Marcus Williams

Menominee County is Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Reservation, 234,000 acres

Menominee County is Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Reservation, 234,000 acres of forests, wetlands and shoreline. That land base and its stewardship define the county.

Jul 16, 2026·5 min read

Menominee County Historical Society preserves local history across multiple sites

From a former church museum to research and learning centers, the society keeps Menominee County history visible across sites residents can actually use.

Jul 16, 2026·4 min read

Hernando County election officials prepare for August primary deadline

Cord Byrd met with Denise LaVancher in Brooksville as the July 20 registration deadline neared for Florida’s Aug. 18 primary. Hernando County has already posted sample ballots and set early voting dates.

Politics

AI data centers spark local backlash over power, water and noise

At least 36 data centers were blocked or delayed since 2024, putting $162 billion in investment at risk as voters fight over power, water and noise.

Entertainment

Roblox launches Build, letting users create games from a prompt

Roblox’s new Build tool turns a text prompt into a basic game in its mobile app, as the company widens AI creation and tightens parental controls.

Taylor man charged with assault in Lafayette County

A Taylor resident faced an assault charge in Lafayette County, moving the case into the county’s formal justice process and putting local safety back in focus.

Gallup police seek three murder suspects in active homicide case

Gallup police were looking for three murder suspects in an active homicide case, renewing an urgent call for tips across McKinley County.

Beshear extends gas tax relief, Owsley County left out

Booneville and Owsley County were left off Beshear’s latest gas-tax relief list, while 33 other Kentucky communities kept the break. The omission leaves local drivers, businesses and commuters paying the full fuel-tax bill.

Severe thunderstorms threaten Bamberg County with strong winds, hail

An SC Weather Bot alert warned strong storms could hit Bamberg County, with NWS warnings showing 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail and rapidly shifting timing.

Apache County August calendar previews civic, school and community events

Apache County’s August slate is anchored by Motorsports Days and the 84th annual county fair, with St. Johns the main destination.

Jul 16, 2026·4 min read

Apache County voters should know new vote center rules, key deadlines

Apache County’s first vote-center primary lets registered voters use any county site, with July 21 the main deadline and early voting posted in Fort Defiance, Chinle, Chambers and Teec Nos Pos.

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Politics

Sadiq Khan, June Sarpong and Christina McAnea named in Lords peerages

Sadiq Khan, June Sarpong and Christina McAnea are among 26 new Lords peers, reviving questions about patronage in a chamber with more than 800 members.

Entertainment

Savannah Bananas debut first original song on the ESPYs stage

The Savannah Bananas turned the ESPYs stage into a debut for their first original song, as ABC News’ Hanna Battah covered the latest twist in their Banana Ball brand.

Atchison County may offer property tax relief for 2027 budget

Atchison County’s under-RNR 2027 budget could mean about $1,082 in county tax on a $176,057 home, $124 an acre, and $13,359 on $1 million of business property.

World

CMA investigates Euro Car Parks over petrol forecourt tickets

The CMA has opened a case against Euro Car Parks over tickets for drivers queuing at petrol forecourts, as private parking tickets hit a record 14.4 million.

Valencia County finance director resigns after $2 million hospital scam

A scammer posing as Bradbury Stamm Construction drained $2.02 million from Valencia County. The finance director resigned after the loss exposed gaps in payment safeguards.

Valencia County residents still question corrected property tax bills

A county typo that put property values in the billions, not millions, left Valencia County homeowners doubting their corrected tax bills and seeking answers.

Kootenai County court notice names estate, property dispute parties

A Kootenai County District Court summons by publication named the Estate of Estella Deffenbaugh, Natalie and Lisa Biondo, and Green Haven, LLC in a public court notice.

Suffolk overtime spending surges far beyond budget, taxpayers question control

Suffolk taxpayers are facing a payroll bill that ran $74 million over budget, with overtime pushing some workers to about three times their base pay.

East End tax protests surge as housing market heats up

East End homeowners filed tax protests at least 50% more often as hot sales and rising equalized values sharpened the stakes. More than 54,000 Suffolk homes were challenged last year.