The meeting about the future of Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry has been postponed due to recent flooding. Originally scheduled on Saturday, it will now take place on December 7 at 9 a.m., according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Flooded trails and bad weather have canceled guided hikes, including...
The City of Chandler has announced its service schedule for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday on November 11. In a nod to those who have served, city administrative offices will be taking a solemn pause and closing their doors, according to the City of Chandler. However, for residents worrying about missed trash or recycling pickups,...
As Rice County, Minnesota enjoy an unexpectedly warm fall, the urge to maximize the time outdoors is palpable amidst the local green thumbs. According to a recent article by Master Gardener Program coordinator for Rice & Steele counties, Lorrie Rugg, now is the time for gardening enthusiasts to take stock of their yards. From preparing...
Following a decisive victory in the mayoral race for Grand Rapids, former state Rep. David LaGrand is set to take the city’s helm as its next mayor. Winning with a significant margin, LaGrand garnered 63% of the vote against challenger Senita Lenear, according to results reported by WOODTV. According to MLive, LaGrand expressed his gratitude...
Amid heated debate, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has vocally opposed the county’s decision to purchase a downtown skyscraper for $205 million, distinguishing herself by casting the sole dissenting vote against the abandonment of the historic Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, according to the County of Los Angeles, California. Hahn has criticized the move as...
The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board announced that their meeting scheduled for Monday is canceled due to Veteran’s Day, a moment for the nation to pivot from the day-to-day, to honor the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. So those with burning questions for the Advisory Board will need to holster...
San Jose has found itself at the center of a troubling development as Omar Torres, previously a City Councilmember for the city’s District 3, was arrested on counts of sexual assault involving a minor, leading to his prompt resignation. This was confirmed by his attorney and reported by NBC Bay Area. Complicating the matters and...
In a brief announcement released this morning, Missouri State Parks officials confirmed Montauk State Park’s closure due to extensive flooding. The popular outdoor location, cherished by many for its lush greenery and serene atmosphere, is currently off-limits as park staff work to assess the damage caused by the recent deluge. Park officials are starting to...
In Philadelphia, oversight of law enforcement is taking a proactive turn with the Citizens Police Oversight Commission’s (CPOC) Auditing and Monitoring Unit taking action. The unit, as detailed in a recent report by the City of Philadelphia, has started conducting real-time audits of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) misconduct investigations performed by the Internal Affairs...
After an intensive search operation in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, police have successfully apprehended a suspect who previously eluded law enforcement. According to the Portland Police Bureau’s latest update, members of the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) located and took the individual into custody without any further incident. Efforts are now underway to reopen the areas...