The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Nashville's Metro Council must shrink from 40 members to 20, rejecting a constitutional challenge to a state law capping the size of metropolitan councils. In March 2023, the General Assembly enacted a statute capping the size of metropolitan councils at...
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) has identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Halloween. Ethan Hoggatt, 34, of Clarksville, died on Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash on Excell Road at Farmers Road. CPD said next-of-kin notifica...
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Heading out to vote in the midterm elections, but don't have a ride? There are some organizations providing lower-cost options to help get you to the polls. Rideshare app Lyft is offering 50% off a ride to a polling place. The code VOTE26 will give riders up to $10 off rideshare,...
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EAST LANSING, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - An investigation is underway after two shootings on Halloween night near the Michigan State University campus left five people injured, authorities said. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown said...
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More than 1.2 million Tennesseans have already cast ballots during the state's early voting period nearly 27% of registered voters. But for those still heading to the polls on Election Day, there are a few rules worth knowing before you go. Davidson County Administrator of Electi...
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As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump opted to forgo the campaign trail and instead focused on his renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drawing attention to an expensive, problem-pla...
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Rhonda Rowe picked up the family trucking business outside of Detroit from her father and now works with her children, but she considers all of her employees family, too. That's why the climbing costs to keep her trucks running weighs so heavily on her. "Just to know that you hav...
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What This Story Is About Election officials in several counties have told WSMV the issue essentially comes down to user error on the touch screen voting machines used to print ballots. Why It Matters More than 1.2 million Tennesseans have already voted before the polls even open ...
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What This Story Is About The Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC), a nonprofit shelter, said it would be closed for about two weeks after a puppy at the rescue tested positive for parvovirus. Why It Matters The rescue closed its doors to the public on Halloween and will remain ...
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What This Story Is About A man is accused of stabbing his neighbor in the neck. Why It Matters He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, per an affidavit. For Context The stabbing was reported Friday at an apartment complex on the 4900 block of Edmondson Pike. ...
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What This Story Is About WeGo will be giving free rides to passengers headed to the polls on Election Day in Nashville. Why It Matters Tennesseans will be casting votes in several races, including governor, U.S. House and Senate, along with State House and Senate. What Happens Ne...
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What This Story Is About Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) officials are asking residents to check their properties and be aware of their surroundings as the search for an escaped convicted murderer continues. Why It Matters Morley is serving a life sentence with the poss...
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COLUMBUS, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A family who said they went trick-or-treating in Columbus, Wisconsin, Saturday night reported finding a needle in a Snickers bar after they got home. The Lanzhammer family said they tested all of their son’s treats with a magnet when they retur...
