Two residents of San Bernardino County have entered not-guilty pleas to charges stemming from a grand jury indictment accusing them of fraudulently obtaining over $2.1 million in COVID-19 pandemic unemployment relief. According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Lisa Puente, 43, of Rialto, and Arthur Marquez, 53, of San Bernardino, allegedly filed...
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Colorado Springs Returns to Routine After Snow Clearance: City Offices Open, Public Transport Resumes amidst Ongoing Cleanup
Following the snow event, the City of Colorado Springs wishes to inform residents that things are getting back to normal or as normal as they can be a post-snow dump. According to the City of Colorado Springs, administrative offices and services including the Municipal Court are open for their regular Wednesday schedules, joining streets that...
New York Philharmonic Dismisses Two Musicians Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The New York Philharmonic has made the stark decision to dismiss two of its musicians, an associate principal trumpet player, and the principal oboist, amid troubling allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. The musicians in question, Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang, have faced a range of accusations including sexual assault and harassment. This...
Fort Worth Tackles Litter With Over 19 Million Pounds Cleared in Massive City Cleanup Effort
Fort Worth’s fight against filth has yielded some hefty results. According to the City of Fort Worth, a staggering 19 million pounds of litter and debris were collected in fiscal year 2024. This daunting figure comes as the city combines its resources across several departments and services to tackle litter control head-on. Initiatives such as...
Rep. Glenn Grothman Re-Elected in Wisconsin’s 6th District Amidst Record Sheboygan County Turnout
Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District has confirmed its representative for another term, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) securing his position against Democratic opponent John Zarbano. As reported by FOX6Now, Grothman, a native of Thiensville and an alum of University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been a congressional figure since 2014. The campaign for Grothman highlighted key...
Upper Arlington Launches Grant Program to Bolster Community Inclusion and Diversity
The City of Upper Arlington is officially accepting applications for its 2025 Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program. This initiative aims to fund local projects that enhance inclusivity and understanding within the community. Those looking to boost their programs or events can now apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The grants seek to...
Close Race in Chicago’s District 1 School Board Election as Jennifer Custer Takes Slim Lead
As the Far Northwest Side District 1 Chicago School Board race comes to a close, stay-at-home mom and former educator Jennifer Custer appears to have taken a slight lead over Michelle N. Pierre. With almost all precincts reporting, Custer, a former assistant principal and union leader supported by the Chicago Teachers Union, holds the edge...
Seasonal Loose Leaf Collection Service in Raleigh Begins November 12 with Residents Advised to Check Schedule for Updates
Raleigh residents, it’s time to prep your rakes and get ready for the city’s seasonal loose leaf collection. Starting November 12, the City of Raleigh invites locals to neatly pile their fallen leaves near the curb for the city’s pick-up service. In a statement obtained by the City of Raleigh’s official news page, residents are...
Glendale Police Boost DUI Prevention Tactics with $36K Grant from DUI Abatement Council
The Glendale Police Department has recently been the beneficiary of a generous grant aimed at ramping up efforts against driving under the influence (DUI). The grant, totaling $36,000, comes from the DUI Abatement Council and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and is earmarked specifically for DUI education and enforcement initiatives. This new influx of...
Attempted Robbery at Oakland University Female Student Targeted by Masked Men in Oakview Hall
Early this morning, an attempted robbery occurred at Oakland University, targeting a female student on the second floor of Oakview Hall. The university’s police are calling for any information related to the incident, which involved five men wearing ski masks who approached the student at approximately 12:30 a.m. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the suspects engaged...