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- USWausau Daily Herald
Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting the Wausau School District
Wisconsin Act 20 requires "science-based early reading instruction" in grades K-3. Wausau teachers and leaders will start receiving training in July.
6 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
A look at who has said they plan to run in the Green Bay area for state Senate and Assembly in 2024
In November, all 99 state Assembly seats and all even-numbered state senators are up for election.
5 min read - LifestyleApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Sunflowers, roses and wildflowers: A guide to New Jersey's most colorful gardens
From rose gardens to wildflower trails, this list explores 8 amazing spots to see blooms throughout New Jersey.
3 min read - USAsheville Citizen-Times
Report: Western NC camp staffer and camp responsible for NY child's death in 'bivy'
A report by NC health regulators states that a camp staff member and a WNC outdoor therapy camp were to blame in a12-year-old's death.
4 min read - USWCMH
Homicide rates decline in Columbus and across country during first quarter of 2024
View the player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year. Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with […]
3 min read - LifestylePortsmouth Herald
'HB' says farewell: Longtime owners officially sell historic Kennebunk store
Helen Thorgalsen and Bonnie Clement recently announced they have found “the perfect buyer” for their store in Kennebunk.
5 min read - USThe Ledger
'I just want to reach my goals': 17-year-old set to graduate from Southeastern University
Joshua Ostergaard was home-schooled and began dual enrollment at 14. He finished high school at 15, with an associate degree nearly in hand.
4 min read - USThe Gadsden Times
Ribbon cut on Champions Field; ground broken for next phase at Gadsden Sports Park
Gadsden leaders said Champions Filed will provide a place where special needs children of all ages can compete and play.
5 min read - USThe Burlington Free Press
Vermont snags FEMA funding for January storm: Here's the price tag for the damage
The storm, which stripped power from thousands of homes and businesses, is Vermont's fourth federal disaster in 11 months.
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
After Ramapo College kidnapping, victim has turned her experience into advocacy
Alexis Ruhlen spoke out after her kidnapper was sentenced in Bergen County court this month and now tries to help others.
6 min read - USThe Bergen Record
'Something positive': Passaic gets funds to create fourth splash park
The city's Colonel Johnson Park will be transformed into a water park with pirate ships.
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Chilly Thursday on tap for North Jersey
The temperature for Thursday will be a little colder than our usual spring forecast, according to National Weather Service.
- USPortland Press Herald, Maine
'Midtown' project promised to transform Bayside. Instead, it became the face of Portland's homelessness crisis.
Apr. 25—It was supposed to usher in a new, brighter era for Portland's Bayside neighborhood. More than a decade ago, a Florida development company announced sweeping plans to turn 3.25 acres in the beleaguered Bayside — once the site of junkyards and industrial uses — into a lively neighborhood with 800 market-rate apartments in four 165-foot towers, 100,000 square feet of retail space and ...
9 min read - USThe Daily Reporter
Here are the contested races coming to the Aug. 6 ballot
No Democrat entered any county race.
3 min read - USdpa international
Five teenagers charged with terrorism after Sydney church stabbing
Five teenagers were charged with terrorism offences amid an ongoing investigation into the stabbing of two people at a Sydney church earlier in April, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Thursday. "Five juveniles have been charged as the Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) Sydney continues to investigate the associates of the alleged offender who conducted the stabbing at a Wakeley church," the AFP said in a statement. More than 400 police from state and federal police executed 13 search
2 min read - USFox News
Texas high school shooting leaves 18-year-old student dead, shot multiple times; suspect in custody
A 17-year-old student is in custody after shooting a fellow-student at a public high school in Texas on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Crime Stoppers: 3 wanted on felony warrants
This week on Crime Stoppers, law enforcement needs your help locating three individuals wanted on felony warrants.
1 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
No charges forthcoming for people accused of hoarding Chihuahua mixes
Apr. 24—No charges are currently forthcoming for the adults living on the run-down Socorro County property where a team of organizations rescued 98 Chihuahua mixes last week, according to a local official. Gail Tripp, Socorro County's emergency services administrator, told The New Mexican on Wednesday the county won't be filing charges because of the animals' relative health, and pointed out ...
6 min read - USKLST San Angelo
National Initiative Transforms Teacher’s Lounge at Crockett Elementary
Through her win in the "Crayola Creativity Week's creative teachers sweepstakes," sponsored by several companies, including Walmart, Moore secured a much-needed renovation for the lounge. This initiative, aimed at recognizing the tireless dedication of educators to their students, has seen the community rallying together, donating both time and funds to support the cause.
1 min read - USKTVX
3 people displaced after car slams into, severely damages Orem home
Three people are displaced after a car went off the roadway and into their Orem home on Wednesday, severely damaging the structure.
1 min read - USWFXT
DA: Boston bouncer accused in stabbing death of 23-year-old Marine veteran expected to plead guilty
An East Boston man charged in connection with the stabbing death of a Marine veteran during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston 2022 is expected to change his plea Thursday.
2 min read - USWHTM
Cumberland Valley School Board reinstates assembly featuring ’30 Rock’ star after special meeting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The Cumberland Valley School Board has drawn a lot of local criticism and national news coverage ever since, last week, the school board canceled an anti-bullying assembly. TV star and author Maulik Pancholy was supposed to give an anti-bullying speech at Mountain View Middle School, on May 22, but suddenly, the […]
3 min read - USWDVM
Fairfax County police investigating fatal crash in Burke
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said officers were investigating a fatal crash Wednesday night. The crash happened at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Shiplett Blvd. in Burke. FCPD said it involved a motorcycle and a car. The man who was driving the motorcycle died at […]
- USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Powerball lottery winning numbers for Wednesday, April 24. Jackpot is $129 million
The Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, April 24 is $129 million. Check your tickets for the winning numbers!
5 min read - USKLAS articles
Man indicted after crash leaves 3 motorcyclists dead outside Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A trucker driver accused of a crash that left three motorcyclists dead has been indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury. Claude Rafiki, 29, of Michigan, faces three counts of reckless driving resulting in death. The crash took place on March 23 on State Route 163 near Laughlin. Rafiki originally faced […]
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
POLICE AND RESCUE NEWS: Two injured in Tuesday crash in Benton
Apr. 24—Two men were hospitalized following a crash in Benton Tuesday afternoon. Elkhart County deputies report that at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday, Robert Mitchell, 64, New Castle, was driving a semi south on U.S. 33 past C.R. 42. Brandon Lenczewski, 36, Syracuse, was traveling north on the road and braked and traveled left of center. Lenczeweski's 2005 Buick Century collided into the 2017 ...
3 min read - USKLRT Little Rock
Community reacts to Tuesday night shooting at Jacksonville park
Community members in Jacksonville said something needs to be done after a shooting at Galloway Park.
1 min read - USKCPQ
Family, friends remember two women killed by Elias Huizar
We're learning more about the two women who were killed after police say Elias Huizar, an ex-cop living in West Richland, went on a murderous crime spree and kidnapped his own son.
3 min read - USKARK
Jacksonville police arrest suspect in Galloway Park shooting investigation
The Jacksonville Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that left two people injured Tuesday night.
1 min read - USWSOC
Girl shot while walking in Salisbury, police say
A girl was shot Wednesday afternoon while walking in Salisbury, police said.
1 min read - USKTVI
Local school officials assess bulletproof window demonstration
School leaders watched as a dramatic shooting demonstration, meant to protect students, went down inside the Sharpshooter indoor range.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Arizona's fake electors, Trump allies have been indicted by a grand jury. What's that?
Here's what state law and court rules say about how grand juries work in Arizona.
3 min read - USWDVM
President Biden pardons 11 people; 2 from DMV area
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — President Joe Biden pardoned 11 people, including one woman from the District and another woman from Fairfax County in Virginia. Both 54-year-old Katrina Polk, of Washington, D.C., and 48-year-old Pilar Alejandra Yelicie-Rodriguez, of Fairfax County, Va. pleaded guilty to non-violent drug offenses from two separate cases and have served their […]
- USKRIV
Man convicted for sending nude photos, explicit texts to 13-year-old child
One man has been found guilty of coercion and enticement of a minor.
2 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Count shows wolves increasing in Washington
Apr. 24—The number of wolves is increasing in Washington, although breeding pairs declined by one, according to information released this week by the state agency that tracks their numbers. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that agency employees and partners with several area tribes have counted 260 wolves in 42 packs in the Evergreen State. That's an increase of about ...
6 min read - USWGN Chicago
Orland Park man charged in Oak Forest domestic shooting that left 1 dead, 3 hurt
Three teenagers were also wounded.
- PoliticsNebraska Examiner
Trump’s claims of presidential immunity to be probed at U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday over former President Donald Trump’s pursuit of absolute immunity from criminal charges alleging that he schemed and knowingly fed lies to subvert the 2020 presidential election, eventually leading to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In the final argument of this term, the justices […] The post Trump’s claims of presidential immunity to be probed at U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
10 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
More verbal and physical assaults reported on Metro buses
There has been an uptick in assaults between passengers on Metro buses, the transit agency reported.
2 min read - USKTAB Abilene
‘I just feel trapped’: Hamlin family in need of a wheelchair & ramp for accessibility
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— Three years after a tragic flood in Hamlin, one family says they need home accessibility improvements due to mobility complications. Resident Sonnie Crossan said three years ago, she and her mother were lucky and in good health to avoid injury from the flood that damaged their home. She said she is worried […]
1 min read - BusinessKCPQ
WSDOT warns of Good To Go scams
The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers about fake emails claiming to be from a collections agency to pay your Good To Go! bill.
1 min read - USKRIV
Harris County Missing Person: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old
The Hedwig Village Police Department just reported that they've located 13-year-old Dionne Torres.
1 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Police investigate daylight killing in DeKalb County neighborhood
A man was found shot to death in the middle of a grassy yard on Wednesday afternoon in DeKalb County.
- USLansing State Journal
Thousands of new jobs are coming to the Lansing area. Where will workers live?
With an Ultium battery plant and Amazon warehouse opening soon, the Lansing area expects to get thousands of jobs in the midst of a housing crisis.
10 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio lawmakers asking Miami Conservancy District to 'pause' new rates
Apr. 24—State lawmakers and a U.S. Congressman are echoing what Hamilton City Council already has asked the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) to do regarding planned higher assessments to property owners for flood protections: Pause. "I think what we're trying to do right now is to slow the car down a little bit, and then I'm looking forward to getting into this a little bit and figure out what ...
3 min read - USOregon Capital Chronicle
Activists say more direct action likely after claiming victory in BLM timber sale
A logging company has canceled a proposed road within a Bureau of Land Management project in Josephine County. Activists had claimed that construction of the route threatened old-growth trees. Protesters had been staying at the location of a proposed road within the BLM’s Salmon Run timber sale, which they claim threatened old-growth trees, for the […] The post Activists say more direct action likely after claiming victory in BLM timber sale appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
3 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Clean energy developer to transform former mine into massive clean energy storage project: 'Will help ensure people have energy when they need it'
"Storing and generating on-demand electricity, which can be used in any number of ways."
3 min read - USWJBK fox local articles
Road closures along Southfield Freeway, Ford Road begin April 29
Road closures will span nearly five miles from the Southfield Freeway (M-39) to Ford Road (M-153) in Dearborn and Allen Park – starting Monday, April 29, through the fall.
1 min read - USKTVI
Negotiator testifies on third day of Thomas Kinworthy trial
There was compelling testimony when a St. Louis Police negotiator was put on the stand during day three of the trial of Thomas Kinworthy.
1 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Groton Town Council sends budget with 3.1% increase to RTM
Apr. 24—GROTON — The Town Council voted Tuesday to send the proposed 2024-25 budget of $153.5 million, which is 3.1% increase more than the current budget, to the Representative Town Meeting. The RTM will hold its annual budget meeting on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Thrive 55+ Active Living Center. The RTM has until midnight on May 25 to make a decision on the budget. The council tentatively set ...
3 min read - USKSEE articles
IDENTIFIED: Correctional officer killed after train crash in Kingsburg
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The person who was hit by a train in Kingsburg last week was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday, The Coroner’s Office also confirmed that the man killed was a correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. According to the Coroner’s Office, 43-year-old Reymundo Caldera […]
1 min read