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- USSacramento Bee
California labor tries again to get unemployment pay for striking workers. Can state afford it?
Gov. Gavin Newsom last year vetoed a similar bill, citing ongoing problems with the state’s unemployment insurance system.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Tonganoxie man sentenced to 10 years for crash that killed 2, including KCPD officer
A Jackson County judge on Wednesday sentenced Jerron Lightfoot to 10 years in prison for causing a crash that killed a Kansas City police officer, his police dog and a pedestrian.
5 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
'Love Always Wins' signs in front of Oct. 25 mass shooting sites may be preserved
Apr. 24—LEWISTON — As winter gave way, two new signs appeared in front of the venues where the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting occurred, each boldly proclaiming "LOVE ALWAYS WINS." It's an amended version of the "Love Wins" slogan that Nelba Márquez-Greene popularized after her 6-year-old daughter Ana was gunned down with her classmates in Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Who ...
2 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Commemorative gathering plans to help show community support for Lewiston mass shooting victims
Apr. 24—LEWISTON — Though the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston was six months ago, for survivors and victims' families the trauma is still very much in the present. According to Maine Resiliency Center Director Danielle Parent, the shooting breached a sense of safety and security in public spaces for many people. "It's very important that we don't ever say people are healed or look at ...
3 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Oxford County sheriff's fate in governor's hands
Apr. 24—AUGUSTA — The removal of Sheriff Christopher Wainwright "now would not only be reasonable but is necessary or Oxford County government cannot effectively function otherwise," Oxford County attorney Amy Dieterich said during her closing statements Wednesday in a hearing to determine whether he will be dismissed. Wainwright, in his second term, is fighting to remain in office after ...
6 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Firefighters from several towns battle woods, grass, brush fires in Farmington
Apr. 24—FARMINGTON — Firefighters from several towns battled woods, grass and brush fires in two locations Tuesday. A woods fire was reported about 3:30 at the intersection of Mosher Hill Road and Federal Row on the Farmington/Industry line. About 20 minutes later a second fire was reported in West Farmington. It was caused by a campfire Monday night that wasn't completely extinguished at a ...
1 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Father charged with assault of wife, endangerment of baby
Apr. 24—A Joplin father was charged with misdemeanor assault of his wife and felony endangerment of their 3-month-old child after allegedly pulling his wife across the floor, wresting their baby from her arms and dropping the child. Jacob D. Womack, 24, made an initial appearance on the charges Wednesday in Jasper County Circuit Court and remains in custody on a $50,000 cash bond with his next ...
1 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Burglary charge filed following disturbance at Joplin motel
Apr. 24—Police arrested a 32-year-old man on a burglary charge following a disturbance Friday night at a Joplin motel. Officers were called at 6:24 p.m. to the Budget Inn, 1822 W. Seventh St., when Aaron L. King, of Joplin, allegedly forced his way into the motel room of 42-year-old Dean Reynolds, assaulted him and tried to take some of his belongings. Police Capt. William Davis said King ...
1 min read - BusinessBeaver County Times
Central Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Central Atlantic region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Governor applauds GA first lady as he signs 9 new laws to combat human trafficking
Mrs. Kemp says she’s traveled around the state for years now hearing victims’ stories and then lending her voice to fight the problem.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Fight in DeKalb neighborhood leads to deadly shooting, police say
Police have not identified the victim or commented on possible suspects.
1 min read - USWest Virginia Watch
Morrisey will ask U.S. Supreme Court to review West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on if the state can enforce a ban on transgender athletes participating in girls’ sports. A federal appeals court last week ruled in favor of West Virginia teen Becky Pepper-Jackson, a trans girl who uses puberty blocking medication. […] The post Morrisey will ask U.S. Supreme Court to review West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
3 min read - USDeseret News
Coroner describes changing Tammy Daybell’s cause of death to homicide
Former Utahn Chad Daybell on trial in Idaho for first-degree murder.
6 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Waynesville police cleared in standoff shooting
Apr. 24—Court documents have revealed new details that indicate an officer's use of force in a three-and-a-half-hour Waynesville Police standoff in the Ninevah community last September was justified. Daren Tate, now 45, barricaded himself inside of a home following a short shootout with police, leading to the hours-long standoff on the residential street. Waynesville Police Officers Josh ...
4 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Court creates new public defenders office
Apr. 24—The judicial district spanning the seven western counties has created a new in-house team of public defenders to represent criminals unable to afford their own lawyer. Instead of judges appointing private attorneys to represent those who can't afford counsel, there will be a fully staffed public defender's office to draw on. The change should speed up court cases because the pool of ...
4 min read - BusinessThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.
Electric rates dropping by 6% for third quarter of the year
Apr. 24—ANDERSON — The Anderson Board of Public Works on Tuesday approved the electric rate that will decrease the monthly bill for the residential customers using 800 kilowatts from $108.93 to $102.32. Tony Pochard, superintendent of Anderson Municipal Light & Power, said Tuesday that the decrease is the largest decline in rates since 2017. The tracking factor is based on the cost of ...
1 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Former Canton Middle School janitor charged with indecent liberties against student
Apr. 24—A former Canton Middle School janitor is facing two felony charges for incident liberties with a student that allegedly took place on the school's campus. Christopher Roy Giles, 29, made "inappropriate advances" on a student right around the time school was being dismissed for the day, according to Canton Detective Megan Taylor. The detective could not elaborate further on what these ...
1 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Meet the new public defenders
Apr. 24—Meet the new public defenders, the first staff in the newly created public defender's office in the 43rd Judicial District. Janna Allison, chief public defender, is a Canton native. She earned her undergraduate degree from Western Carolina University in 1996. She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1998 and began practicing law in 1999. Her passion for indigent ...
2 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Man arrested for knifepoint robbery in early morning hours
Apr. 24—A Bryson City man is in jail after robbing another man at knifepoint at a Waynesville apartment building before dawn. Edge Dakota Fortner, 34, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon for the incident at Queen's Farm Apartment in the Dellwood area, which occurred sometime between 5:30-6 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. The investigation is still in the very early stages, according ...
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
10-acre woods fire controlled in Carlos area
Apr. 24—CARLOS — More than 70 volunteer firefighters and DNR Forestry personnel worked three hours to control a fire that covered a 10-acre tract Tuesday evening in the Plains of Moab area of Carlos, according to the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services. Firefighters from Allegany, Garrett and Mineral counties took part in the operation that began just after 5 p.m. and involved ...
1 min read - USMilitary Times
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags
Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.
2 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
The Supreme Court case on Trump’s presidential immunity, explained
Oral arguments will begin Thursday morning.
4 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Scholarships, food pantries among top priorities for SCC Giving Day set April 25
Apr. 24—Somerset Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural SCC Giving Day on April 25 during Community College Month. "We are excited to join with our community, alumni and advocates to lend financial support to students facing financial hardships," said SCC President Dr. Carey Castle. Funds will be used for need-based scholarships, re-stocking the food ...
1 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
3-vehicle crash takes life of Barbourville man
Apr. 24—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 motorcycle northbound when he couldn't stop and struck the rear of a pickup truck which had in ...
1 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Murder indictment returned against woman who shot husband
Apr. 24—A woman charged with the shooting death of her husband last month was indicted on Friday. A Laurel County grand jury charged Yolanda Lomeli, 59, of Southland Drive in London, with murder and tampering with physical evidence. The charges stem from a Mar. 24 incident in which a female called 911 Dispatch and said a man had been shot was possibly deceased. When police arrived at the ...
1 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Walters urges Oklahoma schools to ignore new Biden administration Title IX rules
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters instructed all Oklahoma districts to ignore new Title IX regulations from the Biden administration, giving guidance directly at odds with the federal government. Walters sent a letter on Wednesday to all 542 school districts and charter schools in the state, urging them not to create new policies that […] The post Walters urges Oklahoma schools to ignore new Biden administration Title IX rules appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Son says he has ‘sliver of hope’ after best evidence in 10 years revealed in Lake Oconee killing
Someone shot and beheaded Russell and Shirley Dermond in 2014. Deputies have followed hundreds of leads, but they have all led nowhere.
2 min read - USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Tickets on sale for Island Magic Luau & Show
LA GRANDE — Island Magic Luau & Show, an event celebrating Pacific Island culture will be conducted Saturday, May 18, at Eastern Oregon University. It will start at 5 p.m. with a dinner at the Hoke Union Building followed by a show at 7 p.m. at McKenzie Theater. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for veterans, children 12 and under and senior citizens. Tickets are available in La ...
1 min read - USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Public safety report: April 16-22, 2024
8:20 a.m. La Grande police responded to Cook Memorial Library for a trespass. The subject agreed to move along. 9:14 a.m. La Grande police received a call about a disturbance on the 3000 block of Q Avenue. The responding officers counseled the subject and warned them for disorderly conduct. 10:07 a.m. La Grande police responded to the 1400 block of Washington Avenue for a ...
13 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Witnesses say college lacrosse players accused in home invasion “scoped out” home before attack
Witnesses took the stand Wednesday to testify about what they saw during a violent home invasion robbery at a Halloween Party in Reynoldstown in 2019.
2 min read - USWFTV
‘We just want justice’: sentencing in James Lowery murder case delayed until June
It was an emotional day for the family and friends of James Lowery. They came to the Titusville Courthouse in Brevard County expecting closure but now they’ll have to wait for more than a month for the next chapter in the legal battle.
2 min read - USPensacola News Journal
41-year-old sentenced to 25 years for attempted sexual battery of 11-year-old
Brijido Manriquez-Ortiz faced life in prison for alleged sexual battery of an 11-year-old, but he pleaded down to a lesser charge.
3 min read - USAnchorage Daily News, Alaska
3 fishermen accused of illegally transporting Alaska crab to Seattle for better prices
Apr. 24—Three fishermen are facing federal charges after being accused of illegally transporting more than 7,000 pounds of crab harvested in Southeast Alaska to Seattle in hopes of getting better prices there. Instead, federal prosecutors say, much of the haul was wasted upon arrival in Washington state because the crab had either died or were suspected of being diseased. Corey Potter, Justin ...
2 min read - USMSNBC
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat who served in Congress since 2012, has died at age 65. He had been hospitalized since earlier this month.
1 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Man, woman accused of tossing incendiary device into Winton Hills grocery store
Donatelli and Schweitzer arrived at the store together, with Schweitzer acting as the getaway driver after Donatelli threw the device inside.
2 min read - LifestyleDeseret News
6 tips to help you stay off the phone
A 2023 study reveals that Americans spend around 4 hours per day on their phones.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Raytown man faces murder charge in Blue Springs park shooting that killed two men
An 18-year-old Raymore man has been charged with first-degree murder in a Blue Springs shooting that killed two men.
1 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Senate overrides Stitt's veto of domestic violence bill Wednesday
The veto override was first of 2024 legislative session. The bill had strong support in both the House and the Senate.
4 min read - PoliticsNBC News
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.
3 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock citizens invited to meet-and-greet with police chief candidates Thursday evening
Lubbock citizens will have an opportunity Thursday evening to meet the four men vying to become the city's next chief of police.
2 min read - USNY Daily News
Man busted in misogynistic Manhattan attacks raved, ‘You have to check women sometimes’: prosecutors
A Bronx man charged with eight random punching attacks on women since February ranted to cops that he sometimes had to “check” women in order to keep them in line, officials say. “It’s different with men,” Daquan Armstead, 31, told a detective after he was arrested and charged with assaulting random women in Manhattan, a prosecutor said at the suspect’s Wednesday arraignment. “They don’t test ...
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Already? Forecasters watch ‘small’ tropical disturbance in Atlantic
A small, steady patch of showers and thunderstorms has caught the eyes of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center well before the start of the hurricane season on June 1. In a “special tropical weather outlook” released around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, forecasters pinpointed an area about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters called it an area of low pressure that is ...
2 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Fifth God's Misfits member charged with murder in deaths of two Kansas women
Paul Jeremiah Grice confessed to participating in the killing and subsequent burial, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation revealed.
3 min read - BusinessThe Stockton Record
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 - USAustin American-Statesman
Austin police officer resigns following trespassing charge at ex-girlfriend's apartment
Austin police officer Juan Asencio has resigned after he was accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment.
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Trump campaign will host Florida donor retreat with potential VP picks
The May event in Palm Beach is expected to attract around 400 donors.
2 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Criminal charges against former Moeller president dropped
Prosecutors have dropped the criminal charges against James Marshall Hyzdu, the recently resigned president of Archbishop Moeller High School.
1 min read - BusinessNBC News
UAW's Tennessee win fuels backers' hopes in the South, but some skeptics are unmoved
The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on the floor think we’re going to win" despite vocal opposition.
5 min read - USWSOC
Woman gives tearful testimony in attempted murder case
A woman took the stand in court on Wednesday to answer questions directly from her ex-husband, the man who is accused of trying to kill her in 2017.
2 min read - BusinessIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Circle Centre has officially been sold for redevelopment. Here's when construction could start
Circle Centre Mall, a downtown fixture that has struggled to attract visitors for decades, has been sold to Hendricks Commercial Properties.
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