ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) - In cases of emergency, police or firefighters sometimes need to enter a home forcibly. Forcing a door open takes up valuable time in a medical emergency when every second counts.And it causes costly damage to doors and locks. So the St. Clairsville Police Department has started a Keys For Safety []
The Court will soon decide whether the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, enacted a “cruel and unusual” punishment when it fined and sometimes jailed hundreds of people sleeping outside.
Justices consider constitutionality of punishing people for sleeping outside as western states seek to address encampmentsThe debate over how US cities can respond to America’s spiraling homelessness crisis reached the supreme court this week, as justices heard arguments over the constitutionality of local laws used against unhoused people sleeping outside.The justices on Monday considered a challenge to rulings from a California-based appeals court that found punishing people for sleeping...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard its first test on Wednesday of state abortion bans that have been enacted since the court upended the Roe v. Wade constitutional right to abortion. While the current case involves an Idaho abortion ban, the court’s ruling could have implications beyond that state. Idaho lawmakers have banned […]
BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday a Baton Rouge police officer's trial against Black Lives Matter activist Deray Mckesson may proceed, but justices wouldn't weigh in on what they thought of Mckesson's claim that he enjoyed First Amendment protection for his actions.Former BRPD officer Brad Ford was hit in the face with a piece of asphalt thrown by protesters in the days after the shooting of Alton Sterling. Ford says Mckesson is responsible because he summoned a crowd to Baton...
Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over unionizing since 2021. Now, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have implications for unions far beyond Starbucks.
In a case that could have far-reaching impact, the Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether the city of Grants Pass, Oregon can punish homeless people for camping in public spaces.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could impact how cities across the nation handle homelessness on Monday. The case comes after a city in Oregon is fining people for sleeping or camping in public places. The city of Grants Pass, Oregon issued over 500 tickets for []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the Supreme Court began a case considering whether cities can punish people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go. Homelessness has risen 12 percent nationally, and it's also on the rise in parts of Luzerne County, according to experts. The City of Wilkes-Barre []
Dogs are more than just pets, they are family members. As such, we want to give them the best possible nutrition. Locally sourced dog foods are becoming increasingly popular as pet owners want to know where their dog’s food comes from. The benefits of locally sourced dog foods are numerous, including fresher ingredients and supporting local farmers. When it comes to choosing the best locally sourced dog food, there are a few critical things to consider. First, it’s important to
Meta's oversight board said Tuesday it is scrutinizing the social media titan's deepfake porn policies, through the lens of two cases. The move by what is referred to as a Meta "supreme court" for content moderation disputes comes just months after the widespread sharing of lewd AI-generated images of megastar
The order was issued in June of last year after Mayor Catherine Miller filed a menacing complaint against Leone, claiming at the time his conduct left her afraid for her safety.