By SAM METZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In one of the driest states in the nation, Republican lawmakers have renewed their focus on water conservation amid prolonged drought and climate change. In the final days before they adjourn, Utah lawmakers are advancing proposals to set aside millions to preserve
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By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne is retiring after 25 years. Turner Thorne announced her retirement Thursday, a day after the Sun Devils lost to Oregon State in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. Turner Thorne turned Arizona State
Continue ReadingBy JOYCE LUPIANI Click here for updates on this story STONECREST, Georgia (WGCL) — A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the murder of 24-year-old security guard Henry Ashley in a car dealership parking lot at 8455 Mall Parkway. DeKalb County Police say they received tips from the community, which led to the
Continue ReadingBy TORRENCE BANKS Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Watford Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The boys and girls of the K-1-2 class at McDowell Virtual Academy raised money for homeless dogs in McDowell County. The kids in Sandra Queen’s class held the fundraiser in February and showed up at school on Valentine’s Day
Continue ReadingBy Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Just like in hospitals across the country, the nursing shortage is also impacting our schools. In Waterbury, school nurses have been hopping between schools to cover the vacancies. “It was just time, shift work takes a toll on your body,” said
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By Tami Luhby, CNN Civica Rx, a non-profit generic drug maker backed by hospitals, insurers and philanthropies, announced Thursday that it plans to manufacture and sell insulin for no more than $30 a vial. It is expected to be available as soon as early 2024, pending federal approval. Insulin, which more than 8 million Americans
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The Carnival Ecstasy cruise ship docked Thursday morning at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal near the mouth of the Mobile River in downtown Mobile. The docking was in advance of Saturday’s sailing out of the Port City — a return of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A massive fire broke out at a multi-family home in Lowell on Thursday. Witnesses said at least one child was rescued by firefighters. The home, located on Maude Street, was engulfed by heavy flames, and smoke was seen pouring out of
Continue Reading By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Haley Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead No. 2 Stanford to a 57-44 victory over Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals. Stanford was 16-0 in conference play during the regular season and won its 18th straight game this season and has
Continue ReadingBy Alecia Reid Click here for updates on this story DREXEL HILL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Neighbors who assisted in the aftermath of a helicopter crash in Drexel Hill were honored Thursday. They were recognized by Drexel Hill’s mayor and state Rep. Mike Zabel. The residents ran toward the scene of the crash and helped with
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By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a “miracle”
Continue ReadingBy Bryant Reed Click here for updates on this story LEETSDALE, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — There is a new student at Quaker Valley High School, only she’s not what you’d expect. Penny is the newest member of the high school. The English bulldog is part of a pilot program to help bring down stress levels and
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets swingman Joe Harris will have more surgery on his left ankle and miss the remainder of the season. Harris had surgery on the ankle Nov. 29 and has missed the last 49 games. Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement Thursday that Harris would need an additional
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There’s a reason Jason Day was a late withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Day says his mother died of cancer Wednesday night. He was able to rush home to Ohio and be by the side of Dening Day. She was diagnosed with lung cancer
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By Michael Nedelman and John Bonifield, CNN The office of US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a request Thursday for information surrounding health misinformation, seeking input and data from tech companies, health care providers and community organizations. The request seeks to understand the scope and impact of misinformation on Covid-19 — especially when it
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By Devan Cole, CNN Iowa’s Republican governor approved legislation Thursday banning transgender women and girls from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender at accredited schools and colleges. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to sign House File 2416 means the state joins South Dakota in enacting such a ban this year, according to the American
Continue Reading By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist Strongmen and sports are a match made in hell, but that never bothered the International Olympic Committee before. Besides, who could have guessed that Russia and China would use the Games as a pretext to to crack down on dissent or invade a neighboring country? The answer: Everyone but
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By Stephanie Busari and Shama Nasinde, CNN Hundreds of international students trapped in the Ukrainian city of Sumy by Russia’s invasion have appealed to the world: “Help us, we are stranded.” Vivian Udenze, 21, a Nigerian medical student at Sumy State University told CNN: “This is the 8th day since the crisis began. A lot
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN Fossils have led researchers to a previously unknown species of armored dinosaur that lived 168 million years ago, and it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. The ancient fossil belongs to a stegosaur, an herbivorous dinosaur with a tiny head and bony plates marching down its back, ending in a spiked
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