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county

Florida's Deer Crisis: A Closer Look at Chronic Wasting Disease

October 19, 2025

Florida is facing a serious issue with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly condition affecting deer. This disease, which has a 100% fatality rate in deer, was recently found in Holmes County, near the Georgia border. This is the second case detected in Florida this year, with the first one repor

entertainment

Loomis Ponders Outdoor Drinking in Downtown

October 19, 2025

In the small town of Loomis, nestled in Placer County, a new idea is making waves. The town is thinking about creating an area where people can enjoy drinks outside, legally. This isn't about wild parties, but more about bringing people together and helping local shops. The plan is to set up this a

politics

Huntsville Stands Up: A Day of Protest and Science

October 19, 2025

Huntsville saw a sea of people take to the streets, united against what they see as a shift towards authoritarianism under the current administration. The "No Kings" protest was not just a local event but part of a larger wave of demonstrations happening across the country and beyond. The message wa

lifestyle

Medina's Generous Gesture to Local Food Banks

October 19, 2025

In Medina, Ohio, a recent decision by the city's finance committee has sparked interest. They've agreed to give $2, 000 to a local nonprofit called Farms and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. This group is based in Wayne County and focuses on processing donated deer meat for food banks. The city's archer

celebrities

When Stars Walk Among Us: Unseen Celebrity Sightings

October 19, 2025

Celebrities are everywhere, even when we don't notice them. People often interact with famous figures without realizing it until later. These unplanned meetings happen in all sorts of places, from stores to zoos. One mom thought she was making a new friend at the pool. She chatted with a guy named

health

Measles Alert: Why Vaccines Matter

October 19, 2025

A young child in Olmsted County has been diagnosed with measles, sparking concerns among health experts. The child, who is too young to have received the full course of vaccinations, had recently traveled abroad. This is a wake-up call for parents who may be hesitant about vaccines. Measles is no j

weather

Stormy Saturday in Southeast Michigan

October 19, 2025

On Saturday, October 18, Southeast Michigan braced for some serious weather. The area faced severe thunderstorms, but not every county was under alert. This raised questions about how weather alerts work and why some places get them while others don't. In the middle of it all was Metro Detroit, whe

education

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

October 17, 2025

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

science

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

October 17, 2025

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

crime

A Fight, Hate Words, and a Stabbing in Wellington

October 17, 2025

On Oct. 15, a man was taken into custody after a stabbing happened at a hotel in Wellington. The person who was hurt was rushed to the hospital, but they were not in serious danger. People who saw what happened said the man who did the stabbing used hurtful words about race during a fight before the