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- USThe State
Winning a seven-figure lottery jackpot won’t stop SC woman from doing this chore
The winner’s ticket was selected from the more than 800,000 entries, lottery officials said.
2 min read - USNBC News
Nine people, including two children, injured in seemingly random shooting at Michigan splash pad
Nine people including two children were injured in an apparent random mass shooting Saturday at a city park’s splash pad in Michigan, authorities said.
3 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Tropical storm or depression could form in southwestern Gulf, system could emerge near Bahamas: forecasters
The chances continue to increase that a tropical storm or tropical depression could form in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico by midweek, the National Hurricane Center said, while forecasters are watching for a yet-to-emerge disturbance that could develop into an area of low pressure northeast of the central Bahamas and potentially affect the east coast of Florida. The first named storm to form ...
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Woman found seriously wounded after being shot in south Minneapolis
A woman was shot Saturday evening in south Minneapolis and found seriously wounded in a nearby homeless encampment. Minneapolis police responded at 6:07 p.m. to a shooting report on the 2800 block of Park Avenue South. Police said they found evidence of shooting and then found a woman in her 20s with a "life-threatening" gunshot wound at an encampment at East 28th Street and Columbus Avenue. ...
- PoliticsNC Newsline
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
WASHINGTON — The federal government has sought to bolster election security for years through a popular grant program, but the wildly fluctuating funding levels have made it difficult for state officials to plan their budgets and their projects. Rising misinformation and disinformation about elections, often fueled by conspiracy theories, as well as threats against election […] The post States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure appeared first on NC News
8 min read - USThe Guardian
Nine injured including two children in shooting at public splash pad in Michigan
Police say eight-year-old shot in head is in critical condition and shooter Michael William Nash died by suicide
4 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Summit’s carbon storage plans face strong objections at ND permit hearing
The underground carbon dioxide storage plan that is key to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project faced significant scrutiny during a three-day hearing last week in North Dakota. Summit proposes to transport CO2 emissions captured from ethanol plants in five states for permanent storage in an underground rock formation in North Dakota. In addition to […] The post Summit’s carbon storage plans face strong objections at ND permit hearing appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
5 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus police arrest man in connection to Sunday morning homicide on West Side
A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly killed a woman in a domestic violence incident on the West Side.
1 min read - USThe Repository
LaFlavour, food and fun games coming to Louisville Chamberfest
The Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamberfest will be 2 p.m. to dusk June 22 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23 at Metzger Park.
1 min read - USThe Olympian
Uber driver faces rape and kidnapping charges after incident near Nisqually River
He is 58 years old.
1 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Air quality advisory in effect in Northeast Ohio through midnight
Air quality levels will be unhealthy for sensitive groups at this time.
1 min read - WorldAustin American-Statesman
Paul Pressler, who led conservative SBC push and later faced abuse allegations, dies at 94
Pressler was a symbol for both the Religious Right’s marriage with Republican politics and that alliance’s vulnerability to scandal.
7 min read - USWHIO
Woman pins mother with car, killing her; injures 2 officers
A woman is accused of killing her mother and injuring two officers.
2 min read - USPalm Beach Post
NWS sees possible tropical development this week off Florida
The area of low pressure is expected to form east of the central Bahamas and then move west.
1 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Northeast Ohio weather forecast: 90-degree temperatures, record-breaking heat expected
Northern Ohio will be under an excessive heat watch from Monday morning through Friday evening. Daily heat records could be broken.
4 min read - USThe 74
School (in)Security Newsletter: Selling Stolen LAUSD Data; Parkland HS Leveled
This is our biweekly briefing on the latest school safety news, vetted by Mark Keierleber. Sign up below. * indicates required Email Address * Last week, I set out to write a quick news hit on the FCC’s new cybersecurity grants for schools and libraries — a pilot program that will pump $200 million toward next-gen firewalls […]
4 min read - OpinionThe Des Moines Register
Trashing the judicial system has consequences. Look at our history.
Opinion: Detractors who casually call our system a sham should consider the role mob justice played in our past, writes Jerry Anderson.
4 min read - BusinessThe Pueblo Chieftain
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Colorado last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Small ponds in Minnesota prairies may save species
LUVERNE, MINN. – Nick Utrup sat with a team of biologists in the tall grass, straining to see through the ripples of a small, unnamed pond. An approaching rainstorm from the west, already over the red cliffs of the nearby Blue Mounds State Park, had stirred up the wind throughout the prairie. But Utrup and the others stayed focused on finding signs of an elusive minnow. The Topeka shiner, a ...
5 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Black history taught during Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Gainesville
Those who participated in this year's Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk learned about national and local Black history
2 min read - USThe Pueblo Chieftain
Swimmer dies at Lake Pueblo State Park; body recovered Saturday evening
A swimmer was reported missing off the north shore of the lake around 8:15 p.m. Saturday. Their body was recovered a few hours later.
3 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Church to host food giveaway at 10 a.m. June 26, July 31 and Aug. 28 at 1100 SE 17th Drive
Former SE Boys & Girls Club, now home of GNV Bridge in SE G'ville, to giveaway free food 10 a.m. June 26, July 31 and Aug. 28 at 1100 SE 17th Drive
38 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Rep. Byron Donalds urges Supreme Court to ‘step in’ on Trump conviction
Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds on Sunday urged the Supreme Court to take up former President Donald Trump’s New York case in which he was convicted on 34 counts of falsification of business records.
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Upcoming 2024 Juneteenth events in the Twin Cities
Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the day when slaves in Texas were told about the Emancipation Proclamation, two years after it had been announced. Minnesota also recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday. State, county and city offices are closed, as are federal offices and banks. The following events are among those taking place in the Twin Cities in commemoration of the holiday. ...
2 min read - USWFTV
Legoland Florida names industry veteran as new leader
Legoland Florida has named a new top executive for the theme park and its associated properties in Winter Haven.
1 min read - USHilton Head Island Packet
One person killed in crash involving scooter and SUV in Columbia, SC cops say
The victim was taken to an area hospital and later died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Woman attacked, stabbed to death in her Marietta apartment, police say
Police are currently at the Lakeside at Town Center complex on Williams Drive.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
What were the winning Powerball numbers from the June 15 drawing? Here's what to know
The Powerball jackpot topped $44 million after there were no winners from the June 15 drawing. Here's what to know about the next drawing.
3 min read - NewsWSOC
Congressional candidate talks journey to District 9 ballot as independent
A North Carolina congressional candidate is likely the first to make it on the ballot as an independent.
- USWFTV
FPL & Council on Aging to deliver hurricane meal kits to Volusia County seniors
Organizers say the project aims to help seniors who may not be able to leave their homes or receive home-delivered meals after a storm.
1 min read - LifestyleCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
The 5 states with the worst, best traveler's airplane etiquette
Poor airplane etiquette can ruin your flight. Here are the U.S. states guilty of the worst and best travel habits, according to a new survey.
2 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
Rare white buffalo reported in Yellowstone National Park
White buffalo — also known as bison — are held sacred by many Native Americans who greeted news of the birth of one in Yellowstone as an auspicious sign.
7 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
One person killed in early morning fire outside of Springfield
Authorities were alerted about the fire when a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the Sangamon County home.
1 min read - USKTSM
Crime of Week: Man shot, killed in Northeast neighborhood in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso want your help in solving a murder that happened last year in a Northeast neighborhood. This is this week’s featured “Crime of the Week,” as publicized by Crime Stoppers. A little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, police officers responded […]
1 min read - LifestyleWFTV
Orlando restaurants make Southern Living’s ‘most legendary’ list
A pair of Orlando restaurants have been recognized as among Florida's "most legendary" dining spots.
1 min read - USWPXI
Norwin Elks hold Father’s Day Car Cruise
A Father’s Day Car Cruise was held Sunday at the Norwin Elks Lodge in Penn Township.
1 min read - USWFTV
Tropical disturbance in the Florida Coast
Channel 9 continues to monitor large areas of disturbed weather that have the potential to become a tropical depression.
1 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
Death investigation in Springfield now ruled a homicide-suicide
The couple was found dead in the west side home early Thursday morning. Here's what we know.
1 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Excessive heat watch issued in Greater Cincinnati this week as Midwest temperatures soar
The National Weather Service warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
2 min read - USReading Eagle, Pa.
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: June 16, 2024
Daily • Sunday-Friday: Route 100, Mill Street to Chestnut Street, Washington Township, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Monday-Wednesday: Shackamaxon Street, Route 61 to Shoemakersville Road, Ontelaunee Township, drainage, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thursday-Friday: Stagecoach Road, Route 737 to Route 143, Albany Township, drainage, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Monday-Friday: Fritztown Road, Mountain Home Road to Hull ...
1 min read - USReading Eagle, Pa.
Campus notes: June 16, 2024
The following area students graduated from Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.: Julia Mace, Kutztown, industrial/organizational psychology; Alexandra Kline, Lenhartsville, English; Aidan Schmidt, Wyomissing, political science. U. of Alabama The following area students graduated from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa: Sean Brown, Douglassville, bachelor of arts and master of arts; Mary ...
1 min read - USReading Eagle, Pa.
Wanted in Berks: June 16, 2024
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: . Steven Millar • Steven Millar, 62, whose last known address was in Columbia, Lancaster County, is wanted on access device fraud, forgery and theft charges. Spring Townshp police said he negotiated a $28,750 counterfeit check at Discovery Federal Credit Union in Spring Township on March 1. The account belonged to a Florida ...
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Get ready for a bad travel week: Delays on commutes and flights
New Jersey commuters can anticipate delays this week as they head to and from New York City this week, and Newark will also have delays.
1 min read - USWVLA Baton Rouge
Man dead after Friday night shooting in Donaldsonville, sheriff says
The sheriff's office said deputies responded to St. Patrick Street and found a male victim with gunshot wounds. APSO identified the victim as Trevon Dunn, 22, of Donaldsonville.
1 min read - USIndianapolis Star
No AC? Here's where to stay cool in Indianapolis amid heat wave
The National Weather Service is forecasting temps in the mid-90s for the next week. Where to go if you don't have air conditioning.
2 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
'We are so grateful': Healey announces $3.6M from state for flood damage in Leominster in Sept.
To support repairs for damage in the Sept. storm, Gov. Healey announced Sat. Leominster will receive $3.6 million in state disaster relief funding.
2 min read - BusinessThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Final phase emerging for Ward Village’s master-planned community in Kakaako
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA @STARADVERTISER.COM. Construction continues in Ward Village, seen here from Ward Avenue, as high-rise luxury condominiums have become part of the changing landscape of Kakaako over the years. 1 /4 CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA @STARADVERTISER.COM. Construction continues in Ward Village, seen here from Ward Avenue, as high-rise luxury condominiums have become part of the ...
10 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui County trying to block AG interview related to 2018 wildfires
JAMM AQUINO / APRIL 17 As part of the investigation into the Aug. 8 Maui wildfire, the state Department of the Attorney General wants to question the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency about what the county learned from the 2018 West Maui wildfires. In April, Attorney General Anne Lopez spoke about the Maui Wildfire Phase One Report findings, which included a timeline of the Aug. 8 ...
7 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Western KY man dies after fleeing police checkpoint, losing control of vehicle
The 29-year-old man fled the police checkpoint at a high speed after failing to provide his driver’s license.
1 min read - USPatriot Ledger
No jail time for Plymouth man who stole pandemic relief money
Ferris Brooks, 41, was sentenced to three years of supervised release, with the first six months to be served in home confinement.
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