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- USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
County subdivision regulations face last-minute legislative hurdle
Apr. 17—MORGANTOWN — After decades of discussion and debate, and many fruitless attempts to create some semblance of regulatory structure over development in the county, the Monongalia County Commission was all set to hold a first reading of a countywide subdivision and land division ordinance (SALDO) on Wednesday. Not so fast. Instead, the commission sent the SALDO—now years in process in its ...
2 min read - USArgus Leader
911 services are down across South Dakota
Anyone with an emergency in Sioux Falls should either call 605-367-7000 or text 911.
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
EPA to conduct investigations on contaminated Fifth Street site
Apr. 17—GOSHEN — Anyone hoping to share information with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about Goshen's North Fifth Street Groundwater Contamination Site will have their chance to speak next week. As part of the standard process for the EPA's Superfund National Priorities List, the agency will conduct community interviews by appointment at the Goshen Public Library from April 23-25. ...
3 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
GJHS student named Honor Society Award recipient
Apr. 17—GOSHEN — Goshen Junior High School eighth grader Abby Ogle was recently announced as a recipient of the 2024 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award. To be eligible for the award, NJHS members must be members "in good standing" and active members who are up-to-date on their NJHS chapter obligations (Grade Point Average, service activities, meeting the chapter's ...
1 min read - USMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.
Fort Gibson celebrates Bicentennial one day before actual anniversary
Apr. 17—On April 21, 1824, Col. Matthew Arbuckle, commander of the Seventh Infantry, established Cantonment Gibson to help keep peace between the Cherokees and the Osage. On Saturday, one day shy of its actual 200th anniversary, Fort Gibson will mark its Bicentennial with a full day of festivities. "The Fort is the celebration," said Jennifer Frazee, director of Fort Gibson Historic Site. ...
2 min read - USAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
Man in Austin charged with eight felony counts in a pair of alleged assaults
Apr. 17—A man with a history of terroristic threats and domestic assault related offenses was back in court Wednesday facing a long list of charges related to an incident in March. Christopher John Marcks, 31, has been charged with a total of eight felonies including domestic assault, terroristic threats and weapons violations in connection to an alleged assault on a woman he was having an on ...
3 min read - USAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
Austin man who allegedly pointed a gun at neighbor charged with 7 counts
Apr. 17—A man who allegedly threatened another with a gun as part of an ongoing dispute has been charged with several counts over the incident in Mower County District Court. John Bradley Shea, 42, of Austin has been charged with seven counts, four of which are felonies including threats of violence and fourth degree assault of a peace officer. He's also facing gross misdemeanor charges for ...
3 min read - PoliticsMaine Morning Star
After initial split, lawmakers back bill to keep Sears Island in running for offshore wind port
After initial disagreement between Maine’s House of Representatives and Senate, a bill needed to continue the permitting process for the state’s desired location for an offshore wind port appears to have prevailed. On Wednesday, the House revisited LD 2266 and ultimately decided to go back on its previous vote against the legislation and concur with […] The post After initial split, lawmakers back bill to keep Sears Island in running for offshore wind port appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Woman accused of killing ex-partner in Mead amid ongoing custody battle; Khaleel earlier acquitted of killing 5-year-old
Apr. 17—A 37-year-old woman once acquitted of killing her 5-year-old nephew is in custody after police say she killed her ex-partner amid their ongoing custody battle. Detectives have probable cause to charge Cynthia Khaleel with first-degree murder, burglary and assault in violation of domestic violence and no contact orders, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sheriff's ...
3 min read - USWFTV
Middle school student with disabilities attacked by other teens, family says
A disturbing case has left a family outraged and frustrated after their 12-year-old daughter with disabilities was attacked inside her school.
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Could Mary's Place be saved? As demolition nears for the historic South Hill home, its fate remains uncertain
Apr. 17—From nearly anywhere in Spokane, the towering campus of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center is visible. But the home of a stubborn woman that sits in the heart of the buildings is hidden in their shadows. The property is known as Mary's Place, named after Mary Gianetsas, who staunchly refused offers from Providence to buy her 1906 home. Around 80 years ago, the Cliff/Cannon ...
9 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Average cost for child care in Ohio is more than $11K for an infant. How can state help?
Here's what child care access looks like in Ohio and what Gov. DeWine's initiatives would mean.
6 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
The old Hamilton city building is getting new life as a boutique hotel | Going Up
Plans include a boutique hotel with 150-160 rooms, a rooftop restaurant and a speakeasy bar.
3 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
UW looks to keep 'critical' support services without undermining intent of Legislature
Apr. 17—CHEYENNE — Following the Wyoming Legislature's intent to avoid "preferential" treatment in diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the University of Wyoming assembled a working group to identify and protect services deemed "critical" to its core mission. A 16-page report from that group was released Wednesday, listing several options for the university's Office of Diversity, Equity ...
7 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
Laramie County denies firework permit, company claims discrimination
Apr. 17—CHEYENNE — The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners denied several fireworks permits for two stores by the Terry Ranch Road exit off Interstate 25, describing the owners as poor community partners and say they have behaved in an obnoxious manner. Troy Thompson, a Laramie County commissioner, said Jurassic Fireworks, one of the companies denied, would project recorded messages ...
4 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden chokes up while talking about deceased son and Trump's disparaging remarks about service members
“That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son, my uncle,” he said, referring to Beau Biden and Ambrose Finnegan who both served in the military.
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Motorist killed in Coon Rapids collision with pickup truck
Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Coon Rapids. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Main Street and Wedgewood Drive Northwest. The sheriff’s office said a man driving a hatchback car on eastbound Main Street entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound pickup truck. The hatchback ...
1 min read - USThe Clarion Ledger
Last of 4 Yazoo County inmates captured weeks after escape from jail. What we know
All four inmates who escaped the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility have now been captured.
1 min read - USWFXT
WATCH: Two arrested after leading State Police on car, foot chase through Bristol County
Two young adults were arrested for allegedly leading police on a car and foot chase through Bristol County on Wednesday.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Mayor Duggan touts NFL draft, public safety boost, junk removal plan at State of the City
Duggan's State of City address: No ruin porn tours — "We have a chance to introduce ourselves to America" during NFL draft.
7 min read - USKSNT Topeka
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raises money for children worldwide
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Eight days are left until the launch of this year’s Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Leading up, 27 News is looking at how the money makes such a big impact for the children’s hospital. The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helps about 8,600 kids across the world, not just at the […]
1 min read - USKLAS articles
Owners of Las Vegas furniture delivery business say they are losing sleep over stolen trailer
The owners of a local mattress and furniture delivery company told 8 News Now that they are losing sleep after they say someone stole their crucial cargo trailer early Friday morning.
3 min read - USKTAB Abilene
Big Country Cities stay ‘proactive’ in Drought Contingency Plans
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Hot summer days are not uncommon in Texas, and many people use water to cool down. However, cities across the Big Country are reexamining their Drought Contingency Plans to remain vigilant about droughts and water usage. Abilene is a regional water supplier, and Rodney Taylor, Director of Water Utilities for Abilene, […]
2 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
Rogers bus driver accused of sexually assaulting student pleads not guilty
A Rogers bus driver accused of sexually assaulting a student pleaded not guilty on Monday, according to Benton County Prosecutor Joshua Robinson.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Kansas City police seek help in finding missing woman with medical conditions
The woman was last seen around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday near East 23rd and Holmes Streets.
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Check your tickets
The Powerball jackpot was an estimated $78 million for Wednesday night's drawing.
6 min read - USFox News
Albany, New York, police officer shot in ‘ambush’ during traffic stop attempt; suspect dead: officials
An Albany police officer was shot and injured Wednesday after attempting to pull over a vehicle before he returned fire, killing the driver, police said.
2 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Norwich Free Academy students school Lamont on youth issues
Apr. 17—NORWICH — Norwich Free Academy students addressed the pros and cons of social media and other issues during a discussion with Gov. Ned Lamont and Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom Wednesday. Lamont contacted the academy last week, telling NFA Head of School Nathan Quesnel: "I want to talk to kids." More than 100 students in civics and government classes and members of the NFA Young Voters ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Day, New London, Conn.
East Lyme zoning commissioner elected on anti-development platform resigns
Apr. 17—EAST LYME — A controversial Zoning Commission member elected in November on a platform to stop overdevelopment has resigned, citing the futility of trying to persuade an "immovable majority" that change is necessary. Democrat Gary Pivo informed the town clerk last week of his immediate resignation in a one-sentence email. On Wednesday, he said a majority of members made it clear they ...
5 min read - USCBS News
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
2 min read - USWFXT
Suspects accused of Quincy armed robbery may be connected to similar crime in Norwell, police say
Police are searching for three suspects accused of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint early Wednesday morning who may be connected to other similar crimes in Plymouth County.
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Thieves armed with stun gun hit 2 retail shops in Southern California
Police are investigating two separate retail robberies involving three suspects, one of whom was armed with a stun gun, authorities announced Wednesday. The first robbery occurred on April 5 just before 2:30 p.m. at a retail shop in the 4000 block of South Main Street near the Historic South-Central neighborhood of Los Angeles, according […]
2 min read - USKRON
14-year-old boy to be charged for allegedly setting Waymo car on fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 14-year-old boy was charged in connection with a Waymo car that was set on fire in February in San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department said. The boy has not yet been arrested. The car was set ablaze on Feb. 10, during San Francisco’s Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown. […]
1 min read - USOcala Star Banner
Experts differ: Is woman, representing herself at murder trial, competent to proceed?
The trial will continue for a self-described sovereign citizen charged with murder, despite one claim that she's incompetent to proceed.
6 min read - USWFTV
Ormond Beach man claims neighbor’s house is to blame for flooding damage
An Ormond Beach man claims a recently rebuilt home next door is causing his property to flood. Over the last year, William Latella’s driveway started cracking and sinking.
2 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Empowering Veterans: Annette Clendenon and the Concho Valley All Veterans Counsel
Beyond her involvement in the council, Clendenon also serves as a pastoral figure, extending her support to families and providing counseling services. Drawing from her experiences stationed in Northfork, Virginia, and overseas, she emphasizes the transformative effect it had had on her ability to connect with and assist others. her message to veterans resonates with warmth and assurance, affirming that they are valued, embraced, and have a meaningful place within the Concho Valley Veterans Coun
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Friends of Oxbow fulfill $1 million pledge
Apr. 17—ROCHESTER — Friends of Oxbow has fulfilled its pledge to provide $1 million to support the new Oxbow Park Nature Center. "We are grateful to Friends of Oxbow for their remarkable generosity and steadfast commitment to the success of Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo," Olmsted County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Sheila Kiscaden said. "This achievement reflects their strong commitment to ...
1 min read - PoliticsLouisiana Illuminator
Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Democrat-controlled chamber voted, 51-49 along party lines, to adjourn the impeachment trial after finding that the impeachment articles accusing Mayorkas of not complying with federal immigration law and breaching the public trust did not rise to […] The post Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas appeared first on Louisiana
7 min read - USKIRO
BREAKING: Seattle officer injured in fatal shooting at Tukwila hotel
Wednesday afternoon a Seattle police officer was injured, and a suspect killed during an operation at the DoubleTree hotel on Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila.
1 min read - USKRON
17-year-old victim in double Napa homicide identified
NAPA, Calif. (KRON) — A 17-year-old girl who was recently slain in a double Napa homicide was identified by a verified GoFundMe page on Wednesday. Sasha Donnelly, 17, was “brutally murdered” on Saturday evening, the GoFundMe page states. Sasha and a 19-year-old woman were shot to death on the 400 block of Riverside Drive near […]
2 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Harmony career fair is Saturday
Apr. 17—MIDLAND — Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is hosting a job fair in Midland this weekend for its newest West Texas campus, Harmony Science Academy-Midland, as well as its original Permian Basin campus, Harmony Science Academy-Odessa. The career fair will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at the Harmony Science Academy-Midland ...
1 min read - USKOIN
Portland traffic death toll hit record high in 2023 despite Vision Zero effort, report finds
Portland has seen a record-breaking year of deadly crashes on its streets, with 69 people killed in crashes in 2023, despite increased efforts to reduce speed and increase safety on the streets.
2 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Dead carjacker identified as Hobbs man
Apr. 17—A Hobbs, N.M., man has been identified as the man who killed a 75-year-old Odessa man and then led law enforcement on a 24 hour chase from Odessa to Mertzon. Trevor James Myrick, 26, of Hobbs, New Mexico, had stolen the victim's 2014 black Ford Mustang and fled the scene. Myrick is also accused of several carjackings in West Texas Monday as he eluded officers first by car and then on ...
3 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Sextortion workshops set for parents
Apr. 17—The fastest growing crime in North America is sextortion, so Ector County ISD plans two workshops to raise awareness and give parents tools to combat it. According to Merriam Webster, sextortion is "when an online predator tricks someone into giving them nude images or videos, and then demands money, more images, or makes other demands — threatening to share the images with the ...
6 min read - USLansing State Journal
‘I don't know what my next steps are:’ College grads facing tough job market, underemployment
More than half of U.S. college graduates a year after obtaining their degree are underemployed, and it's only slightly better in Michigan.
11 min read - PoliticsNBC News
How one Democrat is trying to maintain Trump country appeal: From the Politics Desk
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin is trying ti maintain her appeal in rural Wisconsin ahead of a tough re-election battle with Donald Trump on the ballot.
4 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
ARDOT holds groundbreaking ceremony for two major construction projects
Phase two of the Springdale Bypass and the XNA Connector kicked off Wednesday morning.
2 min read - USKSEE articles
16-year-old named as victim in Coalinga deadly shooting
COALINGA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The person who was killed following a shooting in Coalinga on Tuesday was named by the victim’s family on Wednesday. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the homicide took place around 9 p.m. on the 200 block of E. Houston Street in Coalinga. In an interview with the family on […]
2 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Mesa Marin Sports Complex shooting details revealed: docs
Earlier this month, charges including murder were brought against Ulices Alonso, 21, and Eric Faria, 20.
2 min read - USKTAB Abilene
Letting off the Gas: FM 18 speed limit reduced to 65 mph
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The entire stretch of FM 18 now has a speed limit of 65 mph after authorities examined the road due to residents’ concerns. Before the change, the highway speeds were 70 mph in Taylor County and 75 mph in Callahan County, but due to many factors, they have been reduced […]
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