Mt. Bachelor, which evacuated and halted fall operations when the Backside Fire arose west of the resort last weekend, will hold off until at least Saturday to reopen, continuing to review the firefighting situation on a daily basis, officials said Thursday.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DENVER (AP) — State regulators have ruled that a district attorney who brought charges that were ultimately dismissed against a Colorado man accused of killing his wife should no longer be allowed to work as a lawyer, finding that her mismanagement of the case resulted in the prosecution “running aground.” A disciplinary panel
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting much notice. Not Springfield, Ohio. Its story of economic renewal and related growing pains has been thrust into the national conversation in a presidential election year — and maliciously distorted by false rumors that Haitian
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 11, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a world where the importance of global citizenship has never been more evident, Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker continues her inspiring mission to make government services more accessible for the residents she serves.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Rev. Al Sharpton, political activist and Baptist minister. Personal Birth date: October 3, 1954 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. Father: Alfred Sharpton Sr., carpenter/contractor Mother: Ada Essie (Richards) Sharpton Marriages: Kathy Jordan Sharpton (1980-2021, divorced); Marsha
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actress Julie Andrews. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1935 Birth place: Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom Birth name: Julia Elizabeth Wells Father: Edward Wells, teacher Mother: Barbara (Morris) Andrews, pianist Marriages: Blake Edwards (1969-2010, his death); Tony Walton (1959-1968, divorced) Children: adopted with Blake
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1943 Birth place: Wichita, Kansas Birth name: Robert Michael Gates Father: Melville A. Gates, wholesale auto parts salesperson Mother: Isabel V. Gates Marriage: Rebecca (Wilkie) Gates (1966-present) Children: Eleanor, Bradley Education: College
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The rain will help with firefighting efforts, moisture in the air and falling to the ground is very beneficial. Remember, the rain will not extinguish the wildfires, but it will help with suppression efforts and slow the growth. Fire behavior slows with the cooler conditions as well so we have a few good days for
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Newly released reports from North Carolina’s public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made. It also outlines several program changes as a result of the policy. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors in May
Continue ReadingROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say DNA testing on skeletal remains found in a car pulled this year from an Illinois river confirmed they are those of two men who vanished in 1976. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday the testing by the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services confirmed they are the
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Campbell is ready to drop the soup — at least from its official name. Campbell Soup Co. announced its intention to change its name at an annual meeting of investors on Tuesday. The 155-year-old food seller, which is most famous for its assortment of namesake canned soups, says
Continue ReadingExtreme weather is striking multiple places around the world, including wildfires in California, a hurricane that threatens Louisiana, drought and wildfires in the Amazon, flooding in Nigeria and a lethal typhoon in Vietnam. The death toll from Typhoon Yagi reached at least 155 after flash flooding tore through a hamlet in northern Vietnam. Homes were
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After five days of the Little Lava Fire racing across 10,000 acres and advancing miles a day toward populated areas, evacuation zones are being held steady for now, but a favorable change in the weather has helped firefighters stop its forward progress, and that’s boosting hopes people won’t have to leave.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake is scheduled to enter a new plea Friday in his drunken driving case in New York’s Hamptons, prosecutors said. Details of the plea weren’t disclosed, but a person with knowledge of the deal said Timberlake has agreed to plead guilty to a less serious offense than the
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to the Meridian Golf Course on Wednesday morning where they found a Cessna 172 had crashed on the 7th tee box. The small plane ended up upside down. According to investigators, the plane had
Continue ReadingBy Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving dog adoption fees through the weekend to help clear space after dozens of dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation. Front Street officials say the shelter took in over 30 dogs
Continue ReadingBy Elyssa Kaufman, Blake Tyson Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Chicago may have its next “rat hole” level attraction. A clear purse filled with Lucky Charms cereal was spotted on the corner of Addison Street and Lawndale Avenue in Avondale earlier this week. On September 7, Sam Greszes posted
Continue ReadingBy Kelly Vaughen Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Two children were severely injured in a race car crash at a Michigan test track. The families are now demanding justice and filing multiple lawsuits. Lawsuits have been filed against Continental Automotive Systems Inc., the owner of the test track, and
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Swanson, WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office says it’s honing in on seven autopsies performed by former medical examiner Michael McGee amid a yearslong investigation. County Attorney John Choi launched a review in 2021 of 215 autopsies performed by McGee
Continue ReadingBy Madison Sawyer Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS, Texas (KTVT) — Friday night lights shine bright in North Texas as the high school football season gets underway, and nothing is stronger than a high school football rivalry. This weekend, eight of the biggest rival high schools in North Texas are putting
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