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Stormy Skies Over Minnesota: What’s Brewing and Who’s Affected

June 24, 2026

Minnesota is trading sunny skies for dark clouds as thunderstorms sweep in Tuesday, bringing warnings and potential hazards. The National Weather Service has flagged several counties—including McLeod, Sibley, Carver, Becker, Kandiyohi, and Swift—for severe thunderstorms until 5:30 p. m. These storms

health

Getting ready for monsoon season in Bernalillo County

June 24, 2026

Bernalillo County is dealing with a new health concern ahead of the rainy season. Recent checks found mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus near the Rio Grande. These mosquitos are a reminder that standing water, even small amounts, can become breeding grounds when the weather changes. While

business

Game Studio Faces Wage Lawsuit Over Overtime and Breaks

June 23, 2026

A video‑game company known for popular role‑playing titles has been hit with a legal challenge. Workers in California claim that the studio did not pay required wages or provide proper meal and rest breaks, violating state labor rules. The lawsuit was first filed in the Orange County Superior Court

crime

Famous Faces in California’s Big Tax List

June 23, 2026

Malik Beasley, a former NBA player who last played for the Detroit Pistons and briefly signed with a Puerto Rican team, appears on California’s list of 500 people who owe the state huge amounts in unpaid taxes. The state says he owes roughly $1. 9 million, a figure that includes money from his part

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

crime

Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

June 23, 2026

A 23‑year‑old man was taken into custody after police say he struck another patron with a beer bottle outside a Joliet sports bar. The incident happened late Thursday night when the two men were arguing near the entrance of Longshots Sports Bar & Grill. Witnesses report that the victim, a 37‑year‑ol

crime

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond

June 23, 2026

Billy Wayne Leming Jr. , 33, from Wedington Blacktop Road in Lincoln has been held at the Washington County Detention Center since late May. He was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on May 28 after police received reports that he might be linked to several serious offenses. The charges incl

politics

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

June 23, 2026

In Clay, New York, a quiet road that once carried the name Plantation Boulevard is facing a fresh start. The title, chosen by mid‑20th‑century developers to lure buyers with a romantic view of the South, has sparked debate among residents and officials. The street runs near an Amazon warehouse and h

business

New Glass Vial Factory Boosts U. S. Vaccine Supply

June 23, 2026

"The factory in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, has just finished a $60 million upgrade that lets it make more than 200 new jobs and triple its output of glass vials used in life‑saving medicines. The plant, owned by a German company that specializes in pharmaceutical glass, now runs two new lines tha

environment

Oceanside’s beaches: a 70-year wait for sand and solutions

June 23, 2026

For nearly three-quarters of a century, Oceanside’s shoreline has been slowly vanishing. Decades of sand loss due to a military harbor built in 1942 left the city with shrinking beaches and rising flood risks. Local leaders have begged for help since 1953, but federal progress only started moving in

Stormy Skies Over Minnesota: What’s Brewing and Who’s Affected

Getting ready for monsoon season in Bernalillo County

Game Studio Faces Wage Lawsuit Over Overtime and Breaks

Famous Faces in California’s Big Tax List

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

New Glass Vial Factory Boosts U. S. Vaccine Supply

Oceanside’s beaches: a 70-year wait for sand and solutions

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond