Home News

Category: News

Post

Metropolitan Council Updates Housing Policy to Enhance Affordability and Stability in Regional Development Plan

According to a recent report by the Metropolitan Council, municipal mayors, local council members, and planners are actively looking for solutions for families making less than 60% of the area median income. This indicates that the search for stable and affordable housing continues to be a top priority for the community. A component of Imagine...

Post

Baltimore Braces for Cooler Nights and Potential Precipitation as Weather Patterns Shift

The latest weather report for Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland, describes the present situation and gives a forecast for the next several days. As high pressure briefly returns, Baltimore residents may expect a calmer day with fewer winds and somewhat milder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. High pressure is moving back from the...

Post
Coon Rapids Council Highlights: Honors for Local Women, Small Business Support, and Proactive Safety Measures

Coon Rapids Council Highlights: Honors for Local Women, Small Business Support, and Proactive Safety Measures

Coon Rapids City Council has been actively working to influence the policies and infrastructure of the town; the most recent meeting saw a number of significant advancements. According to the City of Coon Rapids’ official website, officials discussed a wide range of topics during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, including recognizing local women, assisting...

Post
Federal Jury Convicts Men in Human Smuggling Operation Following Deaths of Indian Nationals near Canadian Border

Federal Jury Convicts Men in Human Smuggling Operation Following Deaths of Indian Nationals near Canadian Border

In connection with the deaths of four Indian nationals whose frozen remains were discovered close to the Canadian border earlier this year, a federal jury found two men guilty of human smuggling. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger characterized the verdict as justice for the traffickers’ unconscionable brutality and neglect in a case that underscores the...

Post

Nashville Man Charged with Federal Firearms Violation After Shooting at Police Officer

The Middle District of Tennessee U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a man who opened fire on a Metro Nashville police officer is now charged with federal firearms. While on probation for prior felony charges, the individual, identified as Knykholas Lane of Nashville, age 21, engaged in an escalation of alleged criminal activities. Officers identified Lane...

Post

In-Custody Death in Shelby County Jail Under Investigation Following Inmate’s Unexplained Passing

According to WREG, a 60-year-old inmate named Lawrence Sumlin was discovered unconscious and subsequently declared deceased at the Shelby County jail on Friday morning. The circumstances surrounding the death, which is still unsolved pending an autopsy, are being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the time of the event, Sumlin had just been...

Post

Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Suspects After Teen Shot on East Capitol Street

A 15-year-old male was injured in a shooting incident on East Capitol Street, and Metropolitan Police are currently searching for suspects. Authorities are now asking the public for any information that could help them in their investigation into the Friday morning shooting. Officers were called to the 1700 block of East Capitol Street at approximately...