The application of red-light cameras in Pennsylvania has ignited an intense controversy, bringing to center stage concerns regarding traffic safety, individual privacy, and the fiscal incentives that drive automated enforcement. In recent years, local lawmakers and government officials have legislated policies to meet these concerns while attempting to achieve a fair balance. Current Legislative Developments...
The yard where I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, showcased the finest aspects of the Southern countryside. The property included several highlights, such as the expansive live oak in the backyard and the pecan tree in front that threw nuts by the bucket-load every fall until it died and had to be taken down....
License plates are an essential part of vehicle identification, ensuring compliance with state laws and aiding in law enforcement efforts. In Wyoming, the Department of Transportation (WYDOT) enforces strict regulations regarding license plate display, renewal, and customization. Whether you are a new resident or a long-time vehicle owner in Wyoming, understanding these rules can help...
Jeff McMorris, senior director of Spokane County’s Finance and Administration Division, issued a “reality check” on Monday, warning of a $20 million deficit by 2026. McMorris, the husband of former U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, informed the Board of County Commissioners that this is a long-term issue. He succeeded Randy Bischoff, who had held...
The United States Department of Homeland Security issued a letter last week telling the City and County of Denver that it may withhold millions of dollars in funding unless the municipality reveals information about its services for illegal immigrants. The letter indicated that the agency had “significant concerns” that three grants totaling more than $32...
A pursuit in Washington Township culminates with a Michigan State Police trooper shooting a suspect in the leg. The incident began on Sunday (March 16) at 3:52 p.m., when a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office officer responded to a “be on the lookout” for a white Jeep Cherokee reportedly involved in a shotgun incident near Shelby...
A new affordable housing lottery in New York City offers flats for $960 per month. The affordable housing lottery is for 1026 Third Avenue Apartments, which are located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “1026 Third Avenue is a brand-new residential building with 26 affordable units and extensive amenities,” the listing says. The amenities include in-unit...
EVERETT, Wash. (DDN) – A dramatic rescue took place Sunday afternoon in Everett after a car crashed into a building, trapping its driver inside. Everett Fire and Police responded to the 1900 block of Broadway around 3 p.m. after a vehicle veered into oncoming traffic, struck a light pole, and smashed through the south wall...
A 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 killing of a Hawaii teenager was released from a Utah jail on Thursday after Honolulu prosecutors decided they were not ready to prosecute him with murder. Gideon Castro was captured in January at a Utah nursing home on a fugitive warrant for second-degree murder in the killing of Dawn...
GEORGIA (DDN) – When naming a child, parents often seek a name that is unique, meaningful, or traditional. However, in the state of Georgia, as in many other parts of the United States, there are legal restrictions on what names can be given to a newborn. While Georgia does not have an official list of...