MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Parks said, due to lack of sponsorship, the July 3 lakefront fireworks will not be held in 2024. The summer tradition typically brings thousands of people, like Ben Cook and his family, to the lakefront. Now, it may be a thing of the past. “They’re always definitely the highlight of the […]
A riot broke out at a Florida skate rink after the venue called off what was supposed to be a child’s birthday party. Now, the rink owner is speaking out and is set to discuss the incident with law enforcement. Chris Manganias, owner of Astro Skating Center in Hillsborough County, explained on “Fox & Friends […]
May 21—GRAND FORKS — The arraignment for a Grand Forks lawmaker charged with DUI was canceled. Rep. Claire Cory, R-Grand Forks, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on May 7. She pleaded not guilty to the Class B misdemeanor on May 16. Class B misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of 30 days […]
There’s no school at Johnston High School on Wednesday after Tuesday afternoon’s storms caused “extensive” damage to the building, the Johnston Community School District announced on social media. The senior awards ceremony that had been scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed due to the damage and staff were told not to come to the building […]
This was likely not the extra vacation he had hoped for. A traveler’s trip turned sour after an airline stuck him with the hotel bill after a canceled flight. London area resident Ian Field and his companion Jane had been enjoying a trip to St. Lucia in the Caribbean before their May 15 flight was […]
May 14—1/3 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Micah Fernandez grins as he paddles down Waiahole Valley Road on bodyboard during the torrential rains which flooded the area on Monday. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Many areas around Windward Oahu were flooded Monday […]
A brutal attack has brought an abrupt end to the carnival season for one Chester County location. Police announced on Sunday that they have revoked the permit for the Good Time Amusements Carnival in the parking lot of the Exton Square Mall. “The safety of all those attending is primary and foremost in the decision […]
Malcolm Aw said he pulled out of a Neom contract because of alleged Saudi human rights abuses. The CEO of Solar Water told BI that he had planned to build solar desalination plants. Human rights campaigners say tribe members are being forcibly evicted to make way for the megacity. A green energy founder pulled out […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators, hours after dozens marched to the home of the school’s president as city officials prepared to appear before Congress on the protest’s handling. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela […]
A passenger was caught with a bag of snakes in their pants at Miami International Airport. The Daily Mail reported the passenger’s flight ticket was subsequently canceled. Incidents of wildlife smuggling through airports are more common in Asia. A passenger was caught trying to smuggle a bag of snakes onto a plane at Miami International […]
Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, West Virginia. (West Virginia Department of Health photo) Lawmakers say that the Department of Health Facilities leadership canceled legislators’ chance to tour a state-run hospital where an elderly, nonverbal man died after being left in scalding water. This is the second instance where lawmakers said the department has canceled their […]
American Airlines, which had previously announced it would resume its daily service to Port-au-Prince’s international airport this Thursday, is once more pushing back its restart date. Laura Masvidal, spokeswoman for the Miami-based carrier, says American is looking to restart daily service between Miami International Airport and Toussaint Louverture International Airport on May 16. Haiti’s main […]