Two lawsuits seeking $100 million each have been filed against a Michigan school district, its superintendent and others after four students were fatally shot and others wounded at Oxford High School, a lawyer announced Thursday.
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years, more evidence that the U.S. job market is recovering from last year’s coronavirus recession.
BEIJING – China on Thursday dismissed the decision by Canada and the United Kingdom to join Washington’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games as a “farce.” China is also not concerned that the officials’ absence would spark a chain reaction, and numerous heads of state, government leaders and members of royal families have registered to attend, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing. The three countries have said they won’t send government dignitaries to the games, which run Feb.
Former reality TV star Duggar convicted of child porn possession FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A federal jury in Arkansas on Thursday convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced recently that the USDA will make up to $700 million available to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and restore renewable fuel markets affected by the pandemic.
Topeka resident Reyes “Rey” Sanchez (6-0, 2KOs) will have the biggest fight of his career Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Sanchez will go up against Nico Ali Walsh (2-0, 2 KOs), grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, in a fourround televised opener as part of the main card.
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USDA to make funds Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers
Dodge City Community College hosted its annual Choral & Instrumental Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Windthorst. The concert, which was conducted by Kerry J. Kuplic, Associate Professor of Vocal Music; Nancy Sapp, Visiting Director of Instrumental Music; and Joel Vinson, Band Director, featured performances by the Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Choral Union, and Symphonic Band. Above (left to right), Parker Holuska, a sophomore from Dodge City, Kan.; Emily Lehr, a sophomore from Spearville, Kan., and Ezra Michaels, a freshman from Dodge City, Kan.; perform with the combined choir for the concert’s fi�nale number, which was “Glow” by Eric Whitacre. LUKE FAY
Mike Brown, a former member of the Johnson County Commission, announced Tuesday he would challenge Secretary of State Scott Schwab in next year's primary election, a move that comes amid increased scrutiny of election officials by Republicans nationally.