Rats plague Tucson neighborhood, and it could spread
A growing rodent infestation originating from the Sam Hughes area has worried local pest control experts, with what they identified as roof rats spreading beyond midtown Tucson. is “a matter of time.” City Councilman Steve Kozachik of Sam Hughes’ 6th District has been receiving calls about the rodent problem for about a month and is […]
Pinal County city gives developer approval needed to build new water park
Pinal County, Arizona — A Proposed surf and water park With a hotel district, retail, restaurants and entertainment venues, the hotel is one step closer to being developed in the city of Maricopa, just south of the Phoenix Metro. The 71-acre park, with two 5-acre surf lagoons, a water park, surf center and academy, is […]
Man sentenced for shooting bobcat in Tucson study
A Tucson man who shot and killed a bobcat last year as part of a research study was sentenced Friday to 18 months of unsupervised probation. In addition to the suspended sentence, Pima County Judicial Court Judge Kendrick Wilson ordered William Scott Simmons, 71, to take a semester course on urban wildlife at the University […]
Worker Swept Through Sewers Beneath Omaha Streets For Over A Mile Before Being Rescued
According to the Omaha Ward Herald, a worker survived an unexpectedly grueling ride through the roaring groundwater of the Omaha Sewer Friday morning. This incident occurred when two workers, who are usually in charge of cleaning the sewage system, got caught in the sewage system. according to in the Omaha World Herald. One of the […]
Coconino County to test siren alert system in Flagstaff Thursday
Flagstaff, Arizona — This is just a test. Residents in the Flagstaff area will hear loud sirens on Thursday as Coconino County officials test the flood area warning system for the museum fire. Testing will begin at 9am on Thursday, June 29th and will continue until 10am. This test is planned to ensure that updates […]
The Countdown To The First 2024 GOP Caucus Begins
The Iowa Republican Party announced Saturday that the first Republican presidential caucus will be held in Iowa on January 15, 2024. January 15, which is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day, was unanimously resolved. approved Saturday, by the Iowa Republican State Central Committee.Iowa caucuses scheduled weeks in advance last Two election cycles mean that the […]
Mom Charged With Murder After Allegedly Strapping Toddler To Booster Seat For 15 Hours
A Tampa woman has been charged with murder after tying her son to the passenger seat for 15 hours and witnessing his death, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Rebecca Gussage-Johnston faced new first-degree murder charges June 15 when she was involved in aggravated child abuse. She was originally charged with aggravated child abuse that […]
University At Center Of Race-Based Admissions Case To Hand Out Free Tuition To Certain Students
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) announced Friday that it will make tuition free for some undergraduates following a Supreme Court decision to reverse the use of race in admissions. The university intends to “comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling in all respects” and will no longer consider race as a factor […]
‘Never Too Late’: Book Overdue By 119 Years Returned To Library
The Associated Press (AP) reported Saturday that a book borrowed from a Massachusetts library 119 years ago has unexpectedly returned to the library. According to the magazine, a reader interested in the new electrical phenomenon at the time borrowed the book “Elementary Treatises on Electricity” from the New Bedford Free Public Library in February 1904. […]
‘Cold Shoulder’: NYT Columnist Rips Biden For Refusing To Acknowledge His Granddaughter
In an op-ed Saturday, a New York Times columnist sharply criticized President Joe Biden for his adamant refusal to acknowledge a seventh grandchild. Hunter Biden is married to ex-exotic dancer Landen Roberts, and has a navy son, Joan Roberts (now 4). Joe Biden has consistently refused to acknowledge her as one of her grandchildren, and […]
