Bob David, a World War I veteran and businessman, got fed up with crime and corruption within law enforcement during Prohibition in Casper so he formed a secret group that called themselves "The Vigilantes." They took on an "epidemic" of bank robberies in the area.
WILKES-BARRE — Downtown Wilkes-Barre is starting to see a transformation more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to shut down, Larry Newman, executive director of Diamond City
As kids prepare to go back to school, Connecticut libraries say they re ready to help their eager minds learn. In addition to vast catalogs of books and films, libraries across the state provide access to academic tools such as Khan Academy, Fact Monster and Tutor.com. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many libraries have also worked to bring people together through different programs such as book clubs. .
A community effort meant to curb incidents of violence against Asian Americans in New York is undergoing some changes - but it will still be around. The "SafeWalks" program was devised to help Asian Americans remain safe walking in their communities after anti-Asian hate crimes rose during the pandemic. In 2021, 140 such crimes were reported, the highest rate since reporting began. .
The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is hosting its next "Unbarred" tour on Aug. 5, featuring historic agricultural buildings in Sheridan County. Kristin Campbell, chair of the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission, said it is a rare opportunity to peek inside places usually not open to the public. .