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- USLexington Herald-Leader
Voters to decide possible tax for Lexington parks. Here’s how much it could cost you.
If voters approve it on Election Day, your property taxes would increase.
3 min read - SciencePopular Mechanics
A New Study Suggests Aliens Aren’t Little Green Men. They’re Purple People Eaters.
We might have had it wrong this whole time.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Teen took dad’s car without permission in Wisconsin, got caught in Florida, cops say
His dad was away on a business trip, officials say.
2 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
1 killed in late-night accident in Horry County. Two vehicles collided, police say
The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions late Thursday in the Aynor area. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.
1 min read - LifestyleRaleigh News and Observer
Where are Raleigh’s most expensive apartments for renters? Take a look
Rent soars above $6,000 monthly at some downtown Raleigh spots. What do you get for that?
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Lexington to spend $1.6 million for 100 license plate cameras. More could come
Police say the Flock cameras help the solve crimes.
2 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
To debate or not debate? Dade Phelan, David Covey trade blame over lack of political forum
Both candidates are blaming each other for skirting the opportunity to address Southeast Texas voters in a televised debate ahead of the May 28 runoff
5 min read - SportsAustin American-Statesman
Texas Lottery Pick 3 Morning, Pick 3 Day results for April 25, 2024
Check your tickets for Texas daily lottery draw games here.
1 min read - USThe Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach firms, residential designs win big at annual Mizner Awards ceremony
The 2023 Addison Mizner Awards were bestowed by the Florida chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art during a ceremony at The Colony.
5 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Hayfield Montessori School set to close after nearly 60 years. Here's why
The family that has run Hayfield Montessori since 1967 is "ready for the next chapter."
2 min read - OpinionHerald-Tribune
Warm Mineral Springs is a community jewel. Let's make it sparkle again.
Warm Mineral Springs in North Port deserves to be rescued and preserved as the natural, historical and geological wonder it is.
6 min read - USThe Oklahoman
In light of audit, Shelley Zumwalt faces difficult Senate confirmation for tourism secretary
Shelley Zumwalt says she won't resign and asserts she didn't have "decision-making authority" when husband's company hired for state work.
5 min read - LifestyleThe Register-Guard
Pets of the week: Shepherd mix, Great Dane mix, bonded cats up for adoption in Lane County
Bruschetta, Jupiter, Phineas and Ferb are among multiple pets up for adoption in Lane County.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
What's that being built near Dude Donut City and Home Depot in southeast Salem?
A new project is coming to the patch of land at Hagers Grove Road SE and Lancaster Drive in southeast Salem.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
‘Pay it forward’: Perry High donates prizes for ADM's after-prom in heartfelt gesture
Chrissy Reynolds got goosebumps when she saw Perry students carrying TVs, speakers, headphones, games and more into ADM High School on Friday, April 19.
4 min read - OpinionThe El Paso Times
NM Legislature, governor need to act on immigration issues: Rod Montoya
If we fail to take the steps necessary to end the public safety crisis, we will have no else to blame than ourselves.
3 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Police arrest man accused of causing November 2023 lockdown at Iowa City High School
Police arrested 39-year-old Lawrence Russell for illegal possession of a firearm. He was previously convicted of felony robbery.
2 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Search for Sade Robinson's remains continues in Milwaukee while key questions of the case linger; suspect Maxwell Anderson seeks a trial
It’s been over three weeks since Sade Robinson went missing and was later found to be killed and dismembered in Milwaukee. As the case and investigation continue, questions linger.
6 min read - BusinessAustin American-Statesman
Nominations open for American-Statesman's 2024 Austin Top Workplaces. Here's how to nominate.
For the 15th year, the American-Statesman will honor quality workplace culture in the region. Any organization with 50 or more employees is eligible.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
Democrats Virginia Stapleton, Keith Haxton face off in primary for House District 21
The winner will face Republican incumbent Kevin Mannix in the November general election.
4 min read - USThe Register-Guard
Take a look inside University of Oregon's $90M overhaul of University and Villard halls
The University of Oregon's University and Villard halls have been completely gutted in preparation for a complete interior rehabilitation.
6 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
New Mexico GOP threatens 'extremely painful' special session if guns bills are introduced
GOP leaders slammed Democratic efforts to increase firearms restrictions, calling for border laws during the upcoming "public safety" session.
5 min read - USStatesman Journal
Incumbent Bill Burgess faces current and former employees in Marion County Clerk race
If one of the three gets more than 50% of the vote, they will advance to the November general election. If not, two will advance.
5 min read - USThe 74
Access: How a St. Louis Nonprofit Guides Kids from Middle School to College
The jump from eighth grade to high school is one of the hardest transitions in childhood. Joseph Olascoaga had to make it while living thousands of miles from his parents. His mother and father, who immigrated illegally to St. Louis before he was born, returned to Mexico when he was still in middle school. It […]
15 min read - OpinionIowa City Press-Citizen
Garden Walks with Judy: The spring tulip bloom
Press-Citizen columnist Judy Terry shares her joy for tulips.
3 min read - LifestyleKansas City Star
The outside can be brutal. Here’s how to ease your transplants into a shock-free move
“Hardening off” is gradually introducing seedlings and plants grown indoors to outdoor conditions.
2 min read - TechnologyThe Cool Down
Engineers develop innovative battery technology that could change the future of remote devices: 'An integrated device that could harvest ambient thermal energy'
With simple increases and decreases in temperature, the new battery can generate enough charge for practical applications in many industries.
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Judge says Louisville House representative can stay on ballot, but challenger is likely
Judge: “The court cannot justify interfering in the electoral process on the inadequate grounds presented here.”
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Police got 116 calls to this KC business in a year. What the city is doing about it now
The city denied a business license application for Up in Smoke. But the shop on Independence Avenue was open on Thursday.
3 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
$15M elevator repairs at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant nuclear repository starting in July
The project was needed to improve "mining efficiency," officials said, and will take about three months.
4 min read - USThe Oklahoman
More people escaping domestic violence eligible for utility fee waivers in Oklahoma
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the bill into law Tuesday, the same day he vetoed a different measure intended to help domestic violence victims
2 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances
A controversial Oklahoma chaplain bill inspired by a Texas law has advance after being recent approval by the state House of Representatives.
4 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Cursive is making a comeback: Gov. Stitt signs law requiring it to be taught in schools
A new law makes official what was already a general practice — teaching third- and fifth-graders cursive handwriting. It's trending on social media.
2 min read - OpinionAlamogordo Daily News
Many hands, light work: A testament of community gardens creating togetherness
The Public Land for Food Campaign is about affecting change in the local food economy beginning from the foundational level.
3 min read - OpinionLas Cruces Sun-News
Procurement Code ethics an important protection against public corruption in New Mexico
"It is unlawful for a public official or employee to arrange for a contract to go to a certain person or entity without regard to the objective, fair decision-making process the Code directs."
3 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Cincinnati forecast: Storms possible Friday; then dry, warm weather for Asian Food Fest
What will the weather be like this weekend for Asian Food Fest? Check your Greater Cincinnati forecast here.
2 min read - USWPXI
Registration open for Pittsburgh’s Girls Fire Camp
Registration is open for the third annual Girls Fire Camp with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.
1 min read - USWFTV
Great weather this weekend in Central Florida
Central Florida is forecast to have some nice weather this weekend.
1 min read - USMaryland Matters
Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy
Grieving Prince George's County mom plans to lease a mentoring center for kids, and where moms can do healing circles 'and just release and find resources.' The post Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy appeared first on Maryland Matters.
7 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Dispatch Student of the Week: Canal Winchester's Nathan Hagan
DeSales, East, Reynoldsburg among high schools with nominations for the week of April 22.
2 min read - USMaryland Matters
Virginia casino vote a likely windfall for Cordish
Unpublicized City Council vote picks Baltimore company to be the casino operator in Petersburg, south of Richmond along Interstate 95. The post Virginia casino vote a likely windfall for Cordish appeared first on Maryland Matters.
5 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Anxiety over squatters, fueled by TikTok, inspires a wave of legislation
Squatter horror stories have reached a fever pitch after a migrant on TikTok encouraged people to squat in homes across the United States. The post Anxiety over squatters, fueled by TikTok, inspires a wave of legislation appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
9 min read - USWJAX
Firefighters contain large brush fire on Jacksonville’s Southside, JFRD says
JFRD put out a large brush fire in a wooded area off Kirbo Road.
1 min read - USWKRN articles
Duo wanted for stealing $50K in ski jackets from storage facility in Nashville
Metro police reported two men burglarized a storage unit on Charlotte Pike in March.
1 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Cash-strapped election offices have fewer resources after bans on private grants
This month, Wisconsin joined 27 other states that have banned or restricted local governments’ use of private donations to run cash-strapped election offices, buy voting equipment or hire poll workers for Election Day. All of the state laws came in the past four years, pushed by conservative lawmakers and activists who claim that Democratic voters […] The post Cash-strapped election offices have fewer resources after bans on private grants appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
9 min read - USKansas City Star
This KC Star reporter flew on Air Force One. It was an ‘undeniably cool’ experience
The Kansas City Star’s Washington correspondent occasionally participates in the “press pool” reporting on the president. Sometimes that means a flight on Air Force One.
4 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Nelsonville residents file lawsuit against DNR and Gordondale Farms over groundwater monitoring settlement
The residents allege the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources did not follow proper procedure to allow public input on the agreement.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Des Moines Register
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Trying to pencil in some vacation time this summer? Consider maximizing your time off around these holidays.
2 min read - USWJZY
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House
It removes existing exemptions for public libraries in the state’s obscenity law and is part of a larger nationwide effort to ban books.
2 min read - USReuters
Colorado paramedic to be sentenced in Elijah McClain's death, bringing case to a close
A Colorado judge on Friday is expected to sentence a paramedic convicted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, the last defendant to face jail time for the young Black man's death. McClain, 23, died after police slammed him to the ground soon after stopping him and put him in a chokehold at least twice. Paramedics injected him with an excessive dose of ketamine, an anesthetic used for sedation, after police said he was in a state of "excited delirium."
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