Global October 2019

More Blackouts In California

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is switching off power in California because of the wildfires. This blackout will impact about 1.5 million people in 29 Northern California counties.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Update On Protections For Salvadorans

The U.S. has extended temporary protection status for one more year for citizens of El Salvador who are in the United States. This decision impacts 200,000 Salvadorans.

Global October 2019

New NCAA Guidelines For Student Athletes

The following is information about the new guidelines for student athletes regarding name, image, likeness benefits guidelines:

Global October 2019

New Wildfire Erupts Near Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes have been evacuated because of a new wildfire that broke out in the Simi Valley area north of Los Angeles.

Legal October 2019

Immigrant Health Insurance Lawsuit

The U.S. is being sued about the Trump administration rule that requires foreign spouses and parents of Americans to prove they can afford health care before they get visas.

Health Care October 2019

Brown U. Awarded $6.8M In Grants

To help reduce opioid overdoses, Brown University has been awarded $6.8 million in federal grants from the National Institutes of Health.

Global October 2019

Breaking News On Impeachment Inquiry

The house has voted 232-196 to establish the ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. This is the chamber’s first formal vote regarding this matter.

Financing November 2019

WVU, Duquesne Face Off For Charity

Duquesne and West Virginia University are having a basketball game with the proceeds going towards those impacted by the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio.

Global November 2019

Fact Check: From Immigration To Economy

The Associated Press has fact checked recent statements by President Donald Trump, regarding a number of topics including immigration, the economy, the whistleblower and Syria.

Legal November 2019

Immigrant Health Insurance Rule Blocked

U.S. District Judge Michael Simon has blocked the rule requiring immigrants to prove that they can either pay for medical care or will have health insurance before they can get visas.

Health Care November 2019

U Of Utah Receives $150M

The University of Utah has received a $150 million donation from the Huntsman family for a new mental health institute that will focus on researching the genetic causes of illnesses.

Financing November 2019

UWSP Gets Largest Gift In 125-Year History

UWSP has received the largest individual gift in their 125-year history from a Port Edwards teacher who devoted her career to helping children read.

Global November 2019

US Child Survivors Of Mexico Ambush

Eight children have survived the recent ambush in Mexico involving drug cartel gunmen. Mexican officials said the gunmen may have mistaken the group's SUVs for those of a rival gang.

Global November 2019

Migrants Live In Fear At Mexico-US Border

The Trump administration has returned 55,000 migrants to Mexico to wait for their cases to wind through immigration courts. These migrants are living in fear as violence flares.

Financing November 2019

2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program

The 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program will be awarding approximately 70 grants (up to $500 each) to teachers and librarians in public schools and libraries.