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Scott County School Board Candidate’s Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Failure to Follow Election Challenge Protocol

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ELDRIDGE, Iowa – A candidate’s lawsuit challenging the outcome of her failed bid for the Pleasant Valley School Board has been dismissed by a judge in Scott County. The judge ruled that the candidate failed to follow the proper procedure for filing an election challenge as required by state law. Tracey Rivera, an incumbent board member, ran in the election as a write-in candidate due to an issue with her nominating petition. On Election Day, she was declared the loser by a margin of six votes. However, a subsequent recount by a three-member panel resulted … Read more

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more