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The Senate voted late Monday to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

People choose to eat less meat for a variety of reasons, from religious and cultural to health benefits. But don’t forget: Meat-free dishes taste good, too. elkodaily.com/life-entertain…

Trump's nomination of Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to be the next head of the Department of Homeland Security advanced Sunday toward confirmation after the Senate voted 54-37 to move forward. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

The Senate rejected Democrats' motion to take up legislation to reopen TSA and pay workers who are now going without paychecks. elkodaily.com/life-entertain…

Trump also wants Congress to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors as part of the debate on the voting bill. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

SAN FRANCISCO — A jury found Elon Musk liable Friday for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

The federal judge agreed to block the Trump administration from enforcing the policy, ruling key portions of the new rules are unlawful. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

Senior Brody Hanson has elected to take his talents to Montana State University-Northern, in Havre, where he will play on the offensive line for the Lights. elkodaily.com/sports/college…

Lady Leopards blank Lady Roaders in four, DelRio throws no-hitter in 15-0 shutout of Carlin. elkodaily.com/sports/high-sc…

On Tuesday, the Leopards ripped off 16 runs in the home half of the first inning and cruised to a 21-1 victory by the mercy rule through 2-1/2 frames. elkodaily.com/sports/high-sc…

Chuck Norris, whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and presidential adoration — has died. elkodaily.com/life-entertain…

The members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him this year. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

The Government Accountability Office says rising debt can raise borrowing costs for mortgages and cars. It can also squeeze wages and push up prices. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

On Saturday, the Colts bounced back with a 5-4 win in the first half of the doubleheader. But Spring Creek took the rubber match and the series with a 14-6 elkodaily.com/sports/high-sc…

Sparks at Elko baseball doubleheader — March 14, 2026 — at Gaylen Christean Field elkodaily.com/sports/high-sc…

Ater taking two of three games from Wooster, the Indians thrashed Sparks three times by run-rule margins of 13-0, 19-0 and 22-0. elkodaily.com/sports/high-sc…

Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged at about 3.6% for the second straight meeting Wednesday. elkodaily.com/news/nation-wo…

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in elkodaily.com/sports/profess…