BOSTON – A new year brings change, and new laws will be going into effect in Massachusetts for 2025. From salary transparency to affordable housing to new tax credits, we’ve rounded up a list of incoming policy changes that will be affecting Massachusetts residents at some point in the new year. Salary transparency law Toward...
It’s mostly business as usual, or close to it, on Wall Street as well as at the nation’s banks, restaurants and fast-food chains today on New Year’s Eve 2024. If you’re looking to find post-holiday deals or return a present, major retailers should be open, although some plan to shut early. Given that some retailers...
BALTIMORE — A dump truck crashed into a residential building in Towson Monday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Crews responded to the scene of the crash, at the 200 block of East Pennsylvania Avenue, around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 30. No injuries were reported. Investigators are still working to determine the cause...
This year, legislators made changes to the law to restrict the use of step therapy, particularly in the context of drugs used to treat cancer and autoimmune disorders. The implementation of state laws in New Mexico will commence in the new year, which will facilitate the acquisition of specific medications and reduce personal income taxes....
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...
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...
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,...
MADISON, Wis – The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced significant milestones and initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and accessibility in 2024. With a focus on innovation and customer service, the DMV has implemented new programs, processed millions of transactions, and introduced services designed to meet the needs of diverse populations across...
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...
Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday when a fire truck with flashing lights drove around rail crossing arms and into the path of a high-speed passenger train while waiting for another train to pass, according to video of the incident and a person briefed on the events. The crash...