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In rural Nevada, particularly in Esmeralda County, large solar farms are rapidly spreading across the desert. These solar projects, like the Esmeralda Seven near the California border, aim to produce enough energy to power millions of homes. However, locals like Mary Jane Zakas, who live near these developments, feel that the push for renewable energy … Read more
Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company, announced plans to spend $3 billion to expand its manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The expansion aims to meet the growing demand for its popular weight-loss and diabetes medications, like Zepbound and Mounjaro. The company acquired the plant earlier this year and will now make significant upgrades. The … Read more
On Thursday, people from all over Wisconsin gathered in the Capitol Rotunda for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, joined by Governor Tony Evers and special guest Smokey Bear. The room was decorated with wreaths and big red bows to celebrate the event. This year’s 30-foot balsam fir tree had a special theme: “125 years … Read more
The House on the Rock may not be as famous as Wisconsin Dells or as popular for a getaway as Door County, but it’s a standout attraction in Spring Green, Wisconsin, about an hour west of Madison. This quirky landmark has gained attention through pop culture, appearing in Neil Gaiman’s American Gods (both the 2001 … Read more
I’m a 26-year-old woman, a former middle school teacher, and now a graduate student at Miami University. Soon, because of a new law, I might end up using the men’s bathroom next to you on campus. Why? Thank the Ohio Legislature. They added a controversial amendment to a previously bipartisan education bill, now requiring all … Read more
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is building the largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center in northeast Louisiana, worth $10 billion. This project is seen as a big opportunity to boost the local economy, particularly in a rural area with a small population and high poverty. The new center will create 500 permanent jobs and … Read more
A Texas jury sentenced a man, Jason Thornburg, to death for killing and dismembering three people whose bodies were found in a burning dumpster in Fort Worth in 2021. Thornburg, 44, was found guilty of capital murder for the deaths of David Lueras 42, Lauren Phillips 34, and Maricruz Mathis 33. He confessed to the … Read more
A teacher at Westview Early Childhood Education Center in Petersburg, Virginia, discovered a gun in a preschooler’s backpack on Wednesday, December 4. The preschool serves 3- and 4-year-olds and is part of the Petersburg City Public Schools system. The teacher was putting homework into a student’s backpack when they found the firearm. The teacher immediately … Read more
In Hanover County, Virginia, a lawsuit against the Hanover County School Board has been dropped after an 11-year-old transgender girl, Janie Doe, left her school due to ongoing harassment. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU of Virginia, claimed that Janie was unfairly barred from joining her school’s girls’ tennis team because she is transgender. Despite … Read more
In Richmond, Virginia, a special Holiday Remembrance Memorial brought together families and friends of homicide victims to honor their loved ones and find comfort in each other’s support. The event, held by the Richmond Homicide Support Group on Wednesday, Dec. 4, took place at the Richmond Police Academy. The vigil was a heartfelt gathering where … Read more