The Howard County Board of Education is reconsidering its decision to delay renovations at Oakland Mills High School. This shift comes after strong advocacy from the school community and a board member's change of heart. The board had initially voted to postpone the renovations, but now, there's a push to reprioritize them. The window to include these projects in th...
A man who had been evading justice for nearly a decade finally faced the consequences of his actions. Patrick O'Connor, 39, was apprehended in Syracuse, New York, after a seven-year run from serious charges in Oregon. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office received a tip that led to his arrest, marking the end of a lengthy manhunt. O'Connor was wanted on a federal war...
A tragic event unfolded at St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning. An adult male lost his life in an officer-involved shooting. The incident started around 1:05 a. m. when airport police were doing their usual security checks in Terminal 1. They came across a man who had a knife. The man did not listen to the officers' commands to drop the weapo...
Early on Friday, the National Weather Service sent out a warning for Berkshire County. They said a light freezing drizzle was happening and would last until 10 a. m. The temperatures were in the low 30s. This meant that some surfaces could become slippery. The weather service advised people to be careful if they needed to travel, especially in the hilly areas and hi...
Cincinnati's law enforcement is stepping up to tackle downtown crime. A big meeting is happening soon to talk about their teamwork and what's been achieved so far. The Hamilton County Sheriff, the interim police chief, and the state patrol colonel are all getting together to share the details. They'll talk about how more patrols and smart strategies are making a dif...
San Diego has been making waves with its use of technology to keep people safe. The city has teamed up with local businesses and neighborhoods to use something called Flock License Plate Readers, or LPRs. These gadgets have been a game-changer, helping to solve 600 criminal cases, find missing kids, and recover stolen items worth $5. 8 million. Last year alone, these...
High up on Roper Mountain, a big star has been shining for years. It's not a real mountain, but it's the first one you see when you come to Greenville. This star is special. It's been lighting up the night sky near Interstate 385. But soon, it will go dark. Don't worry, it's not forever. The star is getting a big repair and upgrade. The star is on top of Roper Mount...
New Jersey is facing a major problem with its State Health Benefits Program. This program covers nearly 150, 000 county and local government workers. It's running out of money and might collapse next year. Governor Phil Murphy has a plan to save it. He wants to use $260 million from the state to pay off debts and create a reserve fund. But workers will have to pay mo...
In 2023, when former President Donald Trump faced legal troubles, he had few allies. One notable exception was U. S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She was the only elected official present when Trump was booked and fingerprinted at the Fulton County Jail. While Trump was busy with his legal team, Greene teamed up with then-U. S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. Together, they organi...
In October, the U. S. housing market saw a significant shift with more sellers than buyers. This gap, the largest since 2013, means buyers have more choices and can negotiate better deals. However, this situation isn't uniform across the country. The number of buyers dropped by 1. 7%, reaching a low not seen since the start of the pandemic. High housing costs and ec...