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- USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Embden engineer hired as Franklin County road supervisor
May 23—FARMINGTON — An engineer from Embden has been hired as road supervisor for the unorganized territory in Franklin County. Robert "Bob" Lightbody, the sole proprietor of the engineering firm Maine Highlands Development, was one of two applicants for the position, County Administrator Amy Bernard announced Tuesday. Lightbody's starting salary is $60,000 a year, Bernard wrote in an email ...
1 min read - USModesto Bee
California would face larger future budget deficit if savings lag, analysis finds
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget revisions call for reductions to state operations to generate nearly $3 billion in ongoing savings.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Police shoot, kill dog that attacked Lathrop elementary students during field day
Officers said they used pepper spray and a catch pole before ultimately shooting and killing the animal.
1 min read - USCommonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky.
Two U.S. 27 traffic lights working again after February accidents
May 23—Two traffic lights that have been out of commission on U.S. 27 for several months now finally have the green light to operate again. Neither traffic light no. 6 — at the entrance to Hardee's north location and the Tradewind Shopping Center — nor light no. 26 — the north entrance of Horseshoe Drive — have been functioning since February, when an unlikely pair of unrelated automobile ...
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
American Airlines: Attempt to blame 9-year-old for being recorded in lavatory is 'an error'
An American Airlines flight attendant is accused of spycam recordings in plane bathrooms, but American's court filing tried to blame an alleged victim
4 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring Biden is on 2024 ballot
The question of whether Biden will appear on the state ballot has become entangled in a partisan legislative fight to keep foreign money out of state ballot campaigns.
1 min read - BusinessKansas City Star
Here comes another Whataburger. Kansas City suburb will get its first taste Monday
Whataburger demolished an old hotel to make way for this new restaurant location.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
US Rep. Andy Ogles falsely claimed $320,000 campaign loan, instead calls money a 'pledge'
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia, is seeking reelection. He faces Nashville Metro Council member Courtney Johnston in the Aug. 1 Republican primary.
4 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Middletown intersection near Core Creek being replaced with roundabout. Prepare for detour
A new roundabout at the Langhorne-Yardley Road and Bridgetown Pike corner will slow traffic and ease congestion, PennDOT says
2 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Brick, Island Beach State Park, North Wildwood join Jersey Shore towns banning beach tents
Jersey Shore communities worried about beach erosion are maximizing the space they have by restricting the size of beach tents.
3 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Boise police search for ‘person of interest’ after fight outside Idaho Central Arena
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
1 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
Texas Republicans open their convention as they seek to motivate base ahead of election
Much of the opening day speeches were designed to motivate the party activists to keep Texas in the Republican column in the upcoming Nov. 5 elections.
4 min read - USJournal Star
Major Downtown Peoria building sold to local developer with plan for offices, residences
The 11-story building, which opened in 1926, will be redeveloped.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Arizona Latinos weigh disappointment with Trump and Biden, especially on the border
Polling shows that Latino voters broadly say that former President Donald Trump would do a better job securing the border than President Joe Biden.
12 min read - USMSNBC
American Airlines walks back defense blaming 9-year-old for being secretly recorded in plane bathroom
American Airlines made headlines this week for blaming a 9-year-old for negligence after she was secretly filmed by a flight attendant in an airplane bathroom.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Police seize 32 lbs of illegal THC gummies from St. Cloud smoke shop
ST. CLOUD — Officials seized and destroyed illegal cannabinoid products at a tobacco shop here last week, according to a release from St. Cloud Police Cmdr. Martin Sayre. Officials from the city's police and health departments, as well as the state Office of Medical Cannabis, conducted a search warrant Friday morning at Smoke N' Cloud at 2800 Division Street after complaints of sales of ...
1 min read - USMaryland Matters
‘Kumbaya’ is the word, as Maryland Democrats make peace after primary
Shake hands, hug, kiss and be friends again. "Kumbaya" literally played as Democrats rallied after hard-fought primaries and vowed unity for the fall. The post ‘Kumbaya’ is the word, as Maryland Democrats make peace after primary appeared first on Maryland Matters.
5 min read - USChicago Tribune
Chicago man found with automatic weapon after high speed chase on Borman
A Chicago man was charged with possession of a machine gun after a police pursuit that reached speeds of more than 100 mph on Borman Expressway last weekend. Wendell Space Jr., 30, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a Level 4 felony; possession of a machine gun, a Level 5 felony; alteration of a firearm’s identifying marks, a Level 4 felony; resisting ...
3 min read - CelebrityNBC News
High school valedictorian delivers poignant graduation speech hours after father’s funeral
High school class valedictorian Alem Hadzic was unusually somber before delivering his commencement speech on May 16.
2 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Marilyn Mosby sentenced to year of home detention for perjury, mortgage fraud
BALTIMORE — Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced Thursday to one year of home detention for her perjury and mortgage fraud convictions, and ordered to forfeit her Florida condo. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby handed down a sentence of three years of supervised release, opting against sending Mosby to prison. Prosecutors had sought 20 months in prison. ...
7 min read - PoliticsKentucky Lantern
Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins
WASHINGTON — As Democrats continue to ramp up their push against the oil industry, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others on Thursday called out big oil companies and their executives for high gas prices heading into the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. Republicans in turn have blamed President Joe Biden’s energy policies for high […] The post Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
5 min read - PoliticsPortsmouth Herald
House revives gun bill mandating NH share mental health data for FBI background checks
The sole bipartisan gun bill of the legislative session was revived Thursday in the NH House, prompting a heated argument among House Republicans.
3 min read - USJournal Star
'Cold and premeditated': Peoria man receives 90-year sentence for 2021 fatal shooting
Michael Anthony Charles Johnson II was shot and killed in his driveway in the 600 block of Haungs Avenue on July 4, 2021.
3 min read - USWJAX
‘She watched him drown to his death:’ VA family awarded $1.3M in drowning settlement against Airbnb
The family of a teenage boy who died last year after drowning in a Clay County pool filed a wrongful death lawsuit and was awarded $1.3 million in a settlement.
2 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Purdue and Elanco to create 3-acre research facility near former GM stamping plant site
The facility will be part of a new OneHealth Innovation District surrounding the future Elanco Global Headquarters.
3 min read - USIowa Capital Dispatch
FEMA official joins Reynolds in Greenfield as Iowa seeks federal aid for tornado
GREENFIELD — A top Federal Emergency Management Agency official joined Gov. Kim Reynolds in Greenfield Thursday to discuss recovery efforts after this week’s tornado and warn about future severe weather events that could hit Iowa later this week. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell was in Greenfield as part of the agency’s efforts to assess damage and […] The post FEMA official joins Reynolds in Greenfield as Iowa seeks federal aid for tornado appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
5 min read - USWSOC
SC preschool teacher faces child abuse charges against 7-year-old boy
A South Carolina preschool teacher is facing child abuse charges. Police say she shoved, kicked, pushed and dragged a 7-year-old boy.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Fani Willis files appeal against decision to dismiss charges in election interference case
The judge ruled in March that six of the charges in the indictment be quashed because they lack sufficient detail.
1 min read - USArgus Leader
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds expected for Sioux Falls, large hail possible: NWS
Sioux Falls is likely to see some severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
2 min read - USNiagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Divided Niagara Falls City Council approves contract to design new animal shelter
May 23—A divided Falls City Council approved spending $13,000 with a Buffalo design firm to begin the initial work for the development of a new city animal shelter at Hyde Park. Council Chair James Perry (D) with Members Traci Bax (R) and David Zajac (R), voted to approve the contract with Clark Patterson Lee, following a recommendation from Mayor Robert Restaino. Council Members Brian Archie ...
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Bills to help kids avoid foster care, social media safety among final legislation signed by Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed legislation Tuesday intended to help children avoid foster care. “By establishing a robust statutory framework centered on kinship care, we pave a pathway towards permanency for Virginia’s children, ensuring consistent practice across all local social services,” Youngkin said in a Tuesday news release. Kinship care is the practice of placing children ...
2 min read - USWHIO
‘Eye-opening;’ I-Team reporting about violence against teachers gets reaction in Washington, D.C.
Our exclusive investigation found that most teachers have experienced violence in the classroom.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Dependable, reliable, kind: Family, friends remember couple killed in Greenfield tornado
Dean and Pam Wiggins, who were married 58 years, were dedicated to serving their beloved community of Greenfield, family and friends said.
2 min read - USWSOC
Thieves impersonate sheriff’s office in new scam sweeping NC
You could lose a lot of money if you fall victim to a new scam being reported in North Carolina.
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Changes are finally coming at Boise’s Warm Springs Golf Course. Can you still play 18?
“When we have somebody in our community that steps up and says, ‘I want to help,’ we’re gonna figure out how to partner to get that done,” said Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.
4 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Supreme Court throws out race claim in South Carolina redistricting case in win for GOP
The Supreme Court ruled that Republicans in South Carolina did not unlawfully consider race when they drew a congressional district in a way that removed thousands of Black voters.
5 min read - USWJAX
Jacksonville sheriff: Officer arrested after running car tags at ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex
A police officer was arrested and has resigned after he used a driver database for personal use, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said.
1 min read - USThe Providence Journal
'Like kids being caught in a custody battle': Union pushes back on $4.6M DCYF funding cut
The embattled agency stands to lose $4.6 million that was supposed to go to salaries, but didn't get spent last year.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Claims of unpaid bills piling up for The M Den
The official sports merchandise retailer of the University of Michigan's athletic department is facing several lawsuits.
4 min read - BusinessWFXT
‘State of the art’: MBTA changing how commuters pay for subway, bus rides this summer
MBTA officials expect a new fare collection system to launch this summer allowing subway and bus riders to pay by tapping a contactless credit card or mobile wallet instead of the traditional CharlieCards and paper tickets.
1 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jury finds West Allis woman guilty of child abuse at a Menomonee Falls day care
Madeline Ferguson, 28, of West Allis, was convicted May 22 of two felony counts of child abuse following a two-day trial in Waukesha County Court.
1 min read - USNBC News
Republicans demand Secret Service chief personally take action to move protests farther from the convention
The Republican National Committee is demanding that the Secret Service director get involved to move the protest zone farther away from the convention in Milwaukee this summer, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.
4 min read - WorldSouth Dakota Searchlight
Republican runs afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their phone calls a ‘scam’
A top Republican state official has run afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their recent phone operation a “scam.” The controversy started May 13 with a news release from South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who oversees elections. The release warned about phone calls from people who allegedly claimed to work for her office. […] The post Republican runs afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their phone calls a ‘scam’ appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
6 min read - USWJAX
Dr. Christopher Bernier named next Superintendent of Duval schools
Dr. Christopher Bernier is now officially Duval County Public Schools’ next Superintendent.
4 min read - PoliticsFort Worth Star-Telegram
Kyle Rittenhouse draws big crowds at Texas GOP convention. ‘Very nice guy,’ one fan says
‘Very nice guy,’ says a Colleyville resident who got to meet Kyle Rittenhouse at the GOP convention in San Antonio.
1 min read - USSouth Dakota Searchlight
Commission awards millions to airports around the state
A state commission approved grants for more than $3 million worth of airport improvement projects Thursday. The projects at eight airports approved by the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission will utilize local funds with federal and state grants: Aberdeen: $110,000 for runway safety equipment, $99,000 federal share, $5,500 state share, $5,500 local share. Hot Springs: $454,437 […] The post Commission awards millions to airports around the state appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
1 min read - PoliticsKentucky Lantern
U.S. House panel votes to advance election bills targeting noncitizens, foreign money
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Administration Committee voted along party lines Thursday to advance two election-related bills to the House floor. The Republican-led committee approved H.R. 8281, a bill to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections, something that is rare and already illegal, and H.R. 8399, which would restrict the contributions of foreign nationals […] The post U.S. House panel votes to advance election bills targeting noncitizens, foreign money appeared first on Kentucky La
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Man behind Biden robocall hoax indicted on voter suppression charges
Steven Kramer, a political consultant who commissioned a deepfake of President Joe Biden's voice that encouraged New Hampshire voters to stay home during the Democratic primary, was indicted on Thursday.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Police investigate ‘suspicious call’ at Cumberland Mall
Cobb County police responded to a suspicious call at Cumberland Mall on Thursday afternoon.
- USKansas City Star
Commission strips ex-KCKPD cop of police license after pleas to assault, criminal threat
Prosecutors accused the 35-year-old of striking his girlfriend during a Kansas City wedding reception and pointing a gun at her on an earlier occasion.
2 min read