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kootenai county treasurer

A Chance to Clean Up a Painted Mess

July 1, 2026

An art teacher from Berks County, once proud of his Harvard background and tenure at a well‑known school in Pottstown, now faces the fallout of selling fake paintings. The 78‑year‑old admitted in federal court that he misrepresented works as creations of Picasso and Warhol, leading to charges of mai

politics

New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

July 1, 2026

In Minnesota, several new rules start on July 1. They cover schools, the state Capitol, and social media. First, schools must set up a way for people to report threats anonymously. This can be an app, a website or a phone line. The state will give $4 million to help schools build these systems. If

weather

Heat‑Broke Road in Algonquin, Drivers Urged to Watch Out

July 1, 2026

A stretch of Algonquin Road just west of Route 25 cracked and bent after a week of intense heat. The damage started around noon on Monday, causing cars to swerve and creating a traffic jam for the next 24 hours. By 12:50 a. m. Tuesday, state workers had patched the road and all lanes were open again

politics

City Residents Decide Which Services Shrink

July 1, 2026

The city of Des Moines has opened an online survey to let people choose which services might be cut. The goal is to save $12 million for the 2028 budget year that starts on July 1, 2027. The city says state tax law changes have limited how much money it can raise, so it must reduce spending. City o

crime

Talking Safety: What Baltimore County Residents Really Want from Their Leaders

July 1, 2026

Baltimore County held a public meeting Monday night where people didn’t hold back about what’s worrying them most. Instead of just nodding along, residents packed into a Towson arts center to ask tough questions about car thefts by young offenders, reckless driving, and whether their neighborhoods f

weather

The Midwest gets a surprising taste of rainforest weather

July 1, 2026

Monday marked the start of an intense heat alert for Cook County, with warnings that would last until Wednesday night. By Tuesday, the air in parts of the region felt like walking into a tropical steam room. While most people associate high humidity with places like the Amazon, the Chicago area foun

health

A Gold‑Standard Kitchen for Seniors

June 29, 2026

The Flathead County Agency on Aging kitchen is busy preparing about 500 meals each day, feeding seniors in Kalispell and nearby towns through Meals on Wheels and on‑site lunches. Its executive chef, Dave Caron, who once ran gourmet kitchens, now focuses on safety and nutrition for older adults. He

art

Art, Sand and Community: A Fresh Look at Valparaiso’s First Fest

June 29, 2026

Valparaiso welcomed a lively gathering that turned downtown into an open‑air gallery and playground. The highlight was the new Sand+Steel Art Fest, where artists mixed traditional craft with playful experimentation. Wes Thorn, a self‑taught carpenter from Portage, showed how he transforms roug

lifestyle

Celebrating America’s 250th: Philly Suburbs Light Up History

June 29, 2026

The suburbs around Philadelphia are turning their rich Revolutionary past into a vibrant celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday. While the city of Philadelphia takes the spotlight, counties like Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester have been busy for years planning events that invite

weather

Hope Rises as Father and Son Survive Four‑Day Rubble Search

June 29, 2026

In the wake of a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, a father and his son were rescued alive after spending four days trapped under collapsed building debris. The event unfolded in La Guaira, a coastal city that suffered the heaviest damage and recorded at least 1, 450 fatalities.