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State Court Panel Weighs Allowing More Video Trial Coverage
A state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings in Minnesota.
West Virginia Opening First Medical Cannabis Dispensary
West Virginia’s first medical cannabis dispensary is opening more than four years after state lawmakers allowed a regulatory system for those products to be established.
Public Comment Sought on WVa Transportation Program Changes
West Virginia residents can comment for another week on amendments made to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
University of Tennessee System Proposes Veteran Tuition Rate
The University of Tennessee system is proposing a break that would let military veterans attend its campuses at the discounted in-state tuition rate.
Officials Break Ground on New Veterans Hospital in Kentucky
After years of planning, the Department of Veterans Affairs has broken ground on a new hospital in Louisville.
Ferry Between Missouri, Kentucky Closed for Ramp Repair
A ferry that connects Kentucky and Missouri remains closed because of a mechanical problem with one of the barge landing ramps.
Police: Driver Armed With Gun Fatally Shot by Officers
Police in New York say a driver armed with a gun has been fatally shot by officers.
Maine to Expand Mental Health Help for Farmers
Maine is using a federal grant to try to help the state’s farmers deal with stress.
Lawyer Says Myanmar Court Sentences US Journalist Danny Fenster to 11 Years in Prison on Three Charges
Lawyer says Myanmar court sentences US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison on three charges.