Though the city of Chicago has lost residents in recent years, the suburbs in Cook County have lost more, while suburbs far from the city are booming, new U.S. census estimates show. Chicago lost about 82,000 people, or 3% of its population, from April 2020 to July 2023, giving the city a total of 2,664,452 […]
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Lackawanna County DA speaks on guilty verdict
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday’s verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were […]
Trial of soldier accused of killing grandparents in Chester County continues
CHESTER, SC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Alex Scott wore a suit jacket for his second day in court and he continued to take extensive notes while testimony continued in his 2020 double murder trial. The former military soldier is accused of shooting and killing his grandfather, 61-year-old Gene Rogers, and great-grandmother, 78-year-old Billie Rogers, Gene […]
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County Schools asked for $6,236,935 in funding to raise teacher salaries. This is on […]
Fairfax County police investigating ‘bank jugging’ theft in Springfield
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said a woman was robbed after she visited a bank in Springfield. The robbery happened on March 21 around 3:15 p.m. FCPD said that the victim withdrew $10,000 from a bank in the 6300 block of Backlick Rd. before driving to a […]
Two years later, Judge orders new election for Harris County judicial seat
A judge ordered Harris County to hold a new election for the 180th District Court judge after Republican candidate Tami Pierce, who narrowly lost to Democratic Judge DaSean Jones, filed a lawsuit challenging the results. Jones won by a margin of 449 votes in 2022. Judge David Peeples, a visiting judge from Bexar County, issued […]
Wildfires threaten businesses and homes throughout Kern County
Escambia County to begin project to reduce stormwater flooding
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County’s Construction Management Division is getting ready to begin work on a construction project that officials hope will help to reduce stormwater flooding. Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seeks car reportedly involved in shooting According to a release, construction is set to begin in June along Bronson Road for a […]
Do you know them? Fugitives added to top 10 most wanted list in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – More people have been added to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Top 10 most wanted criminals in hiding, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Officials with the Sheriff’s Office say they want the public’s help to track them down. The additions are: Mariaelena Serena Ramirez, 23, of Dinuba is wanted for sex […]
Prince George County police officer put on house arrest after alleged domestic dispute
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) – Prince George County Police Department (PGPD) Cpt. Robert Harvin III was put on house arrest after he was accused of assaulting his wife. Harvin, 28, appeared in court Wednesday afternoon. He was charged with two misdemeanors for the incident. Police were called to Harvin’s house in Laurel Tuesday […]
Uncovered trust indenture shows city, county, both have stake in Expo Center
May 15—A decades old document uncovered after lawsuits between two local governments were filed earlier this year is expected to lead to the dismissal of the lawsuits. The initial lawsuit was filed in January 2024 in Pittsburg County District Court. McAlester City Attorney John T. Hammons filed the action asking the court to rule in […]
Mobile County artist paints waiting room to ‘amaze and captivate’ child patients
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Health Department’s primary care division Family Health hired an award-winning local artist to revamp the downtown pediatric waiting room. Mobile man arrested in connection with Stockton mass shooting: Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office According to a release, Ty Tover, an award-winning local artist who also had his art submitted to […]