Community members can attend events focused on diabetes prevention, healthy eating, and brain health. The Elkhart County Parks is hosting a Winter Walking Club throughout January and February. Multiple blood drives are scheduled throughout the area, hosted by organizations such as the American Red Cross and South Bend Medical Foundation. CLASSES SOUTH BEND — The…
A newly elected councilman in a Northern Kentucky city is accused of attacking his wife under the influence of alcohol last month. Alexandria police arrested City Councilman Shane Collins on domestic violence and criminal mischief charges at the end of January, court records show. Police say officers went to Collins’ home around 10 p.m. on…
This story was updated at 7:45 a.m. to add new information. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Monroe and its surrounding counties until 1 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is warning snow accumulations up to 3 inches are possible in parts of central Indiana, including in Brown, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan…
Cleveland-based television news station WKYC and its affiliates are denying the charges made against it by a former meteorologist. The defendants in the case filed by Hollie Strano, who was dismissed from the news station in September, include WKYC-TV, Tegna National Sales and Finance, and Micki Byrnes, president and general manager of the television station….
The school board plans to revisit the issue in March and will likely implement changes by the 2025-2026 school year. This potential ban aligns with a statewide trend in Florida to restrict cell phone use in schools, with varying degrees of success and student acceptance. The School District of Lee County is considering a district-wide…
Fox 19’s morning meteorologist Frank Marzullo is leaving the station after 18 years. Marzullo announced his departure in a post on X Tuesday afternoon, saying he’s leaving to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with his family. “After 18 years, I have decided to leave Fox 19 to pursue other opportunities,” Marzullo said. “My…
Several Oklahoma schools are canceling school or shifting to virtual or remote learning on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to the threat of severe weather. Check below for any changes or cancelations for local schools organized by district. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location OKC road…
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict cellphone use in schools. Proponents say the bill would reduce distractions, bullying and mental health concerns. If passed, Minnesota would join a growing number of states with laws limiting cellphone use in schools. Minnesota is considering legislation that could prohibit cellphone use in schools, a policy…
Sorry, Debbie — how does it feel? I’m sorry to hear that Debbie Mayfield didn’t qualify to run for the Florida Senate District 19 seat because Ron DeSantis is retaliating against her. How do you think the U.S. Justice Department and FBI employees feel? Similar, maybe? Don’t know if you will have a job in…
ASHEVILLE – Clambering over downed trees and walking along the trails that thread the 45-acre property in January, Starr Silvis Metcalf pointed to the new disturbances that have appeared in recent weeks — excavator tracks, boreholes and cut vegetation. Work at the beloved wooded parcel, located on UNC Asheville property in the Five Points neighborhood,…