Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) recently rounded up 1,050 signs illegally planted in public spaces. On Tuesday, teams scoured the county’s roads for rogue signage, yanking everything from outdated campaign signs to miscellaneous advertisements out of the ground. With the Nov. 5 general election now over, the signs have been cleared from public spaces. DPS regularly conducts similar clean-up efforts to maintain the county’s appearance. According to a Montgomery County press release , the signs were spotted peppering the public rights-of-way. In response, DPS launched a coordinated “sign sweep,” with inspectors and field supervisors working in teams to...
Jury awards $1.1 million to couple after husband’s botched vasectomy leads to ‘wrongful conception’ of healthy child
A Minnesota jury awarded $1.1 million in damages to a couple for the “wrongful conception” of their healthy child after the husband was incorrectly told that his vasectomy had been successful. Steven Szlachtowski had a vasectomy performed at Minnesota Urology in Edina in December 2018. The following May, Szlachtowski went for standard post-vasectomy testing where a nurse told him it was safe to discontinue using contraceptives. Unexpectedly, Szlachtowski’s wife Megan Szlachtowski learned in March 2023 that she was 15 weeks pregnant. In their filing, the Szlachtowskis alleged that the nurse who advised Steven had been habitually late or absent from work,...
Los Angeles Braces for Evening Showers Before Weekend Sunshine Returns
Los Angeles can expect a brief dance with the rain after a sunny Thursday, as a 30 percent chance of showers creeps into the forecast post-10 pm tonight. There’s a hint of precipitation looming over the City of Angels with similar odds hanging onto Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service . While the showers are predicted to be mostly a shy drizzle with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible, they will usher in cooler temperatures. California sunshine returns Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies and a high near 64. Breezes up to...
Milwaukee Extends Leaf Collection Deadline to December 1 Amid Unusual Seasonal Delay
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced an extension of the city’s leaf collection deadline, giving residents until December 1 to clear their yards of fallen foliage; this extension is a bid to accommodate the delayed leaf drop experienced this year, as noted by FOX6 . The delay allows for an extra sixteen days past the initial November 15 cutoff, providing Milwaukeeans ample time to gather the autumnal debris which, if unchecked, poses a risk to local waterways and sewer systems, this according to DPW figures that suggest the program routinely prevents an estimated 15,000 tons of leaf litter...
Arlington Delves into Futuristic Groceries: Robotic Delivery Service Lights Up Local Innovation
In September, Arlington residents experienced a futuristic way of getting groceries, as electric ground and air robots delivered food directly to their homes. This pilot program called the Multimodal Delivery program, served residents in East Arlington and around the University of Texas at Arlington. The groceries the Tarrant Area Food Bank provided included nonperishable items and were delivered to participating households. The innovation is outlined in the recent issue of the “Leveraging Technology” newsletter, a digital conduit complete with supplementary video content and pertinent hyperlinks, inviting readers to dive deeper without paper boundaries. The City of Arlington ‘s prerogative to...
Salt Lake City Weather Alert: Sunny Skies Today, Unsettled Conditions Ahead with Rain and Snow Chances
Residents of Salt Lake City can enjoy a sunny sky today, although they might want to keep a light jacket handy with temperatures expected to reach a high near 56 degrees. According to the National Weather Service , today’s mild weather will feature light and variable winds, but as the NWS announces a partly cloudy evening on the horizon, with lows around 35 degrees, it looks like the tranquility may not last. For those planning ahead, you might want to carry an umbrella for the next few days. Friday’s forecast indicates a mixed bag of precipitation with rain and snow...
Metro Detroit Embraces the Spirit of Giving with Innovative Charity Vending Machines
The holiday season brings an opportunity for generosity in Metro Detroit, with residents able to donate through Giving Machines. Located at Campus Martius through December 8, these machines allow passersby to purchase items such as clothing, hygiene supplies, and livestock to support various charities. These Giving Machines have been established through the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints’ initiative, which began in 2017. As CBS News Detroit reports, these reverse vending machines are similar to buying a snack but instead, a tangible donation is made to both local and worldwide charities. Joan Johansson, a volunteer, indicated that this is the...
New Insights Arise in Anthem Homicide Investigation on 2-Year Anniversary of JoAnn Dudek’s Disappearance
As the investigation into the unsolved homicide of Anthem woman JoAnn Dudek continues, new details have emerged from family members on the second anniversary of her disappearance. According to FOX 10 Phoenix , JoAnn’s daughter, Josephine, who lived with her at the time of her disappearance, revealed that “He said he hurt her” about a confession made by her then-boyfriend concerning her mother’s harm. The case, categorized by the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office as an active homicide investigation, took a poignant turn when JoAnn’s skull was found just five miles from her family home in New River; despite this discovery...
Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans Closes Due to Social Media Threat, Classes to Resume Following Day
In an immediate response to online threats, Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans has shuttered its doors for the day. The decision came after a disturbing social media post went viral, hinting at violence against the campus community. The school promptly announced the closure via Facebook, urging the community to prioritize safety above all. The school officials were succinct in their message to parents and students. “We are aware of the posts on social media involving our school community. Please be assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to ensuring our students and staff’s...
Teen Charged in Memphis Boxcar Burglary Spree, Alleged Theft of Over $11k in Goods
According to police reports, an 18-year-old has been arrested and faces multiple charges after a spree of boxcar burglaries in South Memphis. Dedrick Williams was charged with eight counts of boxcar burglary, theft, interfering with railroad property, and evading arrest. The series of incidents occurred on Veteran’s Day when several suspects were spotted unloading goods from a train near Elmwood Cemetery, Action News 5 reported. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a prowler call early Monday. Upon arrival, they noticed individuals heaving boxes down to others waiting below. The sight of the officers prompted a run, ending with Williams’...