The FY 2025 budget was unanimously approved by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, demonstrating a dedication to sound financial management and community-driven strategic planning. The board’s commitment to meeting the needs and changing goals of its residents is demonstrated by the $131 million authorized budget for the General Fund, which was adopted by a...
On December 14, Das Rec Instructors in New Braunfels will hold a 90-minute cycling class called the “Jingle Bell Ride” with the goal of igniting the community and commemorating the holiday season. The “jolliest, festive participant” will get a reward at the end of the session, and attendees are urged to dress in their holiday...
A man accused of masterminding a massive loan fraud scheme has been indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. David Kushner, 59, was charged with grand larceny and conspiracy to defraud in connection with a $2 million scam that took place over two years, according to a news statement Wednesday. According to Manhattan D.A. Alvin...
In the search for Fairview resident Elaina Vira Schafer, 14, who is said to have fled her home on October 21, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is looking for community support. Elaina fled without her cell phone shortly after 12:20 a.m., according to information made public by the MCSO. Since then, she has been spotted...
With a message of unity and a pledge for change, Adena Ishii defeated seasoned politicians to win the city’s mayoral election, signaling a dramatic transformation in Berkeley politics. After ranked-choice votes were counted, Ishii, a former nonprofit consultant and president of the League of Women Voters Berkeley Albany Emeryville, defeated Councilmember Sophie Hahn, who had...
Authorities in Orlando have made public video of a terrifying event in which Cliff Presley Garcia Francois, a speeding suspect, was shot at by police downtown after he escaped and collided with another car. The incident happened on October 27, according to WFTV, after Francois ran away from a parking garage at a fast pace,...
The New Franklin Police Department has reported a seemingly unintentional discharge that has left the neighborhood uneasy and searching for answers. A resident of New Franklin is recuperating after being struck by a stray bullet that entered his home and breached the walls. Authorities told FOX8 that the guy was inside his home on Fairview...
One important coastal restoration project, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, has drawn criticism from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Landry stressed the possible cultural and economic effects on the local community, especially the fishing business, while testifying before a Baton Rouge Senate committee. “This project is going to break our culture,” he told FOX 8 Live,...
Yesterday, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced that a Sacramento man had been sentenced to almost 20 years in prison for attempting to sexually exploit a kid. Bruce Anthony Garcia, 43, was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley for offenses against a youngster in his...
Administrative offices around the city will be closed on Thanksgiving, as the City of Tacoma has declared that it will be formally celebrating the holiday on Thursday and Friday of next week. This announcement indicates that in order to accommodate the Christmas season, some temporary adjustments will be made to city operations, including garbage collection...