For many families in Florida, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) is more than just a lifeline—it’s a chance to get back on their feet while keeping their kids safe and cared for. Whether you’re new to the program or just checking on this month’s schedule, here’s everything you need to know about TCA, including January 2025...
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Sandy Springs Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Police in Sandy Springs have made an arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred last Friday evening. Molly McCall was charged with homicide by vehicle, DUI less safe, reckless driving, hit and run, and obstruction of law enforcement. Officers were called out around 5:43 p.m. to the entrance...
Celebrating New Year’s Eve? Here’s How to Get Home Safely After Drinking
HOUSTON – We did it! The year 2024 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. There’s actually an even better way. Celebrating safely. It’s no secret. The New Year’s holiday is a big drinking holiday. If you...
Animal Abuse Investigation Underway After Cattle Shot and Killed
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. – Law enforcement is seeking the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects who are believed to have killed and injured cattle with a firearm. According to the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office and Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers, the suspects were involved in criminal mischief and animal abuse near 25 Mesa Road,...
Man Arrested Following Attack on GJ Reporter
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A frightening incident involving a KKCO/KJCT reporter took place nearly two weeks ago, when that reporter was followed and assaulted outside of their station. WesternSlopeNow has been provided with the arrest affidavit of Patrick Egan, 39, who tailed the reporter from Delta to Grand Junction on Dec. 18, making statements to...
Missing 12-Year-Old Las Cruces Boy Found Safe
EL PASO, Texas — The Las Cruces Police Department is currently searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen at around midnight on Monday, Dec. 30. Police say Joey Michael Luna was last seen at around midnight at the 1000 block of Pueblo Street. Luna is described as being 4-foot-7, 100 pounds, has...
Border Patrol chief: Convicted rapist caught trying to re-enter U.S. illegally
EL PASO, Texas — Border Patrol agents in El Paso arrested a convicted rapist trying to enter the country illegally on Friday, Dec. 27, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens said on social media. Mario Roberto Ochoa Zapata was among four people arrested trying to enter the country illegally, Owens said. He did not give...
Mother of 5 Fatally Struck by Train on Christmas Eve While Returning Home from Work
ST. LOUIS – A single mother of five girls was hit by a train and killed before she could give her daughters the Christmas she had planned for. Ashley Hogan, 35, was on her way home from working at a nursing facility just after 3:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve when her car got stuck on...
67-Year-Old Man Drowns After Driving Off Fishing Pier, Likely Mistaking It for Bridge
BILOXI, Miss.- Authorities in Mississippi said one person died after driving a car into the water near Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi on Sunday night. Officials say the incident took place sometime before 9 p.m. at the Biloxi drive-on fishing pier, which runs adjacent to the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer says...
Maine Workers to See Minimum Wage Boost Beginning January 1
Maine’s lowest-paid employees are about to make more money. The state’s minimum wage increase is set to go into effect on January 1. The statewide wage increase will bump employee pay from $14.15 to $14.65 per hour. The increase will also affect tipped workers, bringing their base pay up from $7.08 an hour to $7.33...