Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rig...
Nov 04, 2025
Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially da...
Nov 04, 2025
Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposal
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine voters on Tuesday rejected a suite of Republican-backed changes to the state's voting procedures that have been animating conservatives across the country. The Maine initi...
Nov 04, 2025
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent
NEW YORK (AP) - Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore po...
Nov 04, 2025
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine whic...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: California voters approve new US House map with up to 5 more Democratic seats
WASHINGTON (AP) - California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure that would implement a new congressional map drawn to elect more Democrats to the U.S. House. The new map, drawn and passed by ...
Nov 04, 2025
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
DETROIT (AP) - City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. Sheffield defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesd...
Nov 04, 2025
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey leads challenger Omar Fateh as crowded race moves to 2nd round tally
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey led challenger Omar Fateh as the 15-candidate race moved to a second round of counting set for Wednesday after no candidate secured an outrig...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Minneapolis mayor’s race advances to ranked choice voting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Minneapolis mayor's race will advance to ranked choice voting after none of the candidates received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday's election. Minneapolis allows voters to r...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Texas voters approve constitutional amendment requiring US citizenship to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that states people must be citizens of the United States to vote in Texas. U.S. citizenship is already required to registe...
Nov 04, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
On Thursday's show, Evan discussed the new downtown arena developments, gets the latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict and Sh...
