Sparks’ longest serving mayor Martini dies at 77; led redevelopment efforts for Reno’s neighbor

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Geno Martini, the longest serving mayor in the northern Nevada city of…

West Virginia state trooper fatally shot, suspect caught after extensive search

BEECH CREEK, W.Va. (AP) — A state police officer was fatally shot Friday in southern West…

Connecticut lawmakers send wrong-way driver bill to governor

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers, still grieving the death of a fellow legislator killed in…

Houseboats catch fire at popular destination Lake Powell on Utah-Arizona line

More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on…

Hawaii allows more concealed carry after US Supreme Court ruling, but bans guns in most places

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed legislation that will allow more people…

Even Nebraska’s nonpartisan Legislature is divided from acrimonious 2023 session

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature has long prided itself on being a paragon of…

Lawsuit alleging ex-deputy falsified arrest report settled for $250K

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by a Washington oyster farmer accusing a former…

Report: Buffalo’s snow-removal equipment, communications fell short during deadly blizzard

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo’s snow-removal fleet was no match for the historic Christmas week blizzard…

Washington man climbing Mount Rainier dies near summit

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who was trying to summit…

Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5 billion budget and await Gov. Pritzker’s signature

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it…