Increases – Cowley Post

New Orleans jail escape: Reward for tips leading to arrest of 2 remaining fugitives increases to $50,000

Thursday, May 29

(NEW ORLEANS, La) -- The reward for the arrest of the two remaining inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail this month has more than doubled to $50,000, authorities announced on Thursday, as police said they believe they are closing in on the... Read More.

Hawaii increases hotel tax to help state cope with climate change

Tuesday, May 6

(HONOLULU) -- Hawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change.The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% levy to existing taxes on tourist lodging within the state -- including hotels rooms,... Read More.

6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

Thursday, April 17

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -- More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings Thursday as strong winds and warm temperatures are forecast to increase wildfire threats.Firefighters in New Mexico, West Texas, Colorado, eastern Arizona, central Kansas... Read More.

ACPD increases presence around Ark City High School for seatbelt enforcement campaign

Tuesday, February 27

The Arkansas City Police Department is participating in the SAFE (Seatbelts Are for Everyone) Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign through March 8.According to a news release from the ACPD Monday, the campaign began this week."Citizens should expect an increased police traffic enforcement presence around the Arkansas... Read More.