underway to help Central Texas kids avoid summer learning…...
KCEN 6 News Book Drive helping prevent the 'summer slide"
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (50+ words) Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers, United Way of Waco-Mc Lennan County, Bledsoe-Miller Steam Center, and Transformation Waco are partnering with 6 News to collect books. Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers, United Way of Waco-Mc Lennan County, Bledsoe-Miller Steam Center, and Transformation Waco are…...