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Wisconsin regulators fund disaster-resilience efforts

By Chris Hubbuch Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has awarded almost $1 million to study projects designed to keep electricity flowing locally even during major disasters. Established earlier this year with federal Department of Energy funding, the grant is intended to promote

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Man accused of killing 2-year-old

By Adam Roberts and Cole Zimmerman Click here for updates on this story     ROGERS, Arkansas (KHBS) — The Rogers Police Department arrested a Rogers man they accuse of killing a 2-year-old, according to a news release sent by Keith Foster, the department’s spokesperson. Gustavo Enrique Peraza, 29, faces charges of capital murder and battery in

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The Caldor Fire nearly decimated the town of Grizzly Flats

Caldor Fire survivors in Grizzly Flats grapple with lack of clean drinking water

By Stephanie Lin Click here for updates on this story     GRIZZLY FLATS, California (KCRA) — The Caldor Fire nearly decimated the town of Grizzly Flats, destroying hundreds of homes and laying waste to its water distribution system. That’s creating additional challenges for repopulation efforts. “We’re working our hardest to get everybody water,” said Jodi Lauther,

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Authorities say Curt Rivard

Police: Man arrested for domestic disturbance watched police investigate from the woods, tried to return to the victim

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     PLAINFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A man at the center of a domestic disturbance in Plainfield is also accused of watching from the woods as police investigated. Police said they arrested 32-year-old Curt Rivard twice between Thursday and Friday. They said the incident started on Sept.

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