The ‘single most important task’ is defeating Dems in 2026
The far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus set a contentious tone for the start of the new legislative session, vowing to unseat the state’s three top Democrats in the next election and [...]
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-d…
By DEE-ANN DURBINIf you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something.Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that [...]
Surf Bagel to open Middletown location in spring 2025
MIDDLETOWN – Surf Bagel recently announced plans to open a location in Middletown, marking its first store in New Castle County. “We are stoked to bring Surf Bagel to Middletown,” [...]
Bidens to host Trumps for tea after Trumps snubbed them in 2021
On Inauguration Day, Joe and Jill Biden are expected to uphold the tradition of hosting the incoming president and his wife to tea, even if the couple are Donald and [...]
Wobbly Start, Knockout Finish in Road Win at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Not quite four minutes into the game, his team was down nine points against a desperate opponent and playing in front of a hostile crowd. In other words, [...]
Updated SEC Basketball standings after Week 10 upsets
Week 10 in college basketball saw a big upset in the SEC. After spending five weeks at No. 1 in both the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and AP Top [...]
Newscast – Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250110-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: Juneau’s Áak’w Rock Indigenous Music Festival postponed until 2027, The new district attorney in Juneau sat down with KTOO’s Yvonne Krumrey to talk about the job, [...]
Officials investigating whether SCE equipment ignited Hurst fire
Fire agencies are investigating whether downed Southern California Edison utility equipment played a role in igniting the Hurst fire near Sylmar, company officials said. The company issued a report Friday [...]
Arizona’s recreational marijuana sales hit yearly low in November, co…
The state’s adult-use marijuana sales fell to $73.1 million in November, the lowest monthly total since September and a sign of continuing market contraction. Medical marijuana sales also declined, reaching [...]
Lotto ticket sold in Wilton wins $10.8M jackpot – NBC Connecticut
Someone is several million dollars richer less than two weeks into 2025. A Lotto! ticket sold in Wilton matched all six numbers on Friday and won the $10.8 million jackpot. [...]
UD plans new academic building named after Biden
NEWARK — A new academic building at the University of Delaware, named in honor of President Joe Biden, is in the works and former Governor John Carney has proposed funding [...]
Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya says he will attend Trump inauguration c…
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced on Sunday that he plans to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president on January 20. This decision comes as Japan, under [...]
Barbecue Festivals in Central Florida
A new year signals the return of barbecue festivals in Central Florida. You’ll find several opportunities to experience mouthwatering barbecue during your next visit to Polk County. Plan to attend [...]
Governor Ivey Announces Business Facilities’ “Deal of the Year” Impac…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine with its prestigious “Deal of the Year” Impact Award in the Defense Manufacturing [...]
Juneau’s new district attorney has a background in domestic violence…
Juneau District Attorney Whitney Bostick on Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by Yvonne Krumrey/KTOO) Whitney Bostick became Juneau’s new district attorney in November. Bostick grew up in Palmer and previously worked [...]
With food, supplies or hugs, volunteers show fire victims they’re not…
Her Calabasas home is wedged between two major fires that have devastated Los Angeles County, and she can see water-dropping helicopters through the windows. The slightest change in the wind [...]
New GOP-led elections committee in Arizona House signals voting debat…
Republicans in the Arizona House have created a new committee that will take a comprehensive look at how the state’s elections are run, another sign that the state’s debate over [...]
Clearing Skies Overnight…Mostly Sunny for Sunday with Highs 35-40 D…
Sunday will be the pick of the weekend with a good amount of sun and highs nearing 40 degrees! A brisk & gusty wind combined with colder temps will make [...]
Nemours, state of Delaware enter into new Medicaid payor model
WILMINGTON – Delaware and Nemours are paving the way as the first in the nation to create a pediatric global revenue budget model, one that could benefit the state’s 120,000 [...]
She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree, Wants Biden to Clear His N…
Bethany Bourgeois-George unlocked the door to the aluminum mailbox of her downtown Vancouver condo on the morning of August 16, 2021, only to find the letter she had been dreading: [...]
Another (forgettable) cop show from TV producer Dick Wolf – Sun Senti…
Amazon Prime’s “On Call,” the latest drama from executive producer Dick Wolf, is so intent on selling audiences on the idea that police are unfairly maligned and in danger every [...]
Few Flurries Overnight… Scattered Road/Bridge Ice Possible…. Frid…
Good Friday afternoon! It has been a snow day across much of north and central Alabama, but to the south of Tuscaloosa, it’s been just a rainy day. Snow accumulations [...]
Consultant lays out ways to improve Anchorage Police’s use of force …
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case (left) and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance speak to reporters on Aug. 15, 2024 at APD headquarters. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) A consultant hired by Anchorage’s municipal [...]
Gusty winds expected to return to Southern California on Sunday
After a brief respite on Saturday, gusty winds from the north and northeast are expected to return to the Los Angeles area as early as Sunday. That could be the [...]
Skeptical Supreme Court justices weigh a rescue of TikTok from nearin…
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Friday questioned why they should intervene to block a law forcing the sale of TikTok in nine days, saying the short-form video platform’s Chinese parent [...]