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Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

Wednesday, September 10 by AP

AP- Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday.The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.All those taken to the hospital are believed to be students, Kelley... Read More.

Oklahoma school bus carrying softball team crash injures 7 people

Tuesday, September 9 by AP

MINCO, Okla. (AP) — A school bus carrying softball team members in Oklahoma crashed into a deer and overturned, ejecting some passengers and injuring seven people, the state highway patrol said.The crash happened Monday night on U.S. Highway 152 near Minco in Grady County, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City.One adult... Read More.

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100

Monday, July 21 by AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.Officials praised rescuers for the sharp reduction in the number of people on the missing list: Just days after the catastrophic flooding,... Read More.

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

Monday, July 14 by KTUL

JENNINGS, OKLA. (KTUL) — Nine people have been detained, including four who were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' custody after an investigation into a marijuana farm in Pawnee County.On Friday, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a search warrant at HotStar Farm LLC in Jennings as part of an ongoing investigation... Read More.

Walmart recalls about 850,000 water bottles after 2 people blinded

Friday, July 11 by WHTM

(WHTM) – Walmart is recalling about 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles after multiple injuries, including two incidents that resulted in consumers suffering permanent blindness, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The CPSC stated that the screwcap lid on the 64-ounce stainless steel water bottles “can forcefully eject” when opening... Read More.

Here’s how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump’s tax bill becomes law

Thursday, July 3 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 11.8 million adults and children will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law.The losses won’t come all at once. The GOP’s “ One Big, Beautiful Bill Act ” makes changes that will whittle away at enrollment through federal health care... Read More.

Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of enslaved people, ending a legal battle

Friday, May 30 by AP

BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history as part of a settlement with a woman who says she is one of the subjects’ descendants.The photos of the subjects identified by Tamara... Read More.

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio

Monday, May 5 by AP

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.The Rio event on Saturday was the biggest show of the pop... Read More.

2 people killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Florida State University, police chief says shooter is deputy’s son

Thursday, April 17 by Beverly Cantrell

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A suspect is reported to be in police custody following a shooting at Florida State University that left at least five people wounded and two dead. The university shared an alert at 12:01 p.m. reporting an “active shooter” in the area... Read More.

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

Tuesday, January 28 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma."I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we teach our young people how... Read More.

DOJ finds OKC police discriminate against people with behavioral disabilities

Saturday, January 4 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City and its police department have discriminated against people with behavioral health disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday after releasing the latest in a series of investigations into state and local law enforcement agencies. In its 45-page report, the DOJ found the city... Read More.

‘Will of the People’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Bill Coleman Proposes Recall Elections for State Offices

Monday, December 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to amend the state constitution to allow for recall elections at the state level. State Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City) plans to bring his idea to fellow policymakers during the upcoming legislative session. “The will of the people is something that should be taken very seriously,” he shared. His... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: People

Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

Oklahoma school bus carrying softball team crash injures 7 people

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

Walmart recalls about 850,000 water bottles after 2 people blinded

Here’s how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump’s tax bill becomes law

Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of enslaved people, ending a legal battle

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio

2 people killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Florida State University, police chief says shooter is deputy’s son

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

DOJ finds OKC police discriminate against people with behavioral disabilities

‘Will of the People’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Bill Coleman Proposes Recall Elections for State Offices

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