A fat Russian cat who is not the biggest fan of diets is proving to be very relatable in his struggle to shed his extra pounds. Kroshik, which translates in English to “Little Baby” or “Crumbs” is anything but little thanks to receiving a little too much love at his old home. While he’s still…
The former home of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee chancellor recently sold for $1 million, according to state property records. UWM announced its intent to sell the 3435 N. Lake Drive home earlier this year. Chancellor Mark Mone called it “a smart financial move” and part of a broader university downsizing to save money. Records show…
U.S. vice presidential candidate JD Vance is weighing in on one of Cincinnati residents’ recent troubles: Graeter’s rumored Skyline Chili Ice Cream. Concerns over the eyebrow-raising flavor escalated after Kroger’s website claimed that the Cincinnati-based ice cream chain Graeter’s and restaurant chain Skyline Chili appeared to have collaborated to create a “daring fusion of flavors.” Per…
A Clyde Township man has been arrested after he was reportedly caught distributing child pornography online, according to Michigan State Police. Thomas Hinkle, 44, was arraigned Friday on six felonies, including one count of aggravated distribution or promotion of child sexually abusive material, two counts of aggravated possession of child sexually exploitative material, and three…
New York – U.S. stocks are holding steadier Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in morning trading, a day after sliding from its all-time high because of tumbling energy and technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 165 points,…
Expect a milder winter in Rhode Island this year, according to a federal weather report. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s winter forecast says there is a near 50/50 chance that Rhode Island, along with the majority of New England, is leaning toward being warmer than it usually is in the months of December, January…
7-Eleven will be closing more than 400 underperforming stores in the U.S., its parent company said. The 444 stores to close are among 13,000 stores the convenience chain has in the U.S. and Canada. A list of stores to close was not released by the company, which announced the plan to shutter the stores during…
NARRAGANSETT − A 59-year-old Narragansett man died Monday after going overboard from a boat, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. He was identified as Joseph Gilmartin, a longtime North Kingstown High School football coach. According to the DEM, a 911 call was received at 12:53 p.m. for a person overboard and a…
Green Bay Area Public Schools are planning two more informational meetings about its November $183 million capital referendum to address safety and renovations resulting from boundary changes. When are the informational meetings about the Green Bay schools referendum? Oct. 16: noon in the board room at the District Office, 200 S. Broadway Oct. 16: 6…
With Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day both falling on Monday, will any businesses or services be open on the holiday? President Franklin Delano Roosevelt designated it as a national holiday in 1934, according to the Library of Congress. Now a federal holiday, the second Monday of October has been celebrated as Columbus Day since…