The Biden administration pledged $3 billion on Tuesday to assist start laying track for a planned high-speed rail route between Las Vegas and Southern California, Nevada elected leaders said. The $12 billion Brightline West project has been spoken about for decades, and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen informed reporters that it now has the essential right-of-way…
CALIFORNIA CITY – Cal City Police will add extra officers to its force. A grant could be on the way to assist you. “We haven’t been able to hire anyone in a year. The last time I hired a patrolman was last December. To me, that’s not acceptable,” said Jesse Hightower, Cal City’s chief of…
Are you hoping for a white Christmas in Kansas City this year? According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, you’re in luck. According to the 200-year-old publication’s long-term weather forecast, the Kansas City area might experience snowy intervals; warm, then extremely cold temperatures from December 22 to December 31. The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims to be…
Rooting, hoof prints, wallows, and nests may indicate that a destructive and costly visitor — the invasive feral hog — has visited your Kansas property. According to a recent study, feral hogs have been spotted in 29 Kansas counties. Fortunately, the state has a body dedicated to the eradication of feral swine in the state….
When the new legislative session begins in January, one bill that the Kansas House may consider is whether school should start before Labor Day. House Bill 2475 would make it illegal for Kansas school districts to begin classes before the holiday. Summer school, extended school year programs, and other activities would not be prohibited under…
Nestled within the splendor of California’s Golden State, a troubling undercurrent of socioeconomic disparity challenges the narrative of prosperity. Despite the state’s reputation for vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and a flourishing tech industry, the harsh reality of poverty persists, casting a shadow over its gleaming facade. In the vast landscape of this economically diverse state,…
According to the 2021 Wyoming Human Trafficking Annual Report, the city with the highest reported rate of human trafficking in Wyoming is Casper. However, it is important to note that human trafficking is a hidden crime, and the reported rates may not reflect the true extent of the problem in any given area. The report…
Human trafficking, the abhorrent crime of exploiting and controlling individuals for forced labor or commercial sex acts, has cast a long shadow over the United States. While the issue pervades every corner of the nation, certain states have been identified as particularly vulnerable to this heinous act. West Virginia, nestled amidst the Appalachian Mountains, is…
According to the Human Trafficking Hotline, Manchester, New Hampshire, had the highest number of human trafficking cases reported in 2021, with a total of 24 cases. This represents 35% of all reported cases in the state. The majority of these cases were sex trafficking cases, with 18 cases reported. Labor trafficking cases accounted for the…
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Rapid City, South Dakota, has the highest human trafficking rate in the state. In 2021, there were 12 reported cases of human trafficking in Rapid City, which accounted for 41% of all cases reported in South Dakota that year. This is more than double the number of cases…