Tag: State
New Zealand finds that state and religious institutions failed to prevent or stop decades of abuse
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s wide-ranging independent inquiry into the abuse of children and vulnerable adults in care over the span of five decades released a blistering final report Wednesday that the country’s state agencies and churches failed to prevent, stop or admit the abuse of those they were supposed to look after …
Police clear rollover crash on State Route 51 in Phoenix
PHOENIX – A full road closure on State Route 51 northbound at Northern Avenue was put in place for a rollover crash on July 23. The closure was lifted around 5:15 p.m. as police dragged the vehicle off to the shoulder. At least two cars were involved in the crash and were being directed to …
State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says • Alabama Reflector
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s top police officer faced questions Tuesday from lawmakers who wanted details on how the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement communicated when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, killed one rallygoer and injured two others in Butler, Pennsylvania. Lawmakers were aghast to learn state police relayed …
Campfires temporarily banned at most Oregon state parks
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – On Tuesday, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department banned campfires temporarily at most state parks due to dry conditions and the current strain on firefighters from wildfires burning across Oregon. Because of the low humidity and risk of wildfires, all parks east of the Cascades prohibit campfires and open burning. Additionally, …
Georgia Secretary of State visits Savannah for local elections health check
The Chatham County Board of Elections underwent an election systems health check Monday, and the state’s top elections official was on site for the event. Election systems health checks will be conducted in each of Georgia’s 159 counties in the run up to this year’s presidential election on Nov. 5. The health checks were a …
Iowa judge rules state ban on most abortions to take effect Monday
A view of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., January 1, 2024. Photo by Cheney Orr/REUTERS DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge has ruled the state’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. The …
State Ethics Commission investigating Upstate sheriff
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina State Ethics Commission has opened an investigation into the Spartanburg County sheriff, officials said. A spokesperson for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Chuck Wright is under investigation but said “we have no comment at this time.” FOX Carolina reached out to the State Ethics Commission but …
Purdue Extension to present engaging art and nature demonstrations at Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 2 and highlights the theme “The Art & Nature of Fun” in collaboration with Newfields. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to speak with Purdue University representatives about agricultural and nature-related topics, which are available year-round through Purdue Extension. “Purdue Extension is excited to once again be …
Harris heads to battleground state
Harris thanks Biden for endorsement, sets sights on winning nomination Vice President Kamala Harris thanks President Joe Biden for his endorsement during a campaign press conference in Delaware. WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to a key battleground state on Tuesday in her first campaign stop after President Joe Biden stepped back from …
CLT Marine one of 7 firms seeking space on New Bedford State Pier
A well-placed explosion takes down New Bedford smokestack in 2023 A smokestack came down in 2023 to make way for the Foss Marine Terminal. Foss LLC wants to develop a warehouse and training center on State Pier. NEW BEDFORD — Ed Anthes-Washburn is very familiar with the Port of New Bedford. His background includes 11 …