In a move to bolster accountability and operational efficiency, the Las Cruces City Council recently green-lit an expanded budget for police technology. On Monday, Nov. 4, amidst a regular session of lawmaking and civic discourse, councilors gave the nod to an amendment raising the contract value with Axon Enterprises Inc. by $446,625. This amendment will...
As Veterans Day approaches this year, Miami-Dade Transit is ensuring its citizens can to freely move about the city. The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has confirmed that on Monday, all Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover services, including MetroLink and MetroConnect, will operate on regular weekday schedules. This decision facilitates access to various events...
Grand Prairie entrepreneurs have an opportunity to weigh in on the city’s business landscape, courtesy of a recent initiative by the local government seeking input to create a more equitable corporate playing field. At the heart of this effort is a disparity study spearheaded by MGT Consulting Group, designed to capture business owner experiences across...
Don McLaughlin Jr., former mayor of Uvalde, is leading the race for Texas House District 80 with 63% of the vote and 66% of precincts reporting. McLaughlin, who resigned as mayor in 2023 to run for the state legislature, has focused his campaign on border control, property tax relief, and school choice. This marks a...
As New Yorkers took to the polls, Proposition 1, a measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, was overwhelmingly approved, CBS News projects. The historic vote comes in the wake of the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, subsequently leading to abortion bans across various states. Proposition 1, known as...
The Camden County Police Department is currently seeking assistance in the case of a missing teenager from Whitman Park. Fourteen-year-old Jayden Jones has been reported missing from his home situated in the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue. Jones is described as a black male, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds,...
As Hurricane Helene’s impact lingers in North Carolina, Swain County residents are getting some relief. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced plans for a new Victim Assistance Center (VAC) to support the storm-affected community. The goal is to inform those in need of help during the recovery process. The VAC will open on...
Tragedy struck the streets of Lake Havasu City last week when a single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a resident. According to a statement released by the Lake Havasu City Police Department, officers responded to the incident on the afternoon of October 30. The crash involved a 2015 Nissan Versa that veered off the road...
Early Wednesday morning, a strip mall in Garden Grove was engulfed in flames, drawing a massive response from local firefighters. The fire, which raged in the 13200 block of Brookhurst Street, saw approximately 75 firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) working diligently to extinguish the blaze, according to KTLA. The OCFA turned to...
On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol’s Oakland office was called to westbound Interstate 580 near Regatta Boulevard in Richmond for a reported domestic violence occurrence. Initially, details were scarce as the victim’s location remained unknown, though the reporting party indicated they were the victim. However, as stated by CHP Oakland, further investigation revealed that this individual...