Ex-Raleigh Police Officer’s Tragic Death on I-540, Knightdale

TL/DR - The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) is grieving the loss of a retired officer, Sergeant Kenneth Hopkins, who was killed in a car crash while trying to re-hitch a trailer to his van. The incident occurred on I-540 near the Lynnwood Road overpass. No further information about the incident has been released by the Knightdale police.…

Missed Open Enrollment? Steps to Secure Health Insurance Now

TL/DR - The annual open enrollment period for health insurance for the year 2024 ended on January 16, 2024. However, individuals who have experienced particular life changes such as a job loss or significant change in household income can still obtain health insurance outside of the open enrollment period. Options include COBRA coverage, applying…

Grand Rapids Hosts MIGOP Convention: Decision on Delegates Awaited

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump won the majority of the 16 delegates awarded in a recent election. The remaining delegates will be determined at a convention set to take place on a Saturday. The information about the election and convention was published on wzzm13.com on March 2, 2024. MIGOP Convention in Grand Rapids to Decide Remaining…

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill to Recriminalize Drug Possession

TL/DR - Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would re-criminalize possession of small amounts of certain drugs like fentanyl, which was previously decriminalized. The bill, HB4002, passed both the state Senate and House with bipartisan support and now awaits consideration from Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. Critics of the bill argue it would…