The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out stricter rules to combat fraud, requiring millions of Americans to verify their identities in person at agency field offices starting March 31. The change, announced by agency leadership on Tuesday, ends the option to confirm identities over the phone and could affect both new applicants and current...
Two men from the Houston area, believed to be involved in human trafficking, were apprehended in central Ohio after authorities located them with four victims, one of whom was a minor, as reported by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. On March 13, the FBI’s Houston office and the Texas Department of Public Safety reached out...
License plates are an essential part of vehicle identification, ensuring compliance with state laws and aiding in law enforcement efforts. In Wyoming, the Department of Transportation (WYDOT) enforces strict regulations regarding license plate display, renewal, and customization. Whether you are a new resident or a long-time vehicle owner in Wyoming, understanding these rules can help...
Florida has been the site of several significant drug busts over the years, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking. Here’s an overview of some of the largest seizures: Date Location Seized Substances Estimated Street Value Details August 2021 Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana Over $1.4 billion...
Jeff McMorris, senior director of Spokane County’s Finance and Administration Division, issued a “reality check” on Monday, warning of a $20 million deficit by 2026. McMorris, the husband of former U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, informed the Board of County Commissioners that this is a long-term issue. He succeeded Randy Bischoff, who had held...
In recent years, several California towns have experienced notable population growth. Here’s a look at five such communities and the factors contributing to their appeal: Lathrop Lincoln Winters Roseville Folsom In this article, we will see which towns in California is witnessing population growth. Lathrop Lathrop, located in San Joaquin County, has emerged as one...
A mother and her 6-year-old daughter were hospitalized following a crash involving Los Angeles Police Department officers in Encino on Monday night. The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. in the 5600 block of Lindley Avenue. Details are limited, and it is unclear what caused the crash or whether the officers in the patrol vehicle...
The United States Department of Homeland Security issued a letter last week telling the City and County of Denver that it may withhold millions of dollars in funding unless the municipality reveals information about its services for illegal immigrants. The letter indicated that the agency had “significant concerns” that three grants totaling more than $32...
A pursuit in Washington Township culminates with a Michigan State Police trooper shooting a suspect in the leg. The incident began on Sunday (March 16) at 3:52 p.m., when a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office officer responded to a “be on the lookout” for a white Jeep Cherokee reportedly involved in a shotgun incident near Shelby...
Court documents show that a guy jailed for obtaining and owning hundreds of firearms as a convicted felon also supplied a gun used in a failed murder-for-hire shot. In a hearing to revoke Michael Seery’s pretrial release, court records tied him to the planning and supply efforts for a shooting on Texas State Highway 99...