CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for storms and flooding May 19-27 in southeast Missouri is approaching. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Monday, September 23. This applies to those affected by the severe weather in Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard counties in the […]
The CEO of Richmond International Airport is proposing a government monopoly on fuel and maintenance services by 2026. The move would likely harm the facility, its passengers and general aviation by driving up costs and degrading service quality. As an airline pilot and active member of the local aviation community, I strongly oppose making the […]
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) – Gasoline prices in Magoffin County have been the subject of much discussion in the Salyersville area. With gas prices nearly 20 cents higher per day than surrounding counties, Councilman Paul Montgomery said he would like to know how the county with the highest unemployment rate in the state also has the […]
GRIMES, Iowa — It’s a common problem at Iowa food banks: record numbers of individuals and families coming to them in need of food assistance. The Grimes Storehouse Food Pantry plays an important role by providing community members with food from their pantry and children’s clothing from their closet. Once a month, families and individuals […]
BOISE, Idaho — More than 250 active duty military personnel landed at NIFC Saturday to help fight wildfires in the Boise and Payette national forests. The firefighters are coming from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and will assist with firefighting efforts for up to 30 days. The country is currently at national preparedness level 5, the highest […]
North Ridgeville Community Care has been helping residents since 1989. The nonprofit has a food bank and offers comprehensive services including assistance with rent and utilities, clothing and household items, and an education fund that covers tuition and materials such as computers and textbooks. “In the last month alone, 500 people have come through our […]
The Hamilton Counted report for the second quarter of 2024 shows a dramatic increase in calls for domestic violence, homicide and the need for emergency food packages compared to previous years, as well as a significant decrease in fatal overdoses. The report provides the latest statistics and figures on crime, overdoses and food insecurity in […]
Comfort Food Community has launched a new produce prescription program in partnership with Glens Falls Hospital. This 5-month program, running from June to October, provides eligible patients with fresh, locally grown produce and nutritional counseling, promoting healthy eating habits and overall wellness. “Here at Comfort Food Community, we have a community health team, and it’s […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – It’s been four days since hundreds of thousands of people in Northeast Ohio were without power. This forces many people to throw away valuable items, including food. Patrick Keller took his daughter to Walter Stinson Community Park on Saturday morning to throw away all the food after storms caused a power […]
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) — With home prices in Southern Nevada near record highs, more and more people are taking advantage of down payment assistance programs. According to a new report from Las Vegas Realtors, the median price for a single-family home is around $480,000, up 6.7 percent from July 2023, when median prices were […]
