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Haskell Memorial Hospital overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases, sees 6 deaths in 6 days

HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – About 6,000 people call Haskell County home. It’s a rural community and the hospitals, just like the towns that make up the county, are small and isolated. “We focus mainly on primary care and emergency care,” said Haskell Memorial District Hospital and Stamford Hospital District Chris Strickland. They are prepared for both types of care, but what they didn’t expect was the amount of people that would be walking in and out of its doors in the last months. “We’re having

City halts plans for Balboa Park observation wheel

Actions Provided SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — City of San Diego officials have suspended plans to temporarily install an observation wheel in Balboa Park. Plans for the Balboa Park Star, which recently gained support from the majority of the city's Balboa Park Committee, would have seen a sky wheel temporarily installed in the park's Plaza de Panama. The effort was considered a feasible method to attract more visitors back as the park's museums and restaurants deal with coronavirus-related closures. The city says the

Report: New details emerge in lawsuit against Conor McGregor

A new report from New York Times details serious allegations that have been made against Conor McGregor by a woman who recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the former two-division UFC champ. According to a “statement of claim” from the woman, the report states McGregor is accused of assaulting and raping her at a Dublin hotel early on Dec. 9, 2018 after she refused his advances. Before allegedly raping the woman, McGregor reportedly picked her up and wrapped his arms around her neck – lifting

COVID vaccine campaign in southern Oklahoma: Week 3

The Ardmore Convention Center hosts a COVID-19 vaccination center. ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) -- More doses of COVID-19 vaccines are making their way into Ardmore, Ada and Duncan than in previous weeks. At its three major points of distribution across Texoma, the Oklahoma State Department of Health District 8 spokesperson Julie Williamson said around 9,000 doses have now been administered over two weeks. "The state finds out the vaccine shipment information every week on Tuesday," she said. "Then on Wednesdays, they

With fare hike stopped, transit advocates in Manhattan call for restoration of 24-hour subway service

Rebecca Bailin from Invest in Our New York speak at a rally outside MTA Headquarters. BY GABRIELE HOLTERMANN Now that the MTA has put its fare increase plans on ice for the time-being, transit advocates are calling for the restoration of 24-hour subway service, and a statewide tax increase to generate funding for the cash-strapped transit system. At a Tuesday rally outside the MTA’s Financial District headquarters, members of the Riders Alliance pushed for these changes and others to help the city recover

CT Att. General moves for state custody of neglected horses seized from Montville farm

Skip to content MONTVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The future of eight malnourished and neglected horses seized from a Montville farm has the attention of Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Tong is moving for the state to take custody of those horses. He says he wants to ensure the horses receive the care and respect they deserve. The state seized the horses back in September. They are being cared for at an animal rehab in Niantic right now. A motion has been filed by the Department of Agriculture to take

Victim of deadly stabbing attack in Sacramento identified

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The victim who died after a stabbing attack near Fulton Avenue has been identified. Dennis Catanyang, 46, of Sacramento, was stabbed multiple times in his upper body on Jan. 14, according to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office. A second victim, who has not been identified, was also stabbed multiple times, but had injuries that weren’t life-threatening, according to police. A 38 year old who was detained at the scene, Mohammed Anwaribrah Musallam, was also arrested and

Police: Suspect arrested after attempting to force woman to withdraw money from Lehi ATM

Eon Clayton McNeill. Photo Courtesy: Utah County Jail LEHI, Utah, Jan. 19, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — A suspect has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to force a 74-year-old woman to withdraw money from an ATM at a Zions Bank in Lehi. A probable cause statement from Utah County said Eon Clayton McNeill, 33, is facing charges of: Kidnapping, a second-degree felony Theft of a firearm or operable, a second-degree felony Accident involving property damage, a class B misdemeanor Fail to operate within a single

Arkansas Senate OKs 'Stand Your Ground' bill, sends to House

Republican Sen. Bob Ballinger, right, speaks to the Senate at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 about his proposal to ease restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense. The Senate approved Ballinger's measure, sending it to the state House. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure

Volunteers needed at Brazos Center COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Actions FILE - In this Oct. 26,2020, file photo, a medical worker stands at a COVID-19 state drive-thru testing site at UTEP, in El Paso, Texas. The U.S. has recorded about 10.3 million confirmed infections, with new cases soaring to all-time highs of well over 120,000 per day over the past week. Posted at 5:24 PM, Jan 19, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-19 18:27:17-05 BRAZOS COUNTY, TX — Attention Brazos Valley! The Brazos County Vaccine Task force is preparing to manage the upcoming community COVID-19 vaccination

Over $5 billion in U.S. small business relief loans approved in first week: SBA By Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Small Business Administration said on Tuesday it has approved over $5 billion in small business relief loans in the first week since reopening the Paycheck Protection Program under a new round of federal funding. The loans, which convert to grants if borrowers follow guidelines including using the funds primarily to cover payroll, went to 60,000 businesses via 3,000 lenders, the SBA said in a statement. In the last round of PPP loans in April, the agency approved more than $52

Lucille Ball's daughter defends Nicole Kidman's casting as her mother

When it was revealed last week that Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were in talks to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos, there was a bit of an outcry from those who felt that Kidman was wrong for the part. In a video posted on Facebook, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, spoke out in defense of Nicole Kidman. It's a done deal, but the contracts aren't actually signed, which is why I haven't said anything publicly about it, but i felt I should at least try

LIST: What's open, what's closed in DC on Inauguration Day

Here's a look at what is closed and what is open throughout the District on Inauguration Day. WASHINGTON — On Jan. 20, D.C. Government will observe the 59th Presidential Inauguration. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential operations throughout the city. D.C. government officials have announced modified schedules for government services ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. Here's a look at what is closed and what is open throughout the city on

Middle River Jail Superintendent on jail expansion: “If we don’t make a decision soon, we are just delaying the inevitability of needing to make a decision.”

Middle River Regional Jail in Augusta County(WHSV) AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — “The longer you delay something, the more it costs to do,” said Middle River Regional Jail Superintendent Jeffery Newton. Middle River Regional Jail has been trying to expand and renovate its facility. “Middle River has been operating at 200 percent capacity for the last four years,” Newton explained. The expansion plan at Middle River is being considered throughout various localities in the Shenandoah Valley. Jail leaders

There are 9 Latter-day Saints in the U.S. Congress

US-Capitol The United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C. lit up at night with the reflecting pool and Ulysses S. Grant memorial in the foreground.© 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. It is not for use by other media. By Christine Rappleye, Church News Nine Church members are part of the 117th United States Congress — including three members of the U.S. Senate and six in the House of Representatives, according to information

@POTUS resets as Twitter juggles presidential accounts

It’s a Twitter user’s worst nightmare: Wake up to find most of your followers gone. But that’s exactly what will happen on Wednesday to the official presidential accounts on Twitter. No, not @realDonaldTrump — he’s already been banned for life. This is the fate awaiting lesser-known accounts such as @POTUS, @WhiteHouse, @FLOTUS and @VP. (POTUS is the official acronym for President of the United States; FLOTUS refers to the First Lady.) These institutional accounts don’t belong any particular individual

The 9 best small islands in the Caribbean

Famed for its postcard-perfect beaches, azure water and welcoming atmosphere, the Caribbean continues to reign as a premier travel destination. While larger islands like Jamaica and Puerto Rico hold a wealth of attractions, there’s an undeniable appeal to discovering a tiny island paradise. Copyright 2021 Tribune Content Agency.