Wisconsinites can expect more price increases for U.S. Postal Service shipping in 2026. As part of its ten-year plan to mitigate financial struggles, the USPS will increase prices for several shipping services starting Jan. 18, 2026. The agency filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission regarding the price changes on Nov. 18. The announcement came…
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban effective Monday, November 17. Continued low humidity and strong, gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger conditions. The ban applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns. Fires in barbecue grills and cooking fires will be the only exception…
With the nation’s longest-running government shutdown now over, Hoosiers who rely on the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program will soon have their benefits restored. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will begin issuing full SNAP benefits on Nov. 15, and eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Nov. 16, according to a news release from the agency. Indiana…
An Irish setter named Bree was fatally struck by a car after escaping a private dog park in south Franklinton. The park, Bumble’s Backyard, has since implemented new safety measures, including a magnetic latch system with an alarm. The incident has sparked online debate regarding safety protocols and accountability at private dog facilities. The death…
Rogue Ales & Spirits closed its operations in Newport and all its restaurants — including the recently opened Rogue Salem Public House — suddenly on Nov. 14. The Lincoln Chronicle reported that the 37-year-old business owed $545,000 in back rent to the Port of Newport and up to $30,000 in taxes to Lincoln County. The…
A 25-year-old Lincoln woman died in a single-car crash in Cumberland on Tuesday night. The vehicle left the road, struck a tree, and became engulfed in flames. A nearby resident attempted to help the driver before the fire became too dangerous. A Lincoln woman died in a car crash in Cumberland on Tuesday night, Nov….
Virginia has launched a free mobile ID app, allowing residents to carry a digital version of their driver’s license on their phone. The digital ID is accepted at select locations, including major Virginia airports, all DMV centers, and by Virginia State Police. Acceptance is still in its early stages, with limited participation from local police,…
Wisconsin hemp businesses are sounding the alarm after the U.S. Senate approved a bill that would essentially ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products nationally. Late on Nov. 10, senators voted in favor of a funding bill that would end the longest-ever federal government shutdown. It included a provision that would close the loophole in…
Columbus, Ohio, was ranked the 15th best large city for retirement in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. The city’s affordability, including lower median home prices and rent, contributed to its high ranking. Jacksonville, Florida, and Houston, Texas, secured the top two spots on the national list. If you’re planning to spend your…
A Louisville resident and two local business owners have sued UPS, General Electric and Boeing, three days after a UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed south of Louisville’s airport. The federal lawsuit alleges the companies were negligent and share responsibility for the Nov. 4 crash, which killed at least 13 people, including a young…