PANAMA CITY — Bayway Transit, Bay County’s public transportation service, had a record increase in ridership during 2024. Bayway saw a 21% increase in ridership over 2023 with more than 493,000 total trips. A release from the agency says the trend in the increased use of public transportation is consistent across the region. “This year’s … Read more
The York City Council narrowly approved an ordinance this week intended to provide protection to immigrants and refugees and build trust with the local government, but some worry it could come at a cost with the incoming presidential administration. The ordinance, referred to as the “Trust Act,” prohibits city employees from asking individuals about their … Read more
A Jeffersonville childcare provider was found not guilty Thursday on charges related to the 2022 death of a 6-month-old child. Brittany Baylor, 35, was acquitted on one count of neglect of a dependent resulting in death and one count of aggravated battery related to the 2022 incident, court records show. Indiana State Police previously said … Read more
Some light snow is expected in Vermont today, but the real news is that it is also predicted to fall on Tuesday, Christmas Eve. “This is expected to be a record-breaking holiday travel season with millions of people driving or flying across the country,” AccuWeather Senior Director of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin said in a … Read more
Tensions between Poland and Hungary are escalating after Hungary granted asylum to a former Polish lawmaker from the previous right-wing populist Law and Justice (PiS) government who is sought by Poland through a European arrest warrant. A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the Polish ambassador in Budapest has been recalled to … Read more
Dec. 20—Group homes for foster children will face additional reporting requirements and state oversight after a bill designed to address problems in Montgomery County cleared the Statehouse this week. Group homes have been a growing problem in the county. A recent Dayton Daily News analysis found that Montgomery County is now how to more than … Read more
For people looking to get cozy and feel Christmassy, this weekend will be the time to break out the scarves. A cold front will roll through Volusia-Flagler overnight Friday into Saturday, bringing temperatures down for the weekend. But the cool temperatures won’t stick around. Flagler County will see low temperatures in the 40s Saturday morning, … Read more
Dec. 20—For one Albuquerque business, selling food at airports has become a family affair. The Albuquerque International Sunport last week unveiled the competition of the first phase of its massive “Dream of Fight” renovation, a roughly $90 million, years-long construction project that will rejuvenate the Sunport and update its concessions. Restaurants that recently opened in … Read more
Dec. 20—New Mexico shoppers can look forward to a new thrift store coming to town from Colorado. Colorado-based thrift chain arc Thrift Stores is expanding to New Mexico with an almost 4,400-square-foot store, set to open early next year — the thrift store partners with The Arc is an organization that advocates for people with … Read more
Chilly weather is indeed comin’ to town — just a little early for Christmas. Muggy, warm air has plagued the area over the past few days, leading to foggy mornings and unseasonably warm afternoons. But a series of cold fronts late this week will cause temperatures to plummet Saturday, though the cooler weather is likely … Read more