The 2026 fiscal year minimum wages (by region) have been reported for all 47 prefectures. The national weighted average is 1,177 yen (an increase of 56 yen from the previous fiscal year). The ...

After losing his job, Brian Schwartz founded a remarkable volunteer initiative named I Want To Mow Your Lawn. This program ...

Unknown: The longtime sanctuary of Hudson’s Black residents was the Colored Citizens Club. After 71 years, the historically ...

Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's most recognizable tool manufacturers, and it has been buying up lawn mower ...

Phase 1 storm recovery mostly involved removing the massive amount of branches, leaves, and logs lining Lansing’s streets.

July 31 was the first day Anchorage residents who rent out their homes on a short-term basis were required to register with the city and purchase a business license.… Read More ...

Each of the nine 2026 ICE shootings involved traffic stops, which DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin briefly paused in July.

We hear a lot about the artists and musicians of Humboldt County, but it turns out the redwoods are teeming with writers, too. This week we’ve compiled reviews and recommendations for local reads ...

Fall is here, which means winter is on the way. The BBB has tips to get ahead of the curve and prepare your home for upcoming ...

While New England has had snow before Halloween in the past, it's not typical. Here's what the National Weather Service and Farmers' Almanac predict.

Police say a Bay City motorcyclist is dead after being run over in a road rage incident.

A Flushing teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in Grand Blanc in which another teen ...