Newscasts
PNS Daily Newscast - October 21, 2019
G-7 meeting may move to Camp David; conservation groups sound alarm about acting BLM chief; NC suit aims to change solitary confinement policy there; questions about Amazon Ring coordination with police; and microbes might help in earthquakes.
2020Talks - October 21, 2019
2016 candidate Hillary Clinton says Russia is "grooming" Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for a third-party run. And Sen. Bernie Sanders has biggest Democratic campaign event this season so far.
Daily Newscasts
Environment
Friday, October 18, 2019
REDWOOD COUNTY, Minn. – Minnesota's Redwood County hosted a dialogue on the effects of potential wind energy development in the community. A newly-released report examines takeaways from the event.
Last month, 18 county residents heard from four local speakers over three days, and identified challenges and opportunities to development ...Read More
Thursday, October 17, 2019
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Trumpeter swans, great grey owls, red headed woodpeckers and 22 other bird species in Wyoming all are at risk of extinction if the world's average temperatures rise about 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to a new National Audubon Society report.
Alison Holloran, executive director of Audubon Rockies ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Friday, October 18, 2019
CONCORD N.H. – Almost 300,000 New Hampshire residents will have the opportunity to either enroll in Medicare or make changes to their current Medicare plans from now until December 7.
Melissa Gutierrez is a Medicare specialist with ServiceLink, the state's program to help residents navigate Medicare enrollment ...Read More
Thursday, October 17, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee has yet to respond to medical professionals calling for a statewide emergency ban on flavored vaping products, popular among young people.
Dr. Elise Denneny, president of the Tennessee Medical Association ...Read More
Social Issues
Friday, October 18, 2019
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Recent studies and surveys indicate that more older adults are struggling with loneliness and isolation. And as winter sets in, those feelings can become more pronounced.
According to an AARP survey this year, one in three older adults say they "lack regular companionship," and one in four describe themselves as "feeling ...Read More
Thursday, October 17, 2019
LANSING, Mich. – The 2020 tax season isn't far away, and free income tax filing programs are looking for Michiganders willing to give their time to help others.
The Consumers Energy Foundation has provided a $200,000 grant to support the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan's tax assistance work ...Read More
