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Security guards stand in front of the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in the city of Wuhan on January 11, 2020, after the market had been closed following an outbreak of COVID-19 there. Two new studies document positive samples of SARS-CoV-2 from stalls where live animals were sold.

Newly published evidence points to Wuhan seafood market as pandemic origin point

The studies offer the strongest evidence to date of a link between the animals at the seafood market and the spread of SARS-CoV-2. A top virus sleuth gives the details.

As Amherst, Mass., writes its rules for where to put solar, some local environmentalists worry about farmland and forests getting lost to solar projects. Other local environmentalists worry that overly restrictive solar rules would limit the town's ability to fight climate change.

In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist

The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat

Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.

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Dockworkers' strike is suspended. Harris campaign tries to show it's on top of October surprises. Memphis jury convicts three ex-police officers on some charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

FBI Joins Human Trafficking Probe in KY

The FBI is joining a human trafficking investigation in western Kentucky. Kentucky State Police say its troopers will be working with federal…

Fire that Damaged Two Homes an Apparent Accident

Three people and a dog escaped a fire that damaged two houses in Evansville. When firefighters arrived at 710 E. Florida St. Wednesday morning, they found…

Area Could See a Little Snow Friday Night

Forecasters say snow showers may cause some travel issues in the Tri-State Friday night. The Evansville area hasn’t seen much snow so far this winter and…

Man Displaced by Apartment Fire

Officials say a candle ignited a fire in an Evansville apartment building. Firefighters were dispatched to 2842 Brittany Ct. in the Diamond Valley…

Snow and Ice Possible Tonight and This Week

The Evansville area could see both snow and ice Monday night. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southwest Indiana,…

Vanderburgh Vaccinations and Infections Still Rising

COVID-19 infections and vaccinations continue to climb in Vanderburgh County. The Indiana Department of Health counted 159 new COVID cases in the county,…

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