KTBS 3 Freedom Fest celebrates America 250, Jefferson county

KTBS 3 Freedom Fest celebrates America 250

KTBS 3 is preparing for a landmark Independence Day as Freedom Fest 2026 joins the nationwide America 250 celebration. This year's festivities honor the spirit of patriotism ...

Road closures expected in Ada County for Fourth of July festivities

ACHD shared weekend road closures so residents can plan ahead for road closures and increased traffic this holiday weekend.

Lilly applications available to Jefferson County high school seniors

The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Jefferson County through the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC).

Record 31 graduate from BC3 @ Brockway RN program

A record 31 graduates recently completed courses at the Butler County Community College in Brockway (BC3 @ Brockway) associate degree career program in registered nursing.

JCPS to participate in National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

Jefferson County schools will offer free meals to all students during the 2026-27 school year, enhancing food security ...

July 4th: How long it took to preserve the Declaration of Independence

July 4th wasn’t the day Continental Congress members decided to declare independence; they did that on July 2, 1776. It ...

Chilton County Schools holds groundbreaking ceremony

The Chilton County School System held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new education center Monday. The $40 million Chilton ...

Chilton County breaks ground on $40 million innovation center for career tech students

CLANTON, Ala. (WBMA) — Shovels hit the dirt Monday on a project education leaders say will transform workforce development in ...

JCPS board revising policies to comply with new KY law. What it means

JCPS' board is revising dozens of policies to comply with a new state law that shifts power to the district's superintendent.

State’s ‘rainy-day fund’ includes local projects

The Republican-controlled General Assembly backed a multitude of one-time spending projects this year — $5 million for the ...

Illinois Quick Hits: Tornado kills 2 in Jefferson County

Two people are dead and at least five are injured after a tornado touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County ...

Birmingham mass shooting suspect Damien McDaniel faces consolidated trial in Jefferson County court

A judge granted the state’s request to consolidate cases against Damien McDaniel, who is accused of killing 18 people and injuring more than 30 across Central Alabama.

Quincy celebrates county's 250th anniversary with a parade Saturday

Quincy was Branch County's only community to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary with a parade Saturday morning.

LIST: Where to watch fireworks this July 4 in the ABC13 area

Free-admission Salem Fair returns, expected to draw hundreds of thousands through July 12 The 38th annual Salem Fair is ...

Livingston County named for a U.S. Founding Father

Chancellor Robert R. Livingston (1746-1813), the namesake of Livingston County, never resided Livingston County, but was ...

GALLERY: Lynchburg runners hit the pavement to celebrate Fourth of July

Many in Lynchburg hit the pavement bright and early to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with the annual Firecracker ...

July 4 Live Updates: America Celebrates Its 250th Birthday

In many places, including the nation’s capital, the punishing heat has forced organizers to adjust plans for some events and ...

1976 was a more joyous strain of Americana

We had made it through Vietnam and Watergate. People proudly flew the flag as a symbol of togetherness and love for each ...

Kyler Kabat joins PremierBank as Director of Retail and Mortgage Lending

PremierBank has announced that Kyler Kabat has joined the bank as First Vice President, Director of Retail and Mortgage Lending.

Fireworks in central Ohio. Add these shows to your weekend schedule

Many firework shows are part of larger community celebrations and include additional activities like live music and food ...

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Meetings scheduled for next week on Peninsula

The hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. The meetings can be viewed online at To participate via Zoom video, ...

50 storylines, 50 days until 2026 South Dakota high school football season starts

The arrival of July means a new athletic year has begun for high school sports, and the march to a new football season in South Dakota is well underway. Thursday, July 2, signified the 50-day ...