A push to reshape congressional voting districts, instigated by President Donald Trump, is sweeping across states as political parties vie for an edge in next year’s elections. Trump is hoping to buck historical trends of the president’s party losing seats in midterm elections. Republican state officials have responded to his call by redrawing House districts to give the GOP a … [Read more...] about Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
Estudiante universitaria deportada en Acción de Gracias pudo haber evitado su expulsión, dice EEUU
Por HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, Nueva Hampshire, EE.UU. (AP) — Una estudiante universitaria de Massachusetts que fue deportada mientras intentaba visitar a su familia para el Día de Acción de Gracias perdió muchas oportunidades para impugnar una orden de expulsión emitida cuando era pequeña, según un abogado del gobierno. Any Lucía López Belloza, de 19 años y estudiante de primer año … [Read more...] about Estudiante universitaria deportada en Acción de Gracias pudo haber evitado su expulsión, dice EEUU
East Chicago man convicted of shooting trucker will appeal sentence
A man convicted of shooting a trucker in a busy intersection during the morning rush three years ago plans to appeal the sentence handed down to him Thursday. Lake Superior Court Judge Gina Jones sentenced Paul Michael Sloat, 29, of East Chicago, to 25 years, 20 of which will be served in prison, two in Community Corrections and three on probation. Sloat was accused of shooting … [Read more...] about East Chicago man convicted of shooting trucker will appeal sentence
Lake Station grieves loss of dedicated officer “Billy” Taylor
The city of Lake Station is mourning the passing of Assistant Police Chief William “Billy” Taylor, who died Wednesday following surgery. Taylor was 57. He’s survived by wife Jennifer; three daughters and a stepdaughter; mother Linda Taylor; and three siblings. “Assistant Chief Billy Taylor was one of those rare people whose presence made every room a little brighter and every … [Read more...] about Lake Station grieves loss of dedicated officer “Billy” Taylor
‘This is the dream job’: New Valparaiso University president meets with the community
Rev. Brian Konkol, Valparaiso University’s incoming president, said Friday that growing up in the tiny town of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, Valpo was always on his radar. “This is a dream opportunity for me,” said Konkol, whose bow tie and spectacles give him a glancing resemblance to Orville Redenbacher, the city’s revered popcorn entrepreneur. “This is the dream job.” During … [Read more...] about ‘This is the dream job’: New Valparaiso University president meets with the community