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A trial of cloud-brightening technology sparks controversy in a California city
Alameda, California, has been thrust into a debate about geoengineering, after scientists began to study technology that could be used to brighten clouds to fight climate change.
6 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Oklahoma budget agreement adds funds to public schools, colleges, CareerTech
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Legislature plans to boost funding for K-12 classrooms, college facilities and CareerTech programs in an education budget agreement nearing $5.6 billion. The chief driver of public school funding, the education funding formula, would go up by $25 million in Fiscal Year 2025, should the agreement be signed into law. This […] The post Oklahoma budget agreement adds funds to public schools, colleges, CareerTech appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
4 min read - USPeople
Police Allege Bartender Drank ‘Mind Boggling’ Amount Before She T-Boned Mom's Car, Killing Her with Kids Inside
Tiffany Alexander was a mother of three
1 min read - BusinessMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee gas prices take big jump ahead of holiday travel weekend
Milwaukee's average price per gallon is $3.77.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Elgin man gets 9-year prison sentence for sharing child porn photo
An Elgin man who shared a photo of a child younger than 13 engaged in a sexual act has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Daniel P. Janavich, 56, of the 12N200 block of Tina Trail, pleaded guilty to one count of dissemination of child pornography, a class X felony, in exchange for the prison term, a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said. Janavich was charged ...
1 min read - USThe Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan man in custody after overnight shooting, no injuries reported
The man suspected of being responsible for the fired round is 22 years old.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Charge: Driver hit man with van outside Minneapolis mosque he had targeted before
A 37-year-old man was charged Friday with striking a man with a minivan outside a Minneapolis mosque where he has allegedly committed other violent acts. Jesse E. Suttles, of Minneapolis, was charged with second-degree assault in connection with the hit-and-run crash midday Wednesday outside the Alhikma Islamic Center in the 100 block of E. 32nd Street. The injured 36-year-old man was taken to ...
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Gary woman charged after shooting gun during road rage incident
A 36-year-old Gary woman faces multiple charges following a road rage incident near a Gary gas station. Shana Joshua has been charged with attempt to commit a battery by means of a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony; criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, intimidation, and pointing a firearm at another, which are Level 6 felonies; and misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, ...
2 min read - LifestyleThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Camelback Resort hosts 3rd Annual Hometown Heroes Fire Muster
May 24—TANNERSVILLE — Camelback Resort launches summer with Memorial Day Weekend fun on Saturday, May 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a rate date May 26. Pennsylvania's wonderful fun-packed adventure resort, Camelback Resort, is proud to welcome the Poconos community and guests back to its 3rd Annual Hometown Heroes Fire Muster on the Mountain to start the season. This favorite ...
1 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Selenski's 2003 prison escape partner facing assault charges in Duryea
May 24—DURYEA — A man remembered being found injured on a roof at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility during a failed escape attempt using bedsheets in 2003 is accused of assaulting a woman at a residence in Duryea. Scott Bolton, 60, is charged by Duryea police with simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and theft after a woman claimed he struck her with a piece of wood and stole ...
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Fredericksburg doctor convicted in federal court for $70 million Medicare fraud scheme
David Young, 61, was said to have made $475,000 for his part in writing false prescriptions.
1 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
CUPON dissolves per court settlement with Ateres over failed church purchase
CUPON fought overdevelopment and became a thorn to governments and builders. Now it must dissolve.
4 min read - USPolitico
Judge rules Menendez's prosecutors can't show 'critical' evidence
It puts a hole in prosecutors' central claim against Menendez
3 min read - USThe Abilene Reporter-News
Dyess airman pleads not guilty to federal child pornography charges
A Dyess Air Force Base airman pleaded not guilty in Abilene federal court Thursday to child pornography charges.
3 min read - USWeatherford Democrat, Texas
Fatal hit-and-run under investigation
May 24—WEATHERFORD — Police were investigating a hit-and-run fatality that occurred early Friday morning. Law enforcement shut down part of South Main Street near Alford Drive around 6 a.m. after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross the roadway near Waffle House. Police reported the driver did not stop. The vehicle believed to be involved is a dark Toyota that ...
1 min read - USWeatherford Democrat, Texas
Springtown man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child; 35-year-prison sentence without parole given
May 24—WEATHERFORD — A Parker County jury convicted a 38-year-old Springtown man Thursday of repeatedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, sentencing him to 35 years in prison without the possibility of parole. Aniceto Turrubiates Sanchez was convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a young child for an offense that came to light in 2021 when Sanchez' wife came home early from work and found ...
3 min read - USHartford Courant
Police asking for help identifying woman wanted for questioning in CT fraud investigation
Police are asking the public for help identifying someone wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation in Granby. The Granby Police Department released two photos of the individual on Friday and said they are looking to speak with her in connection with an investigation involving larceny and fraud. The photos appear to be taken from a store’s video surveillance system. They show a woman on ...
- USWeatherford Democrat, Texas
Recalled MW councilman's position to be filled on 2025 ballot; City manager announces resignation
May 24—MINERAL WELLS — Southwest Mineral Wells residents have a year to ponder who will represent them after council members on Tuesday opted out of that decision. The council also approved a staff request to seek engineers to guide a potential cours to ease flooding throughout the drainage-challenged city. But the meeting began with the question of what the six council members would do about ...
6 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
John Cornyn comes to Alito’s defense over the flags at his homes
Sen. John Cornyn is staking out a position on Justice Samuel Alito’s flag controversy that has put him at odds with Democrats — and some fellow Republicans.
2 min read - LifestylePopular Mechanics
Champion Makes the Best RV Generator—and One of the Least Expensive
To make a mobile home truly feel like an actual home, it helps to have a great generator.
16 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
4-year-old girl drowns in Glendale, adding to growing list of water deaths of children in metro Phoenix
The child drowned in a swimming pool. As the hot season starts, here's what to do to prevent drownings and how to respond to someone in trouble.
1 min read - USWest Virginia Watch
Justice ends emergency declaration for West Virginia’s jails and prisons
Gov. Jim Justice on Friday signed a proclamation to end the emergency declaration put in place two years ago for the state’s overcrowded and understaffed prisons and jails. The end of the declaration means that moving forward, and for the first time since August 2022, members of the West Virginia National Guard will no longer […] The post Justice ends emergency declaration for West Virginia’s jails and prisons appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
3 min read - USState College Centre Daily Times
Race data from traffic stops by PA state police, other departments won’t be publicly available
Pennsylvania State Police will be directed to release an annual report on traffic stop data, but public information experts say that’s not enough.
6 min read - LifestylePalm Beach Daily News
How to access Palm Beach County news anywhere with the Post app
How to access Palm Beach County news anywhere with the Post app.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Lucky Florida? State had a hot streak with 17 Powerball, Mega Millions wins − in 3 months
It could happen to you! In 3 months, Florida had 17 lottery prize winners in Powerball & Mega Millions. Some of those were from back-to-back drawings.
6 min read - USGreenville News
Former mental health counselor at West Greenville School arrested on sex abuse charges
Among the charges against Christopher Haines, 42, are criminal sexual conduct with a minor, unlawful conduct toward a child, and assault and battery
1 min read - USWSOC
Guidance counselor testifies in trial of Madalina Cojocari’s stepfather
The first witnesses have been called to the stand in the trial for Christopher Palmiter, the stepfather of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari.
5 min read - PoliticsKentucky Lantern
Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
WASHINGTON — Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill. The massive $1.5 trillion legislation would set policy and funding levels for key food, agriculture and conservation programs for the next five years. After a […] The post Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
8 min read - OpinionVC Star | Ventura County Star
Walters: Delta tunnel water project may finally be nearing a historic decision
The notion of bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to move water from Northern California to Southern California has been kicking around for decades.
3 min read - USThe St. Augustine Record
St. Johns has $53M for local projects in Florida budget awaiting governor's signature
County Commissioner Sarah Arnold provided updates on the county's legislative efforts at St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
2 min read - USRockford Register Star
Thunder and lightning risk shuts down second Rockford City Market of 2024
No Rockford City Market tonight. Mother Nature has other plans.
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
It's Memorial Day Weekend. What's open and what's closed?
May 24—Memorial Day is a time of reflection and remembrance for military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. This year the holiday falls on May 27. Trash and recycling pickup will not be interrupted by the holiday. Here's a list of what's open and what's closed for Memorial Day. Open ABQ BioParkAlbuquerque International SunportMost retail stores will remain open ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Restaurant inspections: Rodents leave bakery red tagged for third time
May 24—Restaurant inspections May 11-May 17. GREEN Believers Center Albuquerque, 320 Waterfall SE (May 13) Tanoan Country Club, 10801 Academy NE (May 13) Padilla's Mexican Kitchen, 1810 Girard NE (May 17) St. Mary's School Kitchen, 224 Seventh St. NW (May 16) Dollar Tree, 300 Menaul NW (May 17) Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central SW (May 17) Our Playce Learning Center, 4714 Indian School Ne ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
The end is in sight for La Bajada traffic delays as hill stabilization project is almost done
May 24—Commuters making the journey on Interstate 25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque can rejoice, as the majority of the La Bajada road construction is near completion. The New Mexico Department of Transportation project to stabilize the hill began in July 2022, and the bulk of the project should wrap up next week, six months ahead of schedule, said NMDOT spokesperson Jim Murray. Contractor ...
2 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
CRIME REPORTS: Friday, May 24, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Thursday at 11 a.m. Josh Hood, 56, of Fulton, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of contraband in a correctional facility. Derek Kimble, 30, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, felony indecent exposure, violation of post-release ...
2 min read - LifestyleAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Complex & balanced: New Mexico Wine Festival puts spotlight on wineries statewide
May 24—This time of year, there's an excitement that surrounds Dean Strober. As the owner of Blue River Productions, he collaborates with New Mexico Wine to put on two of the biggest wine festivals over Memorial Day weekend. The events take place from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. The New Mexico Wine Festival is held both in Albuquerque at Balloon Fiesta Park and in Las ...
2 min read - USPolitico
Sununu slams Dem governors: Newsom's ‘just a prick’
"And I've got to be honest, no one cares for Gavin," Sununu said.
2 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
Interstate 41 ramp in Neenah will fully close until July
The closure is part of the $16.25 million I-41 rehabilitation project to upkeep the interstate between Neenah and Grand Chute.
1 min read - USFresno Bee
CHP officer kills man who brandished gun, Fresno police say. Here’s what we know
Fresno police said the CHP officer fired a “small amount of rounds.”
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Violent 2023 Memorial Day in mind, mayor touts ‘positive trend’ in KC homicide numbers
Homicides in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton Lucas said, are down 15% this year compared to the five-year average at this point in the year.
3 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee teen with ghost gun killed two 15-year-olds during robbery, complaint says
A 15-year-old boy has been accused in last weekend’s shooting that killed two other teens, allegedly using a ghost gun he took from a family member.
4 min read - USWFXT
Live video, court updates: ATF agent Brian Higgins testifying in Karen Read murder trial
A full day of testimony is expected Friday in the Karen Read murder trial.
8 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Pickups and drop offs at issue-ridden West Side bus terminal will cease completely
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced Friday that Barons Bus and Greyhound Lines agreed to reduce operations while searching for a bus terminal.
2 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the spring out of the norm in Iowa?
Spring Showers? Are 2024 spring storms out of the norm?
3 min read - USErie Times News
First lady Jill Biden to give commencement speech at Erie County Community College in June
The first lady will speak to more than 80 graduates and their guests at the June 1 ceremony. The event will be live-streamed.
2 min read - USUtica Observer-Dispatch
Madison County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal crash
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday morning.
1 min read - USRhode Island Current
Pawtucket agrees to provide more help to Spanish speaking voters to settle federal dispute
The city of Pawtucket will provide Spanish-speaking voters with election assistance and materials in their native language in time for the Sept. 10 primary under an agreement to settle a voting rights lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. A consent agreement filed in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island on Thursday […] The post Pawtucket agrees to provide more help to Spanish speaking voters to settle federal dispute appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
3 min read - WorldReuters
US political independents drift closer to Republicans' sour view of economy
U.S. political independents, who typically occupy the center ground in a closely watched monthly survey of overall consumer attitudes about the economy, have drifted closer this year to the dour views held by Republicans, a potential warning sign for Democrats hoping to hold onto the White House in the Nov. 5 presidential election. In another indication of the difficulty President Joe Biden faces with voters on the economy - consistently ranked as the U.S. electorate's top concern ahead of the
2 min read - PoliticsKentucky Lantern
What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans?
Liberty Republicans see good signs for their movement in Kentucky after most of their incumbents won in Tuesday’s primary and a couple of challengers defeated more establishment-type GOP lawmakers. The successes came despite Liberty candidates being largely outspent. Looking ahead, Liberty Republicans are hoping to branch out across the state from their Northern Kentucky stronghold […] The post What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans? appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
9 min read - USThe Coloradoan
Get ready for the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend in 20 years. Here's what to expect
It's snowing in the mountains, and people are headed out. Here are best times to travel, according to AAA.
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