Walgreens Announces Closure of Milwaukee Store on 91st and Appleton Amid Broader Cutbacks

Walgreens Announces Closure of Milwaukee Store on 91st and Appleton Amid Broader Cutbacks

The Walgreens store at 91st and Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee will close by December 3 as part of the company’s plan to shut down about 1,200 locations over the next three years. This follows a $3 billion quarterly loss for the company. Milwaukee Alderman Lamont Westmoreland advised residents, “Now is the time to connect with your healthcare team to seek alternative pharmacy options – whether that means transferring prescriptions to another Walgreens location, or exploring non-Walgreens pharmacies nearby,” as reported by Fox 6 Now. The closure at 91st and Appleton is not the only one in Milwaukee. Earlier this month,...

Public’s Assistance Sought in Search for Missing 62-Year-Old Man in Las Vegas

Public’s Assistance Sought in Search for Missing 62-Year-Old Man in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued a plea to the public for help in locating David R. Ramirez, a 62-year-old man reported missing since last Wednesday. Ramirez was last seen in the vicinity of Desert Inn and Hollywood, according to a social media post from the LVMPD . LVMPD is asking the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old David Ramirez. He was last seen November 6, 2024, near Desert Inn & Hollywood. Ramirez maybe in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance. Please call 702-828-3111 if you have any information… pic.twitter.com/sx4ZFZmqkU The police described Ramirez as a...

Austin Welcomes Oertli Neighborhood Park: City Celebrates with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony This Friday

Mark your calendars, Austinites. It’s time to lace up your sneakers, get outdoors, and celebrate the newest addition to your local green spaces. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department , together with the Austin Parks Foundation, is hosting a ribbon-cutting event for the Oertli Neighborhood Park, located at 12613 Blaine Rd. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 22 at 11 a.m., and given this is an outdoor park event, guests are advised to dress with the weather in mind. The latest recreational haven to grace Austin boasts a scenic loop trail that connects the park from Blaine Road to...

Houston Man Perishes in Vehicle Collision with Tree on Huffman Cleveland Road

Houston Man Perishes in Vehicle Collision with Tree on Huffman Cleveland Road

Houston authorities are currently probing a grave incident that took place last Friday evening, approximately at 7:35 p.m., on Huffman Cleveland Road. The event led to the loss of 39-year-old Steven Turbitt. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department paramedics, upon their swift arrival following the crash. According to an official release by the Houston Police Department, Mr. Turbitt was at the wheel of a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck heading westbound near the 27601 Huffman Cleveland Road, when the vehicle, for unknown reasons, steered off the path and impacted a tree with fatal consequences....

Georgia Veterans Advocate for Expanded Medical Cannabis Access to Combat PTSD and Mental Health Issues

Georgia Veterans Advocate for Expanded Medical Cannabis Access to Combat PTSD and Mental Health Issues

The conversation regarding medical cannabis in Georgia is intensifying, with some of the most compelling arguments arising from the state’s veteran population. According to FOX 5 Atlanta , veterans like Gary Herber, who served in the army and grapples with PTSD, are advocating for broader access to medical cannabis. Herber is among the 14,000 registered Georgia residents with access to low THC oil, which he credits with easing the daily battle against his condition. Georgia’s current medical cannabis program allows individuals with one of 17 qualifying disorders to receive low THC oil, yet veterans argue this is insufficient to address...

DeKalb County Residents to Discuss Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Hike at Town Hall Meeting

DeKalb County Residents to Discuss Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Hike at Town Hall Meeting

Residents and business owners in DeKalb County are set to weigh in on a proposed water and sewer rate hike during a town hall meeting tonight. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) seeks public input on the potential financial changes that would increase rates by an annual 6% over the next three years. These funds are earmarked for crucial upgrades to the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant, the county’s sole source of fresh drinking water. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Government Services Center in Decatur. According to On...

Camden Police Seek Community Help to Locate Missing Gloucester City Teen Yaseem Matthews

Camden Police Seek Community Help to Locate Missing Gloucester City Teen Yaseem Matthews

The Camden County Police Department is currently searching for a missing teenager, Yaseem Matthews, a 17-year-old from Gloucester City who was last seen in Camden. According to the department’s notice , Matthews was spotted near the intersection of Mount Ephraim Avenue and Morton Street. He is described as a black male, standing 5’6” tall, weighing 128 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The young man was last noted to have been wearing a gray Under Armour tracksuit accompanied by black and white Under Armour sneakers. Matthews, familiar with the neighborhoods of Parkside, Centerville, and Whitman Park, frequents these areas,...

‘An endless game of whack-a-mole’: Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments display in all public school classrooms

‘An endless game of whack-a-mole’: Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments display in all public school classrooms

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 is “unconstitutional on its face” due to its “overtly religious purpose.” Louisiana became the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom when it passed the law in June. The statute required that by Jan. 1, 2025, all public school classrooms in the state must display the Ten Commandments “on a poster or framed document that is at least eleven inches by fourteen inches,” in “a large, easily readable...

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes Chases History as Finalist for NL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes Chases History as Finalist for NL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ young pitching phenom, Paul Skenes, has been riding a high tide of accomplishments since his MLB debut and has the chance to make franchise history. According to an announcement last night, Skenes has been named a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award and the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. According to Sports Illustrated , the Pirates have not had a Rookie of the Year since outfielder Jason Bay won it back in 2004, and Skenes could potentially be the first pitcher in their ranks to snag the award. He’s in the...

Disneyland Unveils Exclusive Free Day Offer for Disney+ Subscribers for Holiday Visits

As the holiday season beckons with twinkling lights and festive decorations, Disneyland Resort is rolling out a deal that is sure to add a little extra sparkle for Disney+ subscribers. In a savvy move bridging streaming services with theme park magic, those who subscribe to Disney+ can now snag a free day at the “Happiest Place on Earth” when purchasing a two-day ticket. According to a report by KTLA , Disney+ users are entitled to this offer as part of a specially priced three-day, one-park per-day ticket costing $330. Valid from November 18 to December 27, 2024, the added value...