You are probably not thinking about booking coveted campsites in Colorado this summer, what with the rush of Christmas shopping this time of year. But you should if you wish to land a site at popular campgrounds for Memorial Day weekend. Many public lands, including Colorado State Parks, Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National … Read more
As Erie County continues to dig out from the feet of snow that fell from Thanksgiving night through Saturday morning, National Weather Service forecasters caution that minor flooding could be up next. Temperatures will be in the 40s Sunday through Tuesday and rain showers are in the Monday and Tuesday forecast. Both will serve to … Read more
State Rep.-elect Nate Davidson (D-Dauphin) (Contributed photo) After five years as a legislative staff member, Harrisburg’s Nate Davidson will join the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a lawmaker next year. Davidson prevailed in a five-way Democratic primary for Rep. Patty Kim’s seat in the 103rd Legislative District. He defeated his Republican opponent, East Pennsboro Area … Read more
NEW YORK — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don’t know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don’t know where he’s gone. As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer goes on, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy: They have troves of evidence, … Read more
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has spent $175,000 on a new marketing campaign the agency says has helped improve recruiting and boost the number of candidates applying for jobs. The sheriff’s office has faced the same challenges as law enforcement agencies across the U.S. in hiring and retaining staff. “Qualified candidates for public safety jobs … Read more
Monday marks the last Salem City Council meeting of 2024 — and the last meeting for the outgoing mayor and three city councilors. The terms for Mayor Chris Hoy and City Councilors Trevor Phillips, Virginia Stapleton and Jose Gonzalez end on Dec. 31. The council reconvenes on Jan. 13, during which City Councilor Julie Hoy … Read more
A popular Wichita Falls restaurant and bar business has been sued in connection with the death of a man police say was killed by a drunk driver. P-2 The Deuce, LLC, P-2 The Deuce Realty, LLC dba The Warehouse, were sued Nov. 19 by survivors of Edgar Alarcon, who was killed on March 15 when … Read more
Statement: “Pete Buttigieg will leave his post as Transportation Secretary having spent $7.5 BILLION to build 8 EV charging stations.” As Joe Biden’s presidency ends, claims about his achievements are getting scrutinized. Now a viral claim about one of his landmark policies on electric vehicle charging says it has yielded only a handful of stations. … Read more
The Powerball jackpot was up to $256 million with a cash value of $123.5 million for Saturday night’s drawing after no jackpot-winning ticket was sold for Wednesday’s lottery. Here are the winning numbers for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: Powerball winning numbers 12/7/24 The five white balls were 1, 31, 43, 55, 57 and the red Powerball was … Read more
BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI — In this sleepy county seat dotted with vacant brick storefronts, the immense estate that dominates the southern approach into town stands as a monument to legal savvy and political pull. The property’s endless brick walls and winding footpaths represent the tangible fruits of decades of courtroom wrangling and backroom deal-making that made … Read more