Minimum wage increase mapped across states as updated hourly pay rates start in December: A State-by-State Breakdown

Minimum wage increase mapped across states as updated hourly pay rates start in December A State-by-State Breakdown

Several states across the country will update their minimum wage requirements in 2026, helping hourly workers keep up with inflation in the coming years. Starting Jan. 1, thousands of workers will earn a few cents more per hour at a time when prices for basic necessities, including groceries, continue to rise. Grocery prices increased 0.3% … Read more

US Border: Wall Expansion Aims to Stop Illegal Crossings

US Border Wall Expansion Aims to Stop Illegal Crossings

The Border Wall continues to expand and strengthen along the International Boundary with Mexico. The Trump Administration is sealing critical gaps in the wall that remained unfinished after President Biden canceled earlier contracts. The federal government is using $309,463,000 that went unspent in 2021 to build about 27 miles of new border wall in Santa … Read more

Kentucky Attorney General Finalizes Settlement With Power Company

Kentucky Attorney General Finalizes Settlement With Power Company

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday that he has reached a proposed settlement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) as part of the state’s effort to push back against rising electricity costs nationwide. Under the agreement, residential customers will see their monthly bills rise by less than $5. EKPC also agreed … Read more

Man Fatally Shot in Washington Shores, Orlando Police Report

Man Fatally Shot in Washington Shores, Orlando Police Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning in Washington Shores. Officers responded to the neighborhood at 3400 Columbia St. around 10:16 p.m. on Sunday. Police said a 42-year-old man had an apparent gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead. Officers used a tow … Read more

Essential Tips For Winter Ice Fishing Success

Essential Tips For Winter Ice Fishing Success

Did you know Ice Castle’s Arctic Insulation Package is made for Minnesota’s cold winters? As it gets colder, many people go to the state’s lakes for ice fishing. They’re looking for walleye, northern pike, crappies, and bluegills. Minnesota’s ice fishing season can last months. This makes both old and new anglers excited for winter. Many … Read more

Chilly Waters: Stream Fishing Strategies For Winter Trout

Chilly Waters: Stream Fishing Strategies For Winter Trout

Chapter 1: Understanding Winter Trout Behavior: The science of cold water Stream Fishing plays a crucial role in understanding trout behavior during the early winter months. As temperatures drop, the physical and chemical properties of water change, significantly impacting fish metabolism, habitat selection, and feeding patterns. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, which … Read more