As the wildfires in Southern California continue to burn, streaks of bright pink fire retardant have become a familiar sight. Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fires have killed at least 25 people and burned around 40,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area. More than a week after it ignited, the area’s largest … Read more
If you’re planning to visit a national park this year, you might want to get a jump on that plan because national parks across the country are bringing back timed reservations in 2025. The reservations are usually used to control crowds at those popular, Instagram-worthy destinations. Some national parks use reservation systems to manage how … Read more
Peter Dutton has urged state and territory government to implement harsher laws to prevent knife crimes after Coles announced they would pull knives off shelves in the wake of an alleged in-store stabbing. The Opposition Leader said “you can understand” the supermarket giant’s decision to stop selling knives after worker Claudia Campomayor Watt, 63, was … Read more
Probable cause has been found in two separate Laurel County shooting incidents which occurred only a day apart. Chief District Judge John Paul Chappell found probable cause in Laurel District Court Tuesday for both Ivy Casteel, 21, and James Smith, 56, both of London. Attorney Emily Croucher represented both individuals. Ivy Casteel Laurel County Sheriff’s … Read more
Pro-Palestinian groups in Canada say a newly negotiated ceasefire deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip will not end their regular demonstrations in cities like Toronto, while a national Jewish advocacy group says it “will not rest” until every hostage held by Hamas is released. While a ceasefire in the 15-month war … Read more
The address available in the local 911 system does not match the address number posted on the home of 63-year-old Douglas Harless, the victim of the Dec. 23 officer-involved shooting. Laurel County PVA Don McFadden provided insight Monday regarding a possible explanation as to why officers ended up at Harless’ home, where the shooting occurred, … Read more
Jan. 15—ANDERSON — The Anderson Redevelopment Commission has approved an amended development agreement for the construction of a corrugated cardboard facility. The Anderson Redevelopment Commission Tuesday agreed to a one-year extension of the agreement for the construction of a $130 million facility by SAICA Pack USA. Greg Winkler, executive director of the Anderson Economic Development … Read more
Jan. 15—ANDERSON — The Madison County Election Board has sustained a complaint against the Republican Party’s Lincoln Club and its officers over financial records. Local resident Katherine Callahan filed a complaint last August alleging the Lincoln Club violated Indiana campaign finance law by not itemizing contributions of more than $100. Traditionally the Lincoln Club and … Read more
When Dr. Jill Biden stepped onto Navajo Nation land in April 2021, she began a series of tribal visits that surpassed any first lady before her, building on a tradition Eleanor Roosevelt started in 1937 with the first-ever presidential spouse visit to Indian Country. As her time in the White House comes to an end, … Read more
A wrench has been thrown into Chick-fil-A’s plans to open its first Kokomo location. The Kokomo Plan Commission on Tuesday voted 5-4 against the primary and final plat of Chick-fil-A’s proposed restaurant for the parking lot in front of Hobby Lobby near the intersection of Indiana 931 and Markland Avenue, voicing concerns over increased vehicular … Read more