In a unifying effort to honor military service, Scott County has illuminated its Government Center in green, joining the nationwide #OperationGreenLight for Veterans campaign. This initiative seeks to express solidarity and gratitude towards veterans and their families in a time when the country wrestles with division on numerous fronts. The gesture of green light, a...
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Surprise Welcomes Families to “Cookies and Crafts with Santa” on December 15
The City of Surprise is putting on its holiday hat with the upcoming event, Cookies, and Crafts with Santa, set for December 15. In the true spirit of family festivities, the event is a call to bring children and families together for a day replete with holiday activities and, of course, a chance to meet...
Red Cross Volunteers Install Smoke Alarms Across North Texas, Highlighting Fire Safety Initiative
The spirit of community service is alive and well in North Texas, where teams of local Red Cross volunteers, partnered with community organizations, have taken a hands-on approach to fire safety. Throughout October, these groups have been hard at work installing hundreds of smoke alarms in homes across a widespread region including Carthage, Denver City,...
Manhunt Underway After Gun Discharged on NYC’s A Train, NYPD Offers $3,500 Reward for Information
Authorities are on the hunt for an individual connected with a recent incident of firearm discharge on New York City’s public transit, as reported by the NYPD Crimestoppers on their Facebook page. On October 22, 2024, chaos unfolded within the confines of the W 168 St & St Nicholas Ave Train station where, according to...
Two Men Plead Guilty in Northeast D.C. Armed Carjacking
On a cold January morning in Northeast Washington, D.C., an attempt to steal a construction worker’s truck at gunpoint unfolded into a violent altercation leaving the worker assaulted, and two men facing serious jail time. Caleb Johnson, 26, pled guilty to armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, as announced...
Alameda Police Nab Five, Recover $1,000 in Merchandise in Walgreens Theft Crackdown
To clamp down on retail theft, the Alameda Police Department (APD) has conducted an operation resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen goods. According to an Alameda Police Department’s social media post, the recent weekend efforts at a local Walgreens on Webster Street ended with five individuals in cuffs, and over $1,000 in...
Former Oxnard Police Officer Accused of Grand Theft Involving City Funds and Arrestee’s Property
A former police officer from Ventura County faces two counts of felony grand theft, with allegations against him spanning over nearly two years, officials confirmed. Randi Breon Vines, who previously served with the Oxnard Police Department, is accused of using a city-issued credit card to fuel his vehicle, amounting to over $3,300, and stealing around...
VIDEO: Irving Police Department Invites Community to Pursue Animal Service Officer Roles During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
In recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the City of Irving extends an invitation beyond adopting a furry companion. Appealing to those with a zeal for the well-being of all animals, the Irving Police Department has announced an opportunity for citizens to serve as Animal Service Officers. Animal lovers with a desire to make...
Nashville Braces for Wet Week: Showers, Thunderstorms to Prevail, Says National Weather Service
Nashville residents may need to keep their umbrellas close by as the city is facing a wet forecast in the days ahead. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, showers and possibly a thunderstorm were expected overnight, with a low around 68 degrees and south winds at about 10 mph. Chances of precipitation stood...
Montgomery ISD Celebrates Passage of Prop A, Securing $5.5M for Education Amid Community Divide
Montgomery ISD voters made a pivotal decision on Election Day, passing Prop A, the district’s first-ever tax ratification election, that will bring $5.5 million annually to its Maintenance & Operations budget. This measure aims to rectify the looming $4.3 million deficit the district faced for the 2024-25 school year. Securing a narrow margin of 50.50...