ODOT preps for winter weather on the High Desert
ODOT in Central Oregon is gearing up for not just snow plowing but pre-treating roads with deicer when the forecasts include snow or ice.
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Chiefs survive rainy weather, Patrick Mahomes injury scare to improve to perfect 8-0
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs met with their fair share of adversity in a Monday night clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Super Bowl champs overcame rainy conditions, an injury scare to their MVP quarterback and a feisty Buccaneers team to take a 30-24 overtime win and improve to
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Crook County urges community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to salute, support veterans
Crook County is joining counterparts across the nation in Operation Green Light, lighting up buildings green and urging the community to do the same, to show veterans they are seem, appreciated and supported.
Continue ReadingRepublican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray vying for Indiana’s open Senate seat
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, is seeking to capture Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat. The contest pits him against Democrat Valerie McCray. Banks is a congressman who represents northeastern Indiana’s 3rd District. He passed on seeking another term to run for the Senate seat
Continue ReadingNunn, Hinson, Feenstra win reelection as Iowa GOP seeks to hold onto all 4 House seats
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Incumbent Republican Zach Nunn has fought off a strong challenge from Democrat Lanon Baccam as Iowa Republicans seek to hold onto all four of the state’s congressional seats. Nunn narrowly defeated Baccam in Iowa’s 3rd District, which includes much of the Des Moines metro area. Republican incumbents Ashley
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire will decide incumbent’s fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republicans are hoping to regain a foothold in New Hampshire’s all-Democratic congressional delegation. They could do so by ousting an incumbent or picking up an open seat. Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is running for a fourth term in the 1st District. He faces Republican former state Sen. Russell
Continue ReadingColorado US House race between Rep. Caraveo and Evans comes down to Latino voters
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District will be a test of Republicans’ and Democrats’ appeal to Latino voters. Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans is challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo in one of the closest races in the country. Nearly 40% of district’s population are Hispanic, as
Continue ReadingRepublican US Rep. Lauren Boebert wins after switching districts in Colorado
Associated Press/Report for America WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has won in a House district in Colorado where she moved midway through the election cycle to avoid what would have been a tough reelection bid in her old district. Boebert beat Trisha Calvarese who formerly worked at the AFL-CIO and called
Continue ReadingIllinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control of the U.S. House remained up for grabs. Congressman Eric Sorensen won over Republican Joe McGraw in the 17th Congressional District, while Rep. Nikki Budzinski beat Republican Joshua Loyd in the 13th District. Democrats in
Continue ReadingMissouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Voters passed a measure Tuesday that is expected to end the state’s near-total abortion ban. Missouri enacted the ban almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The amendment guarantees people’s right to
Continue ReadingRepublican US Sen. Josh Hawley wins reelection in Missouri, securing a second term
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has won reelection in Missouri. Voters gave Hawley a second term Tuesday. He fended off a challenge from Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce. Hawley was elected to the Senate in 2018. He ousted two-term Sen. Claire McCaskill, one of the last Democrats to hold
Continue ReadingUn “influencer” pro-Trump dice que un agente ruso le pagó US$ 100 para publicar un video falso de fraude electoral. No era la primera vez
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un estadounidense influyente en las redes sociales dijo que un propagandista afín al Kremlin le pagó US$ 100 por publicar un video falso de inmigrantes haitianos que decían votar en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos. El pago fue uno de los varios que el hombre dijo haber recibido del propagandista, un
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Evans scores 23, Bittle adds 16 points and 11 rebounds; Oregon beats UC Riverside 91-76
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kwame Evans Jr. scored 23 points and Nate Bittle added 16 points and 11 rebounds Monday night to help Oregon beat UC Riverside 91-76 in the season opener for both teams. Stanford transfer Brandon Angel had 17 points and TJ Bamba, who started at Washington State before playing last season at
Continue Reading Minor’s 23 points pace Oregon St. past Utah Tech 80-57, win 11th straight opener under Wayne Tinkle
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Damarco Minor scored 23 points and Oregon State pulled away in the second half to post an 80-57 win over Utah Tech in the season opener Monday night. The Beavers have won each of their 11 season openers under coach Wayne Tinkle, who is now one win shy of 300. Oregon
Continue ReadingIran’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss Middle East and bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including tensions in the Middle East and further improving bilateral ties, officials said Tuesday. Abbas Araghchi was received by Pakistani officials just after midnight when his plane landed at an airport near Islamabad.
Continue Reading“No estoy orgulloso de ello”: Jason Kelce se disculpa después de que un video lo mostrara arrojando un teléfono celular luego de que un fanático usara un insulto homofóbico
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Jason Kelce emitió una disculpa durante el programa “Monday Night Countdown” de ESPN después de que un video viral capturara un “momento acalorado” entre el campeón retirado del Super Bowl y un fanático durante el fin de semana. El video muestra una interacción entre Kelce y un agitador afuera del estadio
Continue ReadingAndy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey voters are deciding between Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican hotel developer Curtis Bashaw in the state’s Senate race, open because of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez’s federal bribery conviction this year. Also up for grabs are New Jersey’s 14 electoral votes for president along with all 12
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Remember Prineville’s flying car? Here’s Samson Sky’s enhanced design it says will be simpler, easier to build
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a year after announcing the First Flight of the Switchblade Flying Car, Prineville’s Samson Sky said Monday it’s moved right into the next phase – Production Engineering. The company announced that their efforts have yielded tremendous results, and they are now sharing their enhanced body design for what will be
Continue ReadingHarris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote to kick off Election Day
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch, kicking off Election Day in one of the first places in the country to report its presidential preference. The unincorporated township, located along the US-Canada
Continue ReadingBoeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers district in Seattle
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