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Monroe Co. FD receives grant from 4 County for new power cutter
The Prairie - Darracott Volunteer received a $10,000 grant from the 4 County Foundation to buy a new battery-powered cutter.
Toyota invests $125 million in Blue Springs plant for hybrid Corolla production
The investment follows a shift in manufacturing strategy and will add hybrid electric Corolla production. It means the Blue Springs plant will be the first Toyota plant in the U S to make electrified Corollas.
Columbus Fire and Rescue discusses hidden fire hazard inside your home
It's a fire hazard in your home that may often get overlooked - your clothes dryer. Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes said when they see dryer fires, they often occur due to a lack of preventative maintenance, and lint is highly flammable.
DoorDash to start delivering products bought at Family Dollar stores
Sources from CBS say that DoorDash is teaming with discount chain Family Dollar to deliver household goods, groceries, and other products.
Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power
According to CBS, Honda is recalling 256,603 vehicles because of a software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators.
Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents
Associated Press reports that plea negotiations with a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents are underway as her trial nears, the newly minted federal prosecutor overseeing the case said Tuesday.
Karen Read files lawsuit alleging ‘gross misconduct’ by state police shielded real killers
According to Associated Press, Karen Read, who was found not guilty of charges in the death of her boyfriend, has filed a lawsuit accusing members of the Massachusetts State Police and several others of targeting her and shielding the real killers.
Nic Parish & Burns Group work to market home sites for Columbus Parkview development area
What he and the Burns Group are doing with their Burns Bottom development project, Parkview, is sort of filling in what he calls a "gap" in the city's centre.
Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
According to Associated Press, what was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat.
Suspect in murder of Oakland coach from ‘Last Chance U’ makes first court appearance
Sources from Associated Press say the 27-year-old man charged with shooting the widely beloved and former Oakland community college football coach John Beam made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will continue to be held without bail.
Starkville Eagle Scout recognized with top national conservation award
A Starkville Eagle Scout is being recognized with one of the Boy Scouts' top national conservation honors.
After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS
Associated Press reports that after facing a public backlash, the commission that oversees Alabama Public Television on Tuesday voted to continue paying its contract with PBS
Who voted against releasing the Epstein files? Rep. Clay Higgins explains his opposition to the House's bill
According to CBS, Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein accusers urge lawmakers to put aside partisanship in vote on release of files
CBS reports that more than a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers stood alongside Democratic and GOP lawmakers and pressed Congress to look beyond politics, with the House set to vote Tuesday on a bill to release the government's remaining files related to the investigation of his crimes.
Reports of outages surge at X and other apps as Cloudflare says it's having widespread problems
According to CBS News, reports of outages and problems accessing apps including X and video game League of Legends surged on Tuesday morning
MBS tells Trump Saudis will increase investments in U.S. to near $1 trillion
Sources from CBS say that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Trump on Tuesday that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will increase its investments of $600 billion in the U.S. to near $1 trillion.
Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says
Associated Press reports that federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday