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State cases shoot up by 2,789; governor looking at event caps Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he's considering placing stricter limits on indoor gatherings as the state's count of coronavirus cases rose by almost 2,800, setting a new one-day high. by Andy Davis, Jeannie Roberts 4 hrs. ago
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Misdeeds found at state revenue agency The state Department of Inspector General found several instances of then-Revenue Commissioner Walter Anger failing to comply with state laws on some government procedures, a deputy legislative auditor told lawmakers Thursday. by Michael R. Wickline 4 hrs. ago

Wisconsin justices deny vote challenge The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday declined to take up an election challenge filed by President Donald Trump's campaign, ruling that under state law, he should have sought a hearing first in a lower-level court. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 4 hrs. ago

High court tax ruling in favor of Little Rock airport The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday wiped out a $450,000 property tax bill for the state's largest airport, ending a four-year dispute with the Pulaski County assessor over whether three empty buildings, which the Little Rock airport offers for lease, can be taxed. by John Lynch 4 hrs. ago

Cash flood reported in Elliott, Hill House race Democrats poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District in the final days of the 2020 election, in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat U.S. Rep. French Hill, Federal Election Commission records show. by Frank E. Lockwood 4 hrs. ago

Authorities search for suspect in Earle shooting The Crittenden County sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help in locating a man accused in the shooting of an Earle resident. by Brianna Kwasnik 1 hr. ago

North Little Rock officers remember sergeant killed by covid North Little Rock police Sgt. J.L. "Buck" Dancy contracted covid-19 during a police incident that led to several law enforcement officers from multiple agencies testing positive, North Little Rock Police Chief Tracy Roulston said Thursday. by William Sanders 4 hrs. ago

Ballot initiatives' challenge rejected by state Supreme Court The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit from a Little Rock man who argued that the decline of newspaper subscriptions in the state left voters uninformed about a pair of proposed constitutional amendments placed on this year's ballot by the Legislature. by John Moritz 4 hrs. ago

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U.S. hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifies WASHINGTON — America's employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown. by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Support builds for stimulus measure Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke Thursday as momentum grew for a targeted coronavirus-relief deal, illustrating how Congress has snapped into action during a surge in new cases and deaths. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 4 hrs. ago

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Covid-19 funding bid gains support A state panel Wednesday endorsed the Department of Human Services’ request for $50 million in federal coronavirus relief money for hospital and nursing-home costs related to covid-19, after Gov. Asa Hutchinson signaled his support for the request. by Michael R. Wickline 3 hrs. ago

IBM, agency warn vaccine distributors cyberattack targets A series of cyberattacks is underway aimed at the companies and government organizations that will be distributing coronavirus vaccines around the world, IBM's cybersecurity division has found, though it is unclear whether the goal is to steal the technology for keeping the vaccines refrigerated in transit or to sabotage the movements. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 5 hrs. ago

Health experts fear impact of side effects on vaccine's acceptance The pain in Timothy Smith's left arm had gotten worse -- "It felt like somebody had bashed my arm for a solid hour," he said -- and fatigue was starting to set in, but the 34-year-old who describes himself as "pretty all-around healthy" wasn't panicked. About a day earlier on Oct. 7, Smith had gone in for his first injection in Moderna's coronavirus vaccine trial. And because he had done research and was prepped by the clinical team, Smith said he felt equipped to handle any of the vaccine's reported side effects, which experts say are signs that the body's immune system is working. by ALLYSON CHIU THE WASHINGTON POST 6 hrs. ago

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OPINION | JOHN DEERING CARTOON: Attorneys general See the latest work from editorial cartoonist John Deering. by John Deering 2 hrs. ago

Ozark Regional Transit moving in to new home Ozark Regional Transit employees began moving into their new offices Thursday. by Ron Wood 3 hrs. ago

Washington County election officials amend vote totals Election officials Thursday added 47 votes to those cast in the Dec. 1 runoff election in Fayetteville and Springdale. The additional votes left the winners unchanged. by Tom Sissom 3 hrs. ago

Committee OK’s budget adjustments Benton County’s Finance Committee approved some budget “cleanup” during an online meeting Thursday night. by Mike Jones 3 hrs. ago

Northwest Arkansas arrest roundup A roundup of recent arrests in Northwest Arkansas. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 4 hrs. ago

Judge dissmisses charges against duck boat employees A federal judge has dismissed neglect and misconduct charges against three employees of a tourist boat that sank on a Missouri lake in 2018, killing 17 people. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Rock Region board backs deal on road transfers The board of Rock Region Metro on Thursday signed off on a plan to transfer responsibility and ownership of certain state-run highways to local governments as the 30 Crossing project gets underway because of the impact of construction on Rock Region's downtown streetcar system. by Joseph Flaherty 4 hrs. ago

Like-minded linebackers: Morgan, Bolton bring edge to teams Replay any University of Arkansas or Missouri football game this season and one thing will jump out right away on the defensive side of the ball. by Tom Murphy 4 hrs. ago

Fire sweeping California canyons Powerful gusts propelled a wildfire through Southern California canyons Thursday, one of several blazes that burned near homes and forced residents to flee and utilities to cut off power to hundreds of thousands of customers. by CHRISTOPHER WEBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 5 hrs. ago

Vote workers, officials around U.S. facing threats In his urgent demand Monday that President Donald Trump condemn his angry supporters who are threatening workers and officials overseeing the 2020 vote, a Georgia elections official focused on an animated image of a hanging noose that had been sent to a young voting-machine technician. by MICHAEL WINES THE NEW YORK TIMES 5 hrs. ago

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UAMS police shoot, wound man in truck A Little Rock man was shot and critically wounded by a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences police officer Thursday morning, state police reported. by Brianna Kwasnik

Four men arrested in Bryant shooting Officers with the Bryant Police Department have arrested four men in connection with a Tuesday shooting. by Brianna Kwasnik

State police: Man shot, critically injured by UAMS officer A Little Rock man was shot and critically wounded by a University of Arkansas Medical Sciences police officer Thursday morning, state police reported. by Brianna Kwasnik

POLICE BEAT: Caught thief in act, woman tells officer | Escape charge filed over run into woods | Report says parolee carried meth, pipes A woman reported that she caught a man stealing from her vehicle early Wednesday on Valmar Street. by Ashton Eley

Nations press for action on Venezuela NEW YORK -- The leadership of a broad coalition of Western Hemisphere nations on Wednesday accused the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor of failing to take swift action on allegations that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government committed crimes against humanity. by The Associated Press

2nd Brazil city targeted by violent bank robbers RIO DE JANEIRO -- A large gang of heavily armed bank robbers invaded the Brazilian city of Cameta just one day after a similar force struck another midsize city on the opposite side of the country, taking residents hostage as they looted a bank. by DAVID BILLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deadly shooting probed in Searcy Police are investigating after a person was found fatally shot Wednesday morning at a Searcy apartment complex. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette