Groups want mail-only election, order's effect unclear

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voting advocacy groups and the mayor of Wisconsin's largest city on Tuesday urged Gov. Tony Evers to close polling sites and conduct the state's spring election entirely by mail to protect voters and a dwindling pool of election workers from the coronavirus.

South Dakota arena to host 8-team Thanksgiving week tourney

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Four teams that finished last season in The Associated Press Top 25 make up half the field for a three-day tournament Thanksgiving week in South Dakota's largest city.

Milwaukee mayor, others urge Evers to hold election by mail

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voting advocacy groups and the mayor of Wisconsin's largest city on Tuesday urged Gov. Tony Evers to close polling sites and conduct the state's spring election entirely by mail to protect voters and a dwindling pool of election workers from the coronavirus.

Hungarian diplomat in Bangkok tests positive for coronavirus

BANGKOK (AP) — Health authorities in Thailand said Tuesday that a Hungarian diplomat in Bangkok has tested positive for the coronavirus, and is believed to have become infected through contact with his country’s foreign minister, who tested positive last week during an abortive official visit.

Federal crackdown aims to curb violent crime spike in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn announced Wednesday that he would put a new priority on firearms and drug cases, seeking stiffer penalties than are being doled out at the state level.

Judge shields some Texas abortion clinics from group's suits

DALLAS (AP) — A judge has temporarily shielded some Texas abortion clinics from being sued by the state's largest anti-abortion group under a

Robert Klinger, 81

Robert David “Bob” Klinger, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Native shrubs are the answer to landscaping needs

Whether tree, shrub or ground cover, natives guarantee long-lived shelter and often sustenance for bird and wildlife as well as beauty to your surroundings

The Latest: Washington activates National Guard statewide

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Milwaukee mayor, others urge Evers to hold election by mail

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voting advocacy groups and the mayor of Wisconsin's largest city on Tuesday urged Gov. Tony Evers to close polling sites and conduct the state's spring election entirely by mail to protect voters and a dwindling pool of election workers from the coronavirus.

Legals for May, 7 2020

Giving the beet another chance

Standing in line waiting for my school lunch I notice Ms. Betty holding up a spoon of purple glop. The closer I get to the kitchen; I begin to smell something uncomfortable and unnaturally un-food-like. The smell of composted sugary soil after a hard rain fills my nostrils as Betty dumps a pile of beets onto my tray.

St. John lends personal touch to health care

Family nurse practitioner Angela St. John has a personal touch for sure. While you may get stuck in a phone tree just trying to make a medical appointment at many places, St. John’s patients can reach her on her cell phone and she’s more than happy to return calls.

BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America

WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of all entrance fees until further notice.

Means carries Seattle over Texas Rio Grande Valley 91-74

SEATTLE (AP) — Morgan Means had a season-high 22 points as Seattle topped Texas Rio Grande Valley 91-74 on Thursday night.

Badgers win opener, lose at the buzzer

ST. MARIES — Holly Ansley scored nine of her 18 points in the first quarter as the visiting Badgers defeated the Lumberjacks 58-36 on Saturday in the nonleague season opener for both schools.

Means carries Seattle over Texas Rio Grande Valley 91-74

SEATTLE (AP) — Morgan Means had a season-high 22 points as Seattle topped Texas Rio Grande Valley 91-74 on Thursday night.

Fire restrictions lifted in Whitefish, caution is advised

Whitefish joined Flathead County and other federal and state agencies last week in lifting stage 1 fire restrictions that prohibit campfires.

Bonner County News of Record - Oct. 28, 2022

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Ex-guard frees dozens of hostages in Manila mall, is subdued

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A recently dismissed security guard freed dozens of hostages and was subdued by police after walking out of a shopping mall in the Philippine capital on Monday, ending a daylong hostage crisis in an upscale commercial district near the police and military headquarters, officials said.