RUFUS - Governor Thomas Cooke was shot early this afternoon while attending a conference in downtown North Point. The shooter a 22 year old, was taken immediately into police custody without further incident. His name is being withheld at this time.

ALDEN - There is a new Lt. Governor in town. Joshua Adamson was sworn in as the State's 23rd Lt. Governor after being nominated as the presumptive nominee to the role. Governor Kirk Paul swore in Adamson as the Lt. Governor.

RUFUS - New Shire has recently reelected Governor Thomas Cooke to another 2 years. His victory comes as he received 285 out of the 270 Votes needed to win the election. 

PLATTSVILLE - Governor Robin O'Keeffe has won reelection as the State's Governor. She was recently named victor after the Vote counting concluded early this afternoon.

ALDEN - Moments ago, Lt. Governor Joe Haney announced that he formally resigns from his post as the State's Lt. Governor. His reason for doing so, is to focus on healing from the death of his son, alongside his family.

The Mesa Highway Patrol as well as Commissioner Hendricks to be in court next week to answer questions relating to the shooting that killed Joe Haney's 22 Year Old Son. Commissioner Hendricks will be asked about Highway Patrol policies regarding Use Of Force.

ALDEN - Mesa Lt. Governor Joe Haney has recently announced that he would be stepping back from his role as Lt. Governor, at least temporarily until the conclusion of the investigation of the death of his son, Bradely(22), who was killed after a high speed pursuit. 

RUFUS - The Russian Military Continues to take fatalities. According to a tweet posted by the Nationalist House, it had confirmed that 8 more Russian fighters were shot down in Kyiv, killing 16 more Russian fighter pilots. 

NEWS 28 - As candidates end their Gubernatorial Campaigns, many eagerly await tomorrow's elections, and subsequently the results thereof. Candidates including Gov. Thomas Cooke(N-NS), and Candidate Parker Jackson(R-NS) have already signed the Campaign Termination Agreement. 

RUFUS - Early this morning, Jesstopian Congress officially declared war on Russia, after it has continued to assault Ukraine and its planned attack on President McCallum and Vice President Richard Banks, and many prominent Government Officials.