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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Part of home damaged from early morning fire in Warren County
A portion of a home sustained damage following an early morning fire in Warren County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Franklin firefighters responded around midnight to the 500 block of Alvin Court on initial reports of a house fire. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting at area apartment complex Local burger restaurant announces upcoming closure 36-year-old man arrested after hours-long standoff near Miami University iWitness7 reporter David Schmidt sent us photos and videos. It shows flames in the back of the home as firefighters arrived at the scene. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the home sustained significant damage. The fire remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nevada unemployment steady at 5.8% for February; federal jobs show little change here
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A report released Thursday shows Nevada's unemployment rate is holding at 5.8%, the highest in the nation. The February jobs report from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) shows an overall loss of 1,600 jobs statewide and 3,600 in the Las Vegas metro area — better than January when 7,500 jobs were lost in Las Vegas. 'The unemployment rate remains steady, and trends in hourly wage growth remain strong, reflecting ongoing demand for workers in the state,' according to David Schmidt, chief economist for DETR. Reno gained 500 jobs and Carson City lost 200 jobs. The shakeup in the federal government didn't appear to make an impact on unemployment in the February reports, but that could change in the coming months. The jobs report made no mention of possible impacts in Nevada. 8 News Now has reached out to DETR for comment, but we haven't received a reply yet. Layoffs in the National Park Service and General Services Administration affected a relatively small number of employees in Nevada. Continued uncertainty surrounding federal programs and grant funding could mean layoffs. DETR's jobs report showed no change from a year ago (February 2024) in federal government jobs in Las Vegas, but a decrease of 100 in the Reno-Sparks area. LAST MONTH: 'Unchanged' according to DETR, Nevada unemployment rate remains worst in the US Initial claims for unemployment benefits dropped by 16% from January to February. A total of 10,748 initial claims were filed in February, down 1.6% from a year ago. 'The jobs report for February reflects a labor market that is rebalancing after our rapid post-COVID expansion. Annual employment growth fell to 0.4 percent in Nevada, led by declines in the logistics, information, and professional and business services industries,' Schmidt said. 'Each of these saw rapid expansion in recent years, with the current job losses bringing employment levels more in line with longer-term growth trends in those industries.' The labor force grew by 3,318 in February, DETR said. The increase was the result of an increase of 3,658 in employed individuals and a decrease of 340 in unemployed individuals. To file an unemployment insurance claim, go to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Secret speakeasy Syn opens in South End — good luck finding it
The team behind Canopy Cocktails & Garden, one of South End's most popular nightlife spots, has quietly opened a nearby speakeasy called Syn. Why it matters: Charlotte has plenty of bars with speakeasy vibes, but few fit the definition of a traditional speakeasy — hidden and password protected. With its lack of signage and "if you know, you know" undertone, Syn fits the bill. What to expect: Although the speakeasy is just steps away from its sister bar, Canopy, you won't find any exterior signage guiding you to it. But before you worry about finding it, you'll need to secure a reservation, says David Schmidt, Canopy's general manager and part of the team behind Syn. How it works: If you're already at Canopy, you can ask a bartender for a card, which will have a link to book a reservation. Someone will guide you to the first entrance, but the rest is up to you. Or, you can snag a reservation on OpenTable and try to find the entrance on your own. We were asked by its owners not to say too much — it would defeat the purpose of the speakeasy. But, you know you're getting warmer when you see the industrial walk-in cooler. The dimly-lit, swanky cocktail den isn't far from there. The vibe: Once you make it past the multiple entrances, you'll walk into Syn, with its low lighting, draped walls, vibrant furniture and paintings inspired by Picasso Cubism. Unlike Canopy, which is usually packed to the brim with South End-ers on any given weekend, Syn offers a more exclusive experience, Schmidt tells Axios. The layout is spacious, with seating at the bar for around 10 and plenty of tables and couches throughout. Sip on this: The signature cocktails are named after world-famous artists and inspired by their home country. The "Da Vinci Code," named for Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci, for example, features the Italian apertif Cocchi Americano. They also serve wine and beer. If you go: Syn is open Thursday through Saturday from 6pm to 2am. The address is 118 East Kingston Ave., the same as Canopy.
