Following a catastrophic outage that spread through the region, City Light subscribers have been gradually regaining power. More than 110,000 customers have had their service restored since the original blackout, indicating that the energy company is making every effort to turn the lights back on. In an official statement, City Light stated that “restoring electricity...
In the midst of a complex discussion over public openness and elected officials’ safety, Travis County District Attorney Jos Garza has partially unveiled a $115,000 security budget intended to strengthen his own home. According to Garza, the money was used to strengthen his home’s security because of alleged threats. A heavily redacted purchase order that...
The city’s Green Cost Share program is a tool available to Minneapolis citizens who want to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint. Homeowners can begin by making an appointment for a Home Energy Squad visit to get expert advice on how to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their living areas, according to...
Boulder has advanced its technology to reduce the risks associated with speeding. According to the City of Boulder, they are expanding Automated Vehicle Identification (AVIS) corridors, thereby securing new area. Boulder’s ambitious Vision Zero campaign, which seeks to eradicate all fatalities and serious injuries brought on by crashes, is directly responsible for the development of...
Once more, the city of Upper Arlington is looking for people, companies, and organizations that have significantly improved the neighborhood. Nominations for the 2024 Community Awards Program are now being accepted, according to the City of Upper Arlington. These awards, which are given out annually, honor individuals who are putting effort into making the common...
Concerned about the spread of avian influenza, the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has jumped into action and is looking into human encounters with an H5N1-infected flock. According to a recent news release, the Department has cleared all tested individuals of avian influenza after they were exposed to the sick birds. 34 of the...
When runner-up Carmen Llanes Pulido, who lost to incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson, demanded a ballot recount last Thursday, the Austin mayoral campaign took a controversial turn. According to FOX 7 Austin, Llanes Pulido filed her request when official results showed that she was only 12 or 13 votes behind Watson, citing a “razor-thin” margin and...
In a remarkably quick federal jury verdict, U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque had secured a guilty verdict against Jason Pete Roper, 45, for robbing three Ross clothing stores. After a three-day trial that resulted in Roper’s conviction on three...
Tragic events occurred in Whitehaven early this morning. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), a sequence of events that started with shooting led to a crash that injured two adults and a little child. According to WREG, the incident, which happened near the intersection of Winchester Road and Winbrook Drive just before three in...
Drivers in D.C., be ready for traffic restrictions on November 22 that will impact Friday night travels. From 14th to 18th Street, NW; from 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW; and from 17th Street from State Place, NW to Independence Avenue, SW, Constitution Avenue will be closed. The Metropolitan Police Department...