By Ron Johnson Click here for updates on this story PLATTSMOUTH, Nebraska (KMTV) — High school students in Plattsmouth took part in a protest Wednesday morning against a decision to remove certain books from the local high school’s library. Students feel the books in question should have never been removed and they cite the school’s
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Some students from Oasis Elementary School paid a visit to KESQ while learning the importance of community involvement. Mrs. Kay’s third-grade class took a tour of our newsroom and while here, they also presented Animal Samaritans with a donation. For the last few months, the students have been collecting food and other items to donate
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Lamparski Click here for updates on this story WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Local organizations are collaborating for a Baylor-led project to assist homeless veterans across the state and break a Guinness World Record at the same time. Organizers are raising money to purchase at least 1,000 sleeping bags for Texas veterans without housing.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was silenced by her Republican colleagues on Wednesday in a vote that bars her from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session. The crackdown followed a standoff between Montana Democrats and Republicans after Zephyr told Republican colleagues in the House they
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday reported that it grew sales by 3% during the first three months of the year, reversing a trend of three consecutive quarters of revenue declines and far exceeding Wall Street analysts’ expectations. Meta shares jumped as much as 12% in after-hours trading following the report, continuing the
Continue ReadingBy Talia Clarke Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — The University of Southern Maine received $2.5 million in funding to help address the state’s nursing shortage. The money came from a $1 million donation from the Boyne family and $1.5 million through a bond initiative to support simulation and nursing
Continue ReadingBy John Atwater Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — The president of the Boston City Council is proposing a new government position in an effort to tackle the city’s rodent problem. Complaints about rats from Boston residents have skyrocketed over the last few years. The city logged 2,253 rat complaints last
Continue ReadingBy Gina Swanson Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Some local Taylor Swift fans were able to get a slice of the action when it comes to her Eras tour. It all started with a sign in the window of Zee’s Pizzeria and a social media post. At first, owner
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) — Gustavo Petro, presidente de Colombia, hizo un revolcón en su equipo de Gobierno, lo que desató una crisis ejecutiva que impacta el ámbito político así como los mercados financieros. ¿Cómo se llegó a estos cambios ministeriales? Los cálculos políticos empezaron a barajarse en Colombia la noche de este martes, luego de
Continue ReadingBy Cori Duke Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — An area non-profit is empowering young women by providing critical support to keep them off the streets and in tune with a positive lifestyle. After she was dealt a hard hand in life, Nataleigh Bays is crediting her latest life achievements
Continue ReadingBy Matt Smith Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WISN) — The first F-35 fighter jet arrived at Truax Field in Madison Tuesday, the culmination of years of work and controversy after the U.S. Air Force selected Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing as one of two locations nationwide to fly and house the
Continue Reading DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge in Iowa has ruled against former U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, who filed lawsuits claiming he was defamed by articles published by Esquire magazine about his family’s Iowa dairy farm. U.S. District Judge C.J. Williams ruled Tuesday in favor of reporter Ryan Lizza and Esquire publisher Hearst Magazines
Continue ReadingBy Dave Biscobing Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KNXV) — In response to an ABC15 investigation into an in-custody death, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone admitted detention officers made mistakes that need to be addressed. Penzone also criticized ABC15 for its reporting on Akeem Terrell’s death, calling the coverage “exploitive.” “As we
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Reinwald Click here for updates on this story MERTON, Wisconsin (WISN) — A woman in Waukesha County caused a stir at a school board meeting this week when she pulled out items from her bag she called “sex toys” and held them out for the rest of the crowd to see. Alexandra Schweitzer
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN Manchester City landed a key blow in the English Premier League title race after the defending champion secured a 4-1 win against current leader Arsenal. The game encapsulated the differences between the two sides and showed where they are in their respective evolution. The home side took control of the game
Continue ReadingBy Jackson Kurtz Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Kansas Citians eager to get some chicken tenders Tuesday night had chance to grab their order from the 2023 NFL Draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick Tuesday night. Fast food spot Raising Cane’s announced that its Westport location will kick off
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — A Fugees rapper accused in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies spanning two presidencies was convicted Wednesday after a trial that included testimony ranging from actor Leonardo DiCaprio to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was accused of funneling money from a now-fugitive Malaysian financer through straw donors to
Continue ReadingBy Grace Finerman Click here for updates on this story BEDFORD, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Bedford woman can’t get her wedding dress back after Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy. Jesse Moltenbrey said she bought a wedding gown preservation kit from Bed Bath & Beyond with Memories, a company based in Houston, doing
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El Manchester City de Pep Guardiola goleó 4-1 al Arsenal de su antiguo asistente Mikel Arteta y puso en jaque el liderato del equipo de Londres en la Premier League de Inglaterra. A falta de pocas jornadas, el Manchester City quedó a dos puntos del Arsenal en lo alto de
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — John Stamos y las gemelas Mary-Kate y Ashley Olsen ahora son como una familia, pero no siempre fue así. Durante un episodio reciente del podcast “Good Guys”, Stamos habló con Josh Peck y Ben Soffer sobre sus primeros esfuerzos para lograr que las hermanas gemelas volvieran a aparecer en “Full House”,
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