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Times Observer photo by Heather Cathcart-Norris Lake effect snow warning continues through at least Tuesday evening as snow continues to fall in Warren County. Warren County officials are preparing for lake effect snow to make its way to…

While some may be happy with a warm-up this weekend and bundling up less, others are at risk on the roads. After temperatures plummeted to sub-zero this week, we are warming up significantly over the weekend. Temperatures across the state…

Shreveport, LA – There are chances that some parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma could see strong thunderstorms on Sunday; threats of gusty winds and flooding are possible. Individuals are encouraged to be very cautious of the…

The advent of 2025 brought several rises to the economic sector in the United States. Still, one is welcome: the minimum wage will reflect increases that will help around 9.2 million individuals in 21 states beginning January 1. According…

If you are a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiary, there are several things to think about. While food stamps are a great option for low-income families, they are government funds that must be justified against the…

CalFresh is California's Food Stamp program, which offers critical food assistance to low-income people and families nationwide, allowing them to purchase good and nutritious food for their households. The California Department of Social…

Good news for California workers: the state has significantly increased the minimum wage. This move has the potential to improve the lives of millions of workers in California significantly. California has a new minimum wage of $16.50 per…

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded and caught fire Wednesday morning right outside the door to the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one person inside and wounding many people outside, according to local officials. Three senior law…

During a special ceremony held at the White House, President Joe Biden honored several individuals for their contributions to upholding democracy, including former Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Representative Bennie Thompson of…

The president-elect made an incorrect statement, claiming that Chinese soldiers are in control of the Panama Canal. While this assertion is false, it has drawn attention to the broader issue of China’s growing presence in global shipping.…