A Florida healthcare magnate who entered a guilty plea in a federal tax evasion case faces lengthy jail time. In a federal court in Miami, Palm Beach Gardens resident Paul Walczak acknowledged evading employment taxes and failing to file his personal taxes. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, court documents showed that Walczak, who...
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Michigan Lawmakers Spar Over Proposed Ban on Concealed Weapons in State Capitol
Legislators in Michigan are attempting to outlaw concealed weapons in key state buildings as tensions rise over the possibility of political violence. This action builds on a protest in 2020 in which armed citizens stood in legislative chambers with rifles in hand. After advancing out of committee, the Senate proposals that would have banned concealed...
Montgomery County Promotes Safe Battery Disposal on America Recycles Day
In light of today’s America Recycles Day, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection encourages citizens to dispose of spent batteries properly. County Executive Marc Elrich stressed the significance of appropriate battery disposal in an effort to make recycling safe and effective, stating, “Batteries are vital to our everyday lives, powering everything from cell phones...
Austin Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing at South 1st Street C-Mart, Suspect Charged with 1st Degree Murder
When a stabbing at a nearby C-Mart developed into a homicide investigation, a typical day in Austin took a sad turn in the late afternoon. According to an official statement posted on the City of Austin website, the Austin Police Department said that they were called to a disturbance at the C-Mart at 7811 South...
Maryland Department of Environment Denies Landfill Permit to Halle Companies, County Executive Seeks Conservation Efforts in Anne Arundel
The Maryland Department of Environment has taken a strong stance in favor of environmental and public health advocacy by preventing Halle Companies from moving forward with its Chesapeake Terrace Landfill proposal. The decision was praised by County Executive Steuart Pittman, who pointed out the dangers the landfill could bring to the surrounding towns, which include...
Suspect in Highland Park Parade Carnage Challenges Interrogation Evidence in Pre-Trial Clash
Robert Crimo III, the suspect in the July 2022 Highland Park parade shooting, was the subject of a crucial pre-trial hearing in the Lake County courtroom. The defense team made an effort during the hearings to have hours of their client’s police interrogation excluded from the trial, which is scheduled for February 2025. The Chicago...
Revitalizing Milwaukee’s North Water Street, City Mulls Over Safety and Transit Improvements Amid Safety Concerns
An update to North Water Street in downtown Milwaukee, a bustling neighborhood with eateries, bars, and cultural attractions, is being examined in order to enhance traffic flow and safety. Potential designs for the necessary street modifications are being discussed by locals and city engineers. Concerns regarding careless driving and the safety of bicycles, pedestrians, and...
Construction Closure on E 11th Street Near Myers-Wilkins Elementary in Duluth: Detours Starting November 15
Beginning on Friday, November 15, a portion of E 11th Street will be temporarily closed due to construction, so drivers and pedestrians near Myers-Wilkins Elementary School will need to make plans for detours. The area immediately east of the intersection of Eighth Avenue E and Kenwood Avenue will be closed until the end of January...
Rancho Cordova PD Arrest Suspect on Drug-Related Charges During Neighborhood Patrol
During a recent patrol, Rancho Cordova Police made one arrest on drug-related offenses. While conducting a neighborhood surveillance, officers spotted a group of people handling alleged drug items near a parked automobile. Officers discovered approximately 45 grams of fentanyl, 5 grams of Xanax, more than $550 in cash, and drug-related items after reaching out to...
Northridge Violin Teacher Arrested, Suspected of Sexual Assault Involving a Minor; LAPD Seeks Additional Victims
On suspicion of sexually assaulting a juvenile, 72-year-old violin instructor Konstantin Yedigaraov of Northridge has been taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department. According to CBS News Los Angeles, Yedigaraov was arrested on November 14th and given a $50,000 bail amount. Authorities are asking anyone with pertinent information to come forward as the...