Category: Local News
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Leader of the Kentucky House GOP introduces a “school choice” bill to change the state constitution
The state constitution would be amended by a bill introduced by a member of the Republican leadership in the Kentucky House of Representatives, allowing public funds to be allocated to private and charter schools. House Bill 2, the second “school choice” amendment to be offered in the House this year, was filed Thursday afternoon by…
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Kruppenbacher broke Florida Commission regulations and state ethics laws
As the lead counsel at the Florida Virtual School, Frank Kruppenbacher, a once-powerful public attorney, broke a state ethics statute, according to a decision that the Florida Commission on Ethics unanimously accepted on Friday. Kruppenbacher acknowledged one ethical violation in the settlement that the commission’s lawyers and he reached: using a virtual school employee to…
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Downtown Baltimore is partially dark following several bursts of manhole covers
Baltimore — Numerous explosions involving manhole covers were reported in Downtown Baltimore on Thursday night. As a result, hundreds of people lost power until Friday morning while investigators worked. According to fire officials, electrical activity is thought to be the initial source of the explosions. The Baltimore Office of Emergency Management said that when crews…
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Forecasts for the NY region’s snowfall vary before of the storm on Sunday
As temperatures drop to more typical levels for this time of year, Storm Team 4 is monitoring the possibility of some snowfall early next week, though it looks like it may still be too warm for significant accumulation. The next storm approaches swiftly after a few gloomy days. By late Saturday, showers are predicted, and…
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During his 22-minute nitrogen gas execution in Alabama, Kenneth Smith “struggled for life”
Witness Reverend Jeff Hood informed reporters that he witnessed Smith—the first death row inmate killed using nitrogen hypoxia in the United States—”struggling for their life” for 22 minutes. Kenneth Eugene Smith, a death row inmate from Alabama, became the first person in US history to be killed by nitrogen gas. The procedure is controversial. Smith,…
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Dad Arrested in Georgia Following Strict Reprimand for Daughter’s Wrestling Setback!
Steven Mathue Slaton, a 38-year-old native of Georgia, was placed under custody after it was alleged that he had abused his daughter after she had lost a wrestling competition. This is a disturbing occurrence that raises major questions regarding parental discipline and child care. When the incident happened, Slaton’s daughter was competing in a private…
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3 dead in shooting at Arlington apartment complex, Authorities say
ARLINGTON — Authorities in Arlington, Texas have reported that three individuals were discovered deceased following a shooting incident at an apartment complex on Thursday evening. The Arlington police have confirmed that a shooting incident occurred on the south side of the city at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time. A witness has contacted emergency services, reporting that…
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Alleged Assault Suspect Taken into Custody in South L.A.
Authorities have reported that a man, who was wanted for an alleged assault with a deadly weapon, has been apprehended after barricading himself inside a residence in South Los Angeles. The incident took place on Thursday, as confirmed by sources. Authorities were alerted to gunfire in the Manchester Square neighborhood on West 80th Street around…
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3 Bird Flu Cases has Confirmed in L.A. County
Public health officials have announced the confirmation of three cases of avian flu in Los Angeles County. The announcement was made on X, through the social media platform Twitter. Three birds, a raven in Eagle Rock, a Western Gull in El Segundo, and a Canada Goose in Alhambra, have tested positive for the virus, according…
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U.S. National Security Adviser and Chinese Foreign Minister Seek Better Ties
The United States and China are planning to ease tensions by having high-level officials meet in Bangkok, Thailand. Officials from both China and the United States said that their foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Jake Sullivan, would meet. The exact time of their talks wasn’t made public, but both are set to be in the…