A proposal in the Nevada Legislature aims to toughen the state’s vehicular homicide law by applying it after a person’s first DUI conviction if they drive impaired and kill someone. Currently, the law only applies after a third DUI offense. Under the existing law, which is rarely enforced because of Nevada’s DUI with death statute, … Read more
Vermont State Police Trooper Michelle Archer has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Heroism for saving an 8-year-old girl who fell through ice in December 2023. Trooper Archer is one of 17 people honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for risking their lives to help others. The recognition comes from a rescue on … Read more
Cincinnati’s cannabis scene is expanding with the arrival of Story Cannabis, a community-focused dispensary chain opening multiple locations across Ohio. Story’s growth highlights the rising demand for high-quality cannabis and the company’s commitment to supporting local communities. In Cincinnati, Story operates two locations—Story Cincinnati on Edwards Road and the newly opened Story Forest Park on … Read more
Montana legislators meet in Helena every other year on odd years for their Biennial Legislative Session. This session is expected to focus heavily on property taxes, housing, and healthcare, but one bill is already stirring controversy among Montana residents. Senate Bill No. 255, introduced by Senator Greg Hertz from District 7, aims to change the … Read more
We all love our pets and would do anything to keep them safe. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, they go missing, leaving us heartbroken and searching for answers. This is one of those heartbreaking stories without a happy ending. By sharing it, we hope to help a grieving owner find closure. Recently, a dog’s … Read more
Florida is famous for its oranges, and Polk County leads the state in citrus production. However, in 2023, Polk County saw the highest population growth in the U.S., reducing the land available for citrus farming. This puts more pressure on Florida’s citrus growers, who are already struggling with tough conditions. The issue goes beyond Polk … Read more
TALLAHASSEE — A new bill could allow Florida to use firing squads, nitrogen gas, and other methods to carry out the death penalty. Currently, Florida allows lethal injection or electrocution, with lethal injection as the default method. The bill was introduced by Sen. Reference Disclaimer- Our team has thoroughly fact-checked this article to ensure its … Read more
It might be time for us Mainers to pause, take a breath, and try to relax a bit. A new report on stress levels across the U.S. suggests that we aren’t exactly living the stress-free life we’d hope for. Wallethub.com, a personal finance website, recently released its annual report on the most and least stressed … Read more
Monday’s storm brought mostly rain to Massachusetts and southern New England, but parts of New Hampshire and Maine saw significant snowfall. Albany, New Hampshire, recorded the highest snowfall with 7.3 inches, while Hermon and Auburn, Maine, each saw 7 inches. Here are the snowfall totals across the region, according to the National Weather Service: New … Read more
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law returning Shabbona State Park, about 1,500 acres in DeKalb County, to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The decision, made on Friday, comes nearly a year after the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation became Illinois’ first federally recognized tribal nation. Until then, Illinois had been one of 15 states without … Read more