Observers are keeping a close eye on a bill in the Indiana Senate that would prohibit free or reduced fare public transportation service on Election Day as its last chance to be heard in committee approaches. Senate Bill 187 — a one-line measure stating a public transportation agency shall not implement free or reduced fares […]
One day before the Iowa caucuses, Nikki Haley addressed an energized crowd at a barbecue restaurant in Ames, just a few miles from Iowa State University. Despite the freezing temperatures, the room was filled to capacity with campaign volunteers, journalists and a few undecided caucus-goers. “This is truly cold,” Haley said. “But we’re going to […]
Kings Island is closed for the season and revealing their most popular rides of 2023. The park’s newest roller coaster, Orion, topped the list with 1.5 million rides, according to Kings Island. The ride is 287 feet tall with a top speed of 91 miles per hour, according to the Kings Island website. Five other […]
The burger business has gone flat. Thick gourmet burgers have given way to low-slung “smash burgers,” thin beef patties mashed onto a hot girll with onions and served with double-melty cheese for an old-time taste. They’re a national favorite now, replacing all those bulky burgers topped with quinoa or bananas or candied orange peel or […]
As we quickly approach 2024, people are getting ready to ring in the new year at the Space Needle! “The fireworks obviously I mean the fireworks got to be number one,” said Kevin Daniels. He’s been celebrating New Years Eve at the Space Needle for years. The fireworks extravaganza at the Space Needle is what […]
Thousands of people will ring in New Year’s with parties at houses, restaurants, and bars. Many will forget or ignore that driving drunk is a crime and endangers lives. People don’t need to get behind the wheel if they drink alcohol or use drugs. Free bus rides are being offered by Westchester County and a […]
Hybrid or battery electric vehicles? That debate has been heating up within the auto industry for the past few years. Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks hybrid vehicles are just a phase, while Toyota’s chairman and former CEO, Akio Toyoda, has long been skeptical of going all in on fully electric vehicles. And so far, it […]