Month: May 2019
GUEST COMMENTARY: Air Force contract lobbying wars alive and well in the swamp
I live in the Hampton Roads area of coastal Virginia. It’s an area that is loaded with young men and women who serve their nation for a living. I see these people up close, sacrificing every day to protect our…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Here’s how to prevent gun violence effectively
Studies show that every day, 90 people lose their lives, and 200 more people are injured due to urban gun violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that African-Americans are, on average, eight times more likely to be…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Larger firms aren’t islands unto themselves
As the South Bend-Elkhart Region celebrates a $42.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., we know the work to make the best investment with it is really just beginning.
No president should have to endure these tactics
Day after day, Democratic leaders and the media have smeared and attacked Donald Trump, his family and associates in efforts to end his presidency. They’ve peddled the false tale of Trump-Russian collusion since the day Trump won the presidency.
Heavy rains throw Portage patching crews a curve
PORTAGE — With the torrential rains from the last few weeks, Portage street crews have been forced to play catch-up with much of their work.
Wisconsin firefighter killed in Wednesday shooting; police officer, 2 others also shot
The firefighter was shot, along with three other people including a police officer, while at the scene of a medical emergency in Appleton.
St. John Malt Brothers acquires 95ate5 Brew Pub, plans expansion to West Lafayette
St. John Malt Brothers, the 5-year-old craft brewery whose beers are distributed widely across Indiana, has acquired the town’s other microbrewery, 95ate5.
Currents: Cubs-themed production ‘Miracle’ opens at Royal George Theatre
A new play inspired by the Chicago Cubs 2016 big win has hit the Windy City.
UPDATE: Pregnant Chicago woman slain, baby cut from her womb
CHICAGO — A pregnant woman who had gone to a Chicago home in response to a Facebook offer of free baby clothes was strangled and her baby cut from her womb, police and family members said.