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August 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Michigan State says most classes will be online in the fall

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University is going online for the fall and is encouraging students to stay home, the school's president announced Tuesday, as schools across the nation struggled to control coronavirus outbreaks.

August 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.

August 18, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Californians saving energy, power operators eye thermostat

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operator praised residents and businesses for astonishing conservation efforts that kept the power on Monday night but warned the state will need a repeat to overcome another large energy gap Tuesday.

August 18, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Indiana Lottery sees slight dip amid coronavirus turmoil

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Hoosier Lottery’s profits going to state government dropped by nearly $8 million this past year, which agency leaders said Tuesday they considered a success after the coronavirus turmoil of the past several months.

August 18, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Television viewership down for unconventional convention

NEW YORK (AP) — Preliminary estimates show television viewership for the first night of the Democrats' virtual convention was sharply down compared to the opening of Hillary Clinton's nominating party four years ago.

August 18, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Mizzou's Drinkwitz gets Alabama, LSU added to 1st-year sked

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — It won't take long for Eli Drinkwitz to learn just how far he has to go in building a “New Zou."

August 18, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Florida felon voting law questioned by US appellate court

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — An attorney representing the state of Florida told a federal appeals court Tuesday the state can legally require felons to fully pay all fines, fees and restitution before allowing them to vote, while attorneys representing some felons argued that constitutes an illegal poll tax and discriminates against the poor.

August 18, 2020 12:28 p.m.

Silver lining

By BILL BULEY

August 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Ex-journalist Freeland Canada’s 1st female finance minister

TORONTO (AP) — Former journalist Chrystia Freeland became Canada’s first female finance minister on Tuesday.

P1FCU opens new Silver Valley branch
August 18, 2020 11:35 a.m.

P1FCU opens new Silver Valley branch

OSBURN — The Silver Valley now has its first credit union after P1FCU celebrated its grand opening on Monday.

See receives award for Pulaski Tunnel/Trail work
August 18, 2020 11:35 a.m.

See receives award for Pulaski Tunnel/Trail work

WALLACE — From numerous books and journals to even a recent humorous appearance on Comedy Central’s TV show, ”Drunk History,” the name of local-legend Edward C. “Big Ed” Pulaski continues to carry on.

August 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Dining out: 35 million meals claimed in UK discount plan

LONDON (AP) — Everyone, it seems, loves a discount especially when it's on the government's credit card.

August 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With her baby brother in her arms, Kara Apuzzo tried to follow along in an online class as he squirmed or slept. Other times, the 18-year-old rushed to get ready for work at a front-line job at Target as her virtual high school lessons were still wrapping up.

August 18, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Review: An animal-rights parable in 'The One and Only Ivan'

A sweet if sleepy adaptation of Katherine Applegate’s 2012 children’s book, Disney’s

August 18, 2020 8:55 a.m.

Williams apologizes at sentencing hearing

The Troy man who admitted to assaulting a minor earlier this year pledged to “become a better person” during his sentencing hearing in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 11.

August 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Borders' report card: USOPC 'hugely on track' on reforms

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee received a positive progress report from the committee that analyzed the federation's problems and recommended dozens of changes a year ago.

August 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

In a first, Oman's sultan names foreign, finance ministers

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman's sultan on Tuesday named foreign and finance ministers for the first time, putting officials in positions long wielded by his late predecessor.

August 18, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Suffrage anniversary commemorations highlight racial divide

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As the U.S. marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, many event organizers, mindful that the 19th Amendment originally benefited mostly white women, have been careful to present it as a commemoration, not a celebration.

Bigfork victim testifies at burglar’s sentencing
August 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Bigfork victim testifies at burglar’s sentencing

A Bigfork woman battling cancer spoke about the effects a burglary had on her during a sentencing hearing for the perpetrator last week in Flathead County District Court.

Sheriff’s Blotter
August 18, 2020 1 a.m.

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