Governor Ivey Pays Tribute to Alabama Manufacturers and Workers on Na…
MONTGOMERY — In observance of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama’s manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar [...]
Mohave County will debut new ballot paper with added security measure…
A person pushes a cage full of Maricopa County mail ballot envelopes at Runbeck Election Services during the March 2024 presidential preference election. Runbeck could provide some, but not all, [...]
Harvey Hanna & Associates buys planned warehouse site in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — Harvey Hanna & Associates has purchased a 103-acre development site for $25.3 million from EQT Real Estate in its first major deal south of the C&D Canal. [...]
Jenna Schweikert joins The News-Banner as a reporter
Jenna Schweikert, originally from Noblesville, has joined The News-Banner as a full-time reporter. Schweikert most recently finished her masters in Public Affairs Reporting at the University of Illinois Springfield in [...]
Des Moines University partners with Central College for healthcare ed…
Des Moines University has partnered with Central College to offer guaranteed interviews and more to students. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University)Two of Iowa’s private higher education institutions are partnering [...]
Bitcoin bounces back after Trump calls himself ‘a big crypto guy’
Bitcoin bounced back Monday after President Trump called himself “a big crypto guy” and gave a positive, if noncommittal, answer when asked about the prospect of digital assets becoming part [...]
Shark attack that injured Alabama teenager leads to nationwide shark …
This undated photo courtesy of the Gribbin family shows Lulu Gribbin, who lost her hand and part of her leg in a shark attack off the coast of Florida in [...]
Advocates celebrate expanded Maricopa County early voting sites
Steve Gallardo, a Democrat who sits on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, celebrates the increase in early voting sites for the state’s primary election and criticizes the county recorder’s [...]
Viewpoint: Why the New Film Tax Credit Is a Win for Local Workers
For years, Delaware has watched neighboring states attract film and television productions while our talented workers, local businesses, and unique communities missed out on the economic opportunities those productions bring. [...]
Delta flight ‘felt a big bang’ after apparently being hit by firework…
A Delta Air Lines flight was apparently struck by fireworks as it descended into Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday evening, according to air traffic control audio and the airline.“We [...]
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the [...]
Pair of Alabama football players named to Pro Football Focus Top 50 p…
Dijon Lee and Bray Hubbard were both named to Pro Football Focus’ top 50 players list ahead of the 2026 football season. Hubbard came in at No. 15 after returning [...]
America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money goi…
Merchandise tied to America’s 250th birthday is sold in a stall at Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/States Newsroom) [...]
White Clay Creek Golf Course sold for $3M
WILMINGTON — The White Clay Creek Golf Course sold for $3 million and its new owners have seen solid bookings in its first month. New Castle County Property records show [...]
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowans are no longer restricted on what foods they can buy with federal nutrition assistance. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 7/4/26 by Iowa Writers [...]
Latin America shifts right as crime and sanctions reshape politics
Trump congratulates Colombia presidential candidate Trump congratulated Abelardo De La Espriella, known by many as 'El Tigre,' following an initial ballot count. While not officially called, the narrow lead signals a [...]
Scattered strong storms and a heat index above 105 still likely throu…
TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS | CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS Today through Sunday, July 5 have been designated as First Warning [...]
What Black poets and Latino WWII vets can teach us about American pat…
Fencing along the Freedom 250 construction site on the National Mall near Madison Drive and 7th Street NW on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)I’ve been celebrating our [...]
Greater Portland Inc. leader named next DPP CEO
WILMINGTON —- After an aggressively-paced search, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership has named Monique Claiborne Cardwell as its second president and CEO. She will join the office on Sept. 14. Cardwell [...]
The Greatest Show on Earth
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every Fourth of July since 1994, I engage in the same ritual. I sit on the porch, light a cigar, and watch my neighbors commit misdemeanors [...]
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers s…
(The Hill) - Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. [...]