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One local grassroots group is working to lower the number of deaths from substance abuse.

A rowdy meeting in Hobart 50 years ago was the start of an organised effort to push for a spotlight on environmental issues

ABC (LOS ANGELES) -- For decades, California and car culture have gone hand-in-hand. Illegal races offer the chance to drive cars fast, burn rubber and get a rush of adrenaline, but it’s a lifestyle steeped in risk and recklessness. The slightest mistake can be deadly. Sgt. Michael Downing of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department knows that risk all too well. He has spent his 17-year career patrolling LA’s streets. “It seems lately, almost every weekend or every couple of weeks, we have a fatalit...

'Children will die': Transgender advocates warn about risks as more states consider banning gender-affirming care for kids Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT Willow Breshears knew she was different for as long as she can remember. Growing up in rural Arkansas, she said she often felt depressed her personal discoveries about herself quashed by social norms and Baptist teachings. Now 18 and living in Little Rock, the transgender activist recently testified before lawmakers as part of an effort to try to stop the passage of a proposed state law that, among other thi...

Ten Central High School seniors will be honored April 15 during the Springfield district's Recognition of Scholastic Excellence, or ROSE, banquet. Each year, the 10 graduating students with the highest GPA from each high school are honored. This year, due to ties in GPA, Kickapoo and Parkview high schools each have 11 honorees. The News-Leader will showcase students from each high school this week. The ROSE banquet will be hosted by Missouri State University this year. Rohan Bansal The child of Sharad Bansal and Nitika Bansal, Rohan plans to seek a degree in computer science and pursue a care...