UAW strike update: 550+ Ford employees laid off due to Kentucky Truck, Chicago Assembly stoppages

More than 550 Ford employees were told not to report to work Monday as a result of the UAW strike, the automaker said, citing stoppages at Kentucky Truck Plant and Chicago Assembly Plant.

Rpt: Ford F-150 Lightning EV Michigan plant to cut 1 of 3 shifts

In a separate statement from Ford, the no. 2 automaker did release a list of strike-related layoffs beginning October 16th at six different locations.

UAW's surprise strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck plant to impact over 100,000 people, rankle supply chain

Ford executives said they were surprised by the move by the UAW and said the aftershocks from the move would be far-reaching, hitting more than 100,000 people and crippling the supply chain.

Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California

The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.

Garden City bar seeks donations for Thanksgiving dinners for seniors

The Sports Venue in Garden City is again planning to serve seniors free Thanksgiving dinners, and the bar is asking for donations to make it happen.

UAW expands strike to Ford Truck plant in Kentucky

In a surprise move, the 8,700 members left their jobs at about 6:30 p.m. at the plant, which makes profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

Michigan DNR hosting fall sunset hike, camping trip for women this fall

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" program is hosting a sunset hike and camping trip this fall.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73 billion for Wednesday's drawing

The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.