surrounding counties
Coverage of surrounding counties in the Nexus archive.
- New sales tax hike takes effect Aug. 1 in Chicago and surrounding counties
A new sales tax hike becomes effective on August 1 in Chicago and surrounding counties. A consumer interviewed by WGN-TV expressed concern that the tax increases will continue indefinitely.
- Richmond, surrounding counties urged to conserve water amid ongoing drought, heat wave
Richmond and surrounding counties are urged to conserve water due to a historic drought and heat wave. Triple-digit temperatures in Central Virginia have lowered water levels in the James River basin, the region's primary drinking water source.
- Richmond offers tips to conserve water amid voluntary restrictions
Richmond announced a voluntary water conservation notice on July 1, prompting the city and surrounding counties to provide tips for saving water. Residents are encouraged to adopt measures to reduce water usage amid the voluntary restrictions.
- Thief stole more than $50K in copper wire from local farms: sheriff
A suspect admitted to stealing over $50,000 in copper wire from multiple agricultural properties in Monterey County and is linked to similar thefts in surrounding counties. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect's involvement in the crimes.