House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua’i draws widespread support
Seemingly no one views rose-ringed parakeets through rose-colored glasses - at least on Kaua'i, where the bright-green bird (Psittacula krameri) is categorized as an...
As Alaska pays millions to fix food stamp backlog, lawmakers suggest systemic fixes
Bulk food in Food Bank of Alaska’s Anchorage warehouse on April 21, 2023. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon) A pair of bills...
Ken Paxton sets his sights on 3 judges from Texas’ highest criminal court
Since Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on all counts during his impeachment trial in the Legislature last year, he's been vocal about...
Man caught at border with Burmese pythons in pants is sentenced
A New York City man who attempted to smuggle Burmese pythons in his pants has been sentenced for attempting to transport...
For Michigan presidential primary, you’ll be asked to pick 1 party’s ballot
The presidential primary happens every four years. And in Michigan, that means the only election contest where voters must specifically choose which party's ballot...
MN company and employee cited for reckless driving
Both a Minnesota man testing a snowmobile for his employer and the company have been cited for reckless driving after the machine slammed into...
Minnesotans share pictures of the biggest snowfall of the year
Beautiful sunrise after the snow Story continues
Illegal guns off the street; Operation Safe Neighborhoods reaches new milestone
LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) - Over 550 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods, according to the governor's...
Alert: U.S. Secret Service Issues Warning For New York Residents
The United States Secret Service is warning about "expert manipulators." United States Secret Service is warning that romance scams are on the rise, yes...
MN lawmaker pitches more school lunch time
A bill making its way through the Minnesota legislature would mandate that students have at least 15 minutes to eat their lunch at school....
