In Darke County, a significant outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected among nearly one million commercial chickens. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) confirmed this on December 27, following tests conducted by the National Veterinary Servi
You might think whooping cough is a thing of the past, but think again. This nasty infection is making a comeback, and health officials are worried. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that whooping cough cases are at a decade-high, with six times more cases this year compar
You won't believe what happened in Kings County, California! A town of around 26, 000 people just hit the jackpot on Christmas Eve. Someone bought a Mega Millions ticket at Save Mart in Lemoore and matched all five numbers—11, 14, 38, 45, 46—but missed the Mega Ball. Still, they won over $1. 7 milli
Starting this March, Hennepin County is set to launch a new way to get weather alerts. Instead of blasting warnings for the whole county, the National Weather Service will now target just the areas in danger. This new system, called Partial County Alerting (PCA), is scheduled to kick off on March 18
Are you tired of seeing crimes go unsolved? Here’s how you can help make a difference! The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is in the running to win a digital forensic workstation, which could be a game-changer for solving local crimes. This isn’t just any piece of tech; it’s a powerful tool that ca
Fulton County's District Attorney, Fani Willis, is far from done with the YSL case. Despite her recent setback in the RICO trial, she's not backing down. She plans to target five more defendants linked to the case. It's like she's saying, "I'm not done yet. " People might think she's taking a risk,
Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court
Hey there! Did you know that Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers is putting on a cool benefit concert? This isn't just any show, but a tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, performed by the amazing Jesse Aron. Jesse is no stranger to the spotlight – he's a two-time World Champion tribute
Did you know that ten counties in California generate more economic activity than some entire countries? A recent report shows that these counties are no joke when it comes to business. Los Angeles leads the pack, producing goods and services worth about the same as Switzerland's entire economy. Tha
You might think a job offer from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a big deal, but not for Chad Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County in Florida. He shocked many when he announced on Tuesday that he's not taking the job. Why? It's too demanding, he says. Plus, he's got some unfin
