The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s help in the search for an 80-year-old man who has gone missing in Brooklyn. Zhen-An Xian, who speaks Cantonese and is described as thin and 5’02” tall, was last seen this past Sunday at around 2 PM. Notably, he was wearing a blue baseball cap, a blue jacket, dark blue pants, black shoes, and was walking with a cane. In their social media post, the NYPD Missing Persons unit urged anyone with information to come forward. “Any info call 800-577-Tips,” the NYPD’s post stated, accompanied by a photo of Mr. Xian...

Yesterday, as Minnesotans were called to dictate their civic will through the simple yet solemn act of voting, the city of Coon Rapids provided necessary information to streamline the process. In a notice published right on the stroke of midnight, the city laid out the specifics – polls would open at 7 a.m. and shutter at 8 p.m. – a window of opportunity for locals to shape their future. The address tethered to your existence in Coon Rapids determined where you’d cast your ballot, an act both personal and communal. For those uncertain of their polling location, the State of...

The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on November 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Douglas Visitor Center to discuss the location of a new road to a proposed commercial border post west of Douglas. Comments will be accepted at the event and online, with the deadline for feedback set for December 9, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The road being planned will connect State Route 80 to the new commercial land port of entry, running south via James Ranch Road. This route, part of a draft Environmental Assessment and Design Concept Report,...

The Wylie Police Department is on the lookout for a missing resident, and they’re calling on the community for assistance. According to a social media post made by the Wylie Police Department, 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger has been missing since Monday. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Parkwood Dr after her husband reported her absence from their home. The last confirmed sighting of Melonie was the previous night at around 10 pm. A thorough search was conducted involving both K9 units and a helicopter from the Texas Department of Public Safety, but these efforts did not lead to any...

In the early hours last Friday, a shooting in Tampa left a man wounded, an event that ended when the suspect took his own life days later. The Tampa Police Department reported the series of events. Officers first arrived on the scene following reports of gunfire on Hillsborough Ave, where they found a Hispanic male in his 60s with a critical chest wound. The victim, who has no knowledge of his attacker or the motive for the shooting, is currently recovering in the hospital, his life saved by swift medical attention, according to the Tampa Police Department. Investigations led to...

In a decisive move from Utah County voters, the option to dismantle the Alpine School District into three separate entities gained favor, indicating a major shift in educational administration for the region. The preliminary election results showed 57.85% support for Proposition 11, the initiative to form a new school district encompassing Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and part of Draper that sits within Utah County borders, as reported by KSL. Proponents have argued that this division is a necessary step to hone resources and curricular focus to meet the specific needs of each community. Despite the apparent approval...

In an effort to reach out to Maui’s houseless population, the Maui Police Department’s Mobile Medical Education Unit (MMEU) has taken a hands-on approach by setting up shop along Ho’aloha Park. On Monday, November 4, the unit offered mental health services, assistance with food stamps, non-critical wound care, clothing, and a variety of other support resources to individuals in need. The initiative is part of a broader push to provide direct aid to those without stable shelter on the island. According to a social media post by the Maui Police Department, several community partners have already been active participants in...

Early results indicate the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will succeed. Price’s removal would be a blow to progressive, lenient sentencing in the normally progressive Bay Area, whereas Thao’s recall is dually a response to the perceived state of Oakland, as well as legal concerns connected to incidents the FBI raid of the Mayor’s home. Price denies that the raid was focused on her. According to SFGate, roughly two-thirds of voters support the recall efforts, with 100% of precincts reporting, marking a dramatic shift in the region’s political landscape. DA Pamela Price, who...

Tragedy struck the intersection of Dresden St and E Blake yesterday morning as a shooting left one man dead and two others injured. At approximately 11:44 am, Columbus Police Patrol Officers rushed to the scene following reports of gunfire. There, they discovered 22-year-old Nathaniel Camper, who was critically wounded and subsequently transported to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away from his injuries. The Columbus Division of Police, through a media release, stated that two other victims self-transported to get medical attention quickly were treated and then released. Initial investigations suggest the incident might have erupted from an argument among...

Last week, Skamania County saw three search and rescue missions, carried out by the Sheriff’s Office and volunteers, involving individuals who were unprepared for the region’s harsh winter conditions. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes the importance of being prepared and aware as winter weather sets in, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. Last Wednesday, a hiker on Mount Saint Helens got caught in blizzard conditions on the Loowit Trail. The Search and Rescue teams responded and safely escorted him back to his vehicle after an eight-hour operation. Last Friday, another search was launched for a missing mushroom harvester...