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Tim Walz gives rural Democrats hope for winning swing states

Saturday, August 24

(STATESBORO, Ga.) -- Len Fatica is a member of a political species that's practically extinct in deep red Statesboro, Georgia -- a rural Democrat.ABC News traveled to the biggest city in Georgia's southeastern Bulloch County, with a population of around 34,000. It boasts four... Read More.

Rural America wants its voice heard in 2024 election

Saturday, July 20

(MADISON, Wis.) -- As the 2024 elections heat up and politicians vie for Americans' votes, an important group is feeling forgotten.Rural America, home to many agricultural and manufacturing workers, is still figuring out which political message resonates with them, according to Wisconsin farmers Katie... Read More.

Secure Rural Schools Act Faces Uncertain Future

Wednesday, July 10

The Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Community Self-Determination Act, distributed over $232 million... Read More.

Armed Suspect Captured After Evading Police in Rural Alturas

Wednesday, June 12

Homes along rural county roads just south of Alturas were on high alert this morning as the Sheriff's office searched for an armed and dangerous man.The alert went out around 6 a.m.The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old Black male, was involved in a vehicle... Read More.

CPUC Proposes Rejection of AT&T’s Request to End Carrier of Last Resort Obligations Amid Rural Concerns

Thursday, May 23

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed rejecting AT&T’s request to end its obligation as the state’s Carrier of Last Resort (COLR). This contentious request, submitted earlier in the year, raised communication concerns throughout rural California. Sheriffs' offices in Plumas and Sierra... Read More.

Rural Americans are at higher risk of early death than urbanites: CDC

Tuesday, April 30

(NEW YORK) -- Rural Americans are more likely to die early from one of the five leading causes of death than those who live in urban areas, according to new federal data.Researchers looked at the number of potentially preventable deaths from 2010 through 2022.... Read More.

Modoc Marijuana Bust: Sacramento Duo Arrested in Rural Raid

Tuesday, March 19

Modoc Sheriff’s bust three Marijuana Grow, arresting two people from Sacramento.On Wednesday, search warrants were served on three homes in the most rural parts of the county. According to the Sheriff's Office report, all three locations were owned under the same name.In the process... Read More.

Third Consecutive Session: LaMalfa Leads in Addressing Rural County Issues on House Floor

Wednesday, December 20

Congressman Doug LaMalfa, District One representative, has used the House floor more than most other representatives in Congress. In an independent report from C-Span, LaMalfa spoke on the floor to his colleagues, staff, the bureaucracy, and the public a total of... Read More.

CDFW Focus on Rural Illegal Marijuana Grows, Seizing Over $100M in One Quarter

Sunday, October 22

The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce seized over $100 million worth of illegal cannabis in the 3rd quarter of the year. The taskforce also seized 69 firearms, a more than 300% increase compared to the prior three months.The Chief of the Law Enforcement Division for... Read More.

Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus Invite Community to Fall Colors Ride

Monday, October 2

It’s that time of year once more when the colors of fall bring The Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus together to invite the community to enjoy fall along the Bizz Johnson Recreation Trail.The BLM and Lassen Rural Bus’s annual fall colors... Read More.