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Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area. This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story. You can report issues or share your thoughts on this story format by filling out our feedback form. Interstate 35 Current Incidents: Overland Park: Purple Heart …

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Four Seasons luxury condo project, St. Elmo Arts District make headlines with new updates

Good afternoon, and thank you for subscribing to Building Austin, our weekly newsletter focused on real estate, growth and development in the Austin region. I’m Shonda Novak, the American-Statesman’s real estate reporter. My articles the past few days brought you exciting updates about two high-interest developments I’ve written about in recent years. Apartments and condominiums in the St. Elmo neighborhood Friday May 17, 2024. …

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Ohioans warned about dangers of alcohol, recreational marijuana use on boats

State leaders are asking Ohioans to stay safe while on boats this summer. >>People express concerns over proposed annexation in Huber Heights The Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are warning about the dangers of alcohol and cannabis use while on boats, according to a spokesperson. They said it is …

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City to discuss possible golf cart usage

OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa City Council will hold a special work session Tuesday at the Bridge View Center, with one of the items on the agenda a discussion about incorporating golf carts into the city’s UTV/ATV ordinance. At the regular council meeting May 25, resident Jerry Phillips inquired of the council the possibility of making golf carts legal on city …

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Can voters elect an AI for mayor? Laramie County attorney conducts investigation

Jun. 10—CHEYENNE — An AI-generated candidate has filed to run for Cheyenne mayor, and county officials are investigating whether VIC, an acronym for Virtual Integrated Citizen, can appear on the ballot. Under Wyoming law, only registered voters can run for local or statewide elected office. But can a person file an artificial intelligence as a candidate? That’s the question Laramie …

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Homelessness in Spokane County Sees 15% Decrease, Survey Reveals

Jun. 10—A recent census conducted in Spokane County indicates a notable decline in the homeless demographic, marking the first reduction in eight years, albeit with certain limitations to the data. The 2024 Point-in-Time Count, executed each January by numerous volunteers who spread out across the county, recorded 2,021 individuals on the streets and in shelters, a decline from the 2,390 …

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Community agricultural nonprofits secure government grants

Jun. 10—The United States Department of Agriculture has allotted $250,000 to Zero Emissions Northwest and Partners for Rural Washington. This is to aid small-scale farm proprietors in their efforts to obtain federal assistance for updating their agricultural methods. The allocation will assist farmers in Washington in transitioning to green energy solutions and advancements in energy conservation, as mentioned in a …

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Quartet of Kansas City Dining Establishments Suffer Amidst Vandalism Frenzy Involving Shattered Glass, All Occurring in a Single Evening

A minimum of four dining and drinkeries in close proximity in Kansas City fell prey to the menace of after-hours vandalism early on Monday morning. Brookside Sushi located at 408 E. 63rd Street; French Custard found at 5905 Main Street; The Littlest Bake Shop situated at 5511 Troost Avenue; and Oddly Correct at 4141 Troost Avenue; all divulged accounts of …

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