Kansas' state sales tax on food is ending. How much could you save at the grocery store?
As Kansans head into the new year, they may notice a slight decrease in their household bills starting Wednesday, Jan. 1.
That’s because the final phase of the state’s food tax elimination goes into effect on New Year...Read more
Ivory Coast joins West African nations asking French troops to leave
Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone states that have asked the former colonial power to relinquish its military presence in West ...Read more
Marijuana dispensary with drive-thru service proposed in Midtown Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An abandoned car wash in Midtown Kansas City could make way for a marijuana dispensary parking lot.
Good Day Farm, a marijuana dispensary with several locations across Missouri, has proposed ...Read more
FBI investigating deadly Cybertruck explosion at Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
One person was killed and seven others injured after a Cybertruck burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the glass entrance doors of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, with police and FBI officials saying ...Read more
What new laws start in 2025 in Kansas? No more food tax, lawmaker raises & more
Changes to tax policy, driving privileges and lawmakers’ salaries are among those that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Some of the 111 bills passed by the Kansas Legislature in 2024 will become law on New Year’s Day...Read more
1 dead, 7 injured after cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — One person was killed and seven suffered minor injuries when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the entrance to Trump International Hotel early Wednesday morning, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a news ...Read more
Suspect in New Orleans terrorist attack had Georgia, military ties
The man who drove a truck into a New Year’s Day crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others in a terrorist attack had multiple Georgia and military ties, including earning a degree from ...Read more
What to know about Maryland's 4 new and 6 returning members of Congress
Though the 2024 election was generally favorable for Republicans nationally, Maryland’s next congressional delegation will consist of nine Democrats — including four new members — and just one Republican.
Read on to...Read more
Truck plows through New Orleans crowd, suspect identified; FBI says explosive devices found
At least 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a pickup truck barreled through the French Quarter in New Orleans in what authorities are describing as a deliberate act of violence during New Year’s ...Read more
With little pomp, Josh Stein sworn in as North Carolina governor. Public celebrations come later
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina will celebrate the arrival of its 76th governor on Jan. 11, when Josh Stein takes a ceremonial oath of office and delivers his inaugural address outside the State Capitol, followed by a ...Read more
Heightened security, moment of silence mark Rose Parade following Louisiana terror attack
PASADENA, Calif. — After patrolling the Rose Parade for decades as members of the Pasadena Police Department, Keith and Shelley Jones joked that they’d had their fill of the petals and pageantry and would never return....Read more
University of Georgia football fans in New Orleans wake up to news of tragic attack
NEW ORLEANS — The Sugar Bowl offered University of Georgia football fans two reasons to head to New Orleans: celebrate the new year and cheer the Bulldogs playoff matchup against Notre Dame.
But within the first few ...Read more
Brother of TCU star receiver Jack Bech killed in New Orleans attack
The brother of Texas Christian University star wide receiver Jack Bech was among the people killed during the presumed terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve.
Tiger Bech, 28, was taken to a New Orleans hospital ...Read more
UGA student critically injured in New Orleans attack
A University of Georgia student was critically injured in the New Year’s attack in New Orleans, said the school’s President Jere W. Morehead.
Morehead said he has spoken with the student’s family and shared his ...Read more
New Illinois laws for 2025 include minimum wage bump, artificial intelligence protections
CHICAGO — Some 300 new state laws take effect Jan. 1 covering everything from road safety to artificial intelligence, most of them passed during a two-year legislative term that enters its final days when lawmakers ...Read more
Philadelphia's Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: 'You can't live scared'
PHILADELPHIA — They arrived en masse, the thousands of dress-wearing, face-painted clowns, leopards, and sparkling aliens, with golden slippers on their feet and drinks in their hands, descending on Philadelphia’s City...Read more
Baltimore records historic reduction in homicides in 2024, but still 'too many' killings
BALTIMORE — Rosalyn Gross was on her couch on the evening of Aug. 18, watching TV and worrying about starting a new position at work the next day, when her phone started blowing up.
There was an emergency at a ...Read more
Atlanta transit agency to provide free shuttles to Carter Center for viewing of former president
ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority announced it will provide free shuttles from King Memorial Station for anyone wishing to visit The Carter Presidential Center this weekend as former President ...Read more
John Chell named new NYPD Chief of Department, replacing Jeffrey Maddrey
NEW YORK — John Chell was sworn in as the NYPD’s Chief of Department at Times Square on New Year’s Eve, replacing Jeffrey Maddrey, who recently resigned amid accusations he had swapped sex for overtime.
Mayor Adams ...Read more
Plastic surgery queen Jocelyne 'Catwoman' Wildenstein dies at 84
Jocelyne Wildenstein, the New York socialite most commonly known by the moniker “Catwoman” for her appearance due to numerous plastic surgeries, has died at 84.
The Swiss-born ex-wife of billionaire Alec Wildenstein ...Read more
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