February 2, 2024 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports removing police from schools In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the Board of Education’s decision to remove the Chicago Police Department from schools.
February 2, 2024 Nebraska Gov. Pillen's rejection of federal child food funding sparks legislative action Republican Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska has rejected $18 million in federal funding to help feed children in need over the summer, prompting legislative action by Sen. Jen Day.
February 2, 2024 Indiana lawmakers advance bill aiming to combat declining literacy rates among third graders Indiana lawmakers are working to address declining literacy rates through a legislative approach focusing on early elementary school years. The bill now moves to the House.
February 2, 2024 You could lose your retirement savings in the next financial crash unless others follow this state's lead Lawmakers in South Dakota introduced legislation to help protect the retirement accounts and property rights of their citizens. Other states should take similar action.
February 2, 2024 Blue state serves up 'gift' to criminals with new bill that would further tie cops' hands: retired chief A bill introduced in Illinois that would prohibit cops from pulling drivers over for speeding or not having license plate would be a "gift" to criminals, retired police chief says.
February 2, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs fans deaths: Party host's rehab could be legal strategy, experts say After the families of three dead Kansas City Chiefs fans met with prosecutors on Wednesday, experts discuss whether party host Jordan Willis' stay in rehab could be a legal strategy.
February 2, 2024 Ohio politicians react to Biden visiting East Palestine after 1 year: 'Too little too late' Prominent political figures in Ohio blasted President Biden for waiting too long after he finally announced he will travel to East Palestine, Ohio in February.
February 1, 2024 Preliminary toxicology results back for Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death Police in Kansas City have received the toxicology report of the three men who were found dead in the snow following their game day gathering.
February 1, 2024 Missing Washington girl, 14, found with 30-year-old sex offender hundreds of miles from home: police Formerly missing Washington girl, 14, has been safely located in Michigan. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with her kidnapping.
February 1, 2024 Ohio man in disbelief after scratching winning lottery ticket: 'I thought I was having a heart attack' An Ohio man said he plans to build a new home after winning $200,000 per year for the next 25 years on a scratch-off lottery ticket.