Advocates Raise Concerns Over Senior Housing Crisis – At first glance, the elderly woman who reached out to the Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) might seem secure—she owns her home and receives $967 in monthly Social Security benefits. But with a mortgage of $863 and mounting late fees, she was teetering on the edge of … Read more
More than 3,000 mustangs that roam the sagebrush benches of southwest Wyoming are slated to lose their freedom next month. On Thursday the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a sweeping plan to clear every wild horse from three herd-management areas that, together, sprawl across a Delaware-size swath of public and private land known … Read more
Daily riders of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer may have only a few months left to enjoy the four-hour trip down the I-35 corridor. Amtrak warned this week that the 206-mile route will be “paused no later than Oct. 1” unless the State of Texas comes up with its share of operating funds—about $7 million to cover … Read more
A heartbreaking case that shook the Oklahoma City metro community has come to a close, as Michael Williams has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the tragic death of 9-year-old Dumarcus Fuller. A Child Caught in the Crossfire On a quiet October night in 2022, young … Read more
In Norman, Oklahoma, a resilient 4-year-old named Gordon Carlson is preparing for a journey that could change the course of his young life. Diagnosed with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—a rare and complex eating disorder—Gordon will soon travel out of state to receive specialized care unavailable locally. The process promises hope, but also comes … Read more
A leading North American financial institution is scaling back its U.S. footprint, with TD Bank confirming the closure of dozens of its branches nationwide — including six locations in New Jersey, home to its American headquarters. The impacted New Jersey branches are: Cedar Grove – 85-107 Pompton Avenue Holmdel – 670 South Laurel Avenue Marlton … Read more
Florida SNAP June 2025 – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will begin distributing June 2025 benefits to Florida residents starting the first of the month, following a set schedule determined by case numbers. These monthly benefits are vital in helping low-income families and individuals access nutritious food. SNAP payments in Florida are deposited directly … Read more
CalFresh June 2025 – Millions of California residents are set to receive food assistance this June through the CalFresh program, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Designed to help low-income individuals and families afford nutritious groceries, CalFresh issues monthly benefits using an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. When Will Payments Arrive … Read more
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A 7-year-old boy is safe and recovering after a paddleboarding trip took a dramatic turn earlier this week in Florida’s Bluewater Bay area. Greyson Hardy was reported missing on Monday after a family member lost sight of him while he was paddleboarding near Rocky Creek, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s … Read more
MACEDONIA, Ohio — A Kohl’s department store in Macedonia Commons became the scene of two major shoplifting incidents in a single day, leading to the arrest of six women and the recovery of more than $3,000 in stolen goods, according to local authorities. Macedonia police were first dispatched to the store around 5:30 p.m. on … Read more