Public input was sought on Wednesday morning regarding a bill currently under discussion by state lawmakers. This bill has the potential to subject schools, museums, and public libraries to criminal prosecution. A public hearing was held by the House of Delegates Committee on the Judiciary, with over two dozen stakeholders participating. The focus of the...
The Maine Supreme Court has chosen not to intervene in the matter of whether former President Donald Trump can remain on the state’s ballot. This decision upholds a previous ruling by a judge, who determined that the U.S. Supreme Court should be the first to address a similar case in Colorado. Shenna Bellows, a Democrat...
A group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle is proposing the establishment of a relief program worth $50 million. The program aims to provide assistance to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the recent storms in Maine and other severe weather events. A new bill has been proposed by Sen. Craig...
In a meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Rawlins City Council gave their approval to a local agent administrative contract with the Cheyenne Housing Authority. The city of Rawlins has partnered with the Cheyenne Housing Authority (CHA) to provide Section 8 Housing assistance to community members. According to the agenda, the City of Rawlins...
The city of Cheyenne is putting almost $10 million into two different projects to build leisure centers. It will cost about $5 million for the City Council to buy the BEAST building from the BEAST Foundation and to build a gymnastics center at the Ice and Events Center, which is owned by the city. Andrew...
According to Jordan Willis’s lawyer, on January 7, his client had four friends over to watch the Kansas City Chiefs win a football game on TV. After the game, Willis said goodbye to his guests and went to sleep. Sometime later, three of those men died in the garden in the cold without Willis knowing....
A popular dry bar in Iowa City’s bustling downtown, known for its vibrant college bar scene, has recently closed its doors, leaving students with limited options for a social environment without alcohol. Unimpaired, situated at 125 E. Burlington St., has been a popular venue for various events at the University of Iowa, including On Iowa!...
Three individuals suspected of armed robbery were apprehended on Monday following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement throughout the metropolitan area. Oklahoma City Police have reported that a group of individuals embarked on a search for a woman who had allegedly gone into hiding due to concerns for her safety. The police have not disclosed...
With their pension funds, retired public workers from California are moving to Idaho in large numbers. They are becoming the “lifeblood” of at least one Idaho town’s economy, but some locals don’t like the “liberal baggage” of the newcomers. This month, the Los Angeles Times reported that a lot of retired police officers and firemen...
The City of Portland is diligently pursuing grants to ensure that eligible individuals receive assistance by the end of 2024. Microenterprise grants are now accessible in the city, courtesy of the federal COVID relief funds that have been allocated. According to Nancy Martin, the Business Programs Manager for the City of Portland, small businesses play...