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- USDetroit Free Press
From the archive: The agonizing death of Detroit’s old city hall
Free Press Flashback revisits the beginning of the end of Old City Hall, Detroit's ornate seat of government.
6 min read - EntertainmentDetroit Free Press
Binge the entire 'Where Secrets Go to Die' podcast
The full podcast is now available to subscribers.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Boy breaks silence on Knights of Columbus figure: He molested me and gave me nightmares
A group of women reported a Grand Knight to the police for “inappropriate behavior” they allegedly witnessed.
9 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
The only sure cure for Algae Gone Wild
Sign petition to make protecting our water part of the state Constitution
3 min read - OpinionMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thanks for your anger mayor, but it means nothing when the law goes unenforced | Letters
As Mayor Johnson expressed outrage over the four-year-old killed in a hit-and-run, I can't help but wonder when will we start prosecuting people?
2 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Civilian police review panels are needed – and still permitted
New legislation has little or no practical effect
4 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Remembering Bob Graham, a friend to Southwest Florida
Dedicated public servant in Florida for nearly four decades
3 min read - OpinionLos Angeles Times Opinion
Calmes: Our elections have integrity. These politicians do not
Of all Trump's shattered norms, the refusal to commit to accept election results is the most corrosive to American democracy.
5 min read - LifestyleAkron Beacon Journal
Annual return of hollyhocks welcome reminder of old friend | Holly Christensen
Each year, Holly enjoys seeing hte descendants of that first packet of hollyhock seeds from 2005 emerging.
5 min read - LifestyleBiloxi Sun Herald
MS Coast brewery named one of the best in Mississippi. See who made the list
Hattiesburg’s Southern Prohibition Brewing Co., which opened in 2013, tops this year’s list.
4 min read - USChicago Tribune
Mayor Johnson on the record: The full Tribune Q&A as he approaches 1 year in office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down Monday for a wide-ranging interview with City Hall reporters Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan. Here is the full transcript of the interview, lightly edited for clarity: Q: I’ll start with something simple. What is your administration’s top accomplishment that you are most proud of in the past year? And what area do you think you could improve the most on? A: ...
26 min read - USChicago Tribune
For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too: ‘It’s never too late’
Lara Romero vividly remembers the first time she attended college nearly two decades ago, having just given birth to her first child, Salvatore, soon after graduating high school. It took Romero nearly a decade to finish the two-year associate’s program at City Colleges of Chicago. Those 10 years were plagued with stress about the cost, pressure to prioritize motherhood and long days without a ...
8 min read - USKansas City Star
As Kansas lures the Chiefs, here’s why the path to staying at Arrowhead is complex
What’s next for the Kansas City Chiefs (and Royals) on stadium plans? It’s a complicated answer. Here’s why.
10 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Whose statues should represent North Carolina in DC? Tell us what you think
Billy Graham’s statue is being unveiled. Zebulon Vance, who campaigned in favor of white supremacy, will remain. Should someone else represent NC in Washington, DC?
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Why Delaware is one of the few states that doesn't compensate wrongfully incarcerated
A proposal in the Delaware General Assembly seeks to compensate those wrongfully incarcerated.
7 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
As Police Week begins, grief mingles with pride for Burnsville fallen officers
At last year’s Peace Officers Memorial Day, Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand joined his fellow officers in a silent standing of the guard at a memorial in St. Paul. He was proud to be a member of the Burnsville Police Honor Guard, paying tribute to officers who died in the line of duty. His wife, Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita, and their then-1-year-old daughter, Maria, also were there. ...
17 min read - OpinionThe Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan letter-writers on charter schools, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and SASD building new schools
This week's letters to the editor talk about charter schools, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Sheboygan Area School District's plan to build two new schools.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Register-Guard
News from around Lane County
Local news briefs from Eugene, Springfield and the rest of Lane County, Oregon.
2 min read - USThe Repository
How does foster care work in Stark County? Here are the details
Here's what you need to know if you want to foster a child in Stark County.
3 min read - USRecord-Courier
'A beautiful range.' Camp James A. Garfield opens new machine gun facility
New, massive training field will allow exercises on Army's bigger weaponry closer to home.
4 min read - USRecord-Courier
2 more Portage County food programs to get Dollar General settlement funds
Now 4 local pantries have benefitted from state's lawsuit over deceptive pricing.
2 min read - OpinionGreenville News
How Charleston's climate-change lawsuit could harm all of S.C.
Mom and Pop alliance leader, owner of small Greenville area business, says Charleston's suit over climate change could hurt business climate in S.C.
3 min read - USThe Repository
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for April 21-27
Babies born at Canton’s hospitals.
1 min read - BusinessThe Ledger
Polk County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Polk County last month.
2 min read - BusinessStar News
New Hanover County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in New Hanover County last month.
2 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 12, 2025
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Maddox A. Hall, 20, of 3740 Pleasant Ridge Lane was charged Saturday with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol-first offense (aggravated circumstance), vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, assault-first degree, wanton endangerment-first degree and ...
1 min read - USThe Times-Reporter
Newcomerstown council to reconsider family pool pass price after residents express concern
A roundup of news from Newcomerstown Village.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Top stories this week include Ascension cyberattack, deputy shooting
Here's a roundup of our top stories from the past week.
4 min read - OpinionTallahassee Democrat
A $1 haircut and lifetime of lessons from Mom | Jay Revell
My mother, Debbie Revell, just hung up her scissors after a successful career in the salon industry. She’s the hardest working person I’ve ever met.
4 min read - OpinionColumbia Daily Tribune
Agricultural census highlights increasing farm concentration in Missouri
Almost half of farms reported having at least some cattle in 2022, far more than reported producing any of the crops eligible for commodity programs.
3 min read - BusinessPocono Record
Monroe County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Monroe County last month.
2 min read - BusinessOcala Star Banner
Marion County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Marion County last month.
2 min read - BusinessThe Gainesville Sun
Alachua County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Alachua County last month.
2 min read - OpinionThe Ledger
Ravensbrück is a stark reminder of the politics of exclusion | R. Bruce Anderson
We are now being asked, in many cases, to revitalize this vision: that there are people who are somehow not part of the whole, not part of humanity.
3 min read - OpinionTallahassee Democrat
Bill Cotterell: Leave the Constitution alone
By Ervin’s standard, Florida needs only one of the half-dozen amendments on the general election ballot, a proposal about abortion rights.
4 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
WT depts. give out honors, awards in year-end ceremonies, more
Several departments give faculty and staff awards, a student won a national championship in horsemanship and more from WT.
10 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Skipping daily showers in hot South Florida? Experts say yes. I say absolutely not.
Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I suspect that Big Deodorant may be behind this.
5 min read - USThe Herald-Times
Would vote centers be a good fit for Monroe County? A committee is currently assessing that
No decisions have been made about vote centers in Monroe County but a committee is researching it and listening sessions will begin this summer.
4 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis has a marijuana church. Learn about First Church of Cannabis, how it started, how to join
Marijuana and weed users might benefit from this "higher" power. Learn about Indianapolis' cannabis church.
3 min read - OpinionAmarillo Globe-News
Wendler commentary: 'I’m Mad, Too, Eddie'
Written a decade ago, current events suggest a second look is valuable and is presented here slightly modified.
5 min read - USChillicothe Gazette
Looking Back: Chillicothe declares war on rats in 1924
In 1924, a plan was put into place to handle the rat population in town.
5 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
36 students and teachers graduate from Scottish Rite Dyslexia Learning Center in Amarillo
While the younger students are more local, the teachers come from all over the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
2 min read - USThe Marion Star
Military banner installation in Marion to begin Monday
Marion motorists are asked to use caution when approaching vehicles involved in the banner installation, which could take up to two weeks.
- OpinionColumbia Daily Tribune
Stop ignoring charter problems. Fix them.
Instead of focusing on expansion of charters, legislators need to fix the glaring problems associated with the current charter law.
4 min read - USMansfield News Journal
Mansfield Memorial Homes planning major energy efficiency project
The $1.35 million grant will allow for a new HVAC system, energy-efficient lighting and a solar system that will save 25% in energy costs annually.
1 min read - OpinionSpringfield News-Leader
As National Teacher Appreciation Week closes, think of the difference one teacher can make
Teachers instill values like hard work, grit, determination, creativity, passion and confidence, Republic Superintendent Matt Pearce writes.
4 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
UF's solution to growing hops in Florida's climate is more simple than you may think
The team hopes to harvest the crop again in the coming months.
5 min read - OpinionPensacola News Journal
ST Engineering mechanics need wage increase | Guestview
The median pay for ST Engineering employees is $47,109.40 – 40% below the national average.
3 min read - OpinionPensacola News Journal
Principals' role and impact extends far beyond education | Guestview
Workman Middle School Principal Derrick Thomas: I’m the principal, but also custodian, dean, guidance counselor, teacher, mentor and cafeteria worker.
4 min read - OpinionSpringfield News-Leader
Burlison's advocacy for 'school choice' shows he doesn't understand public education
Public schools do far more for students than Rep. Eric Burlison gives them credit for, a political challenger writes.
3 min read