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- USChicago Tribune
City domestic violence shelters frequently ran out of beds in 2023 due to higher demand according to new report
Chicago had no beds available in domestic violence shelters for about a third of 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The first two installments of the “Measuring Safety” report describe the skyrocketing need statewide among abuse victims for housing, transportation and other vital resources. According to the report by The Network, a group that runs the Illinois Domestic Violence ...
1 min read - USNBC News
Appeals court upholds Steve Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has upheld Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress.
2 min read - PoliticsKSNF Joplin
Giuliani radio show canceled over 2020 election claims: ‘He left me no option’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's (R) radio show on WABC Radio has been canceled and he was suspended by the station over claims he made about the 2020 election, according to a report from The New York Times.
2 min read - USWDVM
When is commencement for DMV college, university graduates?
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Hundreds of students will be graduating from D.C.-area colleges and universities throughout the month of May. For those struggling to keep up as to when and where commencements are happening, look no further. Here’s a list of graduation ceremonies happening in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Washington, D.C.: Howard University: University […]
3 min read - USKSEE articles
Electric buses to come to Merced City School District
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The planned installation of 18 electric bus charging stations and the newly constructed area of the Merced City School District’s transportation department was commemorated during a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday morning. According to the school district officials, the new area of the district’s transportation department will support a fleet of electric […]
1 min read - USWSOC
Mother says son killed at flea market was a hardworking family man
At about 6 p.m. Sunday, police were called to the flea market at the Midnight Rodeo on Albemarle Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the 51-year-old man had been shot.
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
St. Paul man charged with carjacking and shooting motorist in Cub Foods parking lot
Authorities have charged a St. Paul man in connection with a shooting that occurred during a carjacking attempt Thursday afternoon in the Cub Foods parking lot on Clarence Street and Maryland Avenue. Jarquez Jason Yankovec, 27, was charged Friday with one felony count of possessing a firearm when he was prohibited, one felony count of possessing ammunition when he was forbidden and one felony ...
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Can and should Libby's iconic Paterson grill be saved? See what some officials had to say
Libby's, an iconic Paterson grill that closed in 2020, is teetering on the brink of destruction.
5 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Two New Jersey locations make list of 'world's largest roadside attractions'
A list compiled of the nation's largest roadside attractions by BatchGeo, a mapping software, has two New Jersey locations on it.
2 min read - USPolitico
Thomas says critics are pushing ‘nastiness’ and calls Washington a ‘hideous place’
The justice has faced criticisms that he accepted luxury trips from a GOP donor without reporting them.
3 min read - USKXAN
‘Worst I’ve ever seen,’: Cleanup continues in Wimberley following severe storm
Cleanup continues throughout Central Texas after the severe storm that rolled though Thursday.
3 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
Pima County parents indicted on first-degree murder charges in death of son with disabilities
A Pima County couple was indicted on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of their 8-year-old son who had disabilities.
2 min read - USKLAS articles
Where is Clark County School District Trustee Katie Williams?
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Clark County School District Board of Trustee who has missed dozens of meetings may actually not be living in Nevada full-time. The absent trustee is Katie Williams and she may be living in a town more than 1,200 miles away. However, if that’s the case what does it mean for her seat and the area she represents? Williams, […]
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Blair, Foreman square off in GOP primary
May 10—A local farmer with previous legislative experience is challenging an incumbent in the Idaho District 6 State Senate race. Robert Blair, a Republican, is running against Sen. Dan Foreman, R-Viola, in the May 21 primary election. Foreman is hoping to win his second term in a row as senator and third overall. Before his current stint as senator, he previously served in office from ...
4 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Wind firm to county: We're listening
May 10—Steelhead Americas believes a wind farm near Kamiak Butte County Park won't impact the local landmark as much as some anticipate, and believes it will do more good than harm to the region. The Portland, Ore., company confirmed its commitment to working with Whitman County officials. It also ensured voices of county residents are being heard. "We hear what everyone says and empathize and ...
4 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Tipp City school construction may be sooner, cheaper; residents give input on plan
May 10—TIPP CITY — Tippecanoe Exempted Village Schools will be able to build their new school and update the high school sooner than planned, thanks to a change in status with the state's school construction funding program. State money through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission will come to the district earlier than anticipated and save taxpayers money on a bond issue approved in ...
3 min read - USNBC News
Two slayings rocked Atlanta's hip-hop scene a decade ago. Only one has been solved.
The family of DJ Nando — William Fernando Barnes — who helped rappers get their start, is desperate for answers about who gunned him down outside his home in 2014.
11 min read - PoliticsSalon
Barron Trump backs out of RNC: Melania's team blames "prior commitments"
"He regretfully declines to participate," a new statement reads
1 min read - LifestyleKIRO
Staying safe on the water: Warm temps are here, but the water remains cold
It’s going to be a hot weekend in Western Washington and that means people will be flocking to local beaches, lakes, rivers and waterways. Although the air temperatures will be the warmest this year, that doesn’t mean the water temperatures are as well. “You hit that water it’s 50 degrees the first thing you’re going to do is go ooh!” Russ Baker, of Candere Cruising, said.
2 min read - USKLAS articles
Grand Canyon North Rim reopens on Wednesday, May 15
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon opens Wednesday, May 15, after the regular seasonal closure
2 min read - USWPXI
Man accused of crashing through Pittsburgh Marathon set up charged in similar incident last year
Channel 11 has learned a man just charged with doing burnouts in front of police at a downtown intersection was charged in a similar incident last summer.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
City touts Pride Parade compromise but some organizers still frustrated with downsizing, lack of communication
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration said Friday that more groups would be allowed to participate in next month’s Chicago Pride Parade but the declared compromise still left some in the city’s LGBTQ+ community frustrated and calling for the progressive mayor to ensure they are more involved in future decisions about the event. This year’s Pride Parade, being held June 30, will be limited to ...
4 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Trump reads positive press clippings about himself to bide time during trial
Instead of poring over evidence or arguments related to his legal defense, today in the courtroom Donald Trump leafed through positive press clippings about himself. “Much like a child with an iPad at a restaurant, the ex-president needs to be entertained during the less-salacious portions of his trial,” says Chris Hayes.
- USDayton Daily News, Ohio
911 caller says son shot father in Kettering; Man in custody
May 10—A man is in custody following a report that a son shot his father Friday afternoon inside a Kettering house. Kettering police and medics were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to a house in the 2700 block of Haig Avenue on a report of a shooting. The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office said an investigator responded to ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Death at crash ruled homicide: Hamilton man identified, reportedly stabbed
May 10—The death of the man who allegedly stole a vehicle and crashed it three blocks later on Ross Avenue has been ruled a homicide by the Butler County Coroner's Office. The autopsy results of Roger Douglas Cole Jr., 29, of Hamilton, indicated the primary cause of death was a stab wound. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of Ross Avenue late Wednesday. Cole, whose name ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Dayton man arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Darke County
May 10—A Dayton man was arrested early Friday on a drug charge after a high-speed chase and crash in Darke County. A Darke County Sheriff's deputy tried to pull over a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu around 1:30 a.m. for a lanes violation and its license plate cover prevented the plate from being read, according to a release from the sheriff's office. "Before the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic ...
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Man guilty in deadly West Chester pedestrian crash
May 10—Nearly two years after Sherry Berna Haywood was fatally struck while walking on a West Chester Twp. road, the man behind the wheel has been convicted. Miguel Gomez-Alvarez, who was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, OVI and failure to stop after an accident, was found guilty on all counts Thursday afternoon in Butler County Common Pleas Court after a four-day jury. Judge Noah ...
2 min read - CelebrityCBS News
Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
1 min read - USWJW
Cleveland men arrested for gun smuggling; 1 accused of murder-for-hire: FBI
Two Cleveland men face charges for trafficking firearms and smuggling them overseas, FBI investigators say. One of the suspect is even charged in connection to a alleged murder-for-hire plot.
1 min read - BusinessSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
7 Brew plans to bring coffee, tea, smoothies, shakes and unique vibe to Springfield
May 10—7 Brew is planning to bring its custom coffees, teas, smoothies, shakes and other drinks to Springfield with an experience company official said will keep customers coming back. The new store will be built at 2001 E. Main St. near the intersection of South Belmont Avenue and has a target opening date of July 15, according to Matt Books, director of operations. The franchise conducted ...
2 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
History of the Rayne Frog Festival: Celebrating 52 years
Tom Johnson, the Grand Marshal for the Frog Festival Parade, shared how he was the president of the Jaycees chapter organized in 1972.
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Jury convicts man of armed robbery spree
A Kern County jury on Thursday convicted a man of a series of armed robberies during what the District Attorney's Office called a 37-day crime spree in 2021. Cerwilliam Pryor was found guilty of seven counts of second-degree robbery, seven counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court also found it to be true that Pryor was ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Inmate removes GPS device, walks away from reentry program
An inmate in the Male Community Reentry Program facility in Kern County removed his GPS device and walked away Friday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Officials are looking for Johnny Travis, who walked away at about 2:28 p.m. CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety and local law enforcement agencies have been notified and are assisting in the search. ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
What they're saying: Local reaction to the May budget revise
“California’s budget situation is a mess. I have said repeatedly that budget gimmicks, cost shifts and more borrowing only creates more problems in the future. “Using budget reserves to prop up unsustainable spending is not only unwise, it’s fiscally irresponsible. “Contrary to the governor’s rhetoric, the gas tax has increased 43% increase since he has been in office. His lack of action has ...
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
KCSO gang suppression unit arrests 2
Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Gang Suppression Section arrested two people on suspicion of felonies Wednesday during a probation search in the 5200 block of Cedarbrook Lane in Bakersfield. Deputies found about a quarter pound of methamphetamine, indicia of drug sales, ammunition and an extended pistol magazine, according to a KCSO news release. David Murphy, 48, and Ricky ...
- USMissouri Independent
Democrats say final Missouri budget pads special interests with state cash
When the final budget votes were over Friday and the constitutional deadline was met, Missouri House Republicans crowed about holding the line on spending while Democrats accused the GOP of failing the state’s most vulnerable citizens. A budget process that had the least public input in years — with just a pro-forma public hearing in […] The post Democrats say final Missouri budget pads special interests with state cash appeared first on Missouri Independent.
6 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
Somerville man arrested for sending obscene material to child
The Somerville Police Department (SPD) says it has arrested a man for sending pornographic material to a minor.
1 min read - USWFTV
Report highlights barriers to employment for civilian military spouses
The demands of military life can make it hard for civilian spouses to juggle work with other responsibilities. They often face frequent moves, overseas deployments, and a partner with irregular work hours.
2 min read - USWFRV Green Bay
Catholic Charities of GB 10th Annual Inspired to Act Gala
DE PERE, WI (WFRV) – Local 5 promises to bring uplifting stories to every newscast. The initiative came at the request of viewers who needed some balance to the harsher news of the day. There is much to be grateful for after the 10th annual “Inspired to Act” Gala for Catholic Charities of the Diocese […]
2 min read - PoliticsWRBL Columbus
Senator Ossoff, Senator Rubio introduce bill to assist Georgia military families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRBL) — Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and Senator Rubio (R-Fla.) made a bipartisan effort to introduce a bill that would strengthen relocation support for military service members and their families. The Relocation Assistance for Military Families Act of 2024 would The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to evaluate current relocation assistance programs, receive […]
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Illinois could be the next state to curb ‘captive audience meetings’ on labor issues at work
Illinois legislators are advancing a measure that would prohibit employers from holding mandatory meetings with anti-union messages for employees. Supporters of the bill said such “captive audience” meetings have hurt union campaigns in the Chicago area. The bill, which would cover meetings on political and religious issues, would not ban those meetings outright, but would prohibit retaliation ...
5 min read - USWFXT
25 Investigates: Mass. teachers react to survey on violence against educator
This week, 25 Investigates revealed the results of our exclusive survey on teacher safety. Now, anchor and investigative reporter Kerry Kavanaugh is hearing directly from some who took the survey about what it revealed.
4 min read - USWAVY
Portsmouth police respond to incident that left man seriously hurt
Portsmouth police responded to an incident on the 2300 block of Turnpike Road around 3:30 p.m., police said.
- USWFTV
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
4 min read - USWHTM
Missing teen last seen near York County Chick-fil-A, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager on Friday in York County. Southern Regional Police posted on Facebook, Jerusalem Mesos, 18, was last seen walking away from the Chick-fil-A in Shrewsbury at about 8 p.m. She was reportedly wearing black pants and a gray jacket. Police […]
1 min read - USPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Caston seniors earn school's first Indiana College Core certificates
May 10—The smiles on the faces of Caston High School seniors Ava Sylvain and Jullina Sherrick said it all. Every ounce of effort was worth it. The two students had just gone through the Ivy Tech Kokomo commencement ceremony Friday afternoon, having completed the Indiana College Core requirements. The Indiana College Core consists of 30 credit hours in six areas such as quantitative reasoning, ...
6 min read - USWHIO
Dayton man arrested after leading deputies on chase in Darke Co.
A man is in jail after deputies said he led them on a chase through Darke County.
1 min read - USWCIA Champaign
IDOC pitches proposal to relocate Logan Correctional Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) pitched their proposal to relocate the Logan Correctional Center closer to the Chicago suburbs. The agency is eyeing the grounds of the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill to serve as the new home. IDOC acting director Latoya Hughes testified before lawmakers in a hearing […]
2 min read - USJournal Star
Winning Mega Millions numbers for May 10, 2024. Anyone win last night's drawing jackpot?
Winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for the $331 million jackpot Friday, May 10, 2024. Did anyone win? What time is the next drawing?
3 min read - USKOIN
Initiative petition to expand Portland police force ruled unconstitutional
An initiative petition from the Portland Police Association was ruled unconstitutional by a Multnomah County judge on Thursday after the ACLU of Oregon challenged the proposal.
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