2025Talks - January 13, 2025

FEMA addresses its strategy to fight the California wildfires. With Trump inauguration a week away, more groups are worried about his nominees. And Minnesota's legislative session could be indicative of attitudes toward the two national political parties.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 10, 2025

President-elect Trump is now a convicted felon; At least 10 dead and whole neighborhoods destroyed in LA firestorms; Local concerns rise over Ohio's hydrogen project; New MI legislator rings in the new year with the pending new law; Ohio River Basin would get federal protection under the new legislation.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 10, 2025

Eyes on US Supreme Court as NY's highest court rejects Trump's bid to postpone sentencing in hush money case; Advocates: NYS needs real solutions to improve child care; Farm workers rally as deportations threaten NC families, economy.

2025Talks - January 9, 2025

Today is a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. President-elect Trump's proposals are met with pushback from officials and experts and another Trump pick worries experts, citing a lack of experience.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 9, 2025

One of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. history kills 5, burns 2,000 buildings; All five living US Presidents in attendance at Carter memorial; farmers in Mississippi seek greater support amid rising costs; CO community health centers saved $17.3 million in Medicare dollars; Surge of people interested in running for office in battlegrounds post-election.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 8, 2025

'It's like an inferno.' Pacific Palisades fire explodes as thousands flee; Banks, lenders to no longer consider medical debt under new rules; CT educators celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act; and US Labor Department wants MD workers to claim their wages.

2025Talks - January 7, 2025

Vice President Harris emphasizes the fragility of democracy, public health advocates debate RFK Jr.'s cabinet nomination, election denialism persists, Trump faces legal challenges, and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces his resignation.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 7, 2025

Meta to end fact-checking program ahead of Trump term; Task force tackles Oregon's hospital 'boarding' problem; Teton park acquires addition after widespread, multiyear effort; Ohio funding gaps leave Adams County kids in crisis.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 6, 2025

Blizzard Warnings Ongoing From Major Winter Storm As It Hauls Snow, Ice Toward Midwest and Mid-Atlantic; USPS could have a devastating effect on rural KY; Native health care, voting rights top issues to watch during MT's 2025 legislative session; Operation Good: Tackling violence with a community-first approach in Jackson.

2025Talks - January 3, 2025

Federal officials present more information about the New Orleans terrorist attack and the Las Vegas cybertruck explosion. Mike Johnson prepares for a House speakership battle, and Congress' latest budget stopgap leaves telehealth regulations relaxed.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 3, 2025

House speaker vote update: Johnson wins showdown with GOP hard-liners; President Biden and the First Lady to travel to New Orleans on Monday; Hunger-fighting groups try to prevent cuts to CA food-bank funding; Mississippians urged to donate blood amid critical shortage; Rural telehealth sees more policy wins, but only short-term.

2025Talks - January 2, 2025

The authors of Project 2025 back a constitutional convention, some Trump nominees could avoid FBI background checks and Louisiana public schools test the separation of church and state.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 2, 2025

FBI says no definitive link has been determined between blast at Trump hotel and New Orleans attack; NC turns to a local foundation for long-term Helene recovery; A push for Oregon's right to repair law to include wheelchairs; Women's suffrage adds luster to WY Capitol's historic status.

PNS Daily Newscast -UPDATE- January 1, 2025

At least 10 killed after vehicle drives into crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans; AARP Connecticut looks to 2025 legislative session to help residents; Rural towns face proposed postal delays in 2025; SD's Native population sees 'double whammy' of health barriers.

2024Talks - December 31, 2024

As the nation mourns the death of Jimmy Carter, calls come to emulate his positive impact. Speaker Mike Johnson has only days to secure the votes he needs to keep that job. And supporters of overturning ranked-choice voting in Alaska say they'll try again.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 31, 2024

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a 'major' cyber incident, Treasury says; New Yorker continues to seek pardon from Gov. Hochul; Alabama Arise prepares to tackle poverty, health issues in 2025; AZ farmers could benefit from feds taking on 'corporate' agriculture.

PNS Daily Newscast - December 30, 2024

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100. Unions, worker co-ops tackle historic wealth gap; NM political expert says 'polarization' is the logical word of the year; AL higher-ed conference to address workforce, boost student transfers.

2024Talks - December 27, 2024

Immigrants' advocates worry about Trump's mass deportation plans. Voters from both parties oppose ending the EPA's regulatory power. And older adults want lawmakers to lower prescription drug costs.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 27, 2024

Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel; Volunteers vital for meal delivery to older IL residents; Bald eagle gets official nod as Maine population soars; Tips to help avoid holiday scams.

PNS Daily Newscast - December 26, 2024

Advocates urge broader clemency despite Biden's death row commutes; Bald eagle officially becomes national bird, a conservation success; Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network; When bycatch is on the menu.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 26, 2024

3 shot and 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport in apparent family dispute on Christmas night, officials say; CT Student Loan Reimbursement Program begins Jan. 1; WI farmer unfazed by weather due to conservation practices; Government subsidies make meat cost less, but with hidden expenses.

PNS Daily Newscast - December 25, 2024

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of the federal death row; Mississippi group working in 71 counties to end homelessness in Mississippi; Farmers no longer feeling Farm Bill anguish, but relief might be fleeting; Addressing Montana's expanding 'news deserts.'

2024Talks - December 24, 2024

Biden commutes the sentences of most federal death row inmates, the House Ethics Committee says former Rep. Gaetz may have committed statutory rape, and the national archivist won't certify the ERA without congressional approval.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 24, 2024

American Airlines is boarding flights again, and the FAA lifts its nationwide ground-stop; Santa Cruz, CA wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water; Toxic 'forever chemicals' taint rural CA wells. Has Ohio lost its battleground state status? Opponents of factory farms regroup after mixed election results.