The streets of Phoenix are a little safer today after a major crackdown on an international drug trafficking network. The Phoenix Police Department (PPD), in collaboration with federal partners, successfully concluded Operation Night Owl, a comprehensive investigation into drug and money laundering activities spanning across borders. According to a press release by the City of...
The Seattle Fire Department will conduct live-fire training exercises on November 12 and 13, aimed at enhancing the readiness of both new and veteran firefighters. These exercises will take place at a vacant home located at 12544 2nd Ave NW, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a recent announcement from the department....
Dr. Carol Folt, the president of the University of Southern California, plans to retire after the current academic year on July 1, 2025, following a tenure marked by significant initiatives and controversy. Folt, who took office in 2019 amid a tumultuous period for the university, expressed her excitement for a “next big leap” and the...
Akron is gearing up for a festive grand reopening of its beloved Lock 3 park, with the downtown area poised to reveal its extensive $17 million facelift after years of redevelopment efforts. As reported by WKYC , Mayor Shammas Malik, during a press conference, expressed his enthusiasm for the park’s rebirth, stating, “We are ushering...
Two men were arrested in Roxbury yesterday for drug and firearm offenses, marking a significant break in a case that began with a shooting incident in 2021. Officers from the Boston Police Fugitive Unit apprehended 37-year-old Evan Velez of Dorchester, and 30-year-old Emmanuel Arnauld of New York City, NY. The arrest took place after officers...
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has taken into custody a second individual in connection to a recent homicide in the city’s Seventh District. The NOPD announced the arrest today of 18-year-old Diamond Ebbs, who was apprehended in St. Tammany Parish, as reported in an article published by NOPD News . Ebbs is currently awaiting...
A somber mood has enveloped Lake City following an unfortunate event where a 9-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle on a quiet street. According to First Coast News , the incident took place yesterday on SW Birley Avenue as the child entered the roadway from the east shoulder. The girl, whose identity has not...
Fulton County Probate Court hosted a unique event this Halloween, allowing couples to marry in full costume on the holiday. The court opened its doors to those looking to tie the knot on the spookiest night of the year. The Court’s Chief Judge, Hon. Kenya Johnson, shared the spirit of the event: “This is an...
White Settlement Community Services is leading an initiative to discourage pouring kitchen grease down drains, a practice that often leads to clogged city pipes, sewer overflows, and other costly issues. Their solution, the Holiday Grease Roundup, runs from November 13 to January 12, providing a responsible way to dispose of kitchen grease. Partnering with the...
The Vision Gallery is hosting its 29th Annual Art Quilts exhibit, titled “Art Quilts: IMPACT!”. The show features quilts with striking imagery and powerful messages, with submissions from fiber artists across the country and internationally, according to the City of Chandler . Wendy Raisanen, the juror for this year’s exhibit, shared her excitement, saying, “It...