Opinion
The American police state has arrived
Local columns
In recent days, the government in America has not only failed to protect the freedom of speech, it has attacked it. Like authoritarians throughout history, it has sought to silence the speech it hates and fears. But most authoritarians did not have a Constitution that was written as an ...
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week. Senate Democratic ...
Almanac for Jan. 26, 2026
Local columns
Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2026. There are 339 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense fog in Southern California; the ...
Family of Annette Vanlerberghe thanks community members
Bouquet
This week’s Bouquet goes to — From the family of Annette Vanlerberghe: We express our sincere thanks for the expressions of kindness and sympathy shown to us in the loss of our beloved sister, Annette Vanlerberghe. We extend a special thanks to Father Tim Ferguson for his spiritual ...
