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You shouldn’t drive in reverse down a main road. But is it actually illegal in Washington?
Ever wondered how far you could go in reverse without crashing? Would you get pulled over if you tried? Here’s what Washington law says.
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Should schools get parents' consent before giving kids meds? State bill would require policy
Apr. 25—Public schools may soon be required by the state to adopt formal policies regarding the administration of over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. That's if House Bill 70 finds the same support in the Senate as it had in the House, where it resoundingly passed 92-1 on Wednesday afternoon. The bill, introduced by Reps. Jennifer Gross, R-West Chester, and Sarah Fowler ...
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Rescuers ‘race against time’ to reach nearly hypothermic hiker stranded on Maine trail
Just as rescuers were “hanging the ropes and gear to dry,” an emergency call came in.
3 min read - USMacon Telegraph
Federal judge finds Georgia prison officials in contempt over confinement practices
It was evident ... that the defendants were figuratively thumbing their noses at the Court,” the judge states in a scathing report.
3 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Woman sentenced to prison for Monroe nail salon bombing attempt
Apr. 25—A Butler County nail salon owner has been sentenced to prison for attempting to set a Monroe nail salon on fire. Kim Lien Vu, 46, of Liberty Twp. pleaded guilty U.S. District Court in Cincinnati September 2023 to conspiring to commit malicious destruction via fire. On Wednesday Judge Judge Matthew W. McFarland sentenced Vu to 46 months in prison. Vu, who owns her own nail salon, ...
2 min read - PoliticsIowa Capital Dispatch
U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of former President Donald Trump’s argument he is entirely immune from criminal charges that he tried to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. But conservatives who dominate the court appeared open to returning key questions to a trial court, possibly delaying Trump’s prosecution beyond the […] The post U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
The former president’s motion for a new trial was denied and his argument deemed ‘entirely without merit’
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Miami Conservancy District weighs pause on controversial flood protection plan
Apr. 25—The Miami Conservancy District's general manager will ask board members to approve a pause in implementing a new funding formula for flood protection services that had upset many property owners in recent weeks. General Manager MaryLynn Lodor said Thursday she would ask the three-member board of directors next week to approve a pause in the assessments to allow time for a deep look ...
5 min read - BusinessNebraska Examiner
Regents to vote Friday on next NU president and to approve key contract terms
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is set Friday to vote on confirmation of Dr. Jeffrey Gold as NU’s ninth president, effective July 1. Under an updated agenda item with “key contractual terms,” Gold would enter an initial five-year contract at a base salary of $1,062,573 — a boost of about $31,000 […] The post Regents to vote Friday on next NU president and to approve key contract terms appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
2 min read - USThe Progress-Index
With casino vendor choice made, Petersburg focuses on preparing for the referendum
Now begins the paper trail to get Virginia's casino-governing agency and a Circuit Court judge to agree to the issue getting on November's ballot
3 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Early voting for second primary election begins today
Apr. 25—Early voting for the second primary election on May 14 begins today (Thursday) and will be at only one location, according to the Lee County Board of Elections. The last day of early voting is May 11. Ballots can be cast beginning today at the Lee County Board of Elections office, 1503 Elm St., Sanford. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. and will open on Saturday, ...
2 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Hearing set for murder convict from '95 slaying
Apr. 25—A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Monday, April 29 for a 51-year-old Sanford man who was convicted of first-degree murder in a July 1995 shooting. Rakim Shabazz Goins, aka William Earl Goins, was tried by a jury and convicted on Jan. 27, 1998 in the shooting death of Sherman Demil Ray of Charlotte. He was also convicted of robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery and ...
3 min read - USJacksonville Daily Progress, Texas
Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation representatives attend Retail Academy
Apr. 25—Representatives of the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation recently attended the Texas Rural Retail Academy to further enhance their efforts to better serve the needs of current businesses and to attract new businesses to Jacksonville. The Texas Rural Retail Academy was hosted at the University of Texas at San Antonio's downtown campus April 17 and 18. Leaders from three ...
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Helping Hand Clinic relocates; 30 years and counting for free clinic
Apr. 25—You could say it was a healthy move. Sanford's Helping Hand Clinic recently relocated from the Mann Center at 507 N. Steele St. to 409 Carthage St. Bill Huggins, the organization's board chair, said the new location has more room and more visibility. Previously, the non-profit was in a basement that was shared with an adult daycare center. Now they have a former doctor's office to ...
3 min read - USJacksonville Daily Progress, Texas
Tyler Junior College hosting Criminal Justice Career Job Fair April 29
Apr. 25—The Tyler Junior College Criminal Justice Department is helping to fill law enforcement jobs across the state by hosting a Criminal Justice Career & Job Fair. The career fair will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the Apache Rooms of Rogers Student Center on the TJC central campus. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Resumes are encouraged but not ...
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Woman tries to flee wreck scene, hits Moore Co. deputy's car
Apr. 25—CARTHAGE — A Pinehurst woman involved in a minor traffic accident on U.S.15-501 earlier this week attempted to drive away before crashing into the vehicle of the Moore County deputy who was investigating the incident. It happened Monday near Page Road where a construction project was underway, according to Moore County Sheriff's Office release. That was where Sheila Renee Allred, 49, ...
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Day care worker Googled ‘shaken baby syndrome’ as girl died, cops say. She’s sentenced
The Illinois girl was just 7 weeks old, according to the coroner.
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Cover those outside plants as freeze advisory issued for Delaware through Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a freeze advisory for the First State starting early Friday morning. Here's the weather forecast.
1 min read - USThe Olympian
Eld, Henderson Inlets may see shellfish harvest restrictions due to fecal pollution
The areas currently meet water quality standards but that may change soon.
2 min read - USNBC News
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
An ex-New Jersey National Guard police sergeant who went on the run in November pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
2 min read - BusinessKitsap Sun
Unemployment claims in Washington declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Washington last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Missing 19-year-old dismembered and tossed in river by man she met online, police say
A 29-year-old man now faces a murder charge, Louisiana authorities said.
2 min read - USNBC News
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.
6 min read - BusinessBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Major national airline announces it is ending operations at Bellingham airport
The company’s 2024 first quarter financial results showed a net loss of $231 million.
2 min read - USReason.com
NOAA Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Are Not Evidence of Climate Change
Weather and climate disaster losses as a percentage of U.S. GDP have not increased between 1990 and 2019, a new study finds.
4 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Woman asked for apartment lock repair before stranger assaulted her, Texas suit says
An intruder entered the apartment through the broken door, then crept into the woman’s bed and sexually assaulted her, according to the lawsuit.
2 min read - USWFTV
Watch the Florida Puerto Rican Parade on Channel 9
The 2024 Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival will kick off Saturday morning in downtown Orlando.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Vigil planned for ‘prayers of comfort, hope’ after Arlington Bowie High School shooting
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Arlington will host a vigil for the grieving community Friday night.
2 min read - USWHIO
Officer hospitalized after police cruiser hit by stolen car in Huber Heights
A police officer is hospitalized after a police cruiser was involved in a crash with a stolen car in Huber Heights on Thursday morning.
1 min read - USThe Florida Times-Union
Nassau County deputies shoot, kill gunman said to be suicidal at cemetery
In the first shooting by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office since 2023, a call about a suicidal man led to him being shot and killed by deputies.
2 min read - USThe Standard-Times
New Bedford ceremony Sunday to honor servicemen killed in D-Day training attack
The Veterans’ Advisory Board Sunday will honor the 749 U.S. sailors and soldiers killed during an attack on the training operation, Exercise Tiger.
2 min read - USThe Olympian
Ban on high-capacity magazines will remain in place after WA Supreme Court Commissioner’s ruling
Commissioner Michael E. Johnston first heard arguments for, and against, the stay on April 18.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | On Trump’s trial, voters aren’t buying what the GOP is selling
Donald Trump and his allies set out to convince the public his ongoing criminal trial is meritless. New polling suggests they've failed completely.
2 min read - BusinessThe Spectrum
Unemployment claims in Utah increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Utah last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
ACLU, Garden State Equality say six Shore districts are endangering transgender students
Policy 5756 affirms NJ's Transgender Student Guidance for School Districts. Colts Neck, Freehold, Holmdel, Howell, Lacey and Millstone revoked it.
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
He warned UK about its new swim coach 12 years before a sex abuse lawsuit went public
Mark Howard told University of Kentucky athletics officials in 2012 that Lars Jorgensen should not be trusted.
9 min read - USNBC News
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, according to a new report by the Urban Institute.
3 min read - USLansing State Journal
Man convicted of murdering 'wonderful young woman' in Delta Twp. in 2019
Julian Revilla killed Suzann Fedewa at the request of a meth dealer who mistakenly believed Fedewa was cooperating with police, prosecutors said.
2 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
South Bend approves new YMCA downtown branch, preventing major void in city's core
Part of a major building in downtown South Bend was set to be vacant by the end of next year. After a Thursday vote, the YMCA will fill it until 2032.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.25.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - USThe 74
State Report Gives High Marks to Washington’s Charter School Sector
Washington’s charter school students are scoring similar or better than their traditional public school peers, according to a new report released by the State Board of Education. The report, which analyzes data from the 2022-2023 school year, also found Black and Hispanic students, English learners and children from low-income households are consistently performing better in […]
3 min read - USThe Guardian
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman’s acquittal over voting error
Court ruled last month that Crystal Mason, initially sentenced to five years in prison, did not know she was ineligible to vote in 2016
2 min read - BusinessThe Tennessean
The Factory at Franklin to launch Wednesday farmers market this spring
The Factory at Franklin is planning to launch a new Wednesday farmers market this spring.
1 min read - USThe News-Press
Volunteer coach arrested for inappropriate behavior with student, Cape Coral police say
Erick Rodriguez, a volunteer softball coach at Oasis High School in Cape Coral, faces charges for alleged sexual conduct with a student
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Principal’s racist rant was actually fake AI recording by disgruntled employee, cops say
The now-former employee was arrested by police in Baltimore County, Maryland, reports say.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Bergen Record
Watch Andy Kim on 'Daily Show' talk politics, Senate race and New Jersey
New Jersey took center stage, and some gentle ribbing, on Comedy Central when Congressman and Senate candidate Andy Kim appeared on "The Daily Show."
3 min read - BusinessThe Coloradoan
Wellington residents getting broadband access through Comcast deal starting this year
The company aims to provide the service to as many as 1,600 people this year before expanding in 2025.
1 min read - USPolitico
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre once more deferred the matter to the governors.
2 min read - USNaples Daily News
Florida allows permitless concealed carry. Here’s where to safely bring a concealed gun
In 2023, DeSantis signed a bill allowing those to carry concealed weapons and firearms without background checks, training or a concealed license.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Eastern Iowa school district to use AI gun detection to combat gun-related violence
ZeroEyes employs U.S. military and law enforcement veterans to be staffed at their operations center 24/7/365.
2 min read