A husband and his wife were arrested on sex trafficking charges after a deputy found three girls Sunday in North Highlands who were forced into sex work by the married couple, Sacramento County sheriff’s officials said. The 46-year-old husband and his 35-year-old wife were arrested on suspicion of using threats or violence to encourage someone […]
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Man ejected from vehicle after striking tree, fence in fatal Highlands County crash: FHP
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 26-year-old Okeechobee man died after diverting from the roadway and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Early Saturday morning just after 5 a.m., the man was heading south on County Road 721, just south of State Road 70 at a high rate of speed. Bradenton motorcyclist ejected from […]
Highlands Elementary School adds new inclusive playground equipment; working to add the rest
APPLETON – Another inclusive playground has been added to the growing list in the Fox Cities. Highlands Elementary School, 2037 N. Elinor St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to reveal inclusive additions to its playgrounds, like sensory panels and a new playground structure with wheelchair-accessible ramps. “The sheer joy from our students who this project […]
New Mexico Highlands University suspends classes until April 14 after ransomware attack
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University experienced a ransomware attack late last week which resulted in classes being canceled until Sunday. In response to the attack, the university took the impacted systems offline and commenced an investigation. Rio Rancho elementary school may be changed into a full-time Pre-K facility That investigation is ongoing […]
Highlands University cancels more classes after ransomware attack
Apr. 10—New Mexico Highlands University has extended canceled classes through Sunday after a cyberattack threatened the university’s cybersecurity defenses and resulted in significant tech outages. Though students will miss more than a week of classes due to the attack, the disruption won’t change end dates for this semester’s courses or planned graduation festivities, David Lepre, […]
Penn Highlands opens new culinary center in downtown Johnstown
Mar. 28—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The long-awaited Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown was unveiled Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting event and sampling of student-made fare. This endeavor is the extension of the partnership with Greater Johnstown School District that was conceptualized in 2022. “This really helps get you into a new […]
Penn Highlands opens new culinary center in downtown Johnstown
Mar. 27—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The long-awaited Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown was unveiled Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting event and sampling of student-made fare. This endeavor is the extension of the partnership with Greater Johnstown School District that was conceptualized in 2022. “This really helps get you into a new […]
Bristol Highlands Offers Much More Than “Something for Everyone”
It’s often hard to satisfy all tastes when it comes to a beautiful place to live. Yet the community of Bristol Highlands has managed to do just that by offering much more than “something for everyone.” Located just east of Monticello Dr. near K7 and 83rd St. straddling Western Shawnee and Lenexa, Bristol Highlands offers […]
Wildfires drawing first responders to Potomac Highlands areas
Mar. 22—CUMBERLAND — Volunteer firefighters throughout the region battled wildfires Wednesday and again Thursday as high winds and low humidity created hazardous burning conditions in West Virginia’s Hampshire, Hardy and Grant counties. A fire in the Spring Run area near Petersburg grew Thursday to an estimated 500-plus acres and was reportedly 30% contained, while a […]
Wildfires drawing first responders to Potomac Highlands areas
Mar. 21—CUMBERLAND — Volunteer firefighters throughout the region battled wildfires Wednesday and again Thursday as high winds and low humidity created hazardous burning conditions in West Virginia’s Hampshire, Hardy and Grant counties. A fire in the Spring Run area near Petersburg grew Thursday to an estimated 500-plus acres and was reportedly 30% contained, while a […]
Driver arrested in 13-year-old’s death in Highlands Ranch crosswalk
DENVER (KDVR) — A driver has been arrested in the death of a Highlands Ranch 13-year-old, who was hit and killed on the way to school. Ruben Morones, 52, was arrested Wednesday and booked into jail in the death of Alexander Mackiewicz, according to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Alexander died on […]
When is the Penn Highlands Police Academy’s next open house?
JOHNSTOWN ―The Pennsylvania Highlands Police Academy is hosting two open house events to offer information to anyone considering a career in law enforcement. The first open house takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in Room A142 at the Richland Township campus of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 101 Community College Way. First graduating class honored: Who are […]