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Measles Alert in Rockwall County: What You Need to Know

February 27, 2025

A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre

sports

Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame: Celebrating Local Legends

February 22, 2025

Suffolk County is buzzing with excitement as the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has just revealed its Class of 2025. This year, over 20 individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions to sports, both at the college and professional levels. The ceremony, scheduled for May 29 at Flowerfi

crime

Donut Shop Showdown: Employee Stops Robber

February 21, 2025

A tense situation unfolded at a donut shop in Macomb County. An employee had to act quickly when a man in his mid-30s entered the shop. He was holding what looked like a gun and demanded cash. The employee, who was also armed, made a split-second decision. He pulled out his own gun and shot the susp

health

Get Involved: Join Rock County's Health Board!

February 15, 2025

The Rock County Board Chair, Kevin Leavy, is on the hunt for local residents eager to make a difference in their community's health. The Board of Health is a big deal in Rock County, Wisconsin. It's all about keeping the community healthy and safe. The board has nine members, and five of them are

politics

Platte County Mental Health Drama Still Unfolding

February 1, 2025

Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De

health

Bird Flu Hits Connecticut Again

January 26, 2025

In New Haven County, Connecticut, bird flu has struck another backyard flock. This is the second time this month that the highly contagious H5N1 strain has been confirmed in the state. Officials have taken swift action, quarantining the area and putting down the affected birds to stop the disease fr

environment

Wildfires Rage On: Celebrities and Billionaires Step Up to Help

January 11, 2025

In Los Angeles County, several wildfires have sprung up, forcing nearly 200, 000 people to evacuate. Celebrities and billionaires, some of whom have lost their homes or had to evacuate, are donating money and supplies to relief efforts. Disney has pledged $15 million to organizations like the Americ

education

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

January 8, 2025

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

health

Discovering Cancer Early: A Stockholm Study

January 6, 2025

Welcome to the Stockholm Early Detection of Cancer Study, commonly known as STEADY-CAN. This unique project focuses on understanding how to spot cancer early in a large group of people from Stockholm County, Sweden. By gathering real-life medical data from both hospital and clinic visits, researcher

health

Epic Rescue: How a Young Hiker Was Saved from Wilderness

January 1, 2025

On a sunny Saturday, a 20-year-old hiker found themselves in trouble deep in California's Ventana Wilderness. The hiker, located near Sykes Hot Springs, needed urgent help. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team sprang into action. They hiked 16 miles through rough terrain to reach the