South Dakota News Digest

Here's a look at AP's general news coverage in South Dakota. Questions about coverage plans go to News Editor Doug Glass at 612-332-2727 or [email protected]. Jeff Baenen is on the desk.

Trump minimizes severity of head injuries in Iran attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday minimized the severity of head injuries sustained by U.S. troops during an

Connecticut News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Connecticut.

WA legislature examines active shooter drills

Effectivness, frequency debated in Olympia

OLYMPIA - Washington schools will soon have to follow new guidelines when practicing active shooter drills under legislation signed by Gov. Inslee last week. House Bill 1941 intends to address rising mental health concerns around the state; legislators in support of the bill claim active shooter drills cause unnecessary trauma and are not preventative in a shooting. In a Senate floor debate earlier this month, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, opposed...

NBC camps train young athletes for the future

SPOKANE - Beginning in 1971 as the Northwest Basketball Camp, NBC Camps have been serving the needs of young athletes across the Pacific Northwest through different levels of basketball training. In the 51 years since its founding, the name of the program has shifted from Northwest Basketball Camps to Nothing Beats Commitment camps and has expanded to include several programs in volleyball, lacrosse, soccer and more. The program is based out of Spokane and hosts several different camps for different sports...

Pumping out pumpkins: Growing your own gourds for Halloween

ROYAL CITY — With October here, Halloween is fast approaching. While it’s a little late to start a pumpkin crop this season for jack-o’-lanterns ready, it’s not too early to start a crop for next season.

Top lawmakers open negotiations on new Kentucky budget

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's legislative leaders warned Monday of the severe challenges to crafting a new state budget as the coronavirus shrinks state tax collections and inflicts other economic damage.

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.

Nearly 300 virus deaths in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in Washington:

Nearly 400 virus deaths in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in Washington:

California governor considers aid for immigrants amid virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday he is working with the Legislature on an economic stimulus package for immigrants in the country illegally and others not covered by the federal stimulus package approved by Congress.

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.

California governor considers aid for immigrants amid virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday he is working with the Legislature on an economic stimulus package for immigrants in the country illegally and others not covered by the federal stimulus package approved by Congress.

Nearly 400 virus deaths in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in Washington:

The Latest: Virus patients to use Italian soccer facilities

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Top lawmakers open negotiations on new Kentucky budget

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's legislative leaders warned Monday of the severe challenges to crafting a new state budget as the coronavirus shrinks state tax collections and inflicts other economic damage.

Nearly 400 virus deaths in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in Washington:

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.

Ohio confirms first coronavirus cases, continues testing

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A look at developments related to the new coronavirus as Ohio confirms its first three cases and continues to test for additional cases.

Ohio governor recommends restricting indoor event attendance

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A look at developments related to the new coronavirus as Ohio confirms its first three cases and continues to test for additional cases.