St. Louis TV station KMOV criticized after anchor Cory Stark uses 'outdated' racial term

A St. Louis television station is under fire after an anchor “mistakenly” described minority homeowners using an “outdated, offensive and racist” term. KMOV TV channel issued an apology for using the term on Feb. 26 when airing an article about racial bias in home appraisals, according to reports. “Tonight, homeowners of color are sounding the … Read more

Cosplayers descend on Long Beach for annual Animé Los Angeles convention – Press Telegram

Hundreds of fans descended on the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center for the 19th annual Anime Los Angeles, a four-day event aimed at celebrating the Japanese art form. Kalika Evans is dressed as Mario's Wedding Bowser during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. … Read more

UPPCO urges caution around hydroelectric reservoirs | News, Sports, Jobs

MARQUETTE — As winter sets in across the region, the Upper Peninsula Power Company will begin lowering water levels in its hydroelectric reservoirs to prepare for snowmelt and precipitation in spring 2024. UPPCO hydroelectric project licenses are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and require these water level changes. Silver Lake, Hoist, … Read more

Driver found dead after vehicle crashes into icy Pineview Reservoir | News, Sports, Jobs

BRIANA SCROGGINS, Standard Examiner file photo Mountains are reflected in Pineview Reservoir on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Weber County. A man is dead after driving his vehicle down an embankment and crashing into Pineview Reservoir Thursday evening. Utah Highway Patrol authorities told the Standard-Examiner they received several calls reporting a reckless … Read more

High Caliber Karting and Entertainment ring in the new year with evening bash

OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) – The premier karting and entertainment event center hosted a New Year's Eve party to celebrate the new year. The event started at 9 p.m. on December 31. Attendees enjoyed go-karting, throwing axes and more. There was also a local band from the Lansing area at the event. Marketing Director Jackie Crum … Read more