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Casey and McCormick square off in Pennsylvania race that could determine Senate control

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race between three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will help determine control of the chamber. Casey is seeking a fourth term after facing what he has called his toughest reelection challenge yet. McCormick is making his second Senate run after losing narrowly to

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Republicans win Pennsylvania’s attorney general race, keep other statewide row offices

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans will hold all three of Pennsylvania’s statewide row offices in January, with York County District Attorney Dave Sunday taking over as attorney general. Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Tim DeFoor were reelected Tuesday as well. It was a good day for incumbents in the Legislature, as most

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Ohio voters reject replacing troubled mapmaking system with citizen-led redistricting commission

Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters have rejected a constitutional amendment that would have established a citizen-led redistricting commission. The outcome Tuesday marked a defeat for the group Citizens Not Politicians. The bipartisan coalition proposed Issue 1 as an alternative after seven sets of legislative and congressional maps produced under Ohio’s existing political

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What to watch for on Election Day

By Eric Bradner and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — It’s decision day in America’s battle for the White House and control of Congress – even if the results could take days or weeks to sort through. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are battling over seven swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin,

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Oregon emergency managers activate coordination center before election ‘out of an abundance of caution’

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center out of an abundance of caution in preparation for the upcoming election period. “This activation is a proactive measure to ensure readiness and support for communities and local leadership across the state,” the Monday evening announcement stated. “It

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Oregon State Fire Marshal awards $3 million in grants to boost communities’ wildfire resilience

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects.  Earlier this year, local fire

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Oregon’s Rosenblum leads bipartisan coalition of AGs urging peaceful response to election outcome, transition of power

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recognizing the concern nationwide over possible post-election violence and unrest, this morning Oregon Attorney General and President of the National Association of Attorneys General Ellen Rosenblum and Immediate past-President Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in a statement calling for peaceful responses to the

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OSU Extension Service publication guides horse owners on laminitis

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that fall has arrived, laminitis — a painful yet preventable disease commonly seen in hoofed animals — comes to the forefront of many horse owners’ minds. Oregon State University Extension Service has a guide for pasture-associated laminitis. This free publication, titled “A Horse Owner’s Guide to Pasture-associated Laminitis,” provides an

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The 2024 Central Oregon Gives campaign launches Wednesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying support for over 80 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the diverse needs of Central Oregon’s community.  From addressing affordable housing and animal rescue to championing environmental conservation and supporting food banks, Central Oregon Gives stands as

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High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s Spotlight Chamber Players

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announced the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Madeleine Bloom (violin), Parker Carlson (violin), Jonathan Cupit (cello), Aaron Goyal (guitar), Leah May (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), and Perrin Standen (viola).  This program provides a high level of regular chamber music instruction to aspiring young musicians. “We had a record number of students audition this year, and

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On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed

Associated Press On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga and Jon Bon Jovi turned out in force for Kamala Harris ‘ presidential bid. The battleground state of Pennsylvania was particularly starry: In Pittsburgh, the vice president’s rally featured Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry and

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