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House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller

The House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it had opened an investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Republican Rep. Max Miller as the embattled Ohio congressman faced pressure from President Donald Trump and escalating criticism from his former father-in-law, Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. Miller, a senior adviser to Trump during his first presidency, faced a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to stay in his race for reelection, with Republicans nervous that the allegations surrounding the second-term congressman could cost them a seat as they try to hang on to their House ...

'The Splash!' opens to visitors

MARSHALL — Marshall's new aquatic center, The Splash, officially opened to the public Tuesday afternoon. Area residents lined up to try out features like a 36-foot water slide tower with three slides, a leisure river, splash pad, and zero-depth entry pool. Earlier in the day, a crowd ...

Sliding into the Splash!

MARSHALL — It’s been a long wait. But Marshall’s new city aquatic center is now open and making a splash. “We’re very, very pleased that we’re at this point,” Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes said, before cutting the ribbon at the new facility, called The Splash! “Today is really ...

Water systems on alert

MARSHALL — Marshall’s municipal water systems weren’t affected by cyberattacks reported in more than 30 Minnesota communities last week, Marshall Municipal Utilities staff said. But MMU water operations manager Jeff Larson said the utility is continuing to monitor the situation. “We had a call (last) Wednesday with some of the state and federal agencies” that are investigating the attacks, Larson said. “I think everybody, cybersecurity-wise, has been on alert.” Last week, Minnesota IT Services said state, local and federal officials were investigating malicious activity ...

Kids, parents enjoy variety of water features

MARSHALL - The Splash! aquatic center Assistant Manager Cora Maxwell said she was excited to finally watch swimmers fly down the "FlyTyme" slide. “Your heart just drops,” Maxwell said during the opening of the aquatic center. “It's actually insane.” Attendees of all ages shared their ...