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Georgia Forestry Commission
Coastal Georgia wildfires prompt health warnings, emergency declaration
Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a State of Emergency on April 22 for 91 South Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires.
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Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster
GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff.”
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Gusty winds, drought creates “particularly dangerous” situation for wildfire in south central, southeastern Colorado
Xcel said it will shut off power in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla and Rio Grande counties to reduce the risk of wildfire.
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Former Kansas mayor pleads guilty to voting illegally as a noncitizen
Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation.
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Gordon Hodges for Door County Knock
Locked Out: Door County’s affordable housing shortage
An in-depth series on Door County’s affordable housing shortage, examining its causes, shrinking availability and the roadblocks to building more.
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Courtesy of U.S. Senate.
Caridnal News 250: Virginia’s stories. A nation’s birth.
The project spotlights Virginia’s overlooked contributions to America’s march to independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial.
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Justin Hardiman for Capital B
Sowing Resilience
Rural communities across the country are grappling with food insecurity. Nine stories reveal how communities are navigating — and reimagining — the systems that have left them hungry.
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Juntan fondos para pagar fianza de $20,000 de trabajador agrícola detenido por ICE
April 22, 2026
El trabajador, con más de 20 años en el programa de visas H-2A en Estados Unidos, permanece detenido por ICE desde febrero.
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Wisconsin Watch launches immigration court data tracker
April 22, 2026
It’s part of a new approach to data storytelling: news applications.
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‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route
April 22, 2026
Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.
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Virginians narrowly approve mid-decade redistricting effort
April 21, 2026
The Democrat-backed referendum will temporarily amend the state’s constitution ahead of the 2026 midterms. Republicans are expected to continue the fight in the courts.
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Northwestern Medical Center launches partnership to preserve birthing services
April 21, 2026
Birthing has long cost rural hospitals more than it’s earned them. The move does not change that for Northwestern, but aims to save the hospital more than its costly hold-over.
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Timberland Regional Library budget woes hits staffing, Hawks Prairie branch hours
April 21, 2026
Despite the financial strain, first-quarter circulation figures showed strong demand.
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A remote Maine town is ready to close its 5-student school
April 21, 2026
An aging, shrinking population and rising property taxes are forcing towns to make difficult choices about their community institutions.
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Fertilizer, diesel woes make for difficult spring planting decisions
April 21, 2026
Skyrocketing prices, supply uncertainties lead to unprecedented situation.
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Coalition proposes new rural health care model to mitigate Medicaid cuts
April 21, 2026
North Country providers vie for share of $212 million Rural Health Transformation fund.