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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hear from both of Topeka's District 1 candidates
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Karen Hiller and William Naeger are both moving on to the general election. Hiller has served on city council since 2009. Since then, she has led many neighborhood revitalization projects. If reelected, Hiller says her top priorities would be enhancing city services, creating a balanced budget, and addressing the affordable housing issue. 'We have issues with the budget right now, so we've absolutely got to work to deal with balancing it better. People want all the core services,' District 1 Candidate, Karen Hiller said. 'They want extra things too, if we can do it. But they also don't want taxes to go up, especially right now. So we've got that challenge.' Although Naeger has never been a part of city council, he has a background in government from working as the Cabinet Affairs Coordinator for Governor Kelly. He also served as the Chair of the Topeka Planning Commission. Big construction project planned for Huntoon Street His main focuses if elected would be, city infrastructure, public safety, and the city budget. 'Whether the data says that areas of town are or are not safe, but they also feel safe because if an area feels safe, if there's a store in that area, it's more likely that people are going to go shopping at that store,' District 1 Candidate, William Naeger said. 'If it's a neighborhood, then it's more likely that people are going to feel comfortable going out and meeting their neighbors.' Hiller says there's been lots of change in the city, and having a consistent council person would be beneficial. While Naeger says it's time for a fresh perspective. Topekans will cast their vote in the general election on November 4. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
North Carolina congressional race already showing signs of competitiveness
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In many ways, the 2026 election for North Carolina's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives won't be very different from the last election. The court-ordered 2022 maps sent seven Democrats and seven Republicans to Washington, D.C. But the 2024 maps, drawn by the GOP-led North Carolina General Assembly, made sure that Republicans would take control of some of those seats. It paid off. The 2024 election left some incumbent Democrats choosing to not run. Ten Republicans and four Democrats won the 2024 race. Out of 14 congressional districts, only one district was considered competitive. District 1 Democratic incumbent Rep. Don Davis won that election against Laurie Buckhout, the Republican candidate, by 6,307 votes. District 1 consists of 22 northeastern and central North Carolina counties. The geographic area is so large, it includes two television markets, and TV advertising is where the majority of campaign money is spent. It should be of little surprise the two most well-known 2026 candidates in that race, so far, are building a war chest some 16 months before the general election. Financial data reported to the Federal Election Commission by individual candidate committees shows Davis has $1.11 million on hand as of June 30. While that is a large sum this early in the race, the person Davis could face on the ballot has almost twice the amount of cash. Having announced that he will run for Davis' seat, Sandy Roberson, the current Republican mayor of Rocky Mount, has $2.22 million on hand. But there's still plenty of time for other contenders to enter the race, which would force Roberson's campaign to spend part of what is raised on a primary. Roberson previously ran for Congress in 2022, but lost the GOP primary to Sandy Smith, who then lost to Davis. With Congress so narrowly divided, North Carolina's 1st congressional district is considered a coveted seat by both parties. Other North Carolina incumbents cash on hand: NC 02 Rep. Deborah Ross (D) $936,752 NC 06 Rep. Addison McDowell (R) $264,566 NC 07 Rep. David Rouzer (D) 1,746,026 NC 09 Rep. Richard Hudson (R) $1,135,314 NC 10 Rep. Pat Harrigan (R) $217,521 NC 11 Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) $163,284 NC 14 Rep. Tim Moore (R) $1.29 million Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Global News
02-07-2025
- Global News
Calgary Stampede security plan to include overhead drones, vehicle mitigation measures
Police and organizers say they're confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver earlier this year. More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday. The Stampede grounds will be temporarily turned into a police district with a headquarters, incident commander, dispatcher and officers from across the city. And vehicle access to the grounds will be extremely limited, said Kerrie Blizard, director of public safety and environment at the Stampede. 'We're always making changes … at the entrances specifically. We've actually been utilizing vehicle mitigation barriers and strategies since before 2019,' Blizard told a news conference Wednesday. Eleven people were killed and nearly 30 were injured in April when an SUV rammed into Vancouver's crowded Lapu Lapu street festival celebrating the Filipino-Canadian community. Story continues below advertisement The man accused in that attack, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, faces several counts of second-degree murder. Acting Insp. Scott Campbell, incident commander at the Stampede, said plenty of officers will be monitoring the parade route as well as the grounds. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A vehicle attack is unlikely, he said. 'There aren't going to be any vehicles. There's good vehicle mitigation and we don't expect any issues on that,' Campbell said. 'District 1 surrounds the Stampede grounds, and District 1 is going to be fully staffed during Stampede to respond to any events in the downtown core and in the grounds.' Campbell said the public is urged to report any suspicious activity, including bags left unattended. Story continues below advertisement Police will also be using new drones that were purchased for the recent G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, he said. Drone use, other than by officers, will not be allowed in the downtown. 'Large events are a challenge for the police but we're used to planning for these large events every year, including our recent experience with G7. And we are confident we'll be ready for Stampede.' He said the biggest concerns for police will be people partying too much, thefts and drugs. The Stampede runs to July 13.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Republicans Overperform in Major California Election
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Republicans scored an unexpectedly strong showing in a closely watched special election in California. Early returns in Tuesday's high-stakes runoff for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors show Republican candidate John McCann running significantly closer than many expected in a Democratic-leaning district that former Vice President Kamala Harris won by 20 points. Newsweek reached out to McCann via email for comment. Why It Matters The special election comes after widespread protests and unrest in nearby Los Angeles over Trump's immigration policies, which have seen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carrying out deportation raids in the city. But despite intense anti-ICE protests in California, that wave of activism does not appear to be translating into stronger support for Democrats. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, who are running in a special election to fill the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, who are running in a special election to fill the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.. City of Imperial Beach and Mayor McCann via Facebook What To Know As of late Tuesday night, Paloma Aguirre, the Democratic mayor of Imperial Beach, held a narrow 6-point lead over McCann, the Republican mayor of Chula Vista, with 53 percent to 47 percent in the race for the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Newsweek reached out to Aguirre via email for comment. So far, the ballots counted represent about 19 percent of the more than 370,000 registered voters in the district, according to the Registrar of Voters. District 1 includes much of the South Bay and parts of the city of San Diego, and is widely regarded as a pivotal swing seat on the influential five-member Board. Since the sudden resignation of Supervisor Nora Vargas last December, who stepped down citing "personal safety and security reasons," the Board has been split 2–2 between Democrats and Republicans. If Aguirre's early lead holds, she will become the next District 1 supervisor, tipping the balance of power back in favor of Democrats. The last time Republicans dominated the Board was before 2020, when Democrats secured a majority for the first time in a generation. San Diego County supervisors oversee an $8.5 billion budget and play a major role in administering state and federal programs, such as CalFresh and Medi-Cal, while also governing unincorporated communities throughout the region. Aguirre says she is running to "bring change to county government" and to fight for working people by tackling local crises head-on. Aguirre has focused much of her campaign on addressing the issue of sewage pollution at the United States–Mexico border, which has plagued South Bay beaches for years. She has pledged to push for new infrastructure funding, a Superfund designation from the EPA, and to treat the issue as a public health emergency. She's also promised to prioritize an audit of homelessness spending, expand treatment and shelter options, and address crime and high energy costs for residents. McCann, a U.S. Navy veteran, has emphasized his record on emergency response and public safety. His campaign focuses on increasing law enforcement funding, reducing government waste, and opposing new taxes, including the proposed mileage tax. McCann says he'll work to expand health care, job training, and other essential services for veterans, while also helping to secure funding to fix the border sewage crisis and hold responsible parties accountable. What People Are Saying Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, in a Tuesday statement to KPBS: "Today belongs to the working-class people of District 1, a nuestra gente trabajadora, who now have a fighter at the county Board of Supervisors who will hold the line against the Trump administration." Chula Vista Mayor John McCann told ABC 10 San Diego: "Paloma and I actually went back to Washington, D.C., to help raise money at the White House and Congress together. I'm willing to work with anybody as long as we want to focus on results and having solutions." What Happens Next County officials expect to continue counting ballots throughout the week, with an official update on results scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Registrar of Voters' Office has until July 31 to certify the election. The winner will fill the vacant seat for the remainder of the current term that ends in January 2029.
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Laura Marcus, Percy Daggs IV, Rada Rae and Jhaleil Swaby join cast of hunger games prequel
A fresh wave of tributes has been announced for Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Laura Marcus, Percy Daggs IV, Rada Rae, and Jhaleil Swaby will join the previously revealed cast, including Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, McKenna Grace, and others. Marcus has been cast as Silka, a career tribute from District 1. She is currently seen in Andor as Beela and will play Mollie Garfield, daughter of former U.S. President James Garfield, in Death By Lighting for Netflix later this year. Her past credits include The Serpent Queen on STARZ, BBC's Bad Education and The Jetty, and The Devil's Hour for Amazon Studios. Daggs portrays Beetee's son, a tribute from District 3. Recently, he starred in Never Let Go alongside Halle Berry and is a series regular in Hulu's Paradise. He also appeared in AppleTV+'s The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey alongside Samuel L. Jackson. Rada Rae will take on the role of Wellie, a tribute from District 6. Rae's recent work includes starring in the Netflix film Exterritorials and TV series House of David and Nine Perfect Strangers. Swaby, cast as Panache, a career tribute from District 1, has appeared in The Lake on Amazon Prime Video, Supergirl on CW, and The Next Step. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, based on Suzanne Collins' novel, explores the origins of the Quarter Quell. The movie, directed by Francis Lawrence and set for a November 2026 release, is currently in pre-production. The book has already seen massive success, selling over 1.5 million copies in its first week. Lionsgate's Hunger Games franchise has grossed over $3.3 billion globally from its five films.
