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- USBaltimore Sun
Maryland officials begin process to identify new Key Bridge builder
BALTIMORE — It will be more than four years before a Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement again connects I-695 over the Baltimore harbor, but by this summer, the state is expected to identify its builder. During a two-hour virtual forum Tuesday, potential consultants, contractors and subcontractors asked questions of Maryland Transportation Authority officials regarding the new bridge, which ...
5 min read - USNative News Online
Tribes, National Congress of American Indians Oppose Montana's TikTok Ban on Grounds of Sovereignty
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the National Congress of American Indians today threw their support behind opposing Montana’s TikTok ban on the grounds of tribal sovereignty infringement. The ban was signed into law by Montana’s governor in May 2023, but was blocked by a federal judge before it was set to go into effect for potentially violating the First Amendment. On May 7, the tribes and NCAI filed an amicus brief with the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stating “
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento Sheriff’s Office releases video of deputy fatally shooting Rio Linda man with knife
A roommate told authorities the man had said he wanted to die by “suicide by cop,” sheriff’s officials said.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
DPS identifies Mesa man shot, killed by trooper on Loop 101
The Arizona Department of Public Safety identified Lemonte Anthony Knobelock, 44, as the Mesa man shot and killed by a trooper on Sunday.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposes ‘grim’ 2024-25 budget
Salem-Keizer Public Schools' general fund budget would grow, but Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said it’s not enough to keep up with rising costs.
4 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Pullman woman's death in March ruled a homicide
May 7—The Whitman County Coroner's Office confirmed the death of a Pullman woman in March was a homicide. Jamie Wilson-Spray, 25, died March 26 from asphyxia due to compression of the neck, according to a news release from the Whitman County Coroner delivered Saturday. Her husband, 36-year-old Jacob Spray, was arrested March 27 for the alleged murder. The case began when a dispatching agency ...
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Wake school board ‘pleads’ for commissioners to add $63.2 million more in budget
But there’s a large gap between the Wake school board’s budget request and what the county commissioners are considering.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Abortion opponents want Arizona Supreme Court to reject 'unjust delay' in implementing 1864 ban
The brief filed by Alliance Defending Freedom states the group opposes the motions by the attorney general and Planned Parenthood Arizona for a stay.
4 min read - CelebrityThe Guardian
‘Do you worry about STDs?’: Stormy Daniels’ testimony on Trump affair off to cringey start
The adult film star testifies in a hush-money trial that could land the ex-president and Republican frontrunner behind bars
5 min read - USKansas City Star
KCK voters soundly reject district’s $420 million plan to improve, build new schools
Roughly 58% of voters cast ballots against the issue, sending district officials back to the drawing board on the major facilities plan.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Jury acquits Vandalia woman in Miamisburg church threats case
May 7—A Vandalia woman accused of making threats toward two churches in Miamisburg was acquitted of all charges following a one-day trial. A jury on Monday found Tonya Marie Dieker, 41, not guilty of two counts each of ethnic intimidation, aggravated menacing and telecommunications harassment involving Miamisburg Christian Church and The Journey Community Church, according to a verdict filed ...
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Man accused of taking girl to Harrison Twp. motel charged with attempted rape
May 7—A man indicted Tuesday is accused of taking a girl to a Harrison Twp. motel last month "to have sex with her" instead of giving her a ride home. John Mfitumukiza Baziromwabo, 32, of Dayton is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court for attempted rape, compelling prostitution (minor for hire), abduction, attempt to commit unlawful sexual conduct with a ...
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany weighs tougher penalties for violence against legislators
German federal and state interior ministers on Tuesday agreed on the need for tougher penalties for violent crimes targeting politicians and volunteers ahead of upcoming election campaigns. The ministers discussed policing measures and weighed tightening criminal law in talks called after an attack on a German lawmaker last week. In order to send "a very clear signal," the security authorities and also the judiciary must ensure swift and consistent proceedings and penalties, Germany's Interior M
3 min read - USWHIO
More than 5,000 without power in Darke, Mercer counties as severe weather moves through area
More than 2,000 people are without power in the Miami Valley.
- USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hillsborough’s Apollo Beach Elementary will become a K-8 school
In a move reminiscent of last year’s school expansion in Original Carrollwood, the Hillsborough County School Board agreed Tuesday to add three middle school grades to Apollo Beach Elementary School. The transition will begin in August with the addition of sixth grade. Another grade will be added every year until Apollo Beach is a K-8 school. Some of the students will learn in modular ...
3 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Man fleeing officers crashed into car, ejecting and killing girl, 6, police say
A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a crash in Coral Springs on Sunday afternoon that killed a 6-year-old girl, police said. Chevon Graham, of Sunrise, was driving a 2023 Mercedes-Benz with two passengers shortly after 5 p.m., and an officer on patrol attempted to pull the car over for a traffic violation near the 8500 block of West Sample Road, the police department said ...
2 min read - USTODAY
Security guard injured after shooting near Drake's Toronto mansion
A shooting near a Toronto mansion owned by rapper Drake has left a security guard in serious condition at a hospital, Toronto police said.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
When it comes to challenging election results, Trump says to 'follow your heart'
Trump said Tuesday that he has no regrets about challenging the 2020 election results and asserted that when it comes to “straightening out elections," it’s important to "follow your heart."
2 min read - USWJAX
St. Johns County Fire Rescue bids farewell to a loving member of the department
St. Johns County Fire Rescue has lost a loving member of the department.
1 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
St. Joseph County primary election results
How the numbers stack up in the county's contested races
1 min read - USKIRO
Woman under arrest for slashing a man with a knife in Seattle
34-year-old woman arrested for allegedly slashing a man with a knife.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Suspect charged in shooting that killed a man at Arlington park, police say
The suspect, Kevon Flynn, is currently serving a 25-year sentence for an unrelated conviction, according to police.
2 min read - USThe Guardian
Judge scraps date for Trump Mar-a-Lago documents trial without rescheduling
Aileen Cannon, overseeing Trump’s prosecution on charges of retaining classified files, says case is not ready to take before jury
4 min read - USPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Tornado watch issued for Cass, surrounding counties through 9 p.m. Tuesday
May 7—The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of north central Indiana. In addition to Cass County, a tornado watch has also been issued for Carroll, Howard, Fulton, Miami, Pulaski and White counties. Severe storms are likely Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The primary threat with any severe storms that occur include damaging winds, large hail, and even a few ...
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Detroit police say businesses did not have permits for Cinco de Mayo events
Detroit police officials addressed City Council in response to their actions during Cinco de Mayo festivities, indicating an effort to protect patron safety.
4 min read - USWFXT
Driver facing nearly a dozen charges after police chase on Cape Cod, over Sagamore Bridge
A Stoughton man, wanted on active warrants, is facing nearly a dozen charges after he led police on a high-speed chase through Cape Cod and over the Sagamore Bridge Tuesday afternoon.
1 min read - USJournal Star
Winning Mega Millions numbers for May 7, 2024. Anyone win last night's drawing jackpot?
Winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $306 million jackpot Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Anyone win? What time is the next drawing?
3 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
Roundup: Bike rider killed in Oxnard hit-and-run ID'd, more news
Authorities name Oxnard bicyclist killed in hit-and-run and body found on Ventura bike trail; Ventura man indicted in federal case over ammunition.
4 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Tornado watch issued for Louisville metro until 3 a.m. Wednesday
A graphic from the National Weather Service stated a few tornadoes are "likely" to occur in the impacted area.
1 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Bundy supporter convicted of police battery in Idaho dodged court. Here’s his sentence
The Nampa man was charged in March 2021. After his conviction in April 2022, he skipped all legal proceedings.
3 min read - PoliticsWashington State Standard
Washington Republicans wrestle with realities of a redrawn political map
Republican state lawmakers on Tuesday renewed their grievances with a court-ordered redistricting that’s reshaped Washington’s political landscape in a way that threatens to be unfavorable for the Grand Old Party in this year’s elections. In a committee work session, three GOP senators registered disbelief that the redrawn 14th Legislative District at the center of the […] The post Washington Republicans wrestle with realities of a redrawn political map appeared first on Washington State Standar
4 min read - ScienceCBS News
Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
3 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Stearns County woman accused of methamphetamine crimes in Polk County
May 7—POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Waite Park, Minnesota, woman faces up to 40 years in prison for allegedly selling at least 17 grams of methamphetamine within a 90-day period in Polk County. Sonja Robin Plantz, 41, was pulled over on March 20 after law enforcement observed her weaving in the lane, according to a probable cause statement filed in the case. Plantz's hands were shaking, she was ...
2 min read - USWFTV
Mother speaks out following arrest of suspect who exposed himself to 13-year-old daughter
A man was arrested and accused of exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl near the downtown Orlando area.
2 min read - USKIRO
Echo Glen was put on lockdown Tuesday; it was not another escape
Echo Glen Children’s Center was put on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a gun was found on a staff member.
1 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Braun nabs early win in the Republican primary for governor
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun soundly defeated challenges from five other hopefuls to clinch the Republican nomination in the race for governor on Tuesday, winning just after polls in the Central Time Zone closed at 6 p.m. “I intend to be the most entrepreneurial governor the state has ever had; the most accessible,” Braun told the […] The post Braun nabs early win in the Republican primary for governor appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
4 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Indiana Senate District 10: David Niezgodski wins primary despite harassment accusation
State Sen. David Niezgodski has won the Democratic nomination despite settling a sexual harassment complaint filed against him by former employee.
4 min read - USWFTV
‘House of horrors’: DeLand woman arrested on 28 charges in animal cruelty case
A DeLand woman is facing more than two dozen animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found more than two dozen abused pets in her home.
1 min read - USSuperior Telegram, Wis.
Douglas County Past: Superior welcomes first international vessel; lost sheep recovered by poundmaster
May 7—May 3, 1924 Well sunk on canning factory site at Poplar POPLAR, Wis. — A well was sunk by Gustafson Bros., of Superior, on the site of the canning factory. At a depth of 50 feet, a flow of excellent water was obtained. Several carloads of brick, lumber and cement have arrived for the canning factory. One vining station is completed, and the foundation for the main plant is rapidly taking ...
4 min read - PoliticsKansas Reflector
Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she reminded him of his daughter shortly before they had sex. The testimony, reported by journalists in the courtroom, described […] The post Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
6 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Indiana House District 7: Incumbent Teshka routs repeat Republican primary challenger
State Rep. Jake Teshka routed an opponent who also challenged him two years ago and is unopposed by any Democrat heading into November.
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Raleigh County Commission to hold public hearing on proposed annexation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission is set to vote later this month on whether two parcels in the Mount Hope area will be annexed into Raleigh County. The goal of the annexation is to supply water to acreage in the area of the Crossroads Mall. Raleigh County Commissioners said on Tuesday, May 7, […]
1 min read - CelebrityNBC News
What you missed on Day 13 of Trump’s hush money trial: Stormy Daniels takes the stand
Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who says she had an affair with Donald Trump, took the witness stand in the former president’s criminal trial Tuesday, providing sometimes graphic testimony about their alleged 2006 tryst in a hotel suite and the efforts to buy her silence in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election.
6 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Olmsted County food waste test program gets green light for June launch
May 7—ROCHESTER — Nearly 50 people have indicated they have an appetite for finding an alternative way to deal with their food waste. On Tuesday, May 7, Olmsted County commissioners unanimously approved a $25 fee for participation in a pilot program that would test whether residents are willing to take a few extra steps to eliminate food waste from the approximately 115,000 tons of trash ...
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Ethics panel takes up complaint against Republican senator who sent graphic video link
An ethics panel Tuesday delayed action for yet another day on the question of whether Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen violated the norms of the state Senate by sending to his 66 colleagues a link to a video about gender-affirming surgery. Sen. Erin Maye Quade, DFL-Apple Valley, filed the complaint against the Glencoe Republican in April 2023, but the Senate's ethics subcommittee didn't take it up until ...
2 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
2 Southeast Minnesota freight rail improvement projects selected for MnDOT funding
May 7—ST. PAUL — Eleven freight rail projects will receive a total of $9.6 million in funding to improve freight rail service that supports economic development in different regions of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The grants are provided through the Minnesota Rail Service Improvement program with funding approved during the 2023 ...
3 min read - LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Stewartville house makes a splash with indoor swimming pool
May 7—STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — From a jokingly made comment to Googling for a beach entry indoor swimming pool, Mike and Jennifer Brown created a family escape in their Stewartville home. As the crown jewel of the home's unique elements, the indoor swimming pool made a splash in their home through an exacting process of transporting the fiberglass mold and filling the rock and water. The pool ...
4 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Charges against Red Wing grandma dismissed
May 7—RED WING, Minn. — Charges against a Red Wing woman accused of assaulting her grandson have been dismissed. Multiple assault charges against Elizabeth Elisa Montantes, 56, were dismissed Friday, May 3, 2024 after a filing by a prosecuting attorney. Christopher J. Schrader, Goodhue County assistant county attorney, filed a motion to dismiss citing "new evidence from independent witness" ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Former Mayo Clinic doctor called himself a 'widow' days before wife's death, warrants show
May 7—ROCHESTER — Days before his wife Betty Bowman died, Connor Bowman was already referring to himself as a "widow" online, according to search warrants filed in the ongoing murder investigation. Connor Bowman, 31, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Betty Bowman. Search warrants filed Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Olmsted County District ...
3 min read - USWAVY
Navy wife charge expunged following ‘mistaken identity’ arrest in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Months after being mistakenly arrested on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Jacqueline A. Smith had her charge expunged Tuesday. Smith, who now lives out of state, had to fly back to Virginia to appear for the expungement hearing, as she, her attorney Niki Bailey and Virginia Beach Police Officer […]
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