People in New York City have a strong affection for their pets, particularly dogs. When you go outside in the city during the day, you will definitely see people walking their dogs. Animal advocates have informed FOX 5 NY that the high cost of living in the city is not only causing people to leave,...
Tennessee may create a special group to address street racing. This is in memory of Jake Barnhardt, a 34-year-old who died in a car accident in March 2023 involving a suspected street racer. Barnhardt, who served in the Army special forces for 15 years, was driving on Clarksville Pike in Nashville to pick up his...
The recently formed Tennessee State University Board of Trustees did not address the delayed search for a new president to replace Glenda Glover, who served for a long time, during their first meeting on Friday. The eight-member board only focused on administrative tasks during the meeting, such as choosing a chairperson and following the procedures...
Caves are usually dark, cold, and damp, which can make them already unsettling places. But when you add in a well-known haunting, it can make a cave feel even more creepy. Most Haunted Caves in the Country Exploring a cave can be really cool, but it can also feel unsettling to be inside one. When...
In 2023, many third-graders were at risk of repeating the grade if they did not perform well on TCAP exams. It is possible for it to happen again, but it might appear slightly different. Tennessee lawmakers made rules in 2023 that say third-graders who don’t do well on the TCAP exams can’t move on to...
Only a few days after a big bill to provide property tax relief was introduced at the state capitol, there is uncertainty about what will happen to some of its important parts. The bill was created after four months of hearings by the state Property Tax Commission, which consists of state and local leaders. The...
On Saturday, April 27, police enforcement across, including the Rapid City Police Department, will participate in the biennial Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The public can safely dispose of expired or no longer needed medicines to avoid landfills and drains. But most crucially, it removes harmful narcotics from easy access. Dr. Brendan Matthews, RCPD evidence...
The Seattle City Council is talking about a new bill that would change the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, supported by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, aims to lower labor expenses for network companies, while ensuring that app-based workers still receive a minimum level of earnings. Council Bill 120775 wants to make changes...
Next week, the residents of Lubbock, which is the largest city in West Texas with 264,000 residents, will vote on whether to make local low-level marijuana offenses less serious. If the vote passes, Lubbock will join other cities in Texas that have already done the same. Regarding the upcoming May 4 vote, which has been...
Nebraska’s governor has recently approved a new privacy law for the state. This is the fourth privacy law to be signed this year, and the 17th one overall. The change will happen on January 1, 2025, which is also the same day as Delaware, Iowa, and New Hampshire. (To find out about all the latest...