Sisters Country fire chiefs to open yard debris burning on October 3rd
Open burning within the Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale and Sisters-Camp Sherman fire districts will be allowed beginning Tuesday, October 3 at…
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Michigan judges ordered to honor pronouns of parties in court
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use…
Continue ReadingHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority says progress is being made in the sport
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Industry leaders are defending and praising the work of the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority in the…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Nevada basketball could have a new home in 3 years under a major casino expansion plan
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada’s basketball team could have a new off-campus home by 2026 under an…
Continue ReadingFlorida school district orders removal of all books with gay characters before slightly backing off
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school district has ordered the removal of almost all books with gay…
Continue ReadingFrance’s government promises to root out school bullies, reacting to wide anger over child suicides
By ANGELA CHARLTON and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The French government is promising a series of measures to curb bullying in…
Continue ReadingPolice charge man in deadly Georgia wreck, saying drivers were racing at more than 100 mph
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man has been charged with vehicular homicide in a crash that killed five teens. Police say he and another driver were…
Continue ReadingSuspected killer who was accidentally released from Indianapolis jail has been captured
By Raja Razek and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A homicide suspect who was mistakenly released from a detention center in Indianapolis two weeks…
Continue ReadingChevy Chase Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emmy-winning actor and writer, Chevy Chase. Personal Birth date: October 8, 1943…
Continue ReadingSlaves’ descendants seek a referendum to veto zoning changes they say threaten their Georgia island
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Lifelong residents of a tiny Georgia island who are descended from slaves are pushing to give…
Continue ReadingCFP puts off decisions on format tweaks with Pac-12 still in limbo, hears from potential TV partners
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The number of spots reserved for conference champions when the College Football Playoff expands to 12…
Continue ReadingCFP puts off decisions on format tweaks with Pac-12 still in limbo, hears from potential TV partners
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The number of spots reserved for conference champions when the College Football Playoff expands to 12…
Continue ReadingTech CEO killed in Baltimore remembered as dedicated, compassionate entrepreneur
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Loved ones are remembering a slain Baltimore tech entrepreneur for her compassion and dedication to…
Continue ReadingMan who was rescued after falling overboard from tanker has died
BOSTON (AP) — A man who was rescued by the crew of a commercial fishing boat after he fell overboard from a tanker has died, the Suffolk County…
Continue ReadingTrudeau apologizes for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is apologizing for Parliament’s recognition of a man who…
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Damian Lillard traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in 3-team deal
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Damian Lillard was once asked to pick a player he’d want as a teammate, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was his…
Continue ReadingWinner of last month’s $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida
By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The winner of last month’s $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the…
Continue ReadingMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer MENLO PARK, California (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer…
Continue ReadingHouston approves $5M to relocate residents living near polluted Union Pacific rail yard
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston officials have approved $5 million for a fund to help relocate residents from…
Continue ReadingNew York bans facial recognition in schools after report finds risks outweigh potential benefits
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press New York state has banned facial recognition technology in schools. The announcement by Education Commissioner…
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