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- USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Look Back: JFK spoke at Wilkes College in 1958 and Public Square 1960
May 5—Wilkes College's gymnasium was turned into one huge banquet room to host the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce 74th annual dinner on May 13, 1958. Nearly 1,000 people were in attendance. The special guest speaker was late due to a situation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. When the special guest speaker arrived at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport in his own plane, he received ...
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Hall County man arrested after investigators find child porn on computer
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after Hall County authorities found a video of children engaged in sexual acts.
1 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Devleoping plans
May 5—WILKES-BARRE — The proposed project at South Main Street and Northampton Street may have turned a corner, so to speak. It was announced this week that Land Ventures, a Florida investment group, purchased the property in January and will continue the project under the Sphere International operating name. "We intend to develop the site," said Jackie Fahey, a Bucks County native and Chief ...
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Newsom appoints several judges to courts in capital region, two who won recent elections
The new judges will work in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
1 min read - USFlorida Today
Brevard fire crews respond to reports of explosion, fire in homeless camp
No injuries were reported in the fire, which was spotted at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday near Lake Drive and Cherry Laurel Avenue just outside Cocoa.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Clyburn hits out at Trump over Gestapo comment: ‘Incredible but not surprising’
Democrat says country is going off track after Trump compares Biden administration to Germany’s fascist secret police
3 min read - USMiami Herald
A driver used a tractor to attack a college dorm and a Key West police car, cops say
Here’s what we know so far.
1 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
Lackawanna County schools receive $1.5 million in safety grants
Lackawanna County schools plan to make their buildings safer and address students’ needs with grants aimed at school safety. Area lawmakers announced 10 public and nonpublic schools received a combined $1.46 million in competitive school safety and security grants, which were given out by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. School leaders said they plan to use the funds to ...
3 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
Murder trial in death of Bob Baron set to start Monday
An Old Forge man accused of killing restaurateur Robert Baron in 2017 is scheduled to go on trial Monday in Lackawanna County. Justin Schuback, 38, of Foundry Street, was arrested on March 31, 2023, more than six years after Baron disappeared on Jan. 25, 2017. The trial, before Lackawanna County Court Judge Terrence R. Nealon, is expected to last two weeks, with jury selection beginning ...
7 min read - OpinionThe Bakersfield Californian
Our View: You can help clean up Bakersfield’s dirty air
It’s been a long day in Southern California. You point your car north, as you head home to Bakersfield. Cresting the Tejon Pass on Interstate 5, you look down onto the valley. Shrouded in a brown cloud of polluted air is Bakersfield. You sigh. You wonder what breathing that air is doing to you. But you keep moving toward home. Sadly, you have become accustomed to the smell, taste and sight of ...
4 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Eastern Kentucky man killed in fireworks explosion; ATF investigates
The cause of the explosion is expected to linked to fireworks, officials said.
1 min read - USKIRO
Rooftop party in Seattle ends with a person shot multiple times
The rooftop party leaves one person shot multiple times.
1 min read - USWFTV
Motorcyclist dies after Osceola County crash, troopers say
A motorcyclist has died following a crash Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Police investigating morning shooting in the Oregon District
May 5—Police responded to a report of shots fired in the Oregon District early Sunday morning. The shots were reported on the 400 block of East Fifth Street at approximately 1:50 a.m., according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Shortly thereafter, a subject was secured, dispatch said. An adult male was taken into custody. There were no injuries reported. The incident is still under ...
- USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio BCI investigating officer-involved shooting in Huber Heights
May 5—The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place early Sunday morning on the 9000 block of Taylorsville Road in Huber Heights. "BCI was requested by the Huber Heights Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting. No officers were injured," said Steve Irwin, press secretary for the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
SWAT standoff early Sunday morning ends with surrender
May 5—One person was taken into custody on Sunday after a reported disturbance just before midnight led to a standoff that lasted hours into the morning and involved a heavy police presence in West Carrollton. Police responded to a disturbance reported on the 600 block of Kings Cross in West Carrollton at around midnight before SWAT was dispatched at 12:48 a.m. on Sunday, said Chris Fairchild, ...
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Improperly discarded cigarette sets Daytona Beach home on fire
Daytona Beach fire officials said the structure fire caused by an improperly discarded cigarette occurred in the 700 block of Pelican Bay Drive.
1 min read - USWHIO
1 dead after falling from stands at Ohio Stadium during commencement ceremony
One person is dead after falling at Ohio Stadium during the university’s spring commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon, WBNS reported.
- USSacramento Bee
Two women found shot dead at park as baby goes missing, New Mexico police say
A young girl found with the women was reported in critical condition with a head injury, police say.
1 min read - USNBC News
Sen. Mark Kelly: Kari Lake's rhetoric 'could result in people getting hurt or killed'
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly on Friday blasted Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake for her recent violent rhetoric, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Lake's comment could result in people "getting hurt or killed."
2 min read - USWFXT
I-95 in Connecticut reopens after fiery crash closed the bridge for days
I-95 in Connecticut has reopened after a fiery crash closed the bridge for days.
2 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
1 dead, another critically injured in overnight crash near Laurel
Delaware State Police say a single-car crash west of Laurel left the driver dead and a passenger critically injured Saturday evening.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Man dies after shooting involving DPS trooper on Loop 101
A man died after a shooting involving a Department of Public Safety trooper. The incident prompted closures of a section of southbound Loop 101.
1 min read - USKIRO
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
Prosecutors work to solve cases involving those missing or dead in Native communities.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Abandoned boat found in Mississippi River leads to discovery of body, police say
Police say the boater had been missing for days before his body was found in Arkansas.
1 min read - USWashington State Standard
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Washington State Standard.
8 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sheriff’s Office provides update on Placer County deputy injured in recent gunfight in Colfax
The deputy was airlifted and taken to a hospital after he was shot Friday morning.
1 min read - USKTXL
California History: The presidential assassination attempt that almost happened in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento received its first presidential visit nearly 150 years ago in 1879, and since then, it has had a relatively modest relationship with U.S. presidents who have stepped inside California’s Capitol. However, did you know that part of Sacramento’s history with US presidents includes an attempted assassination nearly 50 years ago? And the […]
3 min read - WorldWSOC
Southern Shores implements balloon release ban to protect environment
An Outer Banks town may ban a popular way to honor lost loved ones: balloon releases.
1 min read - OpinionLas Cruces Sun-News
Goodman: A recap of the issues at Alma d’arte
"Alma has had years of poor administration, even embezzlement. It’s seen the Intervention Ladder before."
3 min read - BusinessThe Pueblo Chieftain
Colorado gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Colorado last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - LifestyleWFXR Roanoke
Cinco de Mayo events happening around Central and Southwest Virginia
(WFXR)– As today is Cinco de Mayo, locations across Central and Southwest Virginia are hosting events in celebration of Mexican culture. Here is a list of events happening near you: Roanoke: Awful Arthur’s Cinco de Mayo Party: Cinco de Mayo is being celebrated at Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company in Downtown Roanoke throughout the day. From […]
2 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Police chief runoff set for June
The unofficial final votes are in for the 2024 police chief election, leaving Lt. Mike Hernandez and Sgt. Travis Griffith in a close race.
- ScienceCBS News
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
3 min read - USWREG articles
SCSO doubles down on need for new jail after ‘disturbance’ on Friday night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just days after Sheriff Floyd Bonner said plans were in the works for a new jail, four inmates at 201 Poplar are recovering from a ‘disturbance’ over the weekend. An investigation is underway at the Shelby County Jail after multiple disturbances happened in one of the housing units Friday night. The Sheriff’s Office […]
2 min read - USWJZY
Burke County teen killed after driving into a tree with her dad in the car: NCSHP
Around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, officials responded to Henry River Road near Rudisill Street.
1 min read - PoliticsPolitico
'There's vote-buying going on at a scale like we have never seen before'
Gov. Doug Burgum cited President Joe Biden's efforts to forgive some student loan debt.
2 min read - USMSNBC
‘In the South, we do not have safe places for people to go’: Tales from Post-Roe America
A Texas man is taking legal action to investigate his ex-partner’s legal, out-of-state abortion - he and his lawyer have suggested they may try to sue for wrongful death and may pursue charges for anyone involved in “aiding or abetting” his ex’s abortion. This case illustrates the treacherous landscape of Post-Roe America for both pregnant people and healthcare providers who fear legal repercussions, especially in the South. “We have been told that to provide any resources or even info
- USMSNBC
Not Forgotten: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womens’ Day of remembrance.
Today is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day of Awareness. Native women face disproportionately high rates of violence, murder, and sexual assault - and the epidemic of violence they face has been largely ignored. In a proclamation, The Biden Administration announced that his budget earmarks $800 million in funding to support the Violence Against Women Act, including a new grant program that will work to address the missing or murdered Indigenous persons crisis. If this is the first you'
- USJournal Star
Peoria man has been identified as person killed in shooting
The 30-year-old was found inside a vehicle that had been hit by gunfire.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Palm Beach Post
Hats off to the Derby: Worth Avenue celebrates Run for the Roses
Yes, a Hat Contest was a key part of the festivities, which also including a luxe shopping excursion.
2 min read - USWJZY
Multiple teens rescued from abandoned missile silo, one critically hurt
Authorities in Colorado say multiple teenagers have been rescued from an abandoned missile silo.
2 min read - LifestyleWBTW Myrtle Beach
Surfside beach hosts annual BBQ showdown, hundreds attend
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– It was barbecue time down in Surfside Beach, with the town hosting its popular spring festival for the 15th time. Saturday centered around the featured cuisine, and News13’s own Scotty Powell helped judge entries from a field of five teams. Things kicked off Friday night with an “Anything But BBQ” feast […]
1 min read - USWDVM
Man dies after being hit by car in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a man died after being hit by a car. Police said that at about 11:00 pm, they responded to New Hampshire Avenue and Lebanon Street for a collision involving a pedestrian. The man died at the hospital. The driver […]
- USOcala Star Banner
Ocala man, 22, dies in crash when exiting I-75 in Alachua County
A 22-year-old Ocala man was killed early Sunday in a crash on I-75 in Gainesville. According to an FHP news release, here is what we know:
1 min read - USSalon
Kristi Noem's animal cruelty is hurting the GOP financially
With Noem posing a threat to all walks of animal life, fundraising is taking a hit
3 min read - USWGN Chicago
Man shot and killed while in car in Gage Park
CHICAGO — A man was killed Sunday morning after he was shot while he was traveling in a car in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, police said. The shooting happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 2300 block of West 59th Street. According to information from the Chicago Police Department, someone fired several shots through the front […]
1 min read - USThe Guardian
US man diagnosed with brain damage after allegedly being pushed into lake
Yolanda George, mother of Christopher Gilbert, calls on police to make arrest after incident in Louisiana in April
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
When is the next Powerball drawing? What to know after May 4 drawing
The numbers for the estimated $200 million Powerball jackpot were drawn Saturday night. Here are the winning numbers and jackpot information.
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