To toast a new year, Tina Vo usually travels to Las Vegas to “stuff my stomach” and try her luck at blackjack. In her luggage, she packs essentials like perfume, sequin dresses and strappy heels “that make me look much, much taller in photos,” says the customer services agent from […]

The Sedgwick County Jail now has hundreds of “community” tablets that inmates can check out twice a day in two- to three-hour increments. The Wichita Eagle Inmates at the Sedgwick County Jail have a new way to stay educated, entertained and in touch with their family members. Thanks to a […]

While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many struggles for businesses across the country, some stories that were born out of the COVID-19 pandemic showcased local persistence, adaptability and strength. Businesses came together to partner for sustainability, diversity, mental health awareness and local. Here are the top five business stories […]

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – It was a busy New Year’s Eve day outside the Cooper Memorial Library in Clermont where people 65 or older waited in their cars to get their Covid-19 immunization shot. The majority of people had made an appointment by phone–but for others like 68-year-old Ken Wilde, […]

Position Information Arlington County Sheriff’s Office , nationally recognized for Excellence and awarded re-accreditation by the American Correctional Association Commission (ACA), is now accepting applications for testing for Deputy Sheriff positions. In order to participate in testing, candidates will need to apply through this system (click on the word APPLY […]

This is a breaking news blog for all of the latest updates about the coronavirus pandemic. Get our complete coronavirus coverage here → Here’s Where COVID-19 Outbreaks Have Happened In San Diego County Appeals Court Extends Stay On Injunction To Reopen San Diego County Restaurants -:47 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 24, […]

Frisco local Sharon Crawford competes in February at the Summit County Senior Winter Games at the Frisco Nordic Center. The 2021 Senior Winter Games have been partially canceled.Photo by Karol Murray After Summit Seniors board member Joan Tilden joined the master’s Nordic skiing group on its first day of the […]

AUSTIN, TX — Health district officials elevated the health alert level to the highest, red-colored tier for Travis County on Wednesday following recent spikes in cases and hospitalizations of the coronavirus — the first time the action has been taken since the beginning of the pandemic. The move was telegraphed […]

One of the central facets of the holiday season is connection. But, connecting with others in-person this year is complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.   Some of the people most affected by COVID-19 isolation are seniors citizens living in care and rehabilitation facilities. In a non-pandemic year, the holidays would already be a time of loneliness for some seniors. […]

Owner Brett Oakley wanted to rezone eight parcels off Thomas Road to a Business Planned Unit Development from the current agriculture, residential and general business classifications. Oakley wanted to make Land of Illusion a year-round facility with additional family activities, camping sites and a hotel. Commissioners Cindy Carpenter and T.C. […]

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — The holidays are nearing in Orange County! Christmas this year falls on a Friday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah runs Thursday, Dec. 10 through Friday, Dec. 18. And Kwanzaa is Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Celebrations are markedly different for 2020, to be sure. Many annual community extravaganazas […]