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- USPalm Beach Daily News
Boca Bash, the day after: How a vlogger had snorkeling 'treasure hunt' for gallons of trash
Brook Crist and her husband, Viktor Hluben, are YouTubers who collected trash in Lake Boca a day after a trash dumping drew national attention.
4 min read - USThe State
Body was found inside a shed, now there’s a search for the killer, SC officials say
The 22-year-old victim was shot multiple times, according to the coroner’s office.
1 min read - USKIRO
Whidbey Island maintenance worker helps save toddler who hopped into water by himself
A maintenance worker sprang into action when he saw a toddler jump off the dock.
3 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Click it or Ticket campaign is now underway
May 7—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — West Virginia's motorists were being reminded Monday that May is when the national Click It or Ticket campaign aims to make sure drivers and passengers alike safeguard their lives by using their seat belts. Every year law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services respond to vehicle crashes with injuries that can be ...
2 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Early voting continues as May 14 Primary Election approaches
May 7—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Early voters kept going Monday to the polls across the region and casting their ballots ahead of the 2024 Primary Election scheduled May 14 in West Virginia. On Monday, 152 people voted at the courthouse, 61 voted at Covenant Baptist Church, 62 voted in Bluewell and 48 voted in Bluefield for a countywide total of 323, according to ...
6 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Bond reduced for woman charged with attempted murder
May 7—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Bond was reduced Monday after a woman charged with attempted first-degree murder and malicious wounding waived a preliminary hearing in magistrate court. Jessica Diane Lilly, 43, of Rock was arrested May 1 and charged with the felonies of attempted first-degree murder and malicious wounding as well as a misdemeanor domestic battery ...
3 min read - PoliticsBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Mooney knocks on local doors in Bluefield as U.S. Senate campaign enters final week
May 7—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — Local voters got a surprise Monday when a candidate for the U.S. Senate knocked on their doors to introduce himself and ask them about their concerns. U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., was visiting the Bluefield area and other parts of southern West Virginia when he stopped at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Mooney, a current Republican ...
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Daywatch: Thompson Center redevelopment gets underway
Good morning, Chicago. Developers have begun the long-awaited transformation of the James R. Thompson Center into a high-tech home for Google, a move heralded by state and city officials as a new beginning for downtown Chicago, which is still struggling with empty offices and storefronts. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a Monday news conference that Google’s arrival could bring some magic back to ...
5 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Hail, 70 mph wind gusts, tornadoes possible: Thunderstorms in forecast for Kentucky
The storm could begin as early as Tuesday afternoon and could last through Wednesday.
3 min read - USWFXT
Incident at Leominster apartment complex prompts large police response
An incident overnight at an apartment complex in Leominster prompted a large police response.
1 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach gets its name back as people refuse The Square
High-end living in the Warehouse District.
4 min read - USThe Repository
Alliance City Council OK's garbage rate hike, algae study
Alliance residents to pay more for trash collection starting in July. How much depends on service levels.
2 min read - USThe Courier Journal
What are the Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, May 7? Jackpot at $306 million
Is today your lucky day? The numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot will be drawn at around 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hillsborough deputies involved in shooting in Plant City
Hillsborough sheriff’s deputies were involved in a shooting in Plant City on Tuesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. No deputies were injured in the incident that happened on the 2900 block of Frontage Road, Sheriff Chad Chronister said in two posts on X, formerly Twitter. A video in one of the posts showed Sheriff’s Office vehicles and personnel on the frontage road, ...
- USMiami Herald
Man bit down on cop’s head at festival and taser didn’t stop him, Florida sheriff says
The deputy and suspect were hospitalized, officials say.
1 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
SpaceX Starlink rocket launch Wednesday: Where to watch from Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill
Weather permitting, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch should be visible in the Volusia County sky Wednesday, May 8.
4 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
SpaceX Starlink rocket launch on Wednesday: Where to watch in Sebastian, Vero Beach
Weather permitting, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket should be visible on the Treasure Coast after liftoff from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, May 8.
3 min read - PoliticsMichigan Advance
DNC file briefs opposing GOP election lawsuits in Michigan
A pair of lawsuits brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Michigan courts are being opposed by Democrats as “the latest in a series of meritless lawsuits … which serve only to undermine faith in our electoral system.” Briefs submitted Monday by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) oppose the lawsuits, one filed March 13 […] The post DNC file briefs opposing GOP election lawsuits in Michigan appeared first on Michigan Advance.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
If you ride the Brightline train to work often, brace yourself for a big change in cost
“I don’t even know what I’m going to do.”
5 min read - USWFXT
Man’s body dragged into woods by bear after deadly crash on Mass. highway, state police say
“Evidence suggests the bear at some point had made contact with the victim’s body,” State police wrote in a press release.
1 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Lawmakers’ push to protect workers from excessive heat criticized by business groups
At least 436 people died from heat exposure between 2011 and 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The post Lawmakers’ push to protect workers from excessive heat criticized by business groups appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
5 min read - USUtica Observer-Dispatch
Utica police officer injured during arrest
An officer of the Utica Police Department was treated at Wynn Hospital following multiple arrests on the 1200 block of Schuyler Street.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Lakeville teachers, district reach tentative contract agreement
The union representing Lakeville teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the south metro school district, likely averting a strike that could have started as early as Friday or Monday. No details about the deal have been released, but the agreement came after both sides spent 12 hours in a mediation session on Monday. "We set out for a fair contract that would do more to recruit, ...
1 min read - ScienceGizmodo
Watch Live: Boeing's Nail-Biting First Crewed Launch Attempt to the ISS
Update: May 7, 7:10 a.m. ET: In an emailed statement, ULA says it is now targeting a launch of Starliner for no earlier than Friday, May 10, saying the “team needs additional time to complete a full assessment.” The launch was scrubbed “due to an observation on a liquid oxygen self-regulating solenoid relief valve on the Centaur upper stage,” the company explained. This component automatically controls the flow and pressure of liquid oxygen in the rocket’s upper stage, using a solenoid (a type o
3 min read - BusinessDefense News
Lockheed Martin to roll out first F-35s for Poland this summer
Polish pilot training on the fifth-generation aircraft is slated to begin in later 2024.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Board of Regents consider another tuition hike for its three universities
Students at Iowa State, University of Iowa and Northern Iowa might soon be paying more in tuition. Here's how much school might soon cost.
4 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Third inmate escapes from same Kentucky facility in less than a month
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Kentucky State Police.
1 min read - USThe Coloradoan
School board president responds to politicians' letter regarding PSD school closure plans
Kristen Draper, president of the PSD Board of Education, shares her responses to concerns raised by three politicians and others about school closures
7 min read - LifestyleThe Des Moines Register
Looking at where to live in US? Consider Iowa, which ranked in top 10 best states in 2024
U.S. News & World Report released the rankings for 2024, intended to give people a "full picture" of a state's performance. Here's how Iowa did.
3 min read - USWPXI
New Mount Washington sidewalks connect pedestrians to local amenities
Construction is complete on 400 feet of new sidewalks in Mount Washington along Grandview Avenue and Merrimac Street.
1 min read - USThe Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene's human trafficking trials delayed
All three co-defendants' trials have been reset. Could immigration status become an issue for them?
3 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Severe weather updates: Preliminary tornado paths, damage assessed NW Oklahoma
Several possible tornadoes were spotted in northwestern Oklahoma on Monday night, including in areas near Okeene, Hennessey, Douglas and Covington.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Coloradoan
Larimer County resident videos mountain lion dragging deer kill across her yard
"It was beautiful, powerful, haunting and sad all at the same time,'' the woman said. "I'm sure I will never see it again in my lifetime."
5 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Ryan Walters' proposed administrative rules for state schools will get extra scrutiny from lawmakers
A state House committee separated education rules from those of other agencies so they could receive additional scrutiny.
3 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Gray, warm days will largely stick around Bucks County and South Jersey this week
Bucks County, South Jersey and the Delaware Valley will be blanketed by overcast clouds for the foreseeable future.
3 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Dispute over TV may have led to fatal shooting in OKC
Broken Arrow man shot and killed in dispute over stolen TV, police say. OKC man charged with first-degree murder.
1 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Storms, flooding and tornadoes possible Tuesday and Wednesday for Reds vs. Diamondbacks
Strong to severe storms, flooding and tornadoes possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Track Cincinnati weather forecast here.
3 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
CRIME REPORTS: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Monday at 11 a.m. Todd Lamar Cager, 54, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, felony shoplifting, contempt of court-trespassing. Make N. Davis, 29, of Pontotoc, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, false pretense, child restraint violation, ...
3 min read - OpinionThe Oklahoman
Older Oklahomans need affordable high-speed internet service ― and the skills to use it
Opinion: High-speed internet allows older Oklahomans to navigate online government services, meet daily needs, connect socially and much more.
3 min read - USThe Register-Guard
Election 2024: Shanaé Joyce-Stringer, Kaarin Knudson, Stefan Strek run for Eugene mayor
In the May 21 election, Eugene voters are set to pick from three residents vying to become the city's new mayor and replace the retiring Lucy Vinis.
5 min read - USAmes Tribune
Scott Grimes prepares for role as Ames superintendent with an eye on security, mental health
Scott Grimes will be Ames Community School District's new superintendent. He recently shared his strategies for addressing security and mental health.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
'Divisive and harmful': Iowa immigrants fear racial profiling with new 'illegal reentry' law
Immigrants in Iowa express fear about the new "illegal reentry" law and believe it will harm people of color across the state.
6 min read - USThe 74
Newark Public School Awards $12M for New AI Camera System Aimed at School Safety
More than 7,000 cameras equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities will be installed in Newark schools, under a $12 million contract approved Thursday by the Newark Board of Education. District officials say the high-tech surveillance system is meant to make schools safer, but security experts warn that systems with such capabilities could result in an invasion […]
5 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Is your family seeking a pet? Meet Belly, Spunkmeyer, Dannyboy, Riley, others at OKC-area shelters
Oklahoma City-area animal shelters have dogs and cats waiting to be adopted by families looking for pets.
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Police: 14 charged after Kentucky cockfighting ring broken up
Multiple people fled when troopers arrived. They found seating for spectators, several injured chickens and a concessions area.
1 min read - USThe Coloradoan
How healthy is the South Platte River Basin snowpack? See how it compares to past years
USDA data show that while the state is at around 90% of the median snowpack, the basin that covers Fort Collins is at 103%, as of May 3.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump’s scattershot attacks on justice system are causing real damage
Prosecutors, witnesses, jurors – all are in the ex-president’s sights and it could lead to violence, former federal prosecutors and judges say
6 min read - USMinnesota Reformer
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
8 min read - USPolitico
Eric Adams said their water was safe. Public housing residents say they’re getting sick.
After a tenant in Manhattan was treated for arsenic poisoning, she and her neighbors are demanding tests of their tap water.
8 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Florida’s No. 50 in new national teacher average pay ranking
The big story: Florida lawmakers have pumped millions of dollars into teacher pay over several years in an attempt to make the profession more competitive and attractive. The effort, which has focused heavily on boosting entry level salaries, has pushed the state up the national rankings to No. 16 in beginning teacher average salary. But when it comes to wages overall, Florida hasn’t fared as ...
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