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- USKansas City Star
Search begins for new Children’s Mercy Kansas City CEO after top exec announces retirement
Brian Kempinski, CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, will retire once a new top executive is on-boarded.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Why isn’t Trump on the campaign trail on his trial’s off-days?
The more Donald Trump chooses not to bother with campaign events on his trial’s off-days, the easier it is to dismiss his “I’d like to be campaigning” whines.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Dozens of pelicans turn up sick and distressed in California. Group searches for clues
“They are unable to fly and in need of immediate rescue.”
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
California’s second-largest reservoir is full — again. How high is the water at others?
Lake Oroville, nestled behind the tallest dam in the U.S., delivers water to roughly 27 million Californians.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Boater dies just feet from land when he dives in to find cell phone, Florida cops say
The 69-year-old man was from West Virginia, officials said.
1 min read - USWFLA
Details emerge surrounding road rage shooting that injured pregnant Florida woman
New court documents have shed more light on a road rage shooting that injured a pregnant Florida woman on Sunday.
2 min read - USReuters
US Supreme Court reinforces police power in seized vehicle ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reinforced the power of law enforcement authorities to retain seized property belonging to people not charged with a crime, ruling in favor of Alabama officials who were sued by two women whose cars were held for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, the justices affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuits by the two plaintiffs, who were denied prompt hearings to reclaim vehicles seized by police in crimes committed by
3 min read - BusinessIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
New grocery store opening on 116th Street in Carmel. Here's when
Carmel residents will soon have a new grocery shopping option.
1 min read - TechnologyDefense News
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
2 min read - USWHIO
I-TEAM: Multi-year investigation leads to child porn arrest in Preble County
An Eaton man who’s been at the center of a nearly two-year-long investigation has been formally charged with several child pornography charges.
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden administration to propose new rule for aslyum seekers
The Biden administration is expected to propose a new rule Thursday that would accelerate the pace at which certain migrants could be processed and barred from asylum after crossing the southern border, according to two sources familiar with the decision.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
‘You wanted money, right?’: Trump team tries to dent Stormy Daniels’ testimony
Trump lawyers seem to be trying to seed idea that Daniels was more interested in getting a payout than telling the truth
6 min read - USChicago Tribune
Third member of great horned owl family found dead in Lincoln Park
The third and final member of a family of great horned owls living in Lincoln Park’s North Pond was found dead Thursday morning. Experts said the bird is suspected to have died from rodent poisoning. The adult female owl was found covered in blood, Annette Prince of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors said, a condition that indicates rat poisoning. It will be transported to the Willowbrook ...
2 min read - PoliticsWFLA
Sen. Rick Scott attends Trump’s hush money trial
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) attended the trial in the morning and spoke to the press during a break, reiterating his support for Trump.
1 min read - USTexas Tribune
Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case
The Laredo Republican faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
This could be the last runoff for NC school district where 1 candidate has resigned
The current “election + runoff” method that determines Orange County school board members is connected with Jim Crow-era laws that diluted the power of Black voters..
5 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus enters a Tornado watch as severe weather storm front rolls through Georgia
Columbus can expect severe weather Thursday and Friday as a storm front heads through Georgia.
1 min read - USKOIN
Suspect arrested in Lloyd District murder of Bruce Glass
A suspect has been arrested following the murder of Bruce Glass in Northeast Portland.
- USKansas City Star
Baby pig headed to market falls off truck and gets second chance at life, rescuers say
The Yorkshire piglet is learning to sit, lay down and walk on a leash, Pennsylvania rescuers said. “Romeo is VERY smart!”
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Three downtown Naperville fountains to be repaired, updated to the tune of $423,000
Naperville plans to expend $423,600 to repair three downtown fountains despite some elected officials taking issue with the price tag. The Naperville City Council voted 6-3 to award a contract for the work to Addison-based Crossroad Construction at its meeting Tuesday night. Council members Allison Longenbaugh, Nate Wilson and Josh McBroom opposed the expenditure, voicing concerns that more ...
4 min read - USKTSM
City to host meet and greet at Mexican American Culture Center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is inviting the community to a meet and greet event at the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) on Thursday, May 9, according to the City of El Paso. The City says the event will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday […]
1 min read - USThe Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa.
Pa. bill seeking age verification for social media passes state House, moves to Senate
May 9—HARRISBURG — Anyone under age 16 would need parental consent to open a social media account under the terms of a legislative proposal that narrowly passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday with bipartisan support. House members voted 105-95 to approve House Bill 2017 and send it to the state Senate for further consideration. Ten Republicans voted in favor while seven ...
2 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Businesses bump along amid Mantorville road construction
May 9—MANTORVILLE, Minn. — Gone are the benches where people might sit and enjoy the small town ambiance. Gone is the little free library. In their place is dust, a dug up road, and three more months of mess. "I think last week we had two people who came in, both of which are familiar with us and locals," said Cheryl Anderson, treasurer at the Mantorville Art Guild , a nonprofit art shop and ...
6 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Rochester Police warn of uptick in arrest scams after Byron woman loses $1,200
May 9—ROCHESTER — Rochester Police say they have received an uptick of scammers threatening people with arrest. Scammers have been calling people claiming to be with a local law enforcement agency. They tell the person that an arrest warrant has been issued for them due to a missed court date and must pay a bond to avoid arrest. The most recent one swindled $1,200 from a Byron woman Wednesday, ...
1 min read - USWPXI
Man wanted for Mount Oliver shooting was tased, spit on officers during arrest, police say
Allegheny County Police are looking for a 29-year-old Clairton man in connection with a shooting in Mount Oliver.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
National Weather Service issued rare 'tornado emergency.' It may have saved lives.
The National Weather Service is getting kudos for doing the very thing that it was designed to: Save lives.
4 min read - LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Classic car enthusiasts gearing up for car show circuit in Minnesota, North Dakota this summer
May 9—From muscle cars to Model T's, speedsers to vintage, the chrome is getting shined up and motors revved as classic car lovers are ready to hit the open road. Classic car shows and cruises are aplenty around Minnesota and North Dakota this time of year. Here are some to check out: What: Stewie Cruisers When: Fridays from May 3 to Sept. 27 Where: Stewartville, Minnesota Information: The ...
9 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky doctor sentenced in conspiracy involving $14 million in fraudulent billing
The Lexington case was part of a larger scheme involving $64 million in fraudulent bills to Medicare and a military insurance program.
3 min read - BusinessThe Florida Times-Union
Lori Boyer wins backing for two more years leading downtown development
Downtown Investment Authority board set to add up to two more years to Lori Boyer's time as CEO of DIA.
3 min read - SportsWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
South's Joey Barto will continue to cheer at Chadron State
May 9—CHEYENNE — Joey Barto has long strived to be the best she possibly can in whatever she does. Aiming for excellence is what attracted her to cheerleading for Johnson Junior High and Cheyenne South. "I knew the cheer programs here were very competitive and held their athletes to a high standard," Barto said. "I wanted to hold myself to that standard and cheer in high school. I didn't know ...
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | The problem(s) with a conservative group’s attack ad in Wisconsin
Remember a couple of years ago, when Republicans falsely claimed the Inflation Reduction Act "cut" Medicare? The GOP lie has apparently made a comeback.
2 min read - USKOIN
Bagby Hot Springs reopens 4 years after 2020 closure
Bagby Hot Springs has reopened after a four-year closure due to the COVID pandemic, with new owners Mike & Tamarah Rysavy of Bagby Preservation, Inc. operating the site and plans to renovate its features.
1 min read - USNative News Online
‘Healing and Justice For Our Families’ | MMIP Event Wraps Wisconsin Capitol in Red
The event — a collaborative effort involving the Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task Force, Woodland Women, and Wisconsin Women’s Council — aimed to foster support and healing by raising awareness and sharing testimonies about the harsh realities faced by Indigenous people, particularly women and girls. Dawn Wilber (Menominee) was among several women who stepped up to the microphone on the Capitol steps, recounting personal experiences with
3 min read - USKRON
DA: 13 pounds of fentanyl found under San Jose baby’s crib, parents arrested
(KRON) — One of the largest seizures of fentanyl in Santa Clara County history happened inside a San Jose couple’s home, where 13 pounds of fentanyl was found stashed under their baby’s crib, prosecutors revealed on Thursday. A 1-year-old boy lived inside a home riddled with drugs. The baby’s father, 27-year-old Octavian Moreno, and mother, […]
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Parson pushes back on Missouri’s defense of senators sued for false posts on KC shooting
“You don’t get a free pass just because you’re a politician,” Parson told reporters on Thursday.
3 min read - USWFTV
CFX green-lights new toll road through Split Oak Forest
The project will now move forward after years of opposition that sought to protect the 160 acres of land in both Orange and Osceola counties.
1 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
PG Sittenfeld appeal: What's criminal when it comes to campaign contributions?
Sittenfeld, who is now serving a prison sentence, is appealing his convictions in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
3 min read - USArgus Leader
Keeping track of South Dakota ballot measures for 2024 election
Here’s a look at the status of South Dakota’s ballot measures for the November 2024 election now that the deadline for signatures has passed:
6 min read - USKOIN
Little Big Burger fined after ‘willfully’ withholding tips
Portland-area burger chain, Little Big Burger, was ordered to pay over $316,000 on Wednesday after a United States Department of Labor investigation found 14 restaurant locations withheld tips to pay managers, officials announced.
2 min read - USWFXT
Court video, updates: Chris, Julie Albert take the stand on Day 8 of Karen Read murder trial
More witnesses close to John O’Keefe and Karen Read are expected to take the stand on Thursday in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham as the Karen Read murder trial enters Day 8.
8 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
Barron Trump, 2044?
Long sheltered from the media, Donald Trump's youngest son will get lots of attention this summer.
2 min read - LifestyleKNWA Fayetteville
Arkansas has the ‘top’ barbecue restaurant in America, according to Yelp
Americans are suckers for barbecued meats we barely need to chew.
3 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Historic SLO home was set to house 8 adults suffering from mental illness. What happened?
Plans called for transforming the Victorian home built in 1894 into housing for homeless adults with serious mental disorders.
4 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
Fayetteville judge sentences Oklahoma woman more than 16 years on drug trafficking charge
Detectives were notified that Boehrer was transporting methamphetamine from Oklahoma to the Northwest Arkansas area for distribution, according to a news release.
1 min read - USKSEE articles
Prostitution crackdown closes 7 massage parlors in Visalia: where are they?
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A prostitution crackdown in Visalia has forced the closure of seven massage parlors in the city, the police department announced Thursday. Officers say the two-month investigation was to verify their legal operations. Nine locations were investigated, and seven of them were found to be taking part in activities related to prostitution, […]
1 min read - USMerced Sun-Star
Suspects arrested in connection with shooting that injured man in Livingston, police say
Authorities said they responded to reports of a shooting around 9 p.m..
1 min read - SciencePopular Science
Devils Hole pupfish are clawing their way back from the brink of extinction
Record numbers of these strange inbred fish were counted in the hellscape they call home.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Abilene Reporter-News
Revival of Downtown Abilene Walking Tours kicks off after year-long closure
The Downtown Abilene Walking Tours are back for locals and visitors to enjoy a fun and educational experience in historic downtown.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
LIVE UPDATES: Storms with heavy rain, wind gusts up to 60 mph pushing through southside
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking another risk for strong to severe storms. Damaging wind gusts and hail are the main impacts. A brief spin-up tornado remains possible.
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