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Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday rejected two last-minute attempts, including one led by local state Sen. Gene Yaw, to keep skill games running past next week. The court’s pause on its ruling that the machines are illegal slot machines when operated without a license expires Tuesday, Oct. 13. In one-sentence orders issued Oct. 9, the court denied a petition from Yaw, R-Lycoming, Sen. Anthony H. Williams, D-Philadelphia, and Rep. Jonathan Fritz, R-Susquehanna.

(The Center Square) – After over a month without a White House press secretary, President Donald Trump has officially announced that he has tapped Katie Zacharia to serve as the next press secretary. "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding!” the president posted on Truth Social.

(The Center Square) - U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, is framing his campaign for governor around economic affordability, water management and border security, drawing a sharp contrast with the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Katie Hobbs. In an interview with "The States," The Center Square's daily podcast, Biggs criticized the Hobbs administration’s fiscal and regulatory track record, arguing that Arizona has slipped under the governor’s leadership.

(The Center Square) – Tennessee may be more than 400 miles from the Gulf Coast, where Hurricane Isaias is expected to land on Friday night, but emergency officials say it will bring high winds and heavy rain to much of the state. The Tennessee Emergency Management Authority said it is working with the National Weather Service in monitoring the forecast.

Helena, Mont. — The weather may look sunny now, but snow is projected in the forecast for the weekend. That pushed the City of Helena Street Division to get ready for the first significant snowfall expected this weekend as city crews prepare to keep roads clear and safe. City of Helena Deputy Director of Transportation Chris Couey said crews are on standby in case the weather arrived over the weekend.

Surrogacy arrangements – agreements for someone to carry a pregnancy for the intended parents – have existed for millennia, and modern surrogacy contracts for half a century. These contracts typically address parental rights, the possibility of abortion, medical instructions, health insurance and payment of expenses, each side with its own legal representation.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A wildland fire burned off of Spring Trees Rd, west of Flood Rd near Great Falls on Thursday. Cascade County Sheriff’s Department reported that the fire burned around 200 acres, and Montana DNRC sent a helicopter to work the fire. There are currently no evacuations in place. NonStop Local is reaching out to local fire departments to get more information, but a reporter on scene stated that crews were putting out hot spots when he arrived.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCL Construction is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Arizona Cardinals, bringing together two organizations with deep roots in Arizona and a shared commitment to strengthening the communities they serve. Throughout the Cardinals’ 2026 season, PCL will have a brand presence across State Farm Stadium, www.azcardinals.com, the official team app and air special messages during the team’s statewide radio broadcasts.

(The Center Square) – A prominent labor union announced this week that its taxpayer-paid members voted to go on a one-day strike after negotiations with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office stalled. The differences are mostly over increased salaries for government workers, which would cost the state's taxpayers more money.

They focus on probabilities, model groups, and higher-than-normal rainfall. Instead of making predictions, they give outlooks and add warnings to forecasts that look months ahead. But recently, their language has become much more dramatic, particularly when discussing the El Niño gathering strength in the Pacific. They’re calling it a “Super El Niño,” a “Godzilla El Niño,” and an “unprecedented event.” El Niño is a naturally occurring warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern Pacific.