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Emerald ash borer detected, what to know about this invasive pest

The presence of an emerald ash borer in Loveland was confirmed by Colorado State University on Monday, according to a city of Loveland news release. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that feeds on ash trees.  “Infestations…

How to remove a bat from your home, tips, who to call

The fear of creepy crawlies has been stoked to frenzied levels with news of the impending arrival of the Joro flying spider, a giant venomous spider that doesn’t really fly so much as float, but, well, does it make it…

Gas prices drop below $3 in Greater Cincinnati. Here’s where

Good news, Cincinnati drivers! You can save a couple bucks while filling up your tank today at multiple Greater Cincinnati gas stations. According to a press release from GasBuddy, a company that crowd-sources gas station locations and prices in the…

911 center to review system after Lumen, CenturyLink outage in Iowa

An emergency service provider in West Des Moines said the statewide telecommunications outage Thursday that impacted internet and landline phones services was unavoidable — and they might not be able to prevent it from happening again. “This was upstream, above…

AI used to fight hurricane-powered exotic invasions in the Everglades

Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are providing special coverage this week of all things weather in Southwest Florida as a new hurricane season having started on June 1. It’s not exactly robots fanning out across the…

Donald Trump found guilty on all charges, how the internet is reacting

A New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of business fraud charges related to an alleged “hush money” payment to an adult film actress in the weeks before the 2016 presidential election in an…

Who won 2024 HGTV Dream Home on Anastasia Island, Florida?

Will the HGTV Dream Home winner move from New York to live on Anastasia Island, Florida? Time will tell what Marie Fratta, a veteran elementary school teacher from Westchester County, New York, will do. Fratta, who was picked out of…

How to avoid bedbugs and what to watch for when traveling

Summer is here and that means time for summer travel as many across the state and country are looking forward to their vacation in the warm weather. Although many are itching to get away, some hope they do not start…

FL cities worst for invasive bug, what to know

The summer travel season started with Memorial Day weekend, which means many will be going on trips and weekend getaways over the next three months. Just make sure you don’t bring back any unwanted house guests from your travels. With…

Who won 2024 HGTV Dream Home on Anastasia Island, Florida?

After months of waiting, the 2024 HGTV Dream Home in Florida has an owner! On May 21, HGTV announced it would reveal who won the HGTV Dream Home on Anastasia Island in Northeast Florida, described as “a grand coastal escape,” on the morning…