Scott County

Northbound Highway 169 will close for a weekend of construction between St. Lawrence Township and Jordan. The closure, starting Friday night, is scheduled for storm sewer work, which is part of a larger MnDOT project to build an interchange at Highway 169 and Highway 282/County Road 9.

Tennessee is among five states considered for a $50 billion federal nuclear waste storage deal, with Oak Ridge as the primary site and four Cumberland Plateau counties under consideration. The state has not specified all potential storage locations, and Governor Bill Lee emphasizes balancing economic benefits with environmental risks. The Department of Energy has not finalized the agreement.

James Farthing, a Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting a woman, marking his fourth arrest since winning $167 million. He faces charges of strangulation and assault in Scott County, Kentucky, with a $15,000 bond and a monitoring device imposed.

James Farthing, a Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested for domestic violence in Scott County, Kentucky, marking his fourth arrest since winning the $167 million prize. He faces charges of strangulation and assault, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered to wear a monitoring device. Previous arrests included battery, resisting an officer, intimidation, and burglary.

Three individuals were charged after a high-speed police pursuit reaching 120 mph in Scott County, Tennessee, which ended in a crash. The suspects, identified as Hope Barnett, Jonathon Wood, and River Humfleet, faced charges including evading arrest, fugitive status, and theft. All three were later apprehended without any injuries reported.

Three individuals were charged after a high-speed police pursuit reaching 120 mph in Scott County, Tennessee, which ended with a car crash. The suspects fled the scene but were later arrested on charges including evading arrest, fugitive status, and theft.

Three individuals were charged after a high-speed police pursuit reached 120 mph in Scott County, Tennessee, resulting in a crash. The suspects fled the scene but were later arrested, with charges including evading arrest, fugitive status, and theft. No injuries were reported.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear awarded over $6.1M in state funding to support site and building development in Cumberland, Fayette, Madison, Russell, and Scott counties through the Kentucky Development Initiative. The Burkesville-Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority plans a multi-phase project in the Cumberland River Industrial Park, including infrastructure improvements and utility expansions, with $1.3M in state support allocated for the initiative.

Thunderstorms with severe risks (damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes) will develop south of the Minnesota River around 6 p.m., affecting areas like Scott, Dakota, and Pierce County. Muggy conditions with highs in the mid-80s persist in the Twin Cities, while thunderstorms subside north of the river. Additional severe storms are expected Thursday evening and Friday morning, followed by a return of heat and humidity next week.

A semi rollover on I-35 in Scott County caused hours of traffic blockage and resulted in the driver being hospitalized. The accident occurred near New Market around 3 a.m., with traffic diverted to Elko until the road reopened.

A Scott County man has been indicted for the fatal shooting of a teenager earlier this year. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is involved in the case.

Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open seats due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate nominations with Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin (Republicans) and Josh Turek and Zach Wahls (Democrats), as well as a gubernatorial race with multiple Republican candidates. The outcomes could influence the 2028 election and midterm control of Congress.

Virginia Democrats narrowly won a redistricting vote with a 3-point margin, spending $64 million in dark money to secure a map favoring 10 of 11 congressional districts. The amendment, declared void by a judge for constitutional violations, faces a Virginia Supreme Court review, which may overturn it despite Democratic efforts.