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Migrant Deaths Hit Record High Under Trump 2.0

2 months ago
Not that ICE was ever that great about taking care of all the people it detains. It certainly wasn’t during Trump’s first term. The DHS Inspector General released a report that said there were numerous problems in a single detention facility. Not only that but what was contained in the report was incomplete because the […]
Tim Cushing

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: After a Standout Career at Southwestern, Maci Timpe Signs With L&C

2 months ago
PIASA - Maci Timpe signed a letter of intent to play softball at Lewis and Clark Community College, marking the next step in her athletic career after her time at Southwestern High School. Timpe has played softball since sixth grade and has made an impact since her freshman year, according to her coach, Amanda Edwards. She is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for the Piasa Birds. “Timpe has played softball since sixth grade and has been a tremendous

Many states unsure how to implement new Medicaid work requirements, KFF survey finds

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — State officials say they need more information from the Trump administration before they can fully implement new requirements for Medicaid, according to a survey released Thursday by KFF and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law made several changes to the state-federal health program for lower income people and […]
Jennifer Shutt

Gateway Arch Lights to Go Dark in May For Bird Migration Season

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The National Park Service will turn off the Gateway Arch’s exterior lights at night from Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis as part of an effort to protect birds during spring migration. The agency said it will not illuminate the monument throughout May to help ensure migrating birds’ safe passage during heavy migration periods. According to the National Park Service, 40% of the nation’s migratory waterfowl use

Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents To Be On Alert For Storm-Related Repair Scams

2 months ago
CHICAGO – With several strong storms causing damage across Illinois recently, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need repairs from storm-related damage. Raoul cautioned residents that scammers often move quickly into communities to take advantage of people with damage to their homes or businesses. Raoul noted these “storm chasers” use the opportunity to pressure

Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer

2 months ago
After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs.  The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects the average electricity cost to cool homes between June and September will reach $778 this summer. That’s a $61 — or 8.5% — increase from […]
Kevin Hardy