PHOENIX (AZFamily) – Last year, Maricopa County saw a grim record number of heat-related deaths, prompting the county and city of Phoenix to step up efforts and increase resources. This is the first year that the City of Phoenix has opened overnight heat recovery centers and extended-hour cooling centers at three locations. City leaders say […]
Now Seattle Public Schools families are learning which 20 elementary schools will be closed in October – a month later than authorities last promised. In an update to the school board on Wednesday, Superintendent Brent Jones laid out a new timeline for the district’s “well-resourced schools” plan and confirmed that preliminary recommendations would be released […]
Photo credit: Geoff Whitman On August 26, during Pearl Jam’s performance at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, Eddie Vedder joined Hansard himself in a rendition of Glen Hansard’s “Song Of Good Hope” in honor of a fan. Vedder dedicated the stripped-down encore to his longtime supporter Michele Menke, whom he spotted in the […]
Leading a city into a better present and future requires dedicated, well-coordinated people across multiple departments. Since his election as mayor in December 2023, Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun has been eagerly seeking new ways to create positive, thoughtful change in Hobart. One of the most important components of strengthening a city is putting the right […]
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) – Video from a police officer-worn body camera shows a new image of a social media star accused of a horrific crime because, police say, she put vanity above her maternal responsibilities. Jessica Renteria, 25, was arrested after investigators said she left her 3-year-old son alone in a Doral apartment while she […]
The nonfiction bestseller rankings are always a good gauge of our nation’s concerns. In recent weeks, those have been books that bemoan the screen addiction of today’s young people (“The Anxious Generation”) and U.S. politics (“All in the Family” and “What This Comedian Said Will Shock You”). This week our attention turns to the perennial […]
Tomorrow’s World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mentally ill and chronically homeless men, will host the 6th Annual Rialto City Jam Expo on October 5, 2024, at Rialto City Park. This free community event promises a full day of entertainment, health-focused activities, and support of local businesses while promoting mental health awareness. “The Rialto […]
Key findings Overwatch 2 offers a free epic Octopus Lucio skin and 1,000 coins through Microsoft Rewards. Players from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Singapore will be eligible to enter the Lucio Skin Giveaway. Overwatch2 is giving away the epic Octopus Lucio skin and 1,000 coins via Microsoft Rewards. This is […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Hundreds of people gathered at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage Wednesday morning to hear from local and national leaders about current issues facing Alaska’s oil and gas industry. The Alaska Oil and Gas Industry (AOGA) kicked off its eighth annual AOGA Conference on Wednesday, providing a platform for energy industry […]
A ride-along tour is underway. Photo credit: Noel Tock More than 50% of ride-sharing trips taken by surveyed drivers in California replaced more sustainable forms of transportation — such as walking, biking, carpooling and public transit — or resulted in new vehicle miles, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Institute of […]
