A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6, when combined with diet and exercise. That's according to a new study on liraglutide, which … more

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has unveiled plans to create a statewide drug prevention program. He says the youth-focused initiative will fill a hole in the state’s fight against an … more

VALLEY SPRINGS — According to an affidavit filed in Boone County Circuit Court on Monday, Sgt. Dusty Morgan of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department was patrolling the Valley Springs school zone on Aug. 14 when he initiated a traffic stop which led to a drug bust. Law enforcement was monitoring the area, ensuring the safety of children as they made their way to school for the first day of the school year. more

Many of the expected conventions of music biopics are present in “Piece by Piece,” about the producer-turned-pop star Pharrell Williams, and “Better Man,” about the British singer Robbie … more

Omaha police have arrested a 14-year-old suspect following a shooting that critically injured a teenage boy at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city. Families rushed Tuesday to Omaha Northwest … more

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Tuesday that Deere & Company, which does business as John Deere, agreed to pay nearly $10 million to resolve SEC charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) arising out of bribes paid by its wholly owned subsidiary, Wirtgen Thailand. The company is an Illinois-based global manufacturer of agricultural machinery and heavy equipment. more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says flaws in a Vermont program are preventing the state from adequately controlling phosphorus discharges from certain farms, which contribute to severe … more

The Supreme Court of Maryland is considering the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the state’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed … more

BMW is lowering sales and earnings targets for the 2024 fiscal year, in a move the luxury German car maker said was partially triggered by hefty expenses of addressing a braking system recall that … more

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time designated to raise awareness about suicide and promote resources and support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. The week of Sept. 8-14 is Suicide Prevention Week. more

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 55 lineworkers and utility vehicles, along with construction equipment, to assist DEMCO of Central City, Louisiana, with potential power restoration efforts anticipated from Tropical Storm Francine. more

The Harrison Fire Department has shared the details for their 911 memorial event to be held this week. "In honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on a day we will never forget, the Harrison Fire Department will be hosting a memorial service," they shared. more

Jury selection has entered a second day in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Tadarrius Bean, … more

Starbucks’ new chairman and CEO says he plans to focus on improving service and reestablishing the struggling coffee giant's stores as gathering places. In an open letter posted on the company's … more

BERRYVILLE — Ever wondered how to format a screenplay or where to begin with your script? Join award-winning screenwriter Charlie Brady Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Berryville Community Center meeting room as he guides you through the essentials of screenplay creation. more

There might be a strike at Boeing this week after all. The president of the machinists' union local district in Seattle says he expects workers to vote down a contract negotiated by the union and the … more

The German government says it is cracking down on irregular migration and crime following recent extremist attacks, and plans to extend temporary border controls to all nine of its frontiers next … more

YELLVILLE — Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call this week from a citizen reporting that a post had been made on a social media platform directed towards “Marion County High School,” as well as threats made toward the Mountain Home Public Schools. more

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