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Alaska

Alaska plans to send National Guard members to Mexico border in support of the federal government | #alaska | #politics

The state of Alaska is planning to send members of its National Guard south to the Mexican border, responding to an order from the federal government for assistance securing the international boundary. According to the Alaska National Guard, 20 Guardsmen and two helicopters could be deployed as soon as late September. Exact mobilization dates will […]

Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard soldiers released from active duty following winter storm

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As a sign that the worst of Arkansas’ most recent bout of severe winter weather is behind us, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday released more than 150 National Guard soldiers from active duty in the state. With the activation of the Arkansas National Guard last week, service men and women […]

Arkansas

All Arkansas state office buildings except for critical operations closed again Wednesday

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For the second day in a row, all state office buildings except for critical operations will be closed Wednesday due to the likelihood of roads refreezing overnight following this weekend’s winter storm, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday. In a news release from her office, Sanders instructed state employees who […]

Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard called in to assist state police

Arkansas National Guard called in to assist state police Updated: 9:56 PM CST Jan 15, 2024 IF YOU LOST WATER, YOU WILL NEED TO BOIL IT WHEN IT COMES BACK ON. SOME ROADS ACROSS NWA ARE STILL COVERED WITH SNOW. THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ARE HERE TONIGHT TO HELP ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE STUCK IN […]

Arkansas

Governor activates Arkansas National Guard winter weather support teams | Winter Weather

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders activated Arkansas National Guard winter weather support teams around the state on Sunday to support Arkansas State Police. ARNG winter weather teams will provide support in all 12 ASP Troop regions, ARNG said in a press release. “It’s missions like these that our all-volunteer force of the Arkansas […]

Arkansas

Arkansas activates emergency operation center as winter weather threat looms

Arkansas activates emergency operation center as winter weather threat looms Director A.J. Gary discusses state preparedness and National Guard assistance Updated: 11:20 AM CST Jan 12, 2024 A.J. Gary, the director of the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, told 40/29 News the state emergency operation center will be activated, starting on Sunday, with the threat […]

City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

City Council

City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

Arkansas

State of emergency declared for Arkansas amid winter weather

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – As winter weather continues to move through Arkansas, more action is being taken at the state level. On Monday, Jan. 30, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders passed an executive order to direct $250,000 to be obligated from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to be used by the Director of […]