Avondale City Hall, administrative offices, public libraries, and several community centers will be closed on November 28-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents should plan accordingly for any service disruptions, according to the City of Avondale. On Thanksgiving Day, Valley Metro bus routes will follow a Sunday schedule. Regular service will resume on November 29. There will be no Express or RAPID transit service, and WeRide microtransit will not be available on either day. For more details on transit times, commuters can visit the Valley Metro website, as reported by the City of Avondale. Trash and recycling collection in Avondale will...

Following the recent resignation of at-large Council Member Dustin Zvonek, the city of Aurora has opened applications to fill the now vacant seat on the City Council, with the term extending until the first council meeting in December 2025, the city of Aurora’s official website announced. According to the City of Aurora, hitting the ground running, the application window is short, hopeful residents have until Nov. 13 to throw their hats into the political ring, minimum qualifications include being a registered elector in Aurora, holding U.S. citizenship, being 21 years of age or older by the date of appointment, having...

With the 2024 election cycle winding down, Orlando and Orange County are making strides to dispose of campaign signs sustainably. In collaboration with the League of Women Voters and local churches, the city has set up collection sites where residents can bring their election signs for recycling from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until Nov. 17. Prior to dropping them off, all wood and metal frames must be detached from the signs, as reported by My News 13. According to a release, Orlando aims to dramatically reduce landfill waste by transforming these single-use signs into Enviro-Fuelcubes® through a process handled...

Haidir Altoon, a 52-year-old developer from Farmington Hills, was sentenced to one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, including six months of house arrest. He was also fined $10,000 and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service for his role in a bribery scheme involving the former mayor of Taylor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced the sentence, joined by Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office. The case revolved around the City of Taylor’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) program, meant to earmark tax-foreclosed...

In a brief report issued by the Stockton Police Department, a 44-year-old man, Bradley Lloyd, was arrested on charges of attempted robbery. According to a post on the department’s official Facebook page, the incident occurred in the 1000 block of West Hammer Lane in the Lakeview District. The suspect’s attempt to quickly gain illicit wealth ended abruptly when he passed a note to a teller at a local business, demanding property. The teller, adhering to unforeseen courage in the face of demand, did not concede any property. When the Stockton Police officers arrived, they managed to swiftly take Lloyd into...

A woman was injured in a shooting in Mount Pleasant, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The 33-year-old victim was shot while walking in the 4400 block of Alaska around 1 p.m. yesterday.  The woman told police she heard a gunshot from behind before feeling pain and realizing she had been shot. EMS arrived quickly, and she was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information who wants to stay anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). CrimeStoppers promises confidentiality and may offer rewards for helpful tips. The St. Louis...

A pedestrian fatality occurred earlier today in northeast Charlotte after an individual was hit by a vehicle, prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to QC News, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to reports of the incident around 5:30 a.m. near University City Blvd. and N. Tryon Street, where the pedestrian was found injured and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. Details regarding the crash and the involved parties have not been fully disclosed as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues its investigation into the events leading up to the pedestrian’s death. While the identity of the deceased was not immediately released, emergency...

The mood of Portland skies as captured by the National Weather Service this morning points to an overcast daybreak, with the city enveloped in a cool 45°F fog and the air dense with 93% humidity. But, the NWS forecast suggests a change is on its way for Portlanders who might still be yearning for a touch of autumn’s crispness. After a mostly cloudy morning, the city is expected to see gradual clearing with highs near 57°F, and the merest whisper of a Northeast wind easing in at 3 to 6 mph. Tonight’s renewal brings a clear sky, as temperatures are...

Republican candidate Tony Wied has clinched the victory in the race for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Lyerly. Wied, a businessman with no prior political office experience, secured the seat with 60% of the vote, based on 63% of ballots counted, with former President Donald Trump’s backing providing a significant boost. Wied’s triumph was declared at 10:54 p.m. by the Associated Press, while he heads into Congress riding on the former president’s endorsement, as per Wisconsin Examiner. Earlier, Wied delivered a victory speech expressing gratitude towards his constituents for choosing to bring common sense back to Washington; his...

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 universal symbol for ‘go’ or ‘move forward’, is now repurposed to convey a message of acknowledgment and appreciation to those who have served. According to Scott County’s official announcement, local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in this act of recognition. The impactful visual...