Mayor Bowser opens the DC Infrastructure Academy
The Mayor of Washington, D.C. has opened a partnership that will provide a pipeline to in-demand infrastructure jobs. Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the DC Infrastructure Academy on Monday and called it a pathway to the middle class. The DC Infrastructure Academy will provide high-quality, … Read More
Iranian parliament votes to retain labor minister
Iranian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to retain the country's labor minister after a hearing on his alleged mismanagement of unemployment and other government enterprises. State TV reported that of 253 lawmakers present at the session, 124 voted to keep Ali Rabiei, 126 voted to fire him and two … Read More
Navy’s Red Hill analysis concerns environmental regulators
A Navy analysis may underestimate the contamination potential of leaks from giant fuel tanks near Pearl Harbor, environmental regulators said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Hawaii Department of Health sent a letter to the Navy last month outlining their concerns about the Navy's … Read More
Nepal crash followed apparent confusion over plane’s path
A plane crash at Nepal's main airport killed 49 of the 71 people on board, police said Tuesday, as an investigation was ordered into the cause of an accident that occurred after apparent confusion over landing instructions. The plane, which was coming from Bangladesh, was flying low and erratically … Read …
TCU women earn return trip to WNIT
The TCU women's basketball team will open play in the Women's National Invitational Tournament against Lamar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Schollmaier Arena. The Cardinals (22-7, 17-1 Southland Conference) won the regular-season Southland title. The Horned Frogs went 19-12 overall and 9-9 in the … Read More
Dudley adopts anti-nepotism policy
DUDLEY – Nepotism among town employees is no longer tolerated in Dudley, per a new policy adopted by selectmen Monday. The policy reads, “Town employees may not hire, supervise, or make any employment decisions affecting a family member. Applicants for town employment must disclose the … Read More
Uxbridge allows water tie-in for house with contaminated well
UXBRIDGE – Volatile organic compounds dumped some 20 years ago off Kempton Road, just over the town line in Millville, were recently detected above drinking level standards in a private well at 452 East St. in Uxbridge, Department of Public Works Director Benn S. Sherman told selectmen Monday. Read More
Jackson County supervisor announces run for Assembly
BLACK RIVER FALLS — A second Democrat has announced his run for Wisconsin's 92nd Assembly District seat. Max Hart, a 28-year-old banker and farmer from Black River Falls, is a Jackson County supervisor making his first run for state office. In a statement, Hart said he “believe(s) in strong schools … …
TCU’s Jared Janczak keeps rolling, earning Big 12 honors
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Rural school districts receive more state aid
The Augusta school district will receive an additional $63,949 in state aid this year after Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Monday that increases funding for rural school districts. Augusta school board President Byron King was pleased to hear the measure had been signed into law. Read More