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Once again our local photographers have outdone themselves.
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Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin now faces an additional murder charge in the death of George Floyd after a Hennepin County judge reinstated a count of third-degree murder on Thursday. Chauvin already faced charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter. He has pleaded not guilty to all three charges. The added charge provides
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Big Ol’ Fish: The trout were jumpin’
There were some great trout moments for anglers in Central Oregon this week. Some were caught in “secret” locations.
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7 takeaways from Joe Biden’s prime-time Covid-19 speech
President Joe Biden marked a year since the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the country with his first prime-time address — a speech in which he mixed hard numbers on vaccine distribution with appeals to unity and a deep-seated belief in the power of America to overcome any challenge. My takeaways from Biden’s speech, which ran
Continue ReadingFormer owners of girls boarding school facing more than 100 felony charges including statutory rape
The former owners of a girls’ boarding school in Missouri are facing more than 100 felony charges between them related to the abuse of 16 victims at the school, according to charging documents. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced charges against Boyd and Stephanie Householder, the former owners and operators of the Circle of Hope
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Biden didn’t really tell the ‘truth’ about his Covid relief bill
President Joe Biden’s speech Thursday night contained a long section about “the truth,” and he said the truth is that the only way to get our lives back to normal is to “beat the virus.” If he believes that, why did so little of the Covid relief bill he signed today go toward doing just
Continue ReadingCalifornia man sentenced for drowning his two sons in ‘diabolical’ insurance scheme, prosecutors say
A California judge sentenced a man to 212 years in federal prison for killing his two sons in an insurance scheme worth more than $260,000, according to a Thursday news release from the Justice Department. Ali F. Elmezayen, 45, drove a vehicle — with his wife and two sons inside — off a Los Angeles
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State Child Welfare Division honors Redmond social worker with award
The Oregon Dept. of Human Services recently named Lyndsie Wynn of Redmond the recipient of the Tom Moan Memorial Award, which recognizes and promotes leadership and outstanding achievement by caseworkers in the field of child welfare.
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Two Bend bowling alleys reopen
Bend’s Sun Mountain Fun Center and Lava Lanes have reopened after state mandated COVID-19 closures.
Continue ReadingA St. Louis high school, known for alumni like Tina Turner, was facing closure. Now, officials are trying to save it with art
Sumner High School, the first Black high school west of the Mississippi River, was once a key landmark in its community. But in January, St. Louis Public Schools announced it would be closing a number of schools in the district where enrollment has fallen in an effort to save money. Sumner High School — which
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Elective surgeries picking up again in C.O.
With weather improving, COVID case counts down and vaccinations on the rise, an orthopedic surgeon with Desert Orthopedics tells us more people are scheduling their delayed elective procedures.
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Year after COVID-19 hit, Deschutes County health official thankful for efforts
After over 6,000 cases and 66 deaths in a year’s time, Deschutes County Health Services Director Dr. George Conway thanked residents for their many efforts and sacrifices that have curbed COVID-19’s impact.
Continue ReadingParent suspended after using racial slur at game involving Springfield Middle School
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Springfield Middle School parent was suspended after yelling those slurs the coach and using them on Facebook. Latoya Groves said her son is being discriminated against that the baseball coach at this middle school doesn’t let him play because he is black. It
Continue ReadingPasserby talks man back from edge of highway bridge
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A city of Asheville employee is being recognized for saving a man’s life. Asheville police said Anthony ‘Buzz’ Brown stopped a man from taking his own life. Brown said it happened off Sand Hill Road last Wednesday. “The thing that upset me the
Continue ReadingPowerlines sagging into backyard worries homeowner
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A homeowner has been dealing with an unusual nuisance for a long time. It’s not only made his backyard less enjoyable, but also hazardous. After numerous phone calls with no response, he contacted 6 On Your Side for help. When the time comes to
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Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1
Addressing the nation for the first time a year after coronavirus brought the nation to a halt, President Joe Biden on Thursday offered a plan to lift the nation out of the crisis, announcing he is directing US states to open coronavirus vaccine eligibility to all adults no later than May 1. In a speech
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Cowboy up? Sisters Rodeo dates are set, but event is still in jeopardy
After it was canceled due to COVID-19 in 2020, the 80th Sisters Rodeo’s dates are set. However, its certainty is still a question.
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New York Assembly speaker OK’s committee impeachment investigation into Cuomo allegations
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo was under renewed political pressure on Thursday after the speaker of the state Assembly authorized the judiciary committee to begin an impeachment investigation and dozens of Democratic New York state lawmakers called for Cuomo to resign. State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made the decision after meeting with the Assembly
Continue ReadingWatch live: President Biden speaks on COVID-19 shutdown anniversary
President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the anniversary of the Covid-19 shutdown.
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Spike strips end Crooked River Ranch pursuit; Terrebonne man arrested
A second set of spike strips ended a pursuit at Crooked River Ranch early Thursday and led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Terrebonne man, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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