A Russian court has extended for three months the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in March on espionage charges, which he and his employer deny. The FSB security service arrested Gershkovich, a US citizen, on March 29 in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg accusing him of collecting secrets … [Read more…]
A reward has been increased to help find those in Yakima responsible for abusing, killing, and dumping five dogs in the Lower Valley area. The bodies were found between March 16 and May 11. THE REWARD IS NOW UP TO $10,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST OR ARRESTS PETA, or People for the Ethical … [Read more…]
The search for Bigfoot is on, and you can join the experts on a Bigfoot quest in the Bluegrass State. There’s no doubt that Bigfoot (or sasquatch) is North America’s most prolific cryptid. There’s been shows, movies, and books about our elusive furry friend. But some people take the Bigfoot fascination up a notch and … [Read more…]
With just weeks to go until the end of the legislative session, state lawmakers are considering a major criminal justice reform. The bill, known as the “Clean Slate Act,” would seal criminal records after a certain amount of time, enabling those individuals to get jobs more easily. Although the pace in Albany these days is … [Read more…]
A 51-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly beating up his ex-wife, sending her to the hospital. Police say they were called to a physical disturbance at the Eagles Lodge at 1600 Thomes Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Friday, May 19, and arrived to find a large altercation between multiple males going … [Read more…]
Since late fall of 2021, the controversial homeless camp alongside I-90 in Spokane has drawn crime, squalor, and complaints. This last weekend, it drew in fire crews. 2 RV’s burned to the ground According to information from The Center Square and news reports, 2 RV’s were totally burned over the weekend at Camp Hope, … [Read more…]
New homebuyers have been dealt another blow, with a major Australian bank poised to hike interest rates even further. Banking giant NAB announced on Tuesday that new home loans would be slapped with an increased interest rate from May 23. The base variable rate will increase by 0.10 per cent to 5.99 per cent for … [Read more…]
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder could be more prone to gut-related health problems, new research suggests. A recent study by the University of Queensland found higher rates of medical procedures for gut issues like irritable bowel syndrome and gastrointestinal conditions in veterans with PTSD. Researchers analysed 138,471 male veterans and found those with PTSD were … [Read more…]
The Chief Mason Griffith Memorial Ride, held Saturday, May 13, in Rosebud, drew hundreds of participants and raised tens of thousands of dollars, organizers announced over the weekend. The event raised $26,000, according to Nicky Herbel, founder of the highway safety awareness group Between The White Lines. A total of 545 people and 300 vehicles … [Read more…]
Gov. Tina Kotek spent about two hours listening to Republican and Democratic senators in separate closed-door meetings in the Capitol building Monday, May 22, as the GOP-led walkout that started May 3 continued to stall the Senate. Kotek entered the Senate majority office to visit with Democrats at noon, on the heels of a meeting … [Read more…]