Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has leveled serious accusations against middle school teacher Colleen Jo Matarico, charged with multiple felony counts for alleged sexual abuse of a male student, reportedly occurring between 2023 and 2024. In the public statement released by the District Attorney’s Office , Gascón describes the allegations as “deeply disturbing,”...
In a notable fiscal development for the city of Cookeville, Tennessee, Moody’s Investor Services has recently decided to upgrade the city’s bond issuer rating. On November 4, Moody’s elevated Cookeville’s standing from Aa2 to Aa1 for its General Obligation Bonds. This financial gesture aligns with the city’s current movements in bolstering its economic stature. The...
As the cold sets in and the festive days approach, St. Paul is gearing up with a series of winter special events and holiday parties designed to spread cheer across the community. For senior citizens, the season kicks off on December 3 with the Citywide Senior Holiday Luncheon at El Rio Vista, offering a warm...
Houston’s METRO has been granted a substantial investment to reshape the Gulfton neighborhood’s approach to public transportation and urban planning. The Federal Transit Administration is funneling $1.2 million into the area, with the focus on developing a transit-oriented hub that caters to the community’s high reliance on public transit systems, according to a Houston Public...
In yet another sweep of its voter registration records, the Oregon DMV has uncovered additional flaws in the state’s Motor Voter system. As reported by KOIN , a review of 130,000 transactions has identified 56 more improperly registered voters, who did not provide proof of citizenship during the automated registration process. These errors come on...
The film industry and fans alike are mourning the passing of Tony Todd, an actor with a presence as memorable as his filmography. Todd, renowned for his role in the horror series “Candyman” and as the enigmatic mortician in the “Final Destination” films, died at age 69. According to NBC News , Dede Binder, president...
A Mount Pleasant man, Johnathan Ashford, has been handed a 400-month prison sentence after his guilty plea to charges of murder, assault with intent to murder, and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime, as United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced. The sentence followed an argument with his significant other, where Ashford, aged...
The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting death of a woman in the 700 block of Atlantic Street, Southeast. The incident, which claimed the life of 24-year-old Olivia Graves, unfolded on the afternoon of Thursday, November 7, according to police reports. Authorities arrived at the scene around 3:31 p.m., where they...
Residents of Minneapolis who depend on municipal information and services will need to mark their calendars for a brief change this month. The Minneapolis 311 and the Minneapolis Service Centers downtown and in the East Lake Community Safety Center will be taking a pause in operations on Thursday, Nov. 21. According to a notice posted...
The Philadelphia Police Department has intensified its efforts against illegal car meetups, with Commissioner Kevin Bethel stating, “We’re going to lock up every person who came into our city, disrespected my men and women, disrespected our city and what we stand for,” as reported by NBC Philadelphia . The department’s crackdown follows a series of...