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- USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Spring Valley man sentenced for assaulting treatment center employee
May 9—ROCHESTER — A Spring Valley man was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in prison for assaulting a staff member at Oakridge Meridian Treatment Center. Loren Adam Sarazin, 37, was handed a 105-month sentence on a felony charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the criminal complaint: Sarazin was a resident at the treatment center in May 2023 when a staff member ...
1 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Heat is high, but runners still hit downtown Orlando streets for fundraiser
Summer seeped into Central Florida’s spring on Thursday with temperatures in the high 90s in many locations, and 5K runners in downtown Orlando called upon to test their fortitude. The weather this week is about 10 degrees hotter than normal for this time of year for the region, according to the National Weather Service’s Melbourne office. The high temperature would typically be in the mid-80s. ...
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Chandler police: Officers fatally shoot man with large knives who charged them
Chandler police said Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez was shot and killed by police after he charged officers while wielding two large knives.
1 min read - BusinessMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pace Industries in Grafton announces it will lay off 90 workers beginning in June
Pace Industries' layoffs will be beginning June 15, where 44 employees will be affected and then occur in phases after that.
2 min read - USNBC News
The second bite ‘felt like a punch’: Shark attack victim recounts brush with death
Speaking for the first time since the April 26 ordeal at a marina in the Bahamas, Marlin Wakeman unspooled the kind of fish tale that his famous fisherman father, Rufus Wakeman, might tell his rapt audience on his "Mill House" podcast.
5 min read - LifestyleCBS News
A look at the growing trend of women becoming single parents by choice
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center last year, 78% of Americans find single parenting acceptable.
2 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Man sentenced to 4 years in prison tied to arson of Albert Lea garage
May 9—A 19-year-old Albert Lea man was sentenced Thursday in Freeborn County District Court to four years in prison tied to starting a garage on fire on Garfield Avenue last October. Kolten Lee Wright pleaded guilty in March to one count of aid and abet first-degree arson, a felony. Wright will receive credit for 211 days already spent in jail since his arrest. He will be required to serve ...
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Senate OKs stiffer gun straw purchase penalties, binary trigger ban
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a bill to increase criminal penalties for people who buy guns on behalf of those ineligible to do so themselves. Boosting the penalty for so-called “straw purchases” from a gross misdemeanor to a felony has bipartisan support in the Legislature. It became a priority for lawmakers this year following the fatal shooting of two police officers and a ...
3 min read - USWSOC
Missing CMS student found dead at movie theater parking lot in Ballantyne
An 18-year-old woman who was reported missing from Matthews was found dead Thursday afternoon in south Charlotte.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Deputies find missing child in Northern California marijuana growing site; parents arrested
Detectives found over 6,,000 pounds of processed marijuana and over 5,000 marijuana plants.
2 min read - USThe Lima News, Ohio
US 30 overpasses closed in Van Wert County
May 9—LIMA — Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation reported Thursday that two overpasses spanning U.S. 30 in Van Wert County have been closed after being struck. The closures affect Stripe Road and Converse Roselm Road. The overpasses will remain closed until further notice, officials said. ___ (c)2024 The Lima News (Lima, Ohio) Visit The Lima News (Lima, Ohio) at ...
- USThe Lima News, Ohio
Greenville man charged with sex crimes in Auglaize County
May 9—WAPAKONETA — An Auglaize County grand jury has returned indictments against a Greenville man charging him with seven felony and misdemeanor counts that include burglary and alleged sex crimes. Robert Nicely, 32, was arrested May 6 by deputies with the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office. He was arraigned in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday on charges of aggravated burglary, a ...
1 min read - USThe Lima News, Ohio
Woman charged in Van Wert County with attempted murder
May 9—VAN WERT — A Defiance woman who police say intentionally struck two pedestrians with her vehicle has been charged in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court with attempted murder. Summer Jones, 34, entered pleas of not guilty during her May 7 arraignment to two counts of attempted murder, felonies of the first degree; two counts of felonious assault, second-degree felonies; two counts of ...
1 min read - USThe Lima News, Ohio
Mother identified as person killed in fall at daughter's OSU graduation ceremony
May 9—COLUMBUS — A woman who fell from the stands to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University last weekend has been identified as a Georgia woman whose daughter was receiving her diploma. The Franklin County Coroner's Office said the 53-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, just outside Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sunday. The Columbus Dispatch reported the death was ...
1 min read - USWFTV
Accused ‘serial rapist’ arrested again in Palm Beach
A man who was once compared to a serial rapist by a judge is back in custody after a woman said he raped her Tuesday.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Man shot and killed inside MARTA train in downtown Atlanta
Police said on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. MPD got a call about a person shot on an Eastbound train at the Dome Station.
1 min read - USKitsap Sun
As ‘empowered’ cities ban encampments, homeless in state scatter in search of refuge
Smaller cities in Washington continue to seek ways to regulate homelessness as court cases progress.
13 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Trump pressed oil executives to give $1 billion for his campaign, people in industry say
"This is a scandal" and "an indictment of the system" — but probably legal, one legal watchdog told POLITICO.
6 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Maryland early voting ends quietly ahead of Tuesday’s primary election
The trickle of voters who kicked off early in-person voting last week seemed to continue Thursday as the last day to cast a ballot in person before Tuesday’s primary drew to a close. By Thursday afternoon, almost 150,000 Marylanders had cast early in-person votes, compared to the 178,000 who voted early in the 2022 primary, according to Jared DeMarinis, Maryland’s election administrator. The ...
4 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Defense attorneys seek to discredit key witness in Feeding Our Future meal fraud scheme
A key witness for federal prosecutors in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme — who revealed a rampant system of kickbacks and bribes in a program meant to feed kids in need — hopes to avoid jail time by testifying against defendants, he said in federal court Thursday. Attorneys for the seven defendants on trial repeatedly questioned Hadith Ahmed, who was the "right-hand man" to Feeding ...
4 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Trump lawyers argue for mistrial, claim details of Stormy Daniels testimony are too graphic
Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, Susanne Craig, New York Times Investigative Reporter, Lachlan Cartwright, Special Correspondent for the Hollywood Reporter and Andrew Weissmann former top prosecutor for the Justice Department join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with live reaction to the Trump legal team asking for a mistrial arguing that the jury was exposed to graphic and salacious details regarding the interactions between Stormy Daniels and their client Donald Trump.
- USKFOR articles
Near drownings lead to important reminder ahead of summer
Two young sisters, just four and six years old, are still in the hospital almost a week after nearly drowning in an Edmond backyard pool. The incident now leads to important reminders heading into the summer months.
2 min read - USWichita Eagle
For real this time: Expect closed ramps at K-96, I-135 on Saturday after weeklong delay
Detour signs will guide drivers to alternative routes.
1 min read - USKARK
Families of fallen Arkansas law enforcement honored for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Families of fallen Arkansas law enforcement took time to reflect as their loved ones were honored for Peace Officers Memorial Day on Thursday.
1 min read - USKFOR articles
Seminole woman grateful to be alive after car falls nearly 20 feet below the road
An Oklahoma woman is thankful to be alive after her car plummeted nearly 20 feet while driving home.
2 min read - USKARK
Lawmakers end fiscal session without setting budget for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The budget for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission remains in the air, even as lawmakers adjourn sine die for fiscal session.
2 min read - USWDHN Dothan
Houston County to vote on leasing former sheriffs building
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Houston County commissioners will decide whether or not to lease the old Houston County Sheriff’s building up for lease. The commission will decide whether to lease the former sheriff’s building to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. The property of their current office downtown will be purchased by the city […]
1 min read - USUtah News Dispatch
Dozens of law professors say Utah failed to protect Great Salt Lake
Law professors from around the country threw their support behind a lawsuit filed against the state of Utah, arguing officials haven’t done enough to help the Great Salt Lake. In an amicus brief filed in Utah’s 3rd District Court last week, 36 law professors say Utah is violating public trust doctrine, which requires the state […] The post Dozens of law professors say Utah failed to protect Great Salt Lake appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
4 min read - USThe High Point Enterprise, N.C.
Bill would beef up squatter violations
May 9—RANDOLPH COUNTY — An area state legislator recently introduced a statewide bill that would increase the penalties against squatters living in someone else's residence without permission. House Bill 966, which is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Biggs, R-Randolph, is also designed to speed up the process for evicting a squatter from a residence. "One of the greatest rights we have as Americans ...
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa's $8.91 billion state budget into law
Reynolds signed 10 appropriations bills Thursday afternoon, funding state agencies and departments for fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1.
1 min read - BusinessNBC News
Apple apologizes for 'crushed' iPad Pro ad after widespread online blowback
Apple is apologizing for its advertisement promoting its latest iPad Pro after widespread blowback online.
2 min read - USKOIN
Second suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Oregon City man
A Milwaukie woman was arrested Wednesday for the murder of a 25-year-old man from Oregon City, the Clackamas Sheriff’s Office announced.
1 min read - BusinessThe Decatur Daily, Ala.
United Launch Alliance to build new ship for rocket transport
May 9—United Launch Alliance has entered into agreements for the construction of a ship that will transport rockets from Decatur to launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana, and Bristol Harbor Group Inc. in Bristol, Rhode Island, will design, oversee and build the new ship to ...
1 min read - PoliticsKansas Reflector
Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday it’s proposing changes to the asylum system that would allow immigration officials to reject asylum seekers who have a criminal record that poses a threat to national security or public safety and quickly remove them. Those changes will occur during the initial screening stages, a senior U.S. Department […] The post Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
3 min read - USWKRG
What would Mobile do if they came face to face with an alligator? We asked
Gulf Coast natives might be used to seeing alligators in swampy areas and at the north end of Mobile Bay, but one alligator took a business trip to downtown Mobile. The public offered mixed reactions on what they would do had they been face-to-face with the gator.
2 min read - USWKRG
USA Health neurologist receives national award for commitment, service as an educator
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A University of South Alabama professor has been recognized for his commitment and service as an educator, according to a press release. The American Academy of Neurology awarded Bassam Bassam, M.D., FAAN, a professor of neurology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama with the A.B. Baker […]
1 min read - USKSEE articles
2 arrested in Visalia narcotics sales investigation
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man and a woman from Exeter were arrested on Thursday in connection with a narcotics sales investigation in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said. Police say a search warrant was served on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the 500 block of South Francis Street in Exeter by their Narcotics Unit […]
1 min read - USWDAF
Kearney man shot at victim then officers in standoff: court docs
A man accused of terrorizing a domestic violence victim shot at her and responding officers according to Clay County charging documents
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Gunman burst into San Antonio home, shooting 3 kids, 2 adults; suspects remain at large
Five people including three children under 10 and two adults were shot at a home shooting in San Antonio in what officers believe was targeted attack.
1 min read - USFresno Bee
New middle school in Clovis named for Phillip Sanchez, a local Latino leader and hero
The district said Phillip Sanchez is most likely the first Latino to recently receive this honor in Clovis.
5 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Iberia Parish family lobbying for social media act to pass to protect minors
The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), could provide parents with the resources, safeguards and transparency needed to protect youth against online dangers.
4 min read - USWKRN articles
Gallatin residents face the aftermath of Wednesday’s severe storms
Downed trees blocking driveways, destroying fences, crushing cars—those were the sights in one Gallatin neighborhood on Thursday in the aftermath of the storms.
1 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
Judge sides with Republican committee, orders removal of eight candidates from ballot
A judge has ruled that the Vernon County Clerk did not follow the law when letting unvetted Republican candidates on the ballot.
3 min read - USWichita Eagle
Wichita mom drove 116 mph, wrecked on purpose with 5-year-old in car. She’ll go to prison
She was traveling 92 mph at the point of impact and had used methamphetamine beforehand, a probable cause affidavit released by the court says.
3 min read - USWKRG
Eglin Air Force Base notifies residents of upcoming night flying operations
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WKRG) — Eglin Air Force Base will soon conduct night flying operations, according to a press release. “Residents may experience aircraft noise on May 13 – 16, when the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts night flying operations in the area,” the release said. BASE LOCATION: The release noted that the missions […]
- USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Man charged in hit-and-run collision that killed two southside Milwaukee brothers
A Milwaukee man faces decades in prison after prosecutors say he killed two brothers in a hit-and-run collision after a night of drinking at a bar.
2 min read - USWSOC
Man charged after shots fired into Albemarle furniture store
A 28-year-old man is in custody, accused of firing shots at someone and into Badcock Home Furniture Thursday morning, Albemarle police said.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Widower sues Ulta, claiming salon denied late wife use of her service dog
The widower of a 29-year-old woman who died by suicide after a lengthy battle with her employer over her service dog and other work accommodations is suing the Ulta Beauty salon company in federal court. Lanie Zimney worked as a hair stylist at the Ulta salon in St. Cloud for about five months in early 2019. When she disclosed she was pregnant, she was abruptly escorted from the store and told ...
4 min read - USWPXI
AG’s office investigating complaints against local technical college, sources say
Multiple sources tell 11 Investigates the Attorney General’s Office is now investigating complaints about Pittsburgh Technical College’s spending and financial management, requesting specific financial documentation from the school.
3 min read - USSouth Carolina Daily Gazette
Bill requiring South Carolinians to be 18 to access online porn heading to governor’s desk
COLUMBIA — A bill requiring South Carolinians to verify they’re at least 18 to access pornographic websites is heading to the governor’s desk. The Senate gave final approval Thursday. After some back and forth between the chambers, the version poised to become law is what the House approved 113-1 earlier this year. The bill was […] The post Bill requiring South Carolinians to be 18 to access online porn heading to governor’s desk appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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