Guard killed, another wounded in stabbing at Indiana prison
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) —
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Montana Senate advances bill to allow sex education opt out
The Montana Senate voted Monday to advance a bill that would allow parents of public school students to opt out of sex education and would ban abortion providers from offering information in schools.
Angry youths rattle Spain in support of jailed rap artist
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music and tweets praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in the southern European country.
South Carolina companies to lawmakers: Pass hate crimes bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 100 businesses in South Carolina announced Monday they want the state to join 47 other states across the U.S. and pass a hate crime law.
Horses die in south Bossier barn fire
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The deaths of seven horses in a barn fire in south Bossier Parish Saturday and the deaths of other animals across the state has the state fire marshal issuing a warning about the use of heat lamps to warm pets in the cold.
Germany reopens some schools amid fears pandemic may rebound
BERLIN (AP) — Elementary students in more than half of Germany’s 16 states returned to school Monday after more than two months at home, the first major relaxation of the country's pandemic measures since before Christmas.
Montana reports 32 COVID-19 cases, 731 more people fully vaccinated
Montana reported its lowest number of COVID-19 cases in nearly 6 months on Monday with an additional 32 cases.
Idaho bill would allow people to obtain driving privileges regardless of immigration status
BOISE — A bill to allow all drivers in Idaho, regardless of their immigration status, to obtain driving credentials after the proper training course was introduced Friday in the Idaho Legislature.
Gun provocation reveals tensions in Michigan tourist haven
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Some 90 minutes into a routine meeting of the Grand Traverse County board, its agenda packed with mundane topics such as roads and libraries, came a surprising seven seconds that drew the kind of national attention no local government wants.
National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return this year in a mostly virtual format, with the in-person competition limited to a dozen finalists who will gather on an ESPN campus at Walt Disney World in Florida, Scripps announced Monday.
Indiana inmate accused of attacking guards, killing 1
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — One correction officer is dead and a second is seriously injured after an alleged attack Sunday by a prison inmate, Indiana State Police said.
Supreme Court expected to rule on California's religious liberty case any day
(The Center Square) – Of the multiple lawsuits filed against California Gov. Gavin Newsom and local officials over shutdown orders, many are religious liberty cases, of which several have been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Report: Majority of U.S. cities unprepared for financial fallout from statewide shutdowns
(The Center Square) – The majority of U.S. cities were ill-prepared for any financial crisis last year, let alone the one brought about by their respective state shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report published by the nonprofit Truth in Accounting (TIA) concludes.
Wyoming energy and mining leaders push for workers to vaccinate
In a moment when some Wyoming residents are still hesitant to get the vaccine, companies will likely play a critical role in the Wyoming’s mass vaccination campaign.
Pennsylvania Doesn't Have a Friend in Tom Wolf
In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under renewed scrutiny for his bungled nursing home policy and a subsequent coverup to avoid a Justice Department investigation. Questionable gubernatorial leadership, though, isn’t limited to the Empire State. Just look south to Pennsylvania, where Cuomo’s Democratic colleague, Tom Wolf, faces bipartisan concerns about his pandemic-era leadership.
School board asks high court to review transgender policy
GLOUCESTER, Va. (AP) — A school board in Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review its transgender bathroom ban after rulings by lower courts that the policy is unconstitutional and had discriminated against former student Gavin Grimm.
Escape to these pet-friendly retreats that won't blow your budget
Many people who love to travel don’t do so as often as they’d like. They have a variety of reasons for staying put - lack of vacation time, a demanding job, difficulty scheduling around family commitments. But the concern that most often tops the list is money. The extra expense of boarding beloved pets or bringing them along can make planning trips even more daunting for would-be travelers.
Parler comes back online one month after going dark
Parler, the social network favored by conservatives, came back online Monday with a redesigned website one month after it was suspended by Amazon Web Services and effectively driven offline.
Covid-19 in Western New York: The latest map and statistics
The latest Covid-19 statistics from state and county departments of health, as well as new data from The New York Times' national Covid-19 tracking project.
Santa Maria churches, parishes resume indoor services following court ruling
After nearly a year of being limited to virtual and outdoor services, church and parish congregations in Santa Maria now can return to limited indoor worship following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Madison is right to welcome back students
STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Children need in-person learning, and public health officials keep saying its safe
