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February 14, 2024

Former Czech Prime Minister Babis acquitted for second time in $2 million fraud case

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been acquitted for the second time in a Prague court on fraud charges related to a $2 million case involving European Union subsidies.

February 14, 2024

Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing her alleged abuser, arrested in Louisiana after 2 weeks on the run

A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run.

February 14, 2024

Kansas lawmakers consider increasing penalties for harming police dogs

Kansas legislators are considering a bill to increase penalties for harming or killing police dogs. The bill is a response to the death of Bane, a police dog in Wichita.

February 13, 2024

South Dakota Gov. Noem fills 2 legislative seats after state Supreme Court ruling on conflicts of interest

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has filled two legislative seats that had been vacant, one of which had been empty for months, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court.

February 13, 2024

Minnesota Legislature poised to amend rule limiting law enforcement in schools

The Minnesota Legislature convened on Monday with a focus on addressing a law from the previous year that restricted police powers in schools, officials say.

February 13, 2024

Michigan implements new gun laws on 1-year anniversary of fatal university shooting

New gun laws take effect on Tuesday in Michigan on the one-year anniversary of a fatal shooting at Michigan State University that killed three students.

February 13, 2024

Former Illinois senator's wire fraud and money laundering trial delayed again

A federal judge has again delayed the wire fraud and money laundering trial of William “Sam" McCann, a former candidate for Illinois governor, officials say.

February 13, 2024

Nebraska Gov. Pillen reverses rejection of federal child food funding after meeting with students

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reversed course and now says the state will accept roughly $18 million in federal funding to help feed hungry children during the summer break.

February 13, 2024

Former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker receives prison time for lying under oath

A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to two and a half years in prison for lying under oath.

February 13, 2024

Arkansas teen charged with capital murder in triple homicide case

A 15-year-old boy in central Arkansas is facing charges of capital murder after three people were found shot dead at a home where a fire occurred, authorities say.