St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters marching on their private street pleaded not guilty to two felony charges at a brief hearing Wednesday.

Audit probes New Mexico hospital that was overrun by virus

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A special audit of management contracts is raising concerns about weak financial controls, executive compensation excesses and potential profiteering at a county-owned hospital on the edge of the Navajo Reservation that became overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vermont GOP governor seeks reelection during pandemic

Vermont's incumbent Republican governor is facing reelection during the once-in-a-century pandemic that has pushed campaigning way down his list of priorities.

Early voting starts in Michigan under new rules

LANSING, Mich (AP) — Early voting for the 2020 general election started in Michigan on Thursday under expanded voting rights that allow for any resident to request an absentee ballot.

Early voting starts in Michigan under new rules

LANSING, Mich (AP) — Early voting for the 2020 general election started in Michigan on Thursday under expanded voting rights that allow for any resident to request an absentee ballot.

Emails: Chicago mayor told of 'bad' botched raid in Nov 2019

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was first told in November 2019 of a “pretty bad wrongful raid” on the home of a Black woman who wasn't allowed to put on her clothes before police handcuffed her, according to emails released publicly Wednesday.

Lawmaker may need ventilator after contracting virus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee lawmaker hospitalized with COVID-19 warned Thursday that he might have to go on a ventilator due to his low oxygen levels as he battles the virus.

Trump's election fight puts embattled Texas AG in spotlight

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawsuit that President Donald Trump is now calling “the big one” in his effort to overturn the outcome of the presidential election is helmed by an embattled Texas ally who is likewise trying to reverse his own skidding fortunes.

Vatican: OK to get virus vaccines using abortion cell lines

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday declared that it is “morally acceptable” for Roman Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines based on research that used cells derived from aborted fetuses, guidance that came after some churchmen in the United States argued that such products were immoral.

New Mexico sets priorities for who gets first vaccine doses

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s initial batch of 17,500 vaccine doses from drug maker Pfizer is slated to go to medical facilities and long-term care centers with an emphasis on people within those facilities who have high or medium exposure to the virus, the office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Thursday.

New Mexico sets priorities for who gets first vaccine doses

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s initial batch of 17,500 vaccine doses from drug maker Pfizer is slated to go to medical facilities and long-term care centers with an emphasis on people within those facilities who have high or medium exposure to the virus, the office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Thursday.

Federal prison left inmates with virus in housing for a week

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prison complex in Louisiana that emerged as an early coronavirus hotspot — with hundreds of inmates suffering from the virus — failed to comply with federal health guidance and left inmates with the virus in their housing units for a week without being isolated, the Justice Department’s inspector general said Tuesday.

Thai police revive royal defamation law ahead of protest

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities have escalated their legal battle against the students leading pro-democracy protests, charging 12 of them with violating a harsh law against defaming the monarchy.

Daytime bombing practice near ML in 1941

A bombing range was established near Moses Lake in 1941. Planes from Geiger Army Air Base in Spokane would use the range. Of course, only practice bombs were used, which were non-explosive. I understand, during the time the range was used, those planes bombed Warden twice. Also, the planes buzzed local houses at least once. Read on.

Candidate filing week begins in mid-May

EPHRATA — If you have ever wanted to run for public office then 2018 might be your year to take the chance. A total of 23 offices are open for election this go-round.

Combined brokerages already working together

Combined brokerages already working together

MOSES LAKE — When two of the largest real estate brokerage firms in Moses Lake formally announced their merger earlier this week, most of the hard work had already been done.

US agents arrest 18 during week of chaotic Portland protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. agents have arrested 18 people in Portland this week as the clash with protesters opposing

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.