WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Helio U-10D / HT-295 Super Courier N5072K Capacity: two Length: 30 feet 8 inches Maximum speed: 170 mph Cruise speed: 160 mph Range: 1,090 miles Service ceiling: 20,500 feet The Helio Courier is a cantilever high-wing light STOL (short takeoff and landing) utility aircraft designed in 1949. The Helio Aircraft Co. manufactured around 500 of these aircraft in Pittsburg, Kansas, from 1954-1974.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: The Department of Defense Education Activity Europe region is pleased to announce the 2025 District Teachers of the Year for the Europe East, Europe South, and Europe West districts. Congratulations to these three educators, who, along with five other educators, are now in the running for DoDEA Teacher of the Year. Harris-Boring Selected as 2025 DoDEA Europe East District Tea  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: While mortuary workers are called on to provide after-life care for the deceased and compassion for the bereaved, a federal investigation has found the operators of an Oklahoma City mortuary were less than caring when it came to paying dozens of workers overtime wages they rightfully earned. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation has recovered $231  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program issued the following news: The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: P- Presidential Primary; S- State Primary; D- District Primary; T- Territory Primary; R- State Runoff (if necessary); SP- Special Primary Election; SG- Special General Election; SSP- U.S. Senate Special Primary; T- Territory Primary *Dates subject to change. April 2024: April 2nd: Arkansas  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 6 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: The Oxley Nature Center invites visitors to witness the creative process of the Center's new artist-in-residence, Sasha Martin, an award-winning author and poet. Through her work, Martin explores the relationship between oneself and the world, emphasizing nature as a healing influence. Her memoir, "Life From Scratch," was published by National Geographic and has been named "Best New Book" and "Book Club Pick" in People Mag  more