SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office released its proposed budget for 2021, and it includes a massive impact from COVID-19. Officials say a lot of county offices will have to make due with what they have now. When the pandemic reached Utah, every department in Salt […]
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By Aftab Ahmed and Krishna N. Das JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) – Indian businesses are stocking up more ahead of this year’s big festival season than at any time in the last five years, expecting people whose earnings were relatively unaffected by the pandemic to spend the money they saved […]
James M. Hohman and Jason Hayes Published 11:00 p.m. ET Oct. 21, 2020 In the upcoming election, voters will be asked to approve or reject Proposal 1, a constitutional amendment that will change how the State Park Endowment Fund and the Natural Resources Trust Fund both operate. The proposal asks […]
You would be forgiven for thinking the sheer volume of black female athletes who have reached the top levels of their sport is proof that this industry is unaffected by the racism and misogynoir that pervades other areas of society. But sadly, this is not the case. Sport does not […]
A video showing an election judge in Montgomery County, Maryland, writing on a ballot is part of a process referred to as the “canvass.” A video showing an election judge in Montgomery County, Maryland, writing on a ballot is part of a process referred to as the “canvass.” The Montgomery […]
“The communities that do have recreation are much better off than those that don’t have recreation,” said Noah Wilson, program director for the Growing Outdoors Partnership of outdoors businesses in Western North Carolina. “If we didn’t have these mountains and we didn’t have the recreation opportunities we have here, we […]
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Through tree-planting, trash pickup and much more, students in Shaler Area’s fledgling sustainability class are putting their newly learned skills to good use in their own neighborhood. Classes are supporting the […]
Another Borat movie shouldn’t exist. Not because “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” is bad, but because Sacha Baron Cohen’s infamous troublemaker seems too recognizable to pull off the same stunts he did in 2006. Back then, Borat […]
BERKELEY Use one of six secure drop boxes throughout Berkeley to turn in your ballot anytime day or night until 8 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 3. This year, all registered voters are receiving a vote-by-mail ballot for the fall election. To support expanded mail voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor officials are asking for public input on city spending priorities as they begin budget planning for fiscal year 2021-22. The city is encouraging residents to share their opinions via a 20-minute online survey by Nov. 24. The survey is available in three languages: City […]
A popular young Democrat sought to get out the vote by playing a video game online. Democratic nominee Joe Biden unveiled a set of Spanish-language ads. And President Donald Trump has an ad that features salsa music. There are 13 days until the election and 54 days until the Electoral […]
Knox County voters have more options than ever to cast their ballots for the 2020 general election, but those choices can be overwhelming. Knox News is committed to giving community members the information they need to vote. We created this Knoxville voting guide to provide the information you need to know to […]
In an election reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, one standby event on the election year calendar continued, albeit entirely online — the Dubuque League of Women Voters candidate forum. For nearly an hour and a half Tuesday night, six candidates for four Statehouse seats representing portions of Dubuque County answered […]
Some hunting seasons bring snow, cold, winds and inhospitable conditions which we as hunters prepare for in order to pursue an oft-anticipated portion of our year, and in the end find success in the field through our efforts. These efforts may start way back in spring or summer, getting into […]
A 5 mph speed limit will go into effect Thursday on Folsom Lake as water levels drop, leaving most of the boat ramps dry and creating hazardous conditions for fast-moving watercraft, park officials said. The low water level has left rocks on the lake bed closer to the surface, which […]
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court District of Minnesota on behalf of seven individuals and others like them who were evicted from their homes in city parks over the past few months. The lawsuit names Hennepin County Sheriff […]
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Jackson Public Schools (JPS) is making it easier for students to connect to the Internet for remote learning. The district switched to remote learning Tuesday after the Jackson County Health Department told 20 staff members, mostly bus drivers, to quarantine after coming into contact with a […]
There are some socially-distant events planned in Dallas-Fort Worth, many of which are drive-thru style. This story will be continually updated as events are announced. It’s that season when ghouls and goblins come creeping out of corners, but this year is bound to look different during a global pandemic. The […]
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Halloween is quickly approaching, and the coronavirus pandemic is still prevalent around the U.S. Families now have to decide whether they want to participate in the spooky holiday events like trick-or-treating or if they opt for a more low-key occasion at home. No matter what you choose, there’s a lot […]
Before thousands of climbers ascended Mount Whitney every year, a group of Buffalo Soldiers reached the summit in 1903. The first African Americans to climb the mountain also built its first summit trail. Enthralled by the grand scenery, Capt. Charles Young committed to “preserving these mountains just as they are.” […]
Public comments can make a difference. After receiving online citizen comments on a proposal that would change the trailhead for the popular Bison Gulch Trail just south of Healy, the decision was made to leave the current parking area, but also continue with plans to build a new, safer parking […]
People have gained weight during the pandemic. The Yale School of Medicine points to increased stress, comfort eating, upended routines and, during the first months of stay-at-home orders, gyms and parks were closed, forcing some to find a different form of exercise. Or they just stopped walking, jogging and working […]