Cool, cosmopolitan, crowded, constantly evolving … the Big Apple blends big city splendor with small-town charm. Amid New York’s iconic landmarks and towering skyscrapers, you’ll experience a vibrant culture permeating each of the city’s distinctive neighborhoods and boroughs. Follow trendsetters to the East Village and Brooklyn to check out indie boutiques, iconic bakeries and trendy coffee shops.Continue reading “Travel Thursday: Why Go To New York City?”
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History Lesson Tuesday: December 5, 1933. The End of Prohibition in America.
The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to the era of national prohibition of alcohol in America. At 5:32 p.m. EST, Utah became the 36th state to ratify the amendment, achieving the requisite three-fourths majority of states’ approval. Pennsylvania and Ohio had ratified it earlier in the day. The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began inContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesday: December 5, 1933. The End of Prohibition in America.”
Travel Thursdays: It’s Bizarre To Think That Idaho Is Home To The Country’s Largest Collection Of War Memorabilia, But It’s True.
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History Lesson Tuesdays: 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer Murdered in Prison
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, serving 15 consecutive life sentences for the brutal murders of 15 men, is beaten to death by a fellow inmate while performing cleaning duty in a bathroom at the Columbia Correctional Institute gymnasium in Portage, Wisconsin. During a 13-year period, Dahmer, who lived primarily in the Midwest, murdered at least 17 men. Most of these men wereContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer Murdered in Prison”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri. Ethan Everley, 16.
by Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer Died: March 29, 2022 Fentanyl has killed more than 850 in KC area. ‘I thought that we were going to build an empire someday’ Ethan Everley never minded working, his dad says. Whether it was at Wendy’s — where he’d work the register, cook or do whatever wasContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri. Ethan Everley, 16.”
Travel Thursdays: The Idaho Resort Where You Can Go Skiing, Snow Tubing, And More This Winter
by Courtnie Erickson Here in Idaho, we are no strangers to incredible resorts. From large ski resorts to small, lesser-known destinations, there are locations all around the Gem State where you can enjoy the perfect winter day. Magic Mountain Ski Resort is one Idaho resort that has so much to offer, yet you typically don’tContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Idaho Resort Where You Can Go Skiing, Snow Tubing, And More This Winter”
17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes
Even if you escape the federal estate tax, these states (plus D.C.) may hit you by John Waggoner Note: Some states levy estate taxes on a person’s assets when they die. A few states tax inheritances. Maryland does both. Most people don’t have to worry about the federal estate tax, which excludes up to $12.92Continue reading “17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes”
True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices
by Melissa Luck SEATTLE, Wash – The FBI is working with law enforcement in eastern and western Washington, monitoring apparent threats made to multiple elections offices. Suspicious powder was sent to elections offices in Spokane, Pierce and King Counties Wednesday, as elections workers were processing and counting ballots. In Spokane County, the powder came inContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices”
True Crime Sundays: What they do behind bars: Killer mom Susan Smith’s scandalous prison life revealed ahead of 2024 parole hearing
by Kunal Dey GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA: Child killer Susan Smith, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of her two sons, has been involved in flirtatious exchanges with a minimum of six men while imprisoned at the Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. The shocking revelation comes as she prepares for an upcomingContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: What they do behind bars: Killer mom Susan Smith’s scandalous prison life revealed ahead of 2024 parole hearing”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho
by Parker A tragic incident unfolded in the Ridley’s parking lot in Kuna when an individual lost their life to a drug overdose. Police officers were on the scene in response to the distressing incident, and it wasn’t long before this became a topic of discussion throughout the community. The news was posted on aContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho”
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