In honor of officer Bill Mathews, who was hit and killed last year, law enforcement officers of the Highway 12 Safety Coalition conducted extra distracted driving enforcement on Tuesday.
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Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state's grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
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Wisconsin hunters exceed wolf target by nearly 100 animals
Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves as the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did it so quickly that officials had to end the hunt after less than three days, according to figures released Thursday.
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Teen killed after buggy struck by pickup in western Wisconsin
The horse-drawn buggy, which had operating lights, was hit from behind after dark, authorities said.
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Minnesota essential workers, vulnerable get vaccine in April
Once 70% of Minnesota's seniors are vaccinated by the end of March, the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will move on to those with underlying health conditions and workers who are at high risk for infection.
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Suburban Detroit officer on leave after Floyd Facebook post
A suburban Detroit police department has placed one of its officers on unpaid leave after a social media post making light of the death of George Floyd was shared.