Local law enforcement in Massachusetts is on heightened alert until November after an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. Trump is reported safe, with secret service agents intervening when the suspect, found with an AK-47-style rifle and other suspicious items, was detected near the golf course.

The Solar for Schools Act, signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on September 9, 2024, represents a significant step forward for Pennsylvania’s educational institutions. This new legislation will establish a grant program that covers half the cost of solar energy systems for schools and community colleges across the state. The initiative is designed to lower energy costs, promote job creation, and support the growing solar industry.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV – The Communications Workers of America CWA and AT&T Southeast and AT&T West have reached tentative agreements for new union contracts, ending a significant 30-day strike in the Southeast. This strike, the longest telecommunications strike in the region’s history, involved union members from nine states.

The situation you described highlights a significant issue in political discourse: the impact of incorrect statements, especially regarding sensitive topics like military deployments. Governor Wes Moore’s correction of Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim emphasizes the importance of accurate information when discussing military affairs. The claim made by Harris,...

Kentucky’s community college system is under scrutiny from Republican lawmakers pushing to end DEI programs in higher education. In response, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System KCTCS is launching an internal review to ensure that its programs and offices align with its mission of student success for all.

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. WJHG/WECP — A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Mississippi man after authorities received a FLOCK alert on a stolen vehicle. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the alert was triggered for a 2024 Red Ford Bronco traveling on 331 South, just south of DeFuniak Springs city limits.

Sen. Laphonza Butler highlighted the potential historic shift in representation in the U.S. Senate with the possible election of U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. If both are elected, the number of Black women senators would double from two to four. Butler expressed...

Steven L. Hanks, 70, has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for the 1980 murder of his neighbor, Mary Robin Walter, marking the resolution of Kansas’ oldest cold case. Walter, 23, was shot multiple times in her Great Bend trailer home on January 24, 1980. Despite...

Chris LaCivita’s social media comments about Ted Cruz’s Senate race reflect ongoing tensions and dynamics within Republican politics. LaCivita’s criticism of Cruz’s campaign comes amid a tight race between Cruz and Democrat Colin Allred. Cruz’s slight lead, along with Trump’s yet-to-be-announced endorsement, adds to the intrigue of this race. LaCivita’s remarks, which suggested a need for “real professionals” to help Cruz, were met with mockery online, highlighting the contentious and sometimes tumultuous nature of high-profile political campaigns.

The concerns from Donald Trump’s allies about Laura Loomer reflect growing tensions within the GOP regarding the influence of controversial figures on Trump’s campaign. Loomer’s recent racist comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and her history of spreading conspiracy theories have sparked fears that her association with Trump could harm his appeal in crucial battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina.

The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey highlights a notable rise in the share of income that renters in several states are allocating toward housing costs, with Georgia seeing a 6% increase from 2022 to 2023. Similarly, Arizona experienced a 6.5% increase, and Florida led with an 8.2% rise. Nationally, rental costs, which encompass rent and utilities, outpaced the growth of real median home values for the first time in a decade, marking the largest annual increase in rent costs since 2011.

Virginia Pridefest is set to make a vibrant return to Richmond on Saturday, September 14, with 8News proudly serving as a media sponsor. As the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the Commonwealth, the event promises to be more than just a party; it’s a vital gathering where attendees can feel seen and supported in a safe space.

Federal prosecutors are pushing for an 18-year prison sentence for Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 36, who admitted to plotting to attack power stations in Baltimore as part of a white supremacist scheme aimed at destabilizing the government. Clendaniel’s mother, Lanette, has expressed her belief in her daughter’s eventual redemption despite her Neo-Nazi beliefs.

Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz made a notable appearance in Wausau on Friday as part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s A New Way Forward tour. This visit marked the campaign’s first stop in central Wisconsin since Walz and Kamala Harris became the presidential ticket. The...

A federal grand jury in Albuquerque has indicted five individuals Micah Maestas, Dominic Ramirez, Daniel Garcia, and Jesus and Oscar Salmeron for trafficking firearms through social media platforms like Instagram and Telegram. The indictment reveals that the suspects advertised and sold firearms, including machinegun handgun converters, over several months in 2024. They are also accused of dealing cocaine.

Sibanye Stillwater, a South African company operating Montana’s only major palladium mine, announced plans to lay off 40% of its workforce, citing low metal prices as the primary cause. The layoffs, set for November, will reduce the workforce from 1,680 to just under 1,000. The company plans to halt mining at the west section of its Stillwater mine and restructure its East Boulder operation, as well as its processing plant near Columbus.

Cambridge Fire Department Chief Jeff Deeks has been elected to serve as the sergeant-at-arms for the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association OFCA, where he will join the executive committee and support the organization’s president, Joe Kitchen, in advancing key initiatives. Deeks, a 32-year veteran in the fire service, expressed enthusiasm...

The Alabama Department of Corrections ADOC recently celebrated the graduation of 55 new correctional officers, marking one of the largest classes in recent years. Commissioner John Hamm, who has been with the department for over two years, attributed the increase in recruits to a boost in the officer minimum salary in 2023.

Greenville native Beau Welling’s love for golf began early, achieving his first hole-in-one at just 6 years old. His passion grew under the guidance of PGA professionals at Greenville Country Club, later playing on courses like Riverside and Chanticleer before joining Brown University’s golf team. During college, Welling developed an interest in golf design, studying landscape architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and interning for renowned golf architect Tom Fazio. After stints in investment banking, he returned to golf design, working with Fazio for a decade before launching Beau Welling Design 17 years ago.

The introduction of new weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is generating significant interest due to their potential to help tackle obesity and reduce Type 2 diabetes cases. These medications, known as glucagon-like peptide 1 GLP-1 agonists, can lead to substantial weight loss and assist with blood glucose control. However, healthcare professionals emphasize that these drugs are not a stand-alone solution. Dr. Loida Bonney, a regional medical director at Piedmont Physicians, highlights that while these medications are promising, a multifaceted approach is necessary to address the root causes of obesity and diabetes.