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William Newton Hospital starts design work on new emergency department

Thursday, April 2

WINFIELD - William Newton Hospital has finalized an agreement with Alloy Architecture to design a new emergency department, a key step forward as fundraising for the project nears its goal, according to a written release from the hospital. Representatives from the hospital, the William Newton... Read More.

Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’

Wednesday, April 1

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday the Republican-controlled Congress "in the coming days" will fully fund the Department of Homeland Security through both the appropriations process and reconciliation process. "In following this two-track approach,... Read More.

Gulf fossil fuel operations granted exemption from Endangered Species Act protection

Wednesday, April 1

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal committee, comprised of senior Trump administration officials, voted unanimously to grant an exemption under the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas operations in the Gulf, citing national security concerns.Environmental groups criticized the decision, warning that it could significantly jeopardize... Read More.

James L. Brooks to be honored with inaugural Industry Icon Award at Peabody Awards

Wednesday, April 1

James L. Brooks is set to be honored with the inaugural Industry Icon Award at the Peabody Awards.The Oscar winner will receive the first-ever award of this kind at the 86th annual awards ceremony, which is set to take place on May 31. The... Read More.

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Wednesday, April 1

(LA PLATA, Md.) -- An attorney for a quadruple amputee cornhole champion who has been charged with murder says the Maryland man acted in self-defense when he shot and killed his friend last month.Dayton James Webber, 27, is accused of fatally shooting the... Read More.

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ gets season 2 Netflix premiere date

Wednesday, April 1

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder now has a season 2 release date.Netflix has announced that the second season of the young adult mystery series will debut on May 27. The series stars Wednesday's Emma Myers as the young detective Pippa Fitz-Amboi."After solving the... Read More.

Iran war timeline: 1 month of escalating strikes, broadening conflict

Wednesday, April 1

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday evening with an "important update" on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched on Feb. 28.ABC News has collated a timeline of the key events in the conflict to... Read More.

Iran regime weaker, more radical after US-Israel assassination campaign: Analysts

Wednesday, April 1

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off their joint military campaign against Iran in late February, urging the fall of the Islamic Republic."When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will... Read More.

Three evaluated for injuries after a crash near Wellington Monday night

Wednesday, April 1

Three people were taken to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday night on U.S. 160 east of the Kansas Turnpike near Wellington. The crash occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m., when a 2015 Ford Escape pulling out of a private drive failed to yield to... Read More.

‘The Pitt’ season 2 finale gets theatrical release

Wednesday, April 1

The Pitt is headed to movie theaters.Fans of the Emmy-winning TV series will be able to watch its season 2 finale on the big screen. HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for advance theatrical screenings of the episode.In... Read More.

In brief: ‘Backrooms’ official trailer and more

Wednesday, April 1

Happy Feet is dancing its way to Broadway. The Oscar-winning animated film is being adapted into a brand-new stage musical. This production will be based on the Warner Bros. movie directed by George Miller. Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden is set to helm the... Read More.

Trump, in historic first, attends Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship

Wednesday, April 1

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, a historic first for a sitting president, as the justices consider his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship."I'm going," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday.No... Read More.