The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service FSIS has identified poor sanitation at a Boar’s Head plant in Virginia as a key factor in the 2023 listeria outbreak, which led to 10 deaths and 61 illnesses across 19 states. The outbreak prompted the recall of over 7 million pounds of deli meats and the temporary …
This article emphasizes the importance of wildfire prevention efforts in New Mexico, focusing on the human causes of wildfires and offering a model for proactive steps. It highlights the success of Utah’s FireSense campaign, which reduced human-caused wildfires by 75% in three years through targeted messaging about common fire hazards such as outdoor equipment use …
South Dakotans are preparing for a significant cold snap as wind chills dip below zero starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service warns of gusty northwest winds making outdoor conditions dangerous, with wind chills reaching as low as -20°F overnight. Light snow is also expected east of I-29 through Monday, although snowfall accumulations will remain …
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum highlights the financial strain on local governments due to rising recycling costs and stagnant state aid. Between 2013 and 2021, operational costs for municipal recycling services increased by about 0.6% annually, while state funding remained flat, with state recycling grants stuck at roughly $19-20 million per year …
With just 10 days left until his inauguration, Delaware Gov.-elect Matt Meyer began a series of events to engage with the community and highlight his administration’s priorities. The first event took place in Dover, where Meyer visited the Delaware State University campus, speaking to senior members of the Delaware National Guard about teamwork, community, and …
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and sentence of Randon Wilkerson, who was found guilty of the 2021 murder of Delmar police officer Cpl. Keith Heacook. The Court rejected Wilkerson’s appeal, which argued that he had unknowingly taken bath salts instead of methamphetamine, leading to his violent behavior. The Court noted that Wilkerson …
In his inaugural address, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the state’s challenges. Despite winter weather forcing the ceremony indoors, Stein used the occasion to urge Republican lawmakers to work alongside him to strengthen the state. His address highlighted key issues such as education, teacher raises, …
A 52-year-old Ohio man, Carlos Sept of Dayton, was arrested in northwest Indiana on Friday after attempting to flee from police following a crash on Interstate 65 near Rensselaer. Initially, Sept lied about his identity during the crash investigation, leading police to discover he was wanted in Ohio for a probation violation. As the trooper …
The article highlights a recent snowstorm that led to snow plow drivers from a small town east of Madison, Wisconsin, traveling to Kansas City to help with snow removal at essential businesses. The call for assistance came just days before the storm hit, prompting Paul Zervopoulos and seven other drivers to embark on a long …
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has informed the state’s counties and cities about their share of a $17 million settlement related to the Pfizer and Ranbaxy Lipitor antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that the companies delayed the release of a cheaper version of Lipitor, a cholesterol-lowering drug. West Virginia will receive $3.485 million from …