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Montana candidates on the issues: immigration
October 14, 2026
About three in four Montanans said they have strong feelings about ICE actions in the state, so we asked the candidates for U.S. Senate and House where they stand.
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Candidates for Mineral Town Council say it would be a mistake to dissolve the town in Q&A
October 14, 2026
For the second time in five years, some Mineral leaders are considering giving up the town’s charter and dissolving into Louisa County.
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A Late Hurricane Shows the Danger of a Warming Gulf for Black Communities
October 14, 2026
Hurricane Isaias shows why hurricane counts alone cannot capture the risks facing Gulf Coast communities.
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West Virginia Fire Commission says it critically needs firefighters but not how many
October 14, 2026
A new state Fire Prevention and Control Plan addresses staffing issues and other issues related to fire prevention such as water sources, station placement, public education and training.
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As data centers remain potent political issue, David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin
October 13, 2026
Crowley, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.
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Lauren Boebert, Eileen Laubacher trade barbs in first and only debate
October 13, 2026
The candidates clashed over health care and Medicaid, with the future of rural hospitals emerging as a key issue for communities across Colorado’s Eastern Plains.
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The Push to Reach Forgotten Black Voters Ahead of the Midterm Elections
October 13, 2026
From a comedian-led college tour to public art initiatives, organizations are being creative about civic engagement ahead of the midterms.
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If Measure D fails, ambulances on Mendocino County’s south coast could drop to one during some hours
October 09, 2026
A single hospital run can take up to seven hours start to finish.
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Mat-Su residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at back-to-back Sentinel candidate forums
October 09, 2026
Rather than asking candidates to debate one another or respond to a series of questions, the events invited candidates to introduce themselves and then listen.
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Isaias Strengthens Into a Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane on Track Toward the US Gulf Coast
October 09, 2026
The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Florida line and create dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Vermont general election ballots mailed later than expected
October 09, 2026
Following “technical problems,” all ballots were mailed by Oct. 7, according to the Secretary of State.
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New interactive tsunami map helps Alaska communities prepare for the worst
October 09, 2026
Alaska’s large earthquakes and coastal geography make the state especially vulnerable to tsunamis.
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Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
October 08, 2026
Recent polling shows Democrat Mary Peltola narrowly leading U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in one of seven Senate races considered toss-ups.
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When a rural Texas school district struggled with growth, charter schools filled the void
October 08, 2026
The state has limited how much money it gives to fast-growing school districts, creating million-dollar gaps between what is owed and what’s given.
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Complaint accuses Cass County sheriff of inappropriately sharing nude photos, video
October 08, 2026
Deputy Aaron Ammerman, who is running for Cass County sheriff, filed the complaint against Sheriff Bryan Welk in January. An investigation was closed with no apparent action.
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