Lake Region Union High School. Image via Google Maps Late last week, a Lake Region Union High School student threatened gun violence on Snapchat, calling out three students by name, as well as the entire school community. The minor was quickly apprehended and appeared in family court last Friday, facing […]
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Maryland’s Montgomery County Adopts New Building Energy Performance Standards | Insights
Montgomery County, Maryland, signed Bill 16-21 into law on May 2, 2022, as an amendment to the County’s Building Energy Use Benchmarking Law (Benchmarking Law), Article 6 of Chapter 18A of the Montgomery County Code. Bill 16-21 revised the Benchmarking Law to include certain Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), which […]
EPA Announces $284 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in DeKalb County, Georgia
Nationally, 83 WIFIA loans are financing nearly $32 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 95,000 jobs May 19, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, at an event with DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Thurmond and other local officials, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a […]
Uyghur county in China has highest prison rate in the world | Taiwan News
BEIJING (AP) — Nearly one in 25 people in a county in the Uyghur heartland of China has been sentenced to prison on terrorism-related charges, in what is the highest known imprisonment rate in the world, an Associated Press review of leaked data shows. A list obtained and partially verified […]
La Crosse County real estate transfers for Sunday, May 8 | Home & Garden
The following are real estate transfers filed in La Crosse County. By law, some transfers are exempt from transfer fees; these properties are listed without prices. CITY OF LA CROSSE John Oliver Estate to Gail Dix, 2011 Madison St. Patricia Seubert to Sandra McAnany, 5135 33rd St. S., $201,900. MEGAO […]
Allegany County trio charged after discovery of methamphetamines, other drug materials | Police
AVON – Three Allegany County residents are facing drug charges following a traffic stop on Lakeville Road at exit nine of Interstate 390 in which more than 6 ounces of methamphetamine and other drugs, scales and packaging material were found, reports the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Jerry Pilkenton, while […]
Cyber crime lab in Vanderburgh County gathers data for law enforcement
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – As smartphones become increasingly common, they can be a vital source of information for those investigating crimes. A local lab plays an important role in making that information available to law enforcement. Technology is everywhere, and our interactions with it leave a record. “You have a […]
Norfolk town justice describes training process for new justices | St. Lawrence County
NORFOLK — The current Norfolk town justice said it will typically take four to five months for a new justice to be fully on board with court proceedings, and he’s ready to assist with the training. George C. Grubee recalled his training experience this week when the Norfolk Town Board […]
Family, law enforcement search for missing 26-year-old Creve Coeur man in Madison County, Mo.
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FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KMOV) – Timmy Dees’ mother is still holding onto memories of her son, who just turned 26 on Sunday. “He was very sweet and funny. He liked to joke around, and dance, and he loved music. He had a wonderful smile,” Barbara Hall said. Hall and Timmy Dees’ […]
More killed in Lane County crashes in 2021 despite lower traffic volume | News
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — According to a 2021 Traffic Safety Report, 51 people lost their lives in Lane County crashes last year. That’s a noticeable increase in deaths in comparison with previous years, despite about a 15% reduction in overall traffic volume. “These crashes have involved excessive speed and intoxication,” […]