Free Driving Course for Teens and Parents

1. Sunny skies are in, with a high near 34, wind around 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 18.

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3. On Jan. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., there will be a free, two-hour course offered to help parents and their new teen drivers, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time. It is a program that addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. Find out more on the website and click here to download the application form.

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5. This Day in History: On Jan. 3, 1870, construction of the Brooklyn Bridge began. On this day in 1959, Alaska became the 49th state in the United States.