If you’re a Republican legislator in Ohio, you might have thought the issue of legislative redistricting was settled after 54% of voters rejected Issue 1 on Nov. 5. However, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a fellow Republican who opposed Issue 1, has a new plan to convince lawmakers to put another redistricting proposal on the ballot. … Read more
A federal judge in Ohio has rejected a request to dismiss a gun charge against an illegal immigrant who had been in the U.S. for over 15 years. Carlos Serrano-Restrepo was charged earlier this year with possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully in the U.S., according to WSYX. Serrano-Restrepo came under investigation by … Read more
WICHITA, Kan. – On Saturday, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative brought together TV, radio, and print media outlets for a special event at the Oakland Activity Center in south Wichita. The goal was to introduce the community to the organizations responsible for producing local news. Attendees had the chance to interact with journalists, discuss how they … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. – Over the weekend, 24 Kansas youth were placed with their new adoptive families during National Adoption Day celebrations across the state. KVC Kansas announced on Sunday, Nov. 24, that it helped facilitate 24 adoptions during events in Topeka and Olathe. National Adoption Day is an annual event that emphasizes the importance of … Read more
If you’re pulled over for speeding and given a ticket, the police officer might say, “Have a good day,” and start walking away. But suddenly, they may turn back and ask, “Where are you headed?” This is the “Kansas Two-Step,” a strategy used by police to extend traffic stops and look for reasons to search … Read more
Topeka – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that she granted pardons to two individuals, Anthony Mitchell and Richard McMichael, who demonstrated strong signs of rehabilitation. The decision followed thorough reviews by the Prison Review Board, the Kansas Department of Administration, and the Governor’s legal team. Key factors in the pardons included the individuals’ commitment … Read more
The death penalty in Washington state is no longer legal. On April 21, 2023, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5087, officially abolishing capital punishment and removing it from state law. This decision culminated a series of actions taken by the state’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches over the past decade aimed at ending the … Read more
A teenager in the Tri-Cities area of Washington has faced repeated arrests, hospitalizations, and failed attempts at treatment over the past two years, while his mother struggles to find help. His story, shared in a recent article by Cory McCoy of the Tri-City Herald, highlights a serious issue within Washington state’s youth mental health system. … Read more
Seattle — Starting in 2025 and continuing through 2027, there will be lane reductions on I-5 as part of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Revive I-5 project. Crews will be working on the northbound I-5 lanes from SR 520 to Northeast 45th Street, including the Ship Canal Bridge. Here’s a breakdown of the … Read more
Detectives are investigating the death of Courtney Clinton, a 31-year-old Portland woman found dead in a car with her unharmed 1-year-old child. Her body was discovered early on Friday, November 1, in Vancouver, Washington, inside a rented silver Ford Edge parked on Blandford Drive. A passerby spotted her and called 911 at 4:30 a.m. Clinton … Read more