The U.S. deficit hits $40 trillion. Oil prices jump after President Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ and lawmakers air competing calls for congressional and Supreme Court term limits.

Trump posted Wednesday, “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER”; it will be aimed at crushing Iran’s economy; A study finds an 'awareness gap' in Americans' understanding of HIV in Georgia; A Washington official cautions: to avoid disaster scams, 'pause and check the cause.' Anti-hunger groups say Ohio food programs reduce waste and help farmers.

Pamela 'Pam' E. Johnston was born August 18, 1959 and departed this life August 19, 2026.

Election observers found that a Union County polling place illegally required voters to present identification during New Mexico's June primary, though the state does not mandate it.

A federal appeals court upheld protections barring immigration enforcement at more than 1,400 houses of worship across 33 states, siding with religious groups challenging the Trump administration's policy reversal.

A Lancaster District Court judge dismissed objections from Nebraska's major parties to two new political parties, allowing the Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party to move toward certification.

Lancaster County sheriff's investigators are examining thousands of potentially fraudulent signatures across all four statewide citizen initiatives on Nebraska's November ballot.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued The GEO Group for refusing to comply with state health orders investigating a tuberculosis case at the Aurora immigration detention center.

Colorado's Public Utilities Commission approved a $157 million rate increase for Xcel Energy's electric customers, with another potential $123 million hike for gas utilities under consideration.

A water district near Yampa is thinning forest around a century-old irrigation ditch to reduce wildfire severity and protect critical agricultural infrastructure from post-fire damage.