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Authorities are searching for multiple gunmen in connection with the Ohio festival shooting that wounded 12 people; A new report finds Mississippi ranks worst in the nation for kids' overall well-being, while Massachusetts ranks high in child well-being; and a new resource center serves Nebraska's Winnebago schools.

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The Public News Service daily newscast June the 8th, 2026.

I'm Mike Clifford.

Police in Ohio are searching for at least two gunmen who are apparently aiming at each other, but ended up shooting 12 people who are reported to be in stable condition.

The mass shooting began around 5.30 p.m.

Saturday at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.

Authorities say the oldest victim is 61, the youngest 14, adding that most were in their early 20s.

Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine said he was deeply concerned about the shooting.

He added that summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence.

Meantime, Mississippi received mixed results in this year's NEE Casey Kids Count data book.

The annual report grades states on child well-being.

The Magnolia State came in last place overall but ranked 16th in education.

Ashley Shields with Children's Foundation of Mississippi says a new ranking system used this year will help them identify areas where improvements are needed.

In our work as far as driving conversations and bringing in additional stakeholders to say where are there opportunities for us to continue to make more systemic level improvements so that we can see gains in the other indicators.

The report tracks statistics in economic well-being, education, health, And family and community factors from 2019 to 2024.

Scores improved overall in the domains of family and community, economic well-being, and education.

I'm Freda Ross reporting.

At the other end of the spectrum in the Kids Count data book, Massachusetts ranks second in the nation.

For children's education and health, but federal funding cuts could undo much of the progress that's been made.

Adam Jones, a senior policy analyst with Mass Budget, says data show fewer kids are living in poverty, but cuts to Medicaid and SNAP are still making life unaffordable.

This time is calling for us as a state to really make bold decisions in terms of keeping kids and their families protected and not allowing people to fall even farther to the margins.

He adds that rental prices are also straining family budgets, with half of the state's renters paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

Next, Nebraska's Winnebago Public Schools is increasing mental health services, expanding cultural learning opportunities, and providing more services to rural students.

The building has dedicated mental health therapy rooms, student support spaces, and places for students to learn.

Winnebago Schools Superintendent Kamau Turner says the resource center also features paintings of all 12 of the clans of the Ho-Chunk tribe in the middle of the room.

We had kids and they're like, hey, here's my clan.

Hey, let's all stand on our clan.

That was awesome to see that they understand that and they know that.

The Resource Center is part of a broader effort by educators to provide culturally grounded and relevant lessons to their students.

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A community health initiative in one of North Dakota's largest cities is reborn with a new collaboration and a deeper understanding of residents' needs.

Live Well Grand Cities is a coalition of Grand Forks residents and leaders, from public health workers to business owners, leading outreach and policy projects.

A couple of decades ago, it started under a different name, but organizers say the efforts stalled during the pandemic.

Co-director Shiloh Previty says they've regained their footing and are promoting healthier lifestyles through food skills classes and community gardens.

We also support a couple of traditional indigenous native plants gardens throughout town, so there's like different specialty crops.

The coalition was involved with Grand Forks recently becoming the first North Dakota city to achieve Blue Zone certification.

It's an opportunity through a national partner that brings together worksites, schools, restaurants, and other local entities to help make healthy living easier and accessible.

I'm Mike Moen.

And environmental advocates may argue that South Dakota feedlots hurt the environment, but educators hope to prove the facilities are trying to reduce their impact.

South Dakota State University Extension is offering an environmental training session for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, on Tuesday, June 23rd in Huron.

Bob Toller, SDSU Extension swine specialist, says you don't have to own livestock to go.

He says the one-day training will provide science-based information on how CAFOs manage their environmental impact.

Everything from odor, manure management, soil health, soil quality, nutrition, basically the whole gamut that's going to impact CAFO and the surrounding neighbors.

CAFOs must get a permit and follow state and federal regulations in South Dakota, and owners are required to attend trainings like these.

CAFOs in the state and across the country have been cited for manure leaks into waterways and other violations.

I'm Laura Hatch reporting.

And the Phoenix City Council recently passed an ordinance that changes the rules for needle exchange programs, redefines food distribution events, and criminalizes medical providers who offer unpermitted assistance in public parks.

The National Homeless Center's Will Knight says the ordinance will have far-reaching consequences for people who need the services the most.

It means that unhoused folks in Phoenix are going to lose access to the medical treatment that they rely on right now that helps keep them alive and helps keep them from overburdening or already overburdened hospital rooms and emergency medical systems.

Critics call the ordinance short-sighted and say it will result in more unhoused people and busier hospitals.

The ordinance establishes new requirements for medical providers to provide treatment while keeping the park safe for residents.

This is Mike Clifford for Public News Service.

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