CAIRO :Tugboats refloated a large ship that had been stranded in the Suez Canal, shipping agent Leth Agencies said on Thursday, allowing flows through one of the world’s busiest waterways to return to normal. Leth identified the ship as the 190 metre (623 foot) Xin Hai Tong 23, a bulk carrier. “The Suez Canal Authority … [Read more…]
CAIRO :Tugboats are trying to refloat a large ship that has run aground in the Suez Canal, shipping agent Leth Agencies said early on Thursday, reviving concerns about a disruption to global trade in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Leth identified the ship as the 190 metre (623 foot) Xin Hai Tong 23, … [Read more…]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that will channel public money to scholarships for private school tuition, despite critics who say the measure hurts public schools, benefits wealthy taxpayers and helps mostly parochial schools that can discriminate against LGBTQ+ students. The bill, which has the governor’s support, was introduced by Omaha … [Read more…]
Police in Union Gap are investigating a shooting reported Monday in the 700 block of West Valley Mall Blvd. When Officers arrived they learned a man had been shot and was taken to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle. OFFICERS FOUND A VICTIM BUT THEY DIDN’T FIND A SUSPECT They found the 34-year-old … [Read more…]
A passion project to bring colour, art and life to the streets of Wollongong that grew into Australia’s largest and longest-running street-art festival has helped transform Wollongong’s identity and economy. The festival, Wonderwalls, brings the opportunity to see huge-scale wall art created in real time. Beyond the artworks, Wonderwalls’ most significant claim to fame might … [Read more…]
A $10.2 billion state school fund for the next two years — up from the $9.9 billion originally proposed by Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative budget writers — is likely to emerge soon for a vote of the full Oregon House. The proposed increase was made possible by the state’s latest economic and revenue forecast, released May … [Read more…]
Yakima Police have arrested a man wanted for the April 25 killing of a 53-year-old man in an alleyway on 7th Street. Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic says 33-year-old Charles Reedy was taken into custody Tuesday on an arrest warrant charging him with second-degree murder among other charges. POLICE HAVEN’T RELEASED A MOTIVE IN THE … [Read more…]
Today is National Scavenger Hunt Day and we’ve got some exciting news about the return of one of our most popular events here at WBKR. The WBKR Road War is coming back to town! It’s been a few years since we hosted a Road War and past participants have been asking for us to bring … [Read more…]
Today is National Scavenger Hunt Day and we’ve got some exciting news about the return of one of our most popular events here at WBKR. The WBKR Road War is coming back to town! It’s been a few years since we hosted a Road War and past participants have been asking for us to bring … [Read more…]
Nguyet Le’s lifeless body was discovered in the walk-in freezer at the Arby’s establishment in New Iberia earlier this month, according to our media partners at KATC. In response to this tragic incident, Le’s family is preparing to take legal action, claiming that her death could have been prevented. Representing the Le family, attorney Paul … [Read more…]