A Kansas homeowner challenged a sharp property-value increase and ended up with a much smaller appraisal, after gathering neighborhood data and questioning how the county reached its number. Haysville homeowner John Eichelberger received a 2026 property tax assessment showing a 24% increase, according to The Sentinel. He said his home had no improvements and believed…
A Florida homeowner found a 9-foot boa constrictor in her yard, prompting deputies to respond and safely remove the large nonnative snake. The homeowner called for help after spotting the boa on her property in Indian River County on Jan. 25, according to CBS12 and The National Desk. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office said…
A Baltimore property owner says a flashing light in an upstairs window exposed an unauthorized occupant inside a rowhome that was supposed to be empty. Robert “Bobby” Williams told FOX45’s Spotlight on Maryland that he was driving past his vacant East Baltimore property on the 2900 block of McElderry Street when he noticed a neon…
A massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire has been declared knocked down (meaning the fire is under control and no longer actively burning), but nearby residents are still dealing with smoke concerns, cleanup questions, and uncertainty about the air around their homes. The fire started shortly before 2:30 p.m. on June 17 at the Lineage cold-storage…
A Florida city’s $427,000 tree-removal bill is drawing new scrutiny after officials said the work followed a serious falling-tree incident involving city-owned property. Winter Springs Commissioner Mark Caruso raised concerns about the spending after reviewing months of invoices for tree maintenance and removal. According to ClickOrlando, the city spent $427,000 on the work. City Manager…
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used agricultural weed killer at the center of a long-running health debate. The herbicide is used on crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, apples, and grapes, according to AP. Lawmakers cited concerns about a possible link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease when moving the…
A hidden camera found in neighborhood bushes has prompted police in Brea, California, to warn residents to check the landscaping around their homes. The camouflaged device was discovered by a resident and appeared designed to blend into the surrounding greenery, according to the NY Post. Brea Police said devices like this may be used by…
A South Bend homeowner got her power restored after a June 11 storm, but the repair work left a second problem across her backyard: deep lawn damage. Geraldine Woodard, who lives off Riverside Drive, told WNDU that a storm knocked down a power line in her backyard. Indiana Michigan Power sent a crew to repair…
A Georgia homeowner called police after a neighbor warned him that someone was inside his home, according to Albany police. Officers responded to the residence on June 21 for a reported burglary incident, according to WALB. The homeowner said the doors were locked, but a bathroom window had been left unlocked. Police said they found…