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Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

Feb 12, 2026 | Featured, People & Places, Uncategorized

Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud In 2023, about 64,000 people reported to be victims of romance scams, totaling $1.14 billion. It’s been around for decades, but many Americans still fall for the scam. Understanding the warning signs can help...
‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized

‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security Third-party streaming boxes promise free access to movies, TV shows, and live channels, but they come with many other significant costs. While these unlicensed media players have grown in popularity...
Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth

Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth

Jan 21, 2026 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth Kyle Mesteth’s passion for skateboarding started young, and the sport’s Olympic recognition helped inspire him to develop a place where local youth can kickflip and kick back. Today he leads Ground Control, a...
Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

Jan 8, 2026 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Non-traditional student and mother helps guide teens through her work Lavanna Under Baggage balances being a mother, a full-time employee, and a non-traditional college student pursuing her bachelor’s degree. A Golden West connection provides her with the opportunity...
Fiber-fast internet brings energy to least populated county

Fiber-fast internet brings energy to least populated county

Dec 4, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Fiber-fast internet brings new energy to state’s least populated county Cristen Roghair had never been west of the Mississippi River until her family moved to Murdo from Chicago when she was a teenager in the mid 1990s. She returned to the Windy City after...
Passkeys keep you safe without memorizing passwords

Passkeys keep you safe without memorizing passwords

Nov 14, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

Passkeys keep you safe without memorizing passwords You open a website, realize you’ve forgotten your password, click “Forgot password,” and wait for the reset link to arrive in your inbox. But a new form of security could make this practice – and passwords in general...
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