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Green Bay Police Department works to reduce car thefts
Tatum Haney, right, checks in with Chelsy Hardy of Dorsh Kia. Dorsh Kia and Bergstrom Hyundai of Green Bay volunteered staff to provide the free service to vehicle owners. Shane Fitzsimmons photo By Shane Fitzsimmons/Kris Leonhardt Press Times staff GREEN BAY – In an effort to lessen the numbers of auto thefts involving Hyundai and…
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Pasadena leaders plan town hall after Washington Park shooting of ex-Laker’s brother
Pasadena leaders will host a community town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 28, to discuss recent gun violence at Washington Park, where officials will share updates on steps the city’s taking to improve safety. The town hall, at 6:30 p.m. at the city’s Santa Catalina Branch Library, will include Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, along with Councilmembers…
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Postal workers in the Ozarks ask you to help to make Christmas deliveries safer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Through the rain, snow, or even late nights around the holidays, the United States Postal Service is encouraging you to help out mail carriers by making a small gesture. United States Postal Service leaders say year-round customers depend on their services. “The safety of our employees is our top priority, so…
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Try Before You Buy: The E-Bike Subscription Service Has Arrived
With e-bike sales on the rise and an improved understanding worldwide of their many benefits to commuters of all types, some U.S. cities are trying to make it easier for anyone to start riding to work with an e-assist bike. Because the upfront cost of an e-bike can be prohibitively expensive, even cities and states…
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Want to cut your own Christmas tree from a Colorado forest? Here’s how
Permits are for specific districts within each National Forest, so be sure you’re buying the right permit and driving to the correct location. The closest cutting area to Denver is the South Platte Ranger District in between Will-O-The-Wisp and Aspen Park, but permits at that location are nearly sold out. Only weekday passes remain. A…
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Carepool is the aging population’s source for medical ride-share services
By 2040, America’s aging population will double. This group is predicted to reach 55 million and outnumber the youth population. With such a large group of aging adults, the demand for care facilities and senior services is increasing drastically. Considering the constraints of existing infrastructure, seniors are facing more barriers to receiving the care they…
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Roommates sue Prince George’s County over death of pet dog shot by police
Roommates who sued a Maryland county Monday claim police officers illegally entered their apartment without a warrant, detained them at gunpoint without justification and unnecessarily shot their pet dog, which was left paralyzed and ultimately euthanized. The dog, a boxer mix named Hennessey, did not attack the three officers who entered the apartment before two…
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How to cut down your own Christmas tree and avoid a $5,000 fine
Long before the 12 days of Christmas, you need the 12 tips to cutting down your own Christmas tree. Where to get a permit to cut your own Christmas tree in Nevada A permit is required to cut a tree on public land. They are issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the…
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Geothermal energy is a boon for Klamath Falls, but only in certain spots
Thom Darrah oversees the hot and cold water system that brings geothermal heat to Oregon’s Tech’s new engineering building on Sept 26, 2023. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB Your browser does not support the audio element. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Back in the 1960s, the Oregon Institute of Technology was looking for somewhere to build a…
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Why more than half of Utah’s teens, 16-19, have jobs
This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and The Salt Lake Tribune, in collaboration with student media at Salt Lake Community College, to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through emerging journalism. As the nation’s economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in Utah may have more options for filling job…