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Efforts continue to open Othello splash pad by 2027
OTHELLO — Othello city officials are working to get the splash pad in Kiwanis Park open for summer 2027. The sp…
Police: Kansas officer fatally shot suspect after car rammed
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say a police officer fatally shot a bank robbery suspect after the man rammed a stolen pickup truck into the officer's police cruiser.
Dallas chooses former California police chief as new top cop
DALLAS (AP) — A former California police chief will be the next leader of the Dallas police department and the Texas city's first Hispanic chief.
US again protects Citgo assets from Venezuela creditors
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday extended a measure blocking holders of crisis-torn Venezuela's debt from liquidating its U.S.-based Citgo refineries as payment.
San Jose State finalizing extension with Brent Brennan
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State is finalizing a contract extension with football coach Brent Brennan after he led the school to its best season in more than 80 years.
Chubb's comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The most impressive part of Bradley Chubb’s comeback from a torn ACL that culminated in his
Russia cuts size of COVID-19 vaccine study, stops enrollment
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Health Ministry agreed Wednesday to cut the size of a study of a domestically developed coronavirus vaccine and to stop the enrollment of volunteers.
Lamont urges residents to stay close to home for holidays
While “things have calmed down” since the uptick in COVID-19 infections following Thanksgiving gatherings, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont urged residents on Wednesday to limit their interactions with family and friend…
Winter storm in Dakotas, Minnesota make travel frightful
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A storm that began with snow, strong winds and bitter cold into the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota early Wednesday and began moving east was making travel treacherous and grounded flights …
In final weeks, Trump keeps sowing chaos, hamstringing GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The video message that plunged Washington into chaos was filmed in secret.
Jobless claims in Washington state drop
SEATTLE (AP) — Fewer people in Washington state filed for unemployment benefits last week than the week before.
New York considers allowing some fans at Bills playoff game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York health commissioner is considering whether to allow 6,700 fans to attend a rare Buffalo Bills home playoff game if all attendees are tested beforehand.
Morris says his interview for Falcons job already under way
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris knows he will be among the candidates interviewed following the season as the Atlanta Falcons seek their coach for 2021 and beyond.
Lions practice without Darrell Bevell due to contact tracing
The Detroit Lions have resumed practicing without interim coach Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Cory Undlin and and some other assistants on the field.
Gadsden carries UNC-Wilmington over Delaware State 87-63
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Ty Gadsden had 21 points as UNC Wilmington rolled past Delaware State 87-63 on Wednesday.
Gianforte picks federal agency director as agriculture boss
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Governor-elect Greg Gianforte said Wednesday he has picked a former state lawmaker who now directs the federal Farm Service Agency in Montana to serve as the next director of the state Depart…