community members
Coverage of community members in the Nexus archive.
- Aviation officials hear from community members on how to address aircraft noise
Charlotte Douglas Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, faces aircraft noise concerns from neighboring communities. Aviation officials are creating feedback opportunities for residents to address these issues.
- Police Chief Todd Bettison updates arrest of 15-year-old in shooting of child on Detroit’s west side
A 15-year-old boy is in custody for shooting a 5-year-old child in Detroit. The incident occurred at a playground; the child is recovering. Community tips aided the arrest, and no charges have been filed yet.
- Community members help rescue frightened doodle mix near Paterson Great Falls
Community members rescued a frightened doodle mix near Paterson Great Falls. The dog, now named Kilo, is receiving veterinary care.
- Community fights back as Dallas looks to cash in on Kiest Tennis Center
Community members in Dallas are opposing plans to bring a for-profit operator to the Kiest Tennis Center, fearing a loss of valuable programming and increased fees.
- Shuttered safety-net hospitals' future unclear after judge rejects leadership change
A judge rejected a leadership change for safety-net hospitals, leaving their future uncertain. Community members expressed frustration, stating they are 'back to square one' with no new leadership in place.
- Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags
Community members are attacking Ebola clinics, distrusting doctors, and following burial traditions that may increase Ebola cases. The issue involves trust, death, and body bags in the context of past outbreaks.
- Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
A chemical storage tank failure in Longview, Washington, caused an explosion that increased the death toll. Community members held a vigil at R.A. Long Park, placing electric candles in response.
- 9 Missing After Tank Implosion at a Paper Mill in Longview, Washington
Nine people are missing following a tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. A community vigil was held at R.A. Long Park, where residents displayed photos of their loved ones affected by the incident.
- Candlelight vigil for rape survivor draws UCSB community
A candlelight vigil for a rape survivor was held in Isla Vista, drawing students and community members to Greek Park. The event followed an unsolved rape and strangulation case near UC Santa Barbara, which has caused fear and frustration on campus.
- Peoria County Deputy Receives Hometown Hero Award
A Peoria County deputy was honored with the Hometown Hero Award as part of the United States Freedom 250 celebration. U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationwide have been recognizing community members during May.
- Terrified Seattle neighborhood builds massive barricade across streets amid horrific crime wave
Residents in a Seattle neighborhood have constructed a massive barricade across streets due to a surge in violent crime. Community members report that the violence is now affecting residential areas, prompting fear and urgent safety measures.