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- USJacksonville Daily Progress, Texas
Work set to begin on U.S. 79 in Jacksonville May 13
May 9—Texas Department of Transportation officials announced road construction will begin Monday, May 13, on US 79, east of Jacksonville. The project includes the extension of a continuous left-turn lane on U.S. 79 and a dedicated right-turn lane at Pebble Beach Drive. Weather permitting, crews are scheduled to begin work on the right-turn lane Monday, May 13. This phase of the project is ...
1 min read - BusinessRaleigh News and Observer
Former Red Hat director sues Raleigh company over alleged ‘anti-white’ agenda
The lawsuit, from a fired male employee, has the support of former Trump adviser Stephen Miller.
4 min read - USThe State
A tree fell in a South Carolina road overnight and a driver was killed, cops say
The driver of a tractor trailer died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
1 min read - USThe State
Has SC’s largest charter school district misused state funds? Lawmakers demand an audit
“We just want to make sure that proper oversight is given to the charter school system and that this is not some big ploy to funnel business to people on their boards and that kind of thing,” state Sen. Brad Hutto said.
4 min read - PoliticsReuters
Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia said Hunter Biden could not appeal because the lower court had not yet entered a final judgment in the case. Shortly after the appeals court ruled, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika ordered the trial
2 min read - BusinessThe Coloradoan
Timnath Beerwerks plans to purchase Fort Collins brewery
Timnath Beerwerks has reached an agreement to purchase Snowbank Brewing, owners of the two local breweries announced Thursday.
2 min read - USThe Repository
Canton Dollar General store worker attacked by hammer-wielding customer
An accomplice with her is accused of trying to run over a witness as the pair fled the store.
1 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
See who won Caller-Times Student of the Week
Students from Calallen and Flour Bluff were nominated.
1 min read - OpinionCarlsbad Current-Argus
Merritt Hamilton: New Mexico is neither a blue nor a red state
"Red or blue – New Mexicans agree on one thing: we want better government."
4 min read - USThe Battle Creek Enquirer
'A weight off my shoulders': Driver's license restoration clinic offers hope in Battle Creek
More than 200 people visited Wednesday's clinic at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Battle Creek.
2 min read - USThe 74
Thousands Of Illinois Youth At Risk of Losing Access to After-School Programs
SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for community-based after-school programs say as many as 40,000 youths statewide could lose access to tutoring services, recreation and other extracurricular activities this summer unless Illinois lawmakers approve an infusion of funds to keep them going. “The time is now for legislators to act to save after-school (programs),” Susan Stanton, executive director […]
2 min read - USTimes Herald-Record
Town of Newburgh seeks dismissal of voting rights lawsuit
Legal papers filed by the Town of Newburgh ask a state Supreme Court justice to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its voting system violates state law
3 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
Woman was living behind store's rooftop sign for a year with desk, flooring, houseplant
A 34-year-old woman was found by contractors living in the rooftop sign of a Family Fare Supermarket in Midland, Michigan.
3 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Cuyahoga Falls man sentenced to up to 19½ years in prison in Green carjacking, kidnapping
Mark Carlson was sentenced to 15 to 19½ years in prison for a carjacking spree that saw him fight a driver and kidnap three kids.
3 min read - USPanama City News Herald
Bay County student, 14, arrested and accused of posting a violent online threat
A 14-year-old student in Bay County was arrested on Wednesday and accused of posting a violent threat online about another student.
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Search begins for new Children’s Mercy Kansas City CEO after top exec announces retirement
Brian Kempinski, CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, will retire once a new top executive is on-boarded.
1 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Topeka police increase presence on city streets due to statewide campaign
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police will be increasing their presence on the city’s streets this summer in a crackdown on traffic violations and seat belt safety. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced on May 3 its intentions to participate in the statewide Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This starts on Thursday, May 16 […]
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Why isn’t Trump on the campaign trail on his trial’s off-days?
The more Donald Trump chooses not to bother with campaign events on his trial’s off-days, the easier it is to dismiss his “I’d like to be campaigning” whines.
2 min read - ScienceThe Oak Ridger
Exploding stars and gravitational waves is topic at May 14 talk in Oak Ridge
A new window on the universe was opened when gravitational waves were detected for first time from the collision of two black holes in 2015.
4 min read - LifestyleKDVR Denver
2 Colorado students to compete in National Spelling Bee
"C-O-L-O-R-A-D-O." That's how you spell the name of the state where two Scripps National Spelling Bee competitors are from.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Dozens of pelicans turn up sick and distressed in California. Group searches for clues
“They are unable to fly and in need of immediate rescue.”
1 min read - PoliticsPortsmouth Herald
Who is Maggie Goodlander, NH Democratic candidate for Congress in 2nd District?
Maggie Goodlander, who has served President Joe Biden in Washington, is back in NH to run for Congress. Here's what to know about her.
3 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrests 18 accused of fraud, losses total over $2 million
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office arrested 18 people on Wednesday and have issued warrants for five others after a massive fraud investigation found over $2 million in losses.
2 min read - USWHBF Davenport
Illinois grants $1.7M to 40 small businesses
Four Quad Cities area businesses have received new grants from the “Made in Illinois” program, announced Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center. They awarded $1.7 million to 40 small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state through the program – which provides […]
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
California’s second-largest reservoir is full — again. How high is the water at others?
Lake Oroville, nestled behind the tallest dam in the U.S., delivers water to roughly 27 million Californians.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Boater dies just feet from land when he dives in to find cell phone, Florida cops say
The 69-year-old man was from West Virginia, officials said.
1 min read - USWFLA
Details emerge surrounding road rage shooting that injured pregnant Florida woman
New court documents have shed more light on a road rage shooting that injured a pregnant Florida woman on Sunday.
2 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Tractor-trailer crash delays traffic on I-81S in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation reports there is currently a tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 81 South near mile marker 140.6 in Roanoke County. The right southbound shoulder is currently closed. Drivers may experience delays. WFXR News will update you with more information as it becomes available.
- USWETM Elmira
Guthrie Hospice to host butterfly release and memorial service
TROY, Pa. (WETM) – Guthrie Hospice will be hosting its annual butterfly release and memorial service next month for families to honor those who have passed away. The memorial will take place on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at the Lakeside Pavilion at Mt. Pisgah State Park in Troy, Pennsylvania. During this time, butterflies […]
1 min read - USReuters
US Supreme Court reinforces police power in seized vehicle ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reinforced the power of law enforcement authorities to retain seized property belonging to people not charged with a crime, ruling in favor of Alabama officials who were sued by two women whose cars were held for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, the justices affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuits by the two plaintiffs, who were denied prompt hearings to reclaim vehicles seized by police in crimes committed by
3 min read - BusinessIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
New grocery store opening on 116th Street in Carmel. Here's when
Carmel residents will soon have a new grocery shopping option.
1 min read - TechnologyDefense News
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
2 min read - USWHIO
I-TEAM: Multi-year investigation leads to child porn arrest in Preble County
An Eaton man who’s been at the center of a nearly two-year-long investigation has been formally charged with several child pornography charges.
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden administration to propose new rule for asylum seekers
The Biden administration is expected to propose a new rule Thursday that would accelerate the pace at which certain migrants could be processed and barred from asylum after crossing the southern border, according to two sources familiar with the decision.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
‘You wanted money, right?’: Trump team tries to dent Stormy Daniels’ testimony
Trump lawyers seem to be trying to seed idea that Daniels was more interested in getting a payout than telling the truth
6 min read - USThe Ledger
Fire at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lakeland causes damage
The Lakeland Fire Department received the call about 5 a.m. The flames were thought to be coming from a car outside by had spread to the building.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Right-wing group offers money for voter fraud allegations
Republicans’ election denialism has ramped up in recent months, and on Tuesday House Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed that “illegals” are voting in federal elections but conceded that conclusion is “not be something that’s easily provable.”
3 min read - USWJZY
Hickory repeat child sex offender sentenced to 40 years: DOJ
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A repeat child sex offender from Hickory was sentenced to 40 years on Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced. Hickory resident Roland Watson, 55, will serve 40 years in prison after being prosecuted by the DOJ’s Charlotte office. and U.S. Assistant Attorney […]
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Third member of great horned owl family found dead in Lincoln Park
The third and final member of a family of great horned owls living in Lincoln Park’s North Pond was found dead Thursday morning. Experts said the bird is suspected to have died from rodent poisoning. The adult female owl was found covered in blood, Annette Prince of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors said, a condition that indicates rat poisoning. It will be transported to the Willowbrook ...
2 min read - PoliticsWFLA
Sen. Rick Scott attends Trump’s hush money trial
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) attended the trial in the morning and spoke to the press during a break, reiterating his support for Trump.
1 min read - LifestyleKRQE Albuquerque
What Mother’s Day events are going on in Albuquerque for 2024?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12, and if you haven’t made plans yet, don’t fret. There are still many options for things to do in Albuquerque to celebrate moms this holiday. Things To Do This Mother’s Day in Albuquerque For more local events, check out KRQE’s events calendar at […]
2 min read - USTexas Tribune
Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case
The Laredo Republican faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Community outraged after video shows beloved Winslow dog dragged by Animal Control
Community is outraged after a video shows beloved neighborhood dog being dragged across a street by an Animal Control employee in Winslow, Arizona.
2 min read - USKSWB articles
San Diego Zoo named ‘most Instagrammable’ in US
If you're looking for a good local spot to capture images worthy of posting on social media, the San Diego Zoo might be one of the best places to visit. It has been named the most picturesque zoo in the country.
1 min read - USWCMH
Landlord jailed after Columbus properties deemed ‘unsafe for human habitation’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus landlord has been sentenced to jail for failing to maintain living conditions at his 32 rental properties, after city officials found several violations including rat infestations, leaking sewage and broken windows. Joseph Alaura will serve 175 days in jail after he violated his probation from a 2018 case where […]
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
This could be the last runoff for NC school district where 1 candidate has resigned
The current “election + runoff” method that determines Orange County school board members is connected with Jim Crow-era laws that diluted the power of Black voters..
5 min read - USWCIA Champaign
Springfield officials criticize USPS move to process Illinois mail in St. Louis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — After a controversial decision made by USPS officials, members of the Springfield City Council are speaking out. The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday it will be moving forward with a plan to consolidate the Processing and Distribution Center in Springfield. Now, all outgoing mail processing operations that were done at […]
2 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus enters a Tornado watch as severe weather storm front rolls through Georgia
Columbus can expect severe weather Thursday and Friday as a storm front heads through Georgia.
1 min read - USKOIN
Suspect arrested in Lloyd District murder of Bruce Glass
A suspect has been arrested following the murder of Bruce Glass in Northeast Portland.