Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
Staten Island is buzzing with new job openings in December, offering a mix of roles that cater to different skill levels and education backgrounds. These positions, ranging from addictions counseling to construction field work, come with competitive salaries, from $35. 54 per hour to a whopping $80,
Staten Island has a long history with garbage. The Fresh Kills landfill was once the city's dumping ground. It was a huge problem for the people living there. The landfill was supposed to close after a few years. But it stayed open for over 50 years. The smell was terrible. It made life miserable fo
States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l
Off the coast of Brittany, France, a team of divers stumbled upon something extraordinary. They found a massive wall, hidden underwater for thousands of years. This wall is not just old; it's ancient, dating back to around 5, 800 to 5, 300 BC. That's right, we're talking about a time when people wer
Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will
Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two
Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan
Southern University is using technology to raise healthier and tastier beef. This isn't just about cows; it's about using data to improve food quality. Researchers are using a special pill with sensors to monitor the health of calves. This pill tracks important details like heart rate, temperature,
Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the stre
