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Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” pilot program again — this time to his dad’s hometown of Dawson Springs. About 160 children will be enrolled through the Dawson Springs Independent School District, Beshear announced Thursday. “This is a town that’s been through a lot. It’s been through a level of heartbreak that’s […]
(The Center Square) – A state of emergency has been declared in the Menasha and Appleton area by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers after high winds, hail and severe storms caused significant damage Monday.
(The Center Square) – Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announced Monday that he will be stepping down from public office at the end of August to serve as a lobbyist.
South Dakota State Fair staff, state prison inmates and volunteers spent two weeks clearing debris and repairing damage after a tornado swept through Huron. Despite widespread damage across the fairgrounds, no one was injured, the grounds are now in good shape, and no events will be canceled for the fair Sept. 2-7. “We’re really blessed,” […]
(The Center Square) – Two people are dead and at least five are injured after a tornado touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County on Sunday night.
(The Center Square) – The National Weather Service has confirmed at least 17 tornadoes in its Chicago area of responsibility Thursday and nine tornadoes across central Illinois last Wednesday and Thursday.
(The Center Square) – The National Weather Service will be conducting storm surveys in the wake of severe storms that impacted the Midwest on Thursday.
