Washington payrolls fell an estimated 15,400 in September
Washington payroll employment fell an estimated 15,400 jobs in September, even as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.8%.
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New Mexico rallies from 10 down to beat Hawai‘i, 21-10
New Mexico scored 21 unanswered second-half points to beat Hawai‘i 21-10 and improve to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West play.
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Louisiana plan projects at least $340 million for river diversions
A Verite News tally of Louisiana’s FY2027 plan finds at least $340 million in projected spending across five river-diversion projects, most directed to Maurepas Swamp.
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Kansas State rallies past Kansas 35-24 for 18th straight win
Kansas State came back from a 10-point deficit to beat Kansas 35-24 and extend its rivalry winning streak to 18 games.
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South Dakota labor force fell 1.8% as payrolls edged higher
Preliminary September estimates show South Dakota’s labor force and employment in that series declined over the year, while nonfarm payroll employment rose 0.4%.
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WTVA: Burn bans in effect in 36 Mississippi counties Oct. 16
WTVA reported burn bans in 36 Mississippi counties on Oct. 16. That dated count is not a live update of current restrictions.
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Oklahoma board vote leaves Ben Gamla unapproved; AG drops suit
The charter school board voted 4-3 on Oct. 12, short of the five votes needed to approve Ben Gamla. Three days later, Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed his state lawsuit without prejudice.
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Michigan rallies past Penn State for first Big Ten win
Michigan scored all 21 of its points after halftime to beat Penn State 21-18, earning its first Big Ten win of the season.
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UAlbany beats Stony Brook 48-31 to reclaim Golden Apple
UAlbany beat Stony Brook 48-31, returning the Golden Apple Trophy to Albany and ending the Seawolves’ seven-game home winning streak.
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NCAA sues over Ohio order on college eligibility
The NCAA is asking a federal court to block an Ohio order affecting eligibility restrictions for some class-of-2022 athletes in 2026–27.
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Kentucky beats Oklahoma 21-13, shares SEC lead with Georgia
Kentucky improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play, matching Georgia’s conference record after the Oct. 17 games.
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Moretown psychotherapist barred from practice for five years
Amy L. Siegel must pay $4,551.62 in restitution and comply with probation after a felony Medicaid-fraud conviction.
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N.H. No Kings rallies put voter turnout ahead of Nov. 3 election
No Kings rallies on Oct. 17 highlighted voter participation ahead of New Hampshire’s Nov. 3 general election. State law limits absentee voting to eligible voters.
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West Virginia lawmakers request public Flock Safety testimony Nov. 9
Four West Virginia delegates asked Flock Safety to appear at a planned public committee meeting and answer questions about its license-plate reader services.
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Hawaiʻi asks residents to reduce lights during seabird fallout season
DLNR urges residents to dim unnecessary outdoor lights and report injured seabirds through Dec. 15.
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Nevada payroll jobs set record as labor force shrinks
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted payroll jobs reached a record 1,620,200 in September, even as the labor force and employed-resident count fell from August.
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Shapiro seeks role in PPL data-center rate complaint
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro asked the Public Utility Commission to let his administration join a complaint over how PPL handles costs and reliability concerns tied to large data centers.
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Rhode Island tax amnesty waives penalties starting Dec. 3
A 75-day program will let qualifying taxpayers resolve eligible past-due state taxes with penalties waived and 25% of interest reduced.
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Idaho beats No. 7 Montana 42-35 to reclaim Little Brown Stein
Israel Carter’s late touchdown put Idaho ahead for good, and the Vandals stopped Montana on fourth down in the final minute.
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Fargo Veterans Treatment Court holds ceremonial opening
The East Central Judicial District held a ceremony for North Dakota’s second Veterans Treatment Court. Its operational start date has not been confirmed.
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Nebraska orders statewide review of emergency radio systems
A new task force will assess statewide public-safety communications and report findings and recommendations to Gov. Jim Pillen within 60 days.
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Montana sues GM over alleged insurance use of driver data
Montana alleges GM and OnStar routed driving data through brokers to insurers. The state seeks an injunction, civil fines and data deletion.