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Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.25.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Man admits he was paid to kidnap Homestead woman in Central Florida, FBI says
He said he was paid $1,500 and given and AR-15, criminal complaint states.
5 min read - USNC Newsline
Cooper nominee to head DOT paves the road toward confirmation
Governor Roy Cooper tapped Joey Hopkins to serve as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) last September, but Wednesday was his first day before the Senate Transportation Committee that will vote on the appointment. Hopkins, who has worked at NCDOT for more than 30 years in a variety of capacities, fielded numerous questions […] The post Cooper nominee to head DOT paves the road toward confirmation appeared first on NC Newsline.
6 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Ex-employees charged in thefts of $100,000 from historic Eastern Kentucky school
The board chairman said the school has taken steps to prevent similar problems.
2 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Is Southwest going to start assigning seats? CEO says the airline is weighing changes.
Southwest Airlines CEO tells CNBC the company is considering changes to the way it boards and equips its aircraft.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Woman drives stolen tow truck to gym where she assaults boyfriend, California cops say
During a “lengthy pursuit,” the 35-year-old also broke into a home where a nanny was watching children, authorities said.
2 min read - USPeople
2 Women Who Survived the Same Serial Killer Speak Out: 'I Didn't Pray to Live, I Prayed to Die'
Morgan Rowan and Tali Shapiro share their near-escapes from the so-called “Dating Game Killer” on the premiere episode of 'People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer'
4 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester murder case: Suspect, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult
Sakari Walker gunned down at Millbury and Lafayette streets
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
What we know about Arlington Bowie High School shooting: Victim, suspect identified
The accused shooter, 17-year-old Julian Howard, is believed to have known and targeted the victim, 18-year-old Etavion Barnes, police say. Here are the latest updates on the investigation.
3 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky.
Fatal crash in southern Laurel County takes life of Barbourville motorcyclist
Apr. 25—SOUTH LAUREL — A three-vehicle collision on KY-229 Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a Knox County man. Johnathon Wyatt, 31, of Barbourville, was pronounced dead after he had been transported to Saint Joseph London for treatment. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Wyatt was operating a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he was unable to stop and crashed into the ...
1 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky.
Bond hearing held for mother accused of complicity in death of daughter
Apr. 25—WHITLEY COUNTY — A hearing was held in regard to the bond of Alexandra Ward on Wednesday morning at the Whitley County Judicial Center. Ward, 21, of Corbin, stands accused of complicity to murder and complicity to strangulation in regard to the February 2023 death of her 3-year-old daughter Amoura Smallwood. At Wednesday's proceedings, the defense asked Whitley County Circuit Court ...
5 min read - USWJAX
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responding to deputy-involved shooting near Yulee cemetery
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responding to a deputy-involved shooting in Yulee.
1 min read - USWSOC
Contractors plan improvements for Cabarrus County streets
Over a dozen miles of roads in Cabarrus County will be seeing improvements and construction work in the coming weeks.
1 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Another victim files sexual abuse complaint against Gainesville church leader
According to the complaint, Lorenzo Lee Crawford, 55, kept the victim in a "state of fear of God's punishment." Here is what we know.
3 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville school board denies five new charter applications
Nurses Middle College, Encompass Community School, Nashville School of Excellence and two LEAD elementary school applications were all denied.
4 min read - BusinessThe Northwestern
Midwest region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Floridians wanting rooftop solar can soon apply for financial help
A group of Florida nonprofits was awarded $156 million by the federal government to help make rooftop solar accessible for lower- and middle-income households. That means there will be a way for Floridians to apply for financial help to install rooftop solar panels on their homes later this year. How much help a household could qualify for will depend on income, said Duanne Andrade, executive ...
2 min read - USPatriot Ledger
Quincy's Koch could become highest paid US mayor. Enormous raise recommended
It's up to the city council to decide how much the mayor of Quincy makes.
6 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell’s alleged burglary
When the stepmother of Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell called police to report a break-in at 4:45 a.m. Monday, she said someone broke into her house and "ran downstairs into my basement," according to the 911 transcript obtained by the Star Tribune on Thursday. Police asked her if she got a look at the person, to which she responded: "I tripped over 'em. Ah, he was on the floor next to ...
3 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
VA expands access to care, benefits to some who did not receive honorable or general discharge
Apr. 25—WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial. A statement from the VA reads: "When former service members with other than ...
4 min read - USWFTV
Hope Community Center helps engagement with Central Florida’s Puerto Rican community
Downtown Orlando is set to host the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival this Saturday.
1 min read - BusinessPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Logansport Savings Bank recognized as Five Star Member by IBA
Apr. 25—The Logansport Savings Bank was honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association, or IBA, for its involvement with the association throughout 2023, according to a press release. They were presented with the award by IBA Chief Operating Officer Rod Lasley on April 17. "We very much appreciate the dedication of Logansport Savings Bank as a Five Star Member bank," IBA ...
1 min read - USAmes Tribune
Ames breaks ground on long-awaited Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center set to open in November 2025
Construction of the 38,000 square-foot $32 million Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center began Wednesday near the intersection of Lincoln Way and Grand Ave.
3 min read - BusinessVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
California gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in California last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - BusinessDemocrat and Chronicle
Biden to designate Upstate NY as Workforce Hub to support Micron. What does that mean?
The White House designation will assist Syracuse and Upstate NY in building a pipeline of workers to support Micron's $100 billion investment.
3 min read - BusinessIndiana Capital Chronicle
Amazon Web Services to build $11B Indiana data center campus
Amazon Web Services' plans are the largest capital investment announcement in the state's history and could create more than 1,000 jobs. The post Amazon Web Services to build $11B Indiana data center campus appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
What we know about missing trucker David Schultz and a body found in Sac County Wednesday
After going missing for over four months, David Schultz's body was found Wednesday.
3 min read - USWHIO
Miami Valley Murder Mystery: Who killed Toni Watkins - Today on News Center 7 at 5
It happened 35 years ago and the person who killed Toni Watkins probably feels confident that they’ve gotten away with it.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
“This is a charade. We all know this resolution is chalk full of ballot candy. It’s designed to deceive,” said Rep. David Tyson Smith, a Columbia Democrat.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Who found that Treaty Oak was sick in 1989? Clue: She had view from her office window
Connie Todd sets the record straight on who discovered that ancient Treaty Oak was looking bad and needed help.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Did anyone win the Powerball drawing? These are the winning numbers from April 24
The Powerball drawing from Wednesday, April 24, revealed no major jackpot winners. Here are the winning numbers, new jackpot details and next drawing.
3 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Large plume of smoke in Louisville caused by fire in Portland neighborhood. What we know
Firefighters responded to a fire that spread through more than one structure at 9:30 a.m. and controlled it by 9:50 a.m.
- USThe Tennessean
Where Middle Tennessee districts stand on allowing teachers to carry guns
A controversial bill that would allow some Tennessee teachers to carry guns is on Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Some school districts have already reacted, here's what they've said.
6 min read - SportsDelaware Online | The News Journal
Group of co-workers from Lewes business hits it big with Powerball. How much did they win?
Thirty-four co-workers from an undisclosed Lewes business matched four numbers and the Powerball from the Saturday, April 6, lottery drawing.
3 min read - USKansas Reflector
Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice
The Rev. Wheeler Parker, who witnessed the 1955 kidnapping of murdered teen Emmett Till, says the nation must learn from history to advance justice for all. The post Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
7 min read - USArgus Leader
Two of 11 South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates tied to March incident in prison for homicide
Of the 11 inmates, two have been convicted for taking the life of a person. Only one connected with the March incident is facing a charge for a violent act.
11 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Oklahoma man detained in Turks and Caicos faces 12 years after ammunition found in bag
Ryan Watson unknowingly left bullets in his bag after a hunting trip. The minimum sentence for firearms or ammunition in Turks and Caicos is 12 years.
1 min read - USPennsylvania Capital-Star
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crimes conviction overturned by New York court
Weinstein has been serving a 23-year sentence in a federal prison in upstate New York tied to two guilty verdicts tied to sexual misconduct. The post Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crimes conviction overturned by New York court appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, ‘deplorable’ conditions
Nearly 40 immigrant workers claim in a federal lawsuit that a central Minnesota vegetable farm shorted their paychecks and subjected them to "deplorable" working and living conditions. The workers, who hail primarily from Honduras, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Monday sued John Svihel and Svihel Vegetable Farm in U.S. District Court for Minnesota. They allege Svihel and his company ...
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Human skull found on fence post in 2001 may belong to missing woman, Utah cops say
Deputies said they found the skull while executing a search warrant.
1 min read - USWDHN Dothan
Close friend speaks out about Daleville teen killed in domestic dispute
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Alina McKnight, who was helping her friend Jacob Wade Smith, who had been living in a rough situation recently, was floored after she found out through text that he was shot and killed Tuesday. “I just called my mom crying, my mom was distraught and she called a friend to […]
2 min read - USThe News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
MTD approves funds for Willard's airline incentive
Apr. 25—SAVOY — The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Board has decided to commit $20,000 to help Willard Airport secure leisure service to a new destination. The University of Illinois, which owns the airport, has offered a first-come, first-served minimum revenue guarantee of $500,000 for service to any airport in Florida, Phoenix or Las Vegas. Willard officials have been working to ...
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Four Indio residents accused of smuggling drugs into jail arrested Wednesday
This is at least the fourth recent arrest related to smuggling drugs into a Riverside County jail.
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Police identify 87-year-old man killed in Bethany Beach crash
The crash occurred on Coastal Highway, south of Dune Road.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Lottery player wins $2 million on Florida ticket. Where did the lucky winner buy it?
Here’s what to know about the big prize.
1 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Indiana wants to charge your electric vehicle while you drive. But is it actually possible?
A quarter-mile stretch of state highway in West Lafayette could help shape the future of electric vehicles in the U.S. and around the world.
5 min read - USKansas Reflector
Missouri Senate advances KC weapons facility tax break without aid for nuclear waste victims
An effort to create a program for St. Louis-area residents affected by radioactive waste nearly derailed a Missouri Senate bill backed by the Kansas City delegation to help expand a facility manufacturing components of nuclear weapons. But after defeating the proposed amendment pertaining to St. Louis on Tuesday, senators approved the bill on a first-round […] The post Missouri Senate advances KC weapons facility tax break without aid for nuclear waste victims appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
5 min read - USWDHN Dothan
Dothan man charged in string of power tool thefts
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man is charged with burglary after police say they linked him to several thefts in the Circle City that spanned almost two months. On Wednesday, April 24, 34-year-old Arthur Hubbard was arrested and charged with nine counts of unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle and two counts of […]
1 min read - USDeseret News
How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly
Officials are actively looking at ways of retaining water the lake receives and finding ways to get more water to the lake.
6 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Third person arrested in connection with Northeast Side fatal shooting
A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting on the Northeast Side earlier this month.
1 min read