WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumers expect inflation to increase over the next 12 months and beyond, likely reflecting concerns that broad tariffs on imports pledged by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration could raise prices for households. The University of Michigan’s survey showed consumers’ one-year inflation expectations jumped to 3.3% in January, the highest level since … Read more
A woman accused of stealing more than $50K from a local band booster club has been sentenced to jail. Lara Brown. 56. was the former treasurer of the United Band Boosters Organization while her daughter was in the band. She took the position in 2019 when police said she started stealing increasingly larger amounts from … Read more
Louisville is seeing more snow and freezing temperatures this weekend meaning both people and animals should not be outside in the weather for very long. If you see a cat roaming around in the freezing cold, should you call someone? If your neighbor left their dog tied up outside, can you report it? We’ve got … Read more
MANITOWOC – National Weather Service on Friday issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north-central and northeast Wisconsin, including Manitowoc County. The outlook said a light dusting of snow Friday could create scattered slippery spots on area roads and sidewalks in the morning — and again later Friday afternoon and evening. It also said “confidence is … Read more
The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams for the 2024 NFL season on Friday and it is headlined by quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson got 30 of the 50 first-place votes while Bills quarterback Josh Allen received 18 of them — Joe Burrow got the other two — in what could be a precursor to MVP … Read more
ST. LUCIE COUNTY − A 15-year-old student at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy was arrested Thursday after St. Lucie County Sheriff’s officials reported finding a loaded handgun in his backpack, according to an affidavit. The student, a Fort Pierce resident, was arrested on felony charges of possession of a weapon – firearm on school property; weapon … Read more
While quarterback Josh Allen and running back Derrick Henry had outstanding seasons, they did not garner enough All-Pro votes to break into the Associated Press’ first team. They did, however, come in second place in voting, making them the two headliners for the 2024 AP second-team All-Pro selections. Defensively, edge rusher T.J. Watt did not … Read more
Always wanted a chance to own a piece of Michigan history? The Mackinac Bridge Authority, which oversees the Mackinac Bridge, is auctioning off sections of original steel grating. The auctions all end Jan. 21 on GovDeals.com. Grating sections are are approximately 5½ feet by 38 feet by 5 inches, with each piece weighing about 2 … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom told President Joe Biden on Friday the country must address the “hurricane-force winds of mis- and disinformation” spreading about the fatal fires devastating the Los Angeles area. During a White House briefing with Biden, the Democratic governor said fire crews and first responders have been forced to deal … Read more
Jan. 10—ROCHESTER — Ten southeast Minnesota teachers 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 in every aspect … Read more