Author name: Samuel Tyson

Officials are proceeding with a new study of the County’s homeless population as a recent report reveals a dramatic rise in the number of homeless people dying in Orange County over the past ten years. Some homeless rights activists, including attorney Brooke Weitzman, ponder the necessity of this poll. “Getting more resources into the hands […]

An adult trial will be held for the Matanzas High School student who was charged with assaulting a teacher’s assistant over a video game. The inquiry by the Flagler County School District is separate from the criminal case being handled by law enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office. The district’s spokesperson, Jason Wheeler, said that

Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County, Texas, was shocked and appalled to learn last Thursday that Ohio had been transporting dangerous firefighting effluent to the Houston region for disposal for more than a week. She demanded to know why the wastewater, which was tainted with dangerous chemicals after a cargo train derailment on February 3,

Hays County CISD, San Marcos CISD, and Dripping Springs ISD have placed millions of dollars in bonds on the May ballot in response to the area’s exponential expansion. The bonds will enable the districts to grow and construct schools if they receive voter approval. Since 2010, the population of Hays County has nearly doubled, and

Los Angeles County has agreed to compensate Kobe Bryant’s widow nearly $29 million after first responders published photographs of the NBA superstar’s helicopter crash. When their helicopter crashed into a mountainside near Los Angeles in January 2020, Bryant, the couple’s teenage daughter Gianna, and seven other people perished. The Los Angeles Lakers star and his

On Tuesday, the Washington County Commissioners voiced their continued opposition to a bill before the Maryland Senate that would strip the county of its ability to collect an admissions and entertainment tax. Sen. Paul Corderman (R-Washington/Frederick) has introduced legislation that would exempt Washington County and its municipalities from the tax, which local governments in Maryland

Johnson County Government is happy to introduce Julie Karins as the new deputy county manager after a lengthy search process. On Monday, February 27th, she will begin her new job with the county. After Maury Thompson leaves Johnson County for another job in November 2022, Karins will take over that role. She’ll be in charge

Essex County, Massachusetts might hire younger guards for its jails shortly. The sheriff has decided to reduce the minimum hiring age from 21 to 19, in order to address a significant workforce deficit. On Monday, the new minimum wage will go into effect. Applicants must be 19 years old as of June 1 to be

About two months after the fatal stabbing, prosecutors in Linn County on Monday filed charges against a man. Voluntary Manslaughter and Obstructive Behavior charges have been filed against Shane Teslik, 37. Devonna Walker, 29, was found dead in her home, and activists in her community have been demanding an arrest in the case for weeks.