In the fall of 2018, Utah’s state government launched a pilot program aimed at encouraging what was known as telecommuting to save money on new building construction and leased office space. Within months, it was seen as such a success that Gov. Spencer Cox, then lieutenant governor, declared himself “a televangelist for telework.” That fervor … Read more
Jan. 10—Ten southeast Minnesota educators, including two from Albert Lea, were nominated for the 2024-25 Outstanding Educator Award hosted by STEM Forward (formerly RAMSP), which recognizes K-12 professionals who strive toward the highest levels of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) excellence within their schools and community, with a focus on initiative and continuous improvement … Read more
Jan. 10—CHILLICOTHE — Multiple state agencies have confirmed an investigation is underway into the April 2024 death of Lima resident Brydon Boop at Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe. Following the Christmas Day death of a correction officer at the prison in Southern Ohio, members of Boop’s family contacted The Lima News about his death at … Read more
Steven Bird was a man who would go out of his way to help seniors or others who, like him, were disabled. He advocated for safer streets and efficient transit and volunteered at walking tours around Tacoma. On the evening of Dec. 2, Bird, 63, and two friends were walking across a Burien crosswalk when … Read more
The man believed to have shot and killed three family members in central Illinois — including his former college roommate — before threatening far-right streamer Nick Fuentes at his Berwyn home last month had grown “depressed” and “distant” in the weeks leading up to the attack, newly released police records show. John Lyons, 24, of … Read more
Two people were arrested after dozens of roosters were found dead and a large wooden arena was discovered on a property in Lodi, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. At about 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of rooster fighting and gambling near North Atkins Road. … Read more
Jan. 10—A former Clovis occupational therapist is facing new charges of creating child sexual abuse material and having inappropriate sexual contact with children, court records show. Jared Cordum, 29, was arrested in July on charges of sexually assaulting three boys over about a year while working as an occupational therapist. But an October grand jury … Read more
Jan. 10—The Empty Stocking Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation in partnership with The Santa Fe New Mexican is a community benefit project first started by The New Mexican 43 years ago. Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills, utility … Read more
Jan. 10—The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a final request from the energy company Avangrid, effectively resolving a yearslong court battle over the Connecticut-based utility’s attempt to merge with Public Service Company of New Mexico. A Thursday order from Chief Justice David K. Thomson denied Avangrid’s motion asking the court to force the state … Read more
For those looking to be involved and make positive changes in their community in Clay County, the Adopt-a-Mile and Adopt-a-Spot programs may be a fit for you. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The program is a part of the Keep Clay Beautiful program … Read more