Tag: Local governments
Fort Worth picking new mayor for first time in a decade
Fort Worth is electing a new mayor Saturday in a race that resembles a Texas battleground and could lead to key decisions over policing...
Candidate punched, interrupted by sex toy on drone at event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M — A New Mexico sheriff who is running for mayor of Albuquerque was punched at a campaign event by a man who...
Mayor of Ecuador’s capital is dismissed, faces graft probe
QUITO, Ecuador — The mayor of Ecuador’s capital was removed from office on Thursday following multiple allegations of wrongdoing and the opening of a...
Hearing set on whether Indiana governor may sue Legislature
INDIANAPOLIS — A judge will hear arguments later this month over whether Indiana’s governor can go ahead with a lawsuit challenging the power state...
Mexico’s top security official: Violence unrelated to races
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s secretary of the interior said Thursday that attacks that have killed 35 candidates or contenders for nominations and threats to...
Tito Ortiz quits California city council, citing ‘attacks’
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Former mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz has resigned from his position on the City Council of Huntington Beach, California...
For Black Voters Matter, the goal is greater community power
LaTosha Brown opened with a song.
Speaking about voting rights...
Detroit deputy chief in line for Columbus police chief job
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A deputy Detroit police chief appeared Wednesday to be at the top of the list to serve as the next Columbus...
Budapest to rename streets to protest Chinese university
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Budapest city officials are planning to rename streets in an area where a Chinese university loyal to China's Communist Party is...
Trial in former NBA player’s killing set for January 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge Wednesday set a 2022 trial date for a man charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright...
