Bison — which most tribes refer to as buffalo — are an essential part of many Plains tribes' cultural and spiritual life. Now more tribes and tribal nations are working to reestablish bison herds on their own land.

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21 hours ago · Antoncic has long had her own interest in mental health; her nonprofit Linked4Life helps foster community wellbeing. When Helene struck Asheville, Antonicic partnered with the charity World Central Kitchen to book and distribute tens of thousands of meals to survivors of the floods. Her restaurant became a hub for recovery.

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Dec 31, 2024 · 10. Guilty Homicide Verdicts. Guilty verdicts were handed down in several high-profile homicide cases in the region. In February, a Henry County jury found Daylon Richardson guilty of two counts of murder in the 2022 death of Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist near Alpha. In March, Emily Johnson of Gladstone was found guilty of reckless homicide in Henderson County for the 2022 ...

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6 days ago · Bob McConnell, music director of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, enjoys a challenge. And late last year, Keith Schulz of Burlington issued a challenge to McConnell and SEISO – the largest matching challenge grant in the organization’s 75-year history. Schulz agreed to match every donation ...

Sep 23, 2024 · Tri States Public Radio’s news team brought home five awards from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association’s Crystal Mic Award competition, including four first-place awards and one second-place award.