Churches filled across Vermont for Easter Sunday
Churches across the region were filled on Sunday as communities gathered to celebrate Easter, a day focused on faith, family and reflection. At the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington, more than 500
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Raymond, NH suspect shot, community still in turmoil
An hours-long manhunt in Raymond, New Hampshire, ended with gunfire Saturday evening. Man accused of shooting an officer in Raymond, New Hampshire, has died after a shootout with police Matthew Masse,
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Can I Check My Contractor Political Views Before Hiring? A California Consumer Guide
California homeowners and renters hire contractors for some of the most personal work imaginable — inside your home, around your family, handling your property. It makes sense that you want to know wh
7 Social Media Red Flags Every Californian Should Check Before Hiring a Contractor
Why Checking a Contractor’s Social Media Is Now Standard Practice A decade ago, hiring a contractor meant asking neighbors for recommendations, checking the phone book, and maybe calling the Californi
Sacramento Contractors Under the Microscope: Why Californians Are Checking Social Media Before Hiring
Sacramento Homeowners Are Looking Beyond the License Number For decades, hiring a contractor in Sacramento meant checking a license number on the California State License Board website, reading a hand
House Republicans Block Emergency War Funding Bill Amid Polling Slump on Operation Epic Fury
House Republicans blocked a $200 billion emergency war funding bill for Operation Epic Fury amid declining public support for the campaign.
Burlington Vermont Floods Force Evacuations After Heavy Rains Swell Winooski River
Heavy rains from The Great Vermont Flood caused the Winooski River to swell, forcing Burlington evacuations after a wastewater pipe break. The post Burlington Vermont Floods Force Evacuations After He
Need to Know: Bruins at Flyers
BostonBruins.com –– The Boston Bruins landed in Philadelphia for the second game in a row. Puck drop against the Flyers at 3:30 p.m. at Xfinity Mobile Arena will be the third and final time the teams
How the rescue of the 2nd F-15E airman unfolded over Iran
A U.S. F-15E was shot down over Iran on April 4, 2026; the pilot was rescued quickly, and the weapons officer evaded capture for 48 hours before recovery.
Emergency construction set to begin on beach erosion in North Wildwood with imminent risk of dune breach
North Wildwood started emergency construction April 1, 2026, to extend a bulkhead and prevent dune breach from severe beach erosion.
Wrong-way crash Saturday in Donegal Township leaves one man dead and two people injured
A wrong-way crash on Route 40 in Donegal Township killed one man and seriously injured two others, with the cause under investigation.
Both parents in custody after baby left at crime scene in Upper Chichester during copper wiring theft attempt
Both parents were arrested after a 4-month-old baby was found unattended at a copper theft crime scene in Upper Chichester.
Gun violence devastates Atlanta on Easter weekend in Atlanta
Three shootings in Atlanta over Easter weekend left one teenage girl dead and at least two others injured, with police investigating the incidents.
Stone Mountain Park hosts Easter Sunrise Service with simultaneous non-denominational ceremonies at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park held simultaneous non-denominational Easter Sunrise Services at the summit and Memorial Lawn on March 31, 2024.
Yuma Border Patrol Agent Heroically Stops Human Smuggling Ring with High-Speed Chase Capture
A Yuma Border Patrol agent stopped a human smuggling ring linked to Los Rusos during a high-speed chase in September 2024.
Prescott Wildfire Threatens Historic Downtown as Granite Mountain Hotshots Battle Flames
A wildfire near Prescott’s southern edge threatened the historic downtown as crews, including Granite Mountain Hotshots, worked to contain it.
Sedona Vortex Energy Conference Draws Thousands Amid UFO Sightings Reports in Red Rock Country
The Sedona Vortex Energy Conference attracted thousands last weekend amid recent UFO sighting reports in the red rock region.
Flagstaff Snowstorm Strands Tourists on I-17 as Northern Arizona Braces for Whiteout Conditions
A snowstorm stranded tourists on I-17 near Flagstaff as northern Arizona faced whiteout conditions and multiple highway closures.
Arizona Wildcats Basketball Team Falls to Michigan Wolverines in Indianapolis Final Four Heartbreak Ending Historic Season
Arizona Wildcats lost to Michigan Wolverines 91-73 in the Final Four semifinal, ending their historic season at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
NCDOT Deploys Round-the-Clock Crews in Raleigh for De-Icing After Recent Storm
NCDOT deployed over 1,600 crews for continuous de-icing and road clearing in Raleigh and statewide following a recent storm.
Gov. Stein Urges Real Teacher Pay Raises as NC Lawmakers Return to Raleigh Session
Gov. Josh Stein urged NC lawmakers to approve a $1.4 billion budget with a 13% starting teacher pay raise and nearly 6% average increases.
NC Leaders React to Leandro Decision, Sparking Debate in Greensboro Education Circles
North Carolina Supreme Court ends Leandro case, sparking mixed reactions from educators and lawmakers on school funding and policy reform.
Florida enacts voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit
Florida Gov. DeSantis signed the SAVE Act requiring voter citizenship proof, prompting a federal lawsuit from civil rights groups.
Delray Beach reviews downtown paid parking program amid complaints in Florida
Delray Beach city leaders reviewed downtown paid parking data amid complaints to assess the program's revenue and effectiveness.
State Road 7 reopened in Florida after fatal crash involving dump truck and motorcycle
A fatal crash between a dump truck and motorcycle on State Road 7 in West Palm Beach closed the road for hours before reopening.
Ron DeSantis signs 2026 Florida Farm Bill benefiting farmers, ranchers, and anglers in rural communities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 2026 Florida Farm Bill to support farmers, ranchers, anglers, and rural workforce development.
Murder Charges Filed After Crash Kills Pregnant Woman and Boyfriend in Deadly Los Angeles County Collision
Marshall Campbell Judson was charged with murder after a police pursuit crash in Pomona killed pregnant Jennifer Loera-Zarco and her boyfriend.
Pueblo police investigating alleged double murder
Pueblo police are investigating a double murder on East 4th Street; the suspect died by suicide in Pueblo West, marking Pueblo's fourth and fifth homicides in 2026. The post Pueblo police investigatin
Bear cub found in parking lot of St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs
A nine-month-old bear cub was found in a Colorado Springs hospital parking lot and relocated to a rehabilitation facility by wildlife officers. The post Bear cub found in parking lot of St. Francis Ho
An April Fool’s Day announcement in which Governor Jared Polis declared Colorado would annex northern New Mexico to protect that state from Texas aggression
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced an April Fool’s prank claiming Colorado would annex northern New Mexico to protect it from Texas aggression. The post An April Fool’s Day announcement in which
U.S. Commandos Rescue F-15E Weapons Officer After Heavy Fighting in Iran
U.S. commandos rescued an injured F-15E weapons officer in Iran after two days evading capture, in a mission supported by drones and fighter jets.
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Glendale City Council Approves 40 Miles of New Trails Linking to High Line Canal Path
Glendale City Council approved 40 miles of new trails connecting to the High Line Canal Path to improve regional recreation and safety. Continue Reading →
Glendale Residents Brace for Early Blooms Amid Denver’s Historic 2026 Drought Crisis
Glendale faces early spring blooms and water concerns due to Denver's historic 2026 drought, city officials report. Continue Reading →
RidgeGate Expansion in Lone Tree Promises 30,000 New Residents, Impacting DTC Commutes
Lone Tree's RidgeGate expansion will add 30,000 residents by 2030, affecting Denver Tech Center commutes with new housing and infrastructure. Continue Reading →
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Provides Real Relief in New Crohn’s Disease Clinical Trial
A Stanford trial found a five-day monthly fasting-mimicking diet improved symptoms and remission in 69% of Crohn’s disease patients. The post Fasting-Mimicking Diet Provides Real Relief in New Crohn’s
Aging Lung Cells Trigger Dangerous Immune Overresponse to Flu and COVID in Older Adults, Study Finds
A UCSF study finds aging lung cells trigger harmful immune overreactions to flu and COVID-19 in older adults, worsening lung damage. The post Aging Lung Cells Trigger Dangerous Immune Overresponse to
ASH Highlights PDUFA Dates for Subcutaneous Istuximab in Myeloma, CAR T-Cell Therapy for AML/ALL/MDS
The FDA set an April 23, 2026 PDUFA date for subcutaneous isatuximab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, following positive phase 3 trial results. The post ASH Highlights PDUFA Dates for Subcutan
Trump Plans $377 Million Executive Spending Initiative Amid House Majority Push
President Trump issued a $377 million executive order to review and cut federal spending on contracts and grants to reduce waste and improve transparency.
New Georgia Shoplifting Law Raises Felony Threshold to $500 Across State Counties
Georgia's new shoplifting law raises the felony threshold to $500 statewide, standardizing prosecution and penalties across all counties starting July 1.
North Oconee High School Evacuated in Watkinsville After Bomb Threat Shuts Down Campus
North Oconee High School in Watkinsville was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, but no explosives were found during the search.
NC Ports and Importers Watch Hormuz Standoff as Oil Nears $128, Supply Chains Stay Strained
North Carolina importers and port operators are monitoring the prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade as oil prices approach $128 a barrel and global supply chains absorb a second month of disruption.
19,000 Sailors Trapped, 10 Dead: The Human Toll of the Hormuz Crisis the Headlines Miss
Behind the oil price headlines and diplomatic standoffs of the Strait of Hormuz crisis are an estimated 19,000 stranded seafarers, at least 10 dead, and a rising mental health emergency among crews wh
Colorado Gas Prices Keep Rising as Hormuz Blockade Pushes Oil to $127 a Barrel
Colorado drivers are seeing sustained fuel price increases as the Strait of Hormuz blockade pushes global oil prices to $127 a barrel — nearly double what crude cost before the U.S.-Israel conflict be
Oil Hits $127 a Barrel as Hormuz Blockade Drags Into Second Month, Nearly Doubling Pre-War Price
Brent crude oil hit $127.61 a barrel Friday as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked, nearly double its price before the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran began on February 28.
