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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Las Vegas residents upset over unapproved street art
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — While murals and street art continue to gain popularity in some Las Vegas communities, graffiti remains a criminal offense – and for many residents, an eyesore. The unauthorized writings, markings, and drawings around the valley have left some in the community frustrated, and others left to clean up the mess. Wyatt Cowan bought his home in Downtown Las Vegas just a few months ago. One of his biggest concerns? Graffiti scattered throughout the neighborhood. 'A lot of this graffiti seems to be gang-related, which is not really good. We don't want a bunch of crime coming around,' Cowan said. 'It doesn't make it look good at all.' Vic Najarian has worked as a city graffiti tech for more than a decade. 'There are kids [doing it]. There's 30-year-olds. There's tagging crews and there's gangs,' Najarian said. 'It's a spectrum of a whole bunch of people that do it.' Najarian tracks tags and makes them disappear – at least until another person makes their mark. 'We usually paint most of the stuff. Sometimes we do have to power wash and put the chemical treatment on it, but most of the stuff we paint,' Najarian added. 'Sometimes we can paint a section, and they can come right behind us a couple hours later – even an hour later, come and retag the area.' While the graffiti takes just about a minute to cover up, it is still a full-time job for the city. Graffiti technicians spend 10 hours a day cleaning walls, buildings, and sidewalks. 'We do flood channels. We do trails. We have city trails. Those trails get all tagged up and stuff,' Najarian explained. 'Pretty much everywhere. Wherever they can tag, they tag.' And while the work is quick, it is not cheap. The city spends about $1.2 million annually to cover graffiti. That includes employee salaries and benefits, equipment, vehicles, and materials. Each year, the city covers about 225,000 graffiti tags. That number does not include private properties or businesses, or NV Energy boxes, often a target. If you would like to report graffiti on private property or a local business, visit SeeClickFix | 311 Request and Work Management Software. If you reside in North Las Vegas, visit Graffiti | City of North Las Vegas, and for Henderson, call the city's Code Enforcement & Park Code Compliance at 702-267-3950. To report graffiti on an NV Energy box, contact NV Energy directly. Most graffiti crimes start as misdemeanors, but can escalate to felony offenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
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Topeka crews clear stormwater drains after recent storms
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City crews are making rounds around Topeka clearing stormwater drains after recent rain. The saying goes: April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring flooding if storm drains aren't properly cleared. With power hoses and vacuums, the City's Collections Maintenance team are clearing these drains. Topeka could vote to cut its DEI Office, affirmative action A city spokeswoman said during active rainstorms, they activate a 'rain event' response. Multiple crews patrol major roads to ensure inlets are functioning. Additionally, they have a 24-hour crew to respond to after-hours flooding incidents. The city told 27 News you can report flooded streets or clogged storm inlets through their 24-hour call center at 785-368-3111. You can also submit reports through SeeClickFix. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Everett, WA home notorious for fights, dog abuse and drugs cleared
The Brief Police were called to the same home in Everett more than a dozen times, responding to fights, drugs, and fires. Animal control removed a dog from the property and found it had meth in its system. The city was finally able to board up the property after months. EVERETT, Wash. - A derelict property in Everett tormented a neighborhood for years, with police responding more than a dozen times for fights, fires, and drug use. According to officials, multiple people were living in the home since 2022 without water. City officials were aware of the issues for months, but ran into red tape and roadblocks trying to take action. Officials said they were finally able to clear the property out in February, thanks to the owner's assistance. What they're saying "I wasn't really wanting to leave my house, like, just to walk around the neighborhood like I used to," said one neighbor who didn't want to use their name. People who lived near the home said they did not feel safe, and did not know who to call to fix the problem. Everett Police said in a few months they had responded to the south Everett property 16 different times. Investigators said they responded to calls for fights, drug use, welfare checks, and burning trash. Police said vehicles were accumulating around the property and people were sleeping in tents. Investigators said they removed a dog from the property that tested positive for meth. Everett Police reported that social workers visited the home three separate times to offer services. The other side In April 2024, Everett's code enforcement department was notified by police of the issues at the home. "We understood their frustration, because police and fire had been called there a ridiculous amount of times," said Kelsey Albertson. Albertson is a code enforcement supervisor with the City of Everett. She tells FOX 13 Seattle that the property was condemned in June 2024. However, that did not stop the issues. Albertson tells FOX 13 Seattle the biggest roadblock to fixing the problem was finding the owner of the home. "We can't remove anyone without permission of the owner, and we don't want to go to the property and remove them without the ability to board it, because they're just going to come back," said Albertson. It took months to track down the actual owner of the property, Albertson said. She tells FOX 13 Seattle the owner was dealing with personal issues and unable to get the property under control. The owner agreed to allow the city to go onto the property and clear out the trash and board up the property. Albertson tells FOX 13 Seattle the property now has a new owner. What you can do According to police, the property had no running water and multiple people squatting since 2022. One neighbor told FOX 13 Seattle that even though the house was impacting their lives, they did not report it. "If you have a nuisance property, you can definitely report it," said Albertson. You can file complaints on the app "SeeClickFix," or you can go to the city's website and file a report. "If they report it to us, we'll immediately start our process," said Albertson. The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter AJ Janavel. Richard Sherman's WA home robbed by armed men, deputies confirm Mystery over Seattle sky: Black ring leaves public guessing Woodland Park Zoo handler recovering after serious orangutan bite Police investigate after 100 shots fired in West Seattle Man stabbed to death in Marysville, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
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Holyoke community comes together for spring street cleanup
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – As the weather starts to warm up, the city of Holyoke is warning the public about areas that need to be cleaned before any penalties are issued. All hands were on deck in Holyoke on Monday as spring street cleanup began, so residents and business owners will see trucks conducting their regular street sweeping. That also means more parking enforcement signs will be posted. Sheriff's office recruits' clear yard waste in Blandford and Chester It's that time of year again when leaves and branches start to fall, and trash builds up and clogs our sewer system. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia is reminding residents and business owners about the shared responsibility to keep the city clean. 'As a municipality, we try our best to keep it clean,' said Holyoke City Council Member Juan Anderson-Burgos. 'You know, we have our trucks passing by and cleaning and sweeping.' Depending on what parts of the city need more attention, street sweeping can take up to two weeks to complete. But Anderson-Burgos says it can be quicker if neighbors get together–a tip Holyoke resident Jonathan Ventura has been following since 2008. 'We try to rake up, clean up, and even after the floods and everything, the water comes down the streets, even if the gutter gets cleaned up, we try to rake up all of those leaves and everything else,' Ventura said. And if it's too much for one neighborhood, anyone can call the city to help. 'Who doesn't want to live in an area that's not clean?' said Anderson-Burgos. 'So if we do our part, it just leaves to better results.' The city of Holyoke wants residents and business owners to keep common areas such as sidewalks and drains clear of trash and debris. According to the city ordinance, Holyoke public works is not responsible for keeping alley ways and other private properties clean. And if your property is not clean, a task force called Flex Squad will notify you before any fees or penalties come into play. 'As a way to say, hey, this came to our attention, and we remind the public of the ordinance law,' said Mayor Garcia. 'And of course, if landlords or property owners don't come around and comply, then that's when the fines come in.' If everyone works together to beautify the city for the upcoming summer season, it will help to eliminate hazards for future generations. 'Because if little kids get ahold of those, that's really bad,' Ventura said. 'That's a bad influence on younger generations to come and everything else. So we all as adults should clean up our waste, not tossing it out to the streets and everything. There's bins all over the corners.' If you see an area that has not been cleaned, you can file a complaint online through the city's SeeClickFix app. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Climate
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See a pothole in Youngstown? Report it here
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The snow and ice are melting, and that means one thing: the potholes are appearing. The City of Youngstown wants your help finding them. The Street Department is responsible for cleaning and repairing 1,100 miles of city streets. If you spot a big pothole, you can let them know the location by reporting them through 'SeeClickFix' on the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
