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Year: 2024

Police recruit who lost both legs in ‘barbaric hazing ritual’ sues Denver, paramedics and officers

Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after repeatedly collapsing and losing consciousness during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing the city, officers and paramedics. The lawsuit filed Tuesday claims that academy trainers forced Victor Moses to continue what a “barbaric hazing ritual”

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Family Access Network receives $15,000 grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $15,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to provide children and their family members in Deschutes County with access to crucial resources for children to attend school well-fed, well-rested, and ready to learn. Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation’s most recent round of giving

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Oregon DEQ seeks public comments on revised, ‘stronger’ draft Climate Protection Program rules after court ruling

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality published the draft rules for the Climate Protection Program for public comment Tuesday. The draft rules set an enforceable declining limit, or cap, on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels in Oregon that will reduce emissions by 50% by 2035 and 90% by 2050.“This program

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83-year-old Alabama former legislator sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for kickback scheme

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison. Former representative John Rogers faced charges related to federal conspiracy, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Between 2018 and 2022 federal prosecutors said that Rogers directed $400,000 to a

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