The Yonder Report - February 19, 2026

An Illinois university is trying to fill gaps in the nationwide pharmacy shortage, Alabama plans to address its high infant mortality rate using robots in maternal care and neighbors helping neighbors is behind a successful New England weatherization program.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 19, 2026

8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche; Report: Deportations could affect Arkansas' construction market; Fraud control talks back in play at MN capitol; Poll: Conservation support has increased across eight Western states.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 18, 2026

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC's threats; NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall; TX Latino communities encouraged to continue the fight for clean air; NC police department tracker tech raises constitutional questions.

2026Talks - February 17, 2026

Congress doesn't have a clear path forward to end the DHS funding fight. Hospitalized ICE detainees aren't being allowed to privately speak with family and attorneys and KY colleges worry about potential immigration enforcement.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 17, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84; Expert: Both natural gas and renewables needed for VA energy demand; NM's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation; Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of the future are planted in the Carolinas.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 16, 2026

Winter storm warning issued for SoCal mountains ahead of major storm; Michigan congresswoman joins advocates opposing SAVE Act; CA faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation; KS anti-transgender bill could sharply impact MO residents.

2026Talks - February 13, 2026

The EPA rescinds its long-standing authority to regulate greenhouse gases, Congress barrels toward a DHS shutdown and lawmakers clash with the DOJ over tracking of Epstein file searches. States consider ballot initiatives, license plate readers and youth violence.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 13, 2026

Recovered gloves, wanted Ring doorbell footage highlight Guthrie case latest; Georgia's 988 crisis line faces gaps as demand grows; IL college works to close the rural pharmacy gap; NC explores child care solutions for community college students.

2026Talks - February 12, 2026

Evidence in the ICE shooting of a Chicago woman is made public. Immigration officials double down on support for agents and several names will be un-redacted from the Epstein files.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 12, 2026

Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues with 18,000-plus calls pouring in; GA loses 209,000 ACA enrollees amid Medicaid debate; New Seasons workers win landmark union contract in OR; Experts: KY pork plant settlement wouldn't protect environmental health.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 11, 2026

New surveillance video is prompting fresh leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside new disclosures tied to the Epstein files. Elsewhere, recalled manufacturing jobs, rising college costs, worker protections, infrastructure needs, farm innovation and cultural preservation are also in focus.

2026Talks - February 10, 2026

The basis of the warrant for a Georgia election center raid will be unsealed. President Trump sues the IRS for $10 billion and a former acting DHS secretary says he is against some proposed Democratic ICE reforms.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 10, 2026

AI deepfakes complicate a high-profile missing-person case as new data reveal gaps in river protections, education payoffs and health-care affordability across the U.S.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 9, 2026

Cultural milestones, media shakeups, and stories of survival and stability are shaping the day from a historic Super Bowl halftime show to new questions about health, housing, and accountability.

2026Talks - February 6, 2026

The White House refuses to say if ICE will be at polling places in November. A bill to ease display of the Ten Commandments in schools stalls in Indiana and union leaders call for the restoration of federal worker employment protections.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 6, 2026

The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as investigators examine the legitimacy of reported ransom notes and offer a reward for information leading to her recovery. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with opening ceremonies and early competition drawing attention to U.S. contenders in figure skating and hockey.

2026Talks - February 5, 2026

The Trump administration has aggressively pursued public land policies. But for the moment the White House is backing down on immigration, amidst widespread backlash and the Supreme Court lets a blue-tinted California congressional map go ahead.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 5, 2026

A missing-person investigation involving a national TV anchor underscores broader concerns about trust and vulnerability, as states move to curb crypto scams, phase out the penny, rethink youth justice and grapple with economic pressure affecting newsrooms, food access, workers and schools across the country.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 4, 2026

House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

2026Talks - February 3, 2026

A Texas special election is a 'wake up call' for the GOP. North Carolina students want a campus early voting site back and Maryland Democrats debate redistricting ahead of finalizing midterm maps.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 3, 2026

Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government funding vote, signaling swift end to shutdown; Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia; Montanans share deep concerns about data centers; Federal bill looks to expand responsible, large-scale fish farming in VA.

PNS Daily Newscast: February 2, 2026

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release; Higher ACA costs hit Michigan families; Bill would require study of missing Black women, children in Nebraska; Climate 'superfund' bill advances in Maine legislature; Seahawks fans shake stadium more than local quake.

2026Talks - January 30, 2026

The Senate rejects ICE funding, but a last-minute compromise will look likely to keep the government open. Trump's border czar takes command of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, as the FBI raids a deep-blue county election authority in Georgia.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 30, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard's appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions; Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight; Study explores reducing nitrogen pollution in CT, U.S. farm soil; New report finds cover crops pay off in WI; NM legislator wants another $50M spent on uranium mine cleanup.