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- USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Gianforte endorses Sprunger, Brockman
Apr. 26—Gov. Greg Gianforte threw his support Thursday behind Republican state Reps. Courtenay Sprunger and Tony Brockman, who are both facing primary challengers endorsed by the Flathead County Republican Central Committee. The Republican governor endorsed 58 candidates ahead of the June 4 primary, describing the slate as "strong, conservative leaders" and proven community leaders, but opted ...
4 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
State seeking public comment on future of Bigfork fishing access site
Apr. 26—Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is taking comments on a plan to relocate the state fishing access site at Sportsman's Bridge ahead of construction of a new span across the Flathead River. The state wildlife agency is proposing moving the fishing access site, currently on the east bank of the river, to the western shore. It also calls for expanding its size to accommodate more people. ...
3 min read - PoliticsOregon Capital Chronicle
Republican Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad faces primary over abortion vote
A primary in rural Lane County will determine whether the Oregon House Republican caucus will include candidates who differ from the party line on abortion. First-term Rep. Charlie Conrad, R-Dexter, faces a challenge from Republican business owner Darin Harbick in the 12th House District, which stretches south and east from Eugene to scoop up small […] The post Republican Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad faces primary over abortion vote appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
8 min read - USThe 74
Maryland BOE Picks Carey Wright as Permanent Public Schools Superintendent
She’s staying put. The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the permanent state superintendent of public schools. Wright began as interim superintendent Oct. 23, replacing Mohammed Choudhury, who resigned days prior to become senior adviser for the state school board […]
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Turkey hunter discovers remains of 18-year-old missing since 2018, Missouri cops say
Sebastian Husted went missing in 2018 before the birth of his first child.
2 min read - USOregon Capital Chronicle
Canning, Fragala vie to replace retiring Democrat in Eugene House district
Democratic voters face a choice between a current legislative staffer, Doyle Canning, and a local community college board member, Lisa Fragala. The post Canning, Fragala vie to replace retiring Democrat in Eugene House district appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
8 min read - WorldOregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon wildfire, smoke experts weigh in on future risks and 2024 season
Experts from the University of Oregon offered generally good news about wildfire risks for the West but uncertainty for Northwest. The post Oregon wildfire, smoke experts weigh in on future risks and 2024 season appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
4 min read - USThe Decatur Daily, Ala.
Decatur man allegedly sold cocaine to informant
Apr. 26—A Decatur police investigation into a man accused of selling a gram of cocaine to an informant culminated Monday with the man's arrest after a search of his home uncovered more cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and U.S. currency, according to the Decatur Police Department. Terrell Swan, 39, remained in Morgan County Jail on Thursday in lieu of a $100,600 bond, jail records show. He is ...
2 min read - USThe Decatur Daily, Ala.
Priceville drug dog to arrive in 3 months
Apr. 26—PRICEVILLE — Kilo, the new Priceville drug dog, will arrive in about three months, at which time he will start going to school with his handler and then take a final test, an official said. Officer and K-9 handler Lucas Ferrell said after training with the dog, the two will seek canine certification, a test to prove the two are capable of meeting the standards of being a canine team. ...
4 min read - USChicago Tribune
Man dies after being found shot 20 times in Englewood
A man was pronounced dead overnight after being found lying on the ground critically wounded in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired and found an unresponsive man lying on the ground in the 200 block of West 72nd Street. The man was taken to UChicago Medicine after suffering about 20 gunshot wounds to the body, ...
- USThe Columbus Dispatch
'I can't breathe.' Canton police bodycam footage captures Frank Tyson's final words
Canton released body camera footage of a fatal encounter with police. Frank Tyson's last words were "I can't breathe."
6 min read - USOregon Capital Chronicle
Q&A: Republican candidates for Congressional District 3 answer our questions
Three Republicans are among the 10 candidates running to replace Rep. Earl Blumenauer, the retiring longtime representative of Oregon’s Congressional District 3. The district stretches from Portland to the east and includes most of Multnomah County, parts of Clackamas County along with Hood River County. Democrats represent 44% of registered voters in the district, and […] The post Q&A: Republican candidates for Congressional District 3 answer our questions appeared first on Oregon Capital Chron
10 min read - USKansas City Star
‘Substantial tornado threat’ looms as multiple thunderstorms likely in Kansas City area
The area could see significant severe weather over the next few days. Here’s what to expect.
2 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Toss pounds of pills properly this Saturday at take-back events
Apr. 26—TRAVERSE CITY — All three local law enforcement entities are banding together to help get and destroy the expired and unwanted drugs in people's medicine cabinets. April 27 marks the Drug Enforcement Agency's 26th National Drug Take Back Day with participating police departments and sheriff's offices. In total, between the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the Traverse City ...
1 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Prosecutors seek $38K from fisherman convicted of Platte River tampering
Apr. 26—HONOR — Sentencing for a Frankfort man convicted in federal court of misdemeanor tampering and vandalism of the Platte River has been delayed while a judge considers restitution arguments. Andrew Blair Howard, 62, of Frankfort, was charged last May by U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten for actions prosecutors allege took place near the mouth of the Platte ...
4 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
BATA agrees to mediation in dispute with county
Apr. 26—TRAVERSE CITY — The Bay Area Transportation Authority announced Thursday that it will enter mediation with Grand Traverse County in an effort to resolve a pending lawsuit. The mediation session is scheduled for July 8. If the organizations can reach an agreement, the result will be legally binding on both parties, officials said. "I'm hopeful that our two organizations can come to an ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Former AG Derek Schmidt, LaTurner staffer Jeff Kahrs announce campaigns for Congress
Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and former Trump-appointee Jeff Kahrs are running for Congress to replace U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner.
5 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Man found shot inside car dies after crash in western Durham
Police have not said if the man was shot at the apartment complex where he crashed or somewhere else.
1 min read - USWHIO
Medics, state troopers respond to injury crash near I-70 in Clark County
Several medics and state troopers have responded to reports of an injury in Clark County Friday morning.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Plant sales: A perennial favorite for great bargains and great gardening advice
At a time when we're looking to save money amid rising food costs, gardening is one way to create a bounty without breaking the wallet. And as the growing season gets into gear, community plant sales are just around the corner. They're not only a way to stock up on a wide range of herbs, fruits and vegetables, but also a chance to find a vast selection of flowers to add beauty to your garden. ...
6 min read - USLansing State Journal
One man killed early Friday on Lansing's north side
Police were dispatched for the 3100 block of Turner Street just after midnight Friday after a reported shooting.
1 min read - USWFTV
UPDATE: Marion County woman reported missing under ‘suspicious circumstances’ found safe
Marion County deputies confirmed a woman who was reported missing has been found safe.
1 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Lawsuit against county dismissed
Apr. 26—Nez Perce County was granted summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Riverview Marina because the county awarded a bid to another company. Second District Judge Adam Green dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice Wednesday and granted the county's motion for summary judgment, meaning the case was dismissed before it went to trial. The suit was filed by Riverview Marina in December 2022. It ...
3 min read - USWFTV
Volusia County deputies seek help solving 30-year-old cold case murder
Deputies in Volusia County said they need help to solve a 30-year-old murder investigation.
1 min read - BusinessDetroit Free Press
Former Ford CEO Don Petersen, who spent 41 years with automaker, dies at 97
Don Petersen stepped out of the spotlight after leaving Ford as CEO, but his legacy is vast.
8 min read - BusinessLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Hobby Lobby joining fold at the Lewiston Center Mall
Apr. 26—Hobby Lobby has plans to open at the Lewiston Center Mall at an unspecified date, according to an update from the manager of the shopping complex. "The popular craft and home goods retailer will be occupying the expansive 40,000 square foot space formerly held by J.C. Penney, marking a significant milestone in the Lewiston Center revitalization efforts," according to a news release ...
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Pressed on the ‘assassination’ question, Team Trump doubles down
Pushing an audacious immunity claim, Donald Trump's defense attorneys keep confronting the "assassination" question — and answering it an unsettling way.
3 min read - OpinionThe Des Moines Register
Kim Reynolds picked this Legislature, and it steamrolled an extreme path for Iowa
Opinion: The governor campaigned to get this Legislature, and their work together leaves many Iowans worse off, writes the Register editorial board.
5 min read - USWPXI
Out of the Darkness Walk to be held at La Roche University
La Roche University will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Friday at noon.
1 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
University of Memphis saw spike in campus crime; see how it compares with other colleges
Campus crime is rising to pre-pandemic levels across the country, and Memphis is right there with the rest of them.
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
HRBT update: Eastbound traffic pattern to permanently shift on I-64
There will be a new traffic pattern on Interstate 64 for those headed into Norfolk as early as May 1, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced this week. Eastbound traffic will be permanently diverted to the new eastbound trestle, also known as the North Trestle just to the right of the existing one, as part of the next phase of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project. ...
1 min read - BusinessThe Herald-Mail
Unemployment claims in Maryland declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Maryland last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USWFXT
Man dead, woman seriously injured following fire at an apartment building in Manchester, NH
A man has died and a woman is seriously injured after a fire at a Manchester, New Hampshire apartment complex on Thursday night.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
What’s that smell on Florida beaches? Safe to swim? It looks like sewage — but it’s not
“The question is, are we making it worse? We probably are.”
4 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Road rage driver breaks school bus window with kids onboard, Franklin sheriff says
A school bus driver for South-Western City Schools honked at a driver who cut her off at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office said.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Parents indicted on murder charges in death of Gwinnett 8-year-old beaten with rolling pin
Two parents accused of murdering their 8-year-old daughter have been indicted by a Gwinnett County grand jury.
2 min read - BusinessUtah News Dispatch
Detailing the tens of millions flowing in Utah’s hotly contested 2024 races
Tens of millions of dollars in campaign finance money is flowing in Utah as the 2024 election heats up. In the race for Utah’s open U.S. Senate seat alone — left up for grabs by outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney — over $13 million in campaign financing has so far been reported by seven candidates. Candidates […] The post Detailing the tens of millions flowing in Utah’s hotly contested 2024 races appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
11 min read - USThe Star Press
Fire merit commission withdraws offer of employment to fired Muncie police officer
The Muncie Police Merit Commission on Feb. 8 fired Powell and another city officer, Lance Clay, over their alleged dealings with cocaine.
2 min read - BusinessChambersburg Public Opinion
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Pennsylvania last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USThe Tennessean
Tennessee legislature adjourns. Here’s what lawmakers did and did not accomplish this year
The 113th Tennessee General Assembly concluded on Thursday. Your guide to what lawmakers did and did not accomplish.
18 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump's criminal charges and Biden's age rank as voters' top worries about the candidates
Voters continue to rank President Joe Biden’s age and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes as the most compelling reasons to oppose them in November.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: can Allan Lichtman predict the 2024 election?
The professor on his famous 13 ‘keys’ to the White House, a method for predicting election results that’s been right nine times out of 10
11 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Arizona abortion law hits Latinas the hardest. We won't let it stand
Letter to the editor: Arizona's draconian abortion ban widens the health care gap that Latinas already face. We won't forget that.
1 min read - USThe Olympian
NTPS board says they need more time after no decision is reached on next superintendent
They previously offered the job to a finalist who resigned on Tuesday.
2 min read - USTri-City Herald
Transit system breakup? Franklin County wants out of joint Tri-Cities bus service
Ben Franklin Transit’s own numbers show the private Uber-like service Franklin leaders want might not be cheaper.
11 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO County man apologizes for DUI crash that killed Atascadero father
“You had the choice to change your life,” the victim’s daughter said. “Instead, on Aug. 6, 2021, you changed mine.”
3 min read - USTri-City Herald
Tri-City Herald death notices April 25, 2024
Death notices for Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and the Yakima Valley.
2 min read - BusinessBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Looking for a remote job in Washington state? These nine pay six figures & are hiring now
Looking for a job that pays well but gives you the flexibility to work from home? These Washington that are taking applications now.
4 min read - LifestyleArchitectural Digest
In This Geometric Echo Park Kitchen, a Clean-Lined Reno Proves It’s Hip to Be Square
Designer Patrick Maziarski worked with friends turned clients to make a century-old kitchen feel contemporary
5 min read - USTri-City Herald
Fact check: What to know about the budget fight over the Tri-Cities transit system
For years some Tri-Cities leaders have wanted to cut the agency’s sales tax collection.
10 min read