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- BusinessChicago Tribune
Bally’s Chicago rebounds with record revenue in May, as Freedom Center nears demolition to make way for permanent casino
May was a big bounceback month at Bally’s Chicago, which generated a record $11.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and also hit new highs in admissions, according to data released Friday by the Illinois Gaming Board. The gaming revenue represented a 13% increase from April, when Bally’s saw its first month-over-month decline since the temporary casino opened at Medinah Temple in September. ...
4 min read - USThe Portsmouth Daily Times, Ohio
Eden Rhea: Public indictments
Jun. 7—PORTSMOUTH- Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on May 31, 2024 and returned 31 indictments. The Defendants indicted are charged as follows: Sierra Schwartz, 22 Winter Haven, FL, was indicted on: Failure to Appear as Required by Recognizance Alex Moore, 28 Portsmouth, Ohio, was indicted on: Failure to Appear as ...
3 min read - USClaremore Daily Progress, Okla.
Cherokee special election poses Constitutional Convention question
Jun. 7—Early walk-in voting for Cherokee Nation tribal citizens taking part in a constitutionally required special election begins Saturday, June 8, and continues Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 11-13, in Tahlequah. The vote comes once every 20 years to decide whether to call a Constitution Convention. An in-person vote at local polls will be Saturday, June 15. Tribal Council members and ...
7 min read - WorldThe Guardian
Anger mounts at Washington Post over leadership changes and CEO’s record
Will Lewis’s appointment of his ex-Telegraph lieutenant Robert Winnett sparks fears journalism will be diminished
8 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Tipp City schools lay off 12 educators, but still project deficit spending
Jun. 7—Tipp City's Board of Education unanimously approved the layoff of 11 teachers and a school counselor this week, citing financial constraints. The school board has been discussing a reduction in force of unionized teachers for a few months. Initially, the board talked about eliminating 18 teaching positions. The 11 teaching positions approved for cuts include a mix of subject areas and ...
3 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Indio's Oscar Lua, a former NFL linebacker, has a big role in the city's revitalization
The former USC and New England Patriots linebacker is a partner in the company building a 64-unit apartment complex in the heart of the city.
4 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Fairfield to restore school busing after improved fiscal projections
Jun. 7—The Fairfield City Schools board voted to restore busing services to thousands of students for the upcoming school year after the five-year budget projection improved. But all other previous cuts approved by the board, including a reduction in a dozen teaching positions, will remain. District Treasurer Nancy Lane outlined Thursday evening some of the contributing factors for the ...
4 min read - BusinessDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio new weekly jobless claims third highest in nation
Jun. 7—Ohioans filed 6,336 initial claims for unemployment benefits from May 26 to June 1, which was 1,698 more than the previous week, the state said Thursday. About 569 of those claims have been flagged for identity verification, to ensure they are not fraudulent. But that week-to-week numbers jump gave Ohio the third biggest increase nationwide in the number of initial unemployment ...
2 min read - LifestyleDayton Daily News, Ohio
'Prepare to hustle': Dayton-area food truck owners compete for dollars and to stand out
Jun. 7—For as little as a few thousand dollars, any entrepreneur can try to turn their love for food into a thriving food truck business, maybe even with eyes on opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant some day. And many are trying. The number of food trucks licensed by the Montgomery County health department grew more than 60% over the last decade. There are now hundreds of them, varying from ...
10 min read - PoliticsReuters
Trump pitches himself as 'crypto president' at San Francisco tech fundraiser
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San Francisco fundraiser on Thursday, three sources present told Reuters. "He said he would be the crypto president," Trevor Traina, a San Francisco-based tech executive and former Trump ambassador to Austria, told Reuters.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Former Montgomery County Jail corrections officer accused of theft in office
Jun. 7—A former Montgomery County Jail corrections officer is accused of taking military leave when he was not actually on assignment. Keith Stockman, 24, of Miamisburg, was arraigned Thursday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court for one count of theft in office following his May 24 indictment by a county grand jury. Stockman was hired as a corrections officer March 3, 2021, and resigned ...
1 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Former Dolphin Xavien Howard accused of sending sex pics of woman to her underage son because she wouldn’t get an abortion
Former Miami Dolphin Xavien Howard tried to pressure a woman into getting an abortion and, when she refused, sent sexually explicit pictures of himself with the woman to her underage son, according to new allegations connected to a Broward lawsuit. The second plaintiff, “John Doe,” is now seeking to join a lawsuit filed last year by another alleged “revenge porn” victim. The first victim filed ...
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Chicago-area man charged in massive $60 million COVID-19 fraud scheme that ordered test kits for dead people
A suburban Chicago man has been charged in a massive $60 million COVID-19 fraud scheme that billed Medicare for millions of at-home test kits over a two-month period last year, including tests for at 4,000 people who were later determined to be dead. Syed Shaukat Ahmed, 58, was arrested this week on a three-count criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court with Medicare fraud, transfer of ...
5 min read - USThe Guardian
Clarence Thomas belatedly admits luxury trips were paid for by billionaire
Supreme court justice amends financial disclosure to confirm rightwing mega-donor Harlan Crow funded travel
3 min read - USKansas City Star
A $1.6 million home in Kansas City put on the market for, wow, $10,200. Is it a scam?
“Once a year we sell one or a few of our homes to first time buyers for under $25,000,” the listing said. Should you believe it?
3 min read - BusinessNBC News
A Bali trip, Beyonce tickets and book advances among Supreme Court justices' financial disclosures
Beyonce ticket, a trip to Bali with billionaire Harlan Crow and big book advances were among the Supreme Court justices' financial disclosures released Friday.
2 min read - USThe Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
Matters of Record for June 7, 2024
Jun. 7—District Court Carlton County May 28 * Kosgei K. Belion, 39, Red Wing, Minnesota, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions. * Nathan D. Sheets, 55, Fairbanks, Alaska, hands-free law violation, fined $50. May 29 * Preston W. Carter, 35, Cloquet, driving after ...
3 min read - USThe Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
Airplanes to apply spongy moth treatment in Carlton, St. Louis counties
Jun. 7—CARLTON COUNTY — Residents in eastern Carlton County and an area just north of Meadowlands in St. Louis County may see airplanes applying spongy moth treatment likely the week of June 10. Spongy moths, previously called gypsy moths, are invasive insects that have caused millions of dollars in damage to forests in the eastern U.S. and are now present in Minnesota, the Minnesota ...
2 min read - USThe Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
Cloquet establishes affordable housing trust
Jun. 7—CLOQUET — The city is establishing a housing trust that will allow the city to use state funding to provide affordable housing in the face of a county-wide housing shortage. The Cloquet City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, June 4, to pass an ordinance establishing the Cloquet Housing Trust Fund. It will allow the city to pool Statewide Affordable Housing Aid into a trust fund and ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Republican investment in Virginia coming ahead of election, GOP Chair says
The Trump campaign has yet to invest heavily in Virginia but money, manpower and energy are coming soon to Virginia, GOP Chair Rich Anderson said.
3 min read - USNBC News
Kia recalls over 460,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk
Kia issued a recall Friday of its Telluride SUVs, warning owners of the 2020-2024 models to park outside and away from other cars and structures due to a fire risk.
1 min read - USPeople
All About Case of Cherrie Mahan, Missing Since 1985, and Theories that Have Surrounded Disappearance
A woman recently claimed to be the long lost 8-year-old girl, sparking renewed interest in the cold case
5 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Speaker Johnson faces blowback after following Trump’s directive
Donald Trump demanded that unqualified loyalists to have access to many of the nation’s most sensitive secrets. House Speaker Mike Johnson acquiesced.
3 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Eureka man sentenced on drug possession charge
Jun. 7—A Eureka man was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County District Court on a drug possession charge. Robert Chad Pearson, 54, initially faced several charges, including felony possession with the intent to distribute, use or possession of property subject to criminal forfeiture, two counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia ...
3 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Miller gets life in prison for running over Trooper Johnson
Jun. 7—Life without parole was the sentence Flathead County District Judge Danni Coffman delivered to Jason Allen Miller Wednesday afternoon in the Lincoln County Courthouse. Miller, 42, was convicted of attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, aggravated kidnapping, possession of dangerous drugs and criminal mischief on April 19 in the Feb. 16, 2023, incident where he ran over ...
6 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Zinke schedules local office hours in northwest Montana
Jun. 7—A representative from Congressman Ryan Zinke's office will be visiting northwest Montana later this month for in-person mobile office hours in Montana's First Congressional District to assist constituents with a variety of government related issues. Mobile office hours are open to Montanans needing assistance from Zinke's staff on issues with a federal nexus such as disputes with a ...
1 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
County library district initiative fails; voters pick Durham over Letcher
Jun. 7—Lincoln County voters denied District 3 Commissioner Josh Letcher a second term and also voted down an initiative to create an independent library district in Tuesday's primary election. According to results on the Montana Secretary of State website, Eureka resident Noel Durham collected 1,928 votes to Letcher's 1,792. Durham will be opposed in the general election by Democrat Doug ...
3 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Black bear makes social media debut, thanks to Hopkinton police sergeant
A black bear apparently made its social media debut following an encounter Thursday with a Hopkinton police sergeant.
1 min read - USPolitico
Ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector case
Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Shellie Smith, who set an Oct. 31 trial date.
2 min read - USThe Clarion Ledger
Jackson police investigating homicide that occurred in 300 block of Northside Drive
Jackson police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 300 block of Northside Drive, according Friday press release from the Jackson police.
1 min read - USWSOC
Wanted suspect causes crash during police chase in stolen car, CMPD says
A suspect police said is wanted for several different cases was arrested at the end of a police chase on Friday afternoon.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Guardian
Nip, tuck, stuff, repeat: who are the women behind the booming world of ‘ethical’ taxidermy?
At a workshop in southern California, students learn a practice long associated with grizzled hunters: ‘We feel we’re giving animals a second chance’
8 min read - USWPXI
Downed wires shuts down part of Parkway East
A portion of the Parkway East is closed due to downed wires.
1 min read - WorldSalon
"Beyond belief": Clarence Thomas reveals that a GOP megadonor paid for his $500,000 Bali vacation
The conservative Supreme Court justice admitted Friday that Harlan Crow paid for his 2019 trip to Indonesia
2 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
This metro Phoenix city has one of the deadliest rush hours in the US. Here's why
Two Arizona cities were ranked among the deadliest cities in the U.S., according to a new study. Here's what rush hour commuters need to know.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Senators secure $600,000 to preserve the legacy of the late-Johns Lewis
Lewis was a member of the Atlanta City Council from 1982 through 1985 and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 5th district in 1986 and served 17 terms.
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Biden pulls back on tightened car and truck fuel standards
The new CAFE standards for the popular classes of vehicles will require more modest mileage improvements than the Biden administration had called for last year.
7 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Sewer pipeline along Maclay Road spews nearly 230,000 gallons of sewage
"Staff immediately shut down the station, stopping the overflow," a notice says. "Crews repaired the force main and placed it back in service."
2 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Charming home where The Grateful Dead came together for sale for $2.7M. ‘Feel the vibe’
Check out the Crafstman-style house in Palo Alto, California.
3 min read - BusinessAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
This Arizona city is getting a new nonstop flight to a prime vacation spot. Here's where
American Airlines' new route from this northern Arizona airport will save travelers a ton of layover time. Here's how to book the flight.
2 min read - USThe Pueblo Chieftain
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for Halloween 2023 armed robbery in Pueblo West
A Pueblo County man received a lengthy prison sentence for an armed robbery in Pueblo West last Halloween, the PCSO announced Wednesday.
2 min read - USWFXT
Boston Pride 2024 Parade and Festival takes place Saturday: Everything you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate the Boston Pride 2024 Parade and Festival on Saturday.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.7.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - USNorthwest Florida Daily News
Crestview woman charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Crestview woman after animal remains were found by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society.
2 min read - USHilton Head Island Packet
Rare sea turtle found alive and well in Mexico, seven years after it was injured in SC
A rare sea turtle that was apparently hit by a boat in South Carolina recovered from its injuries and has been found building a nest in Mexico.
3 min read - USMaine Morning Star
Decrease in homeless count not indicative of fewer people facing housing crises, MaineHousing says
The point in time count of people experiencing homelessness in Maine on January 23, 2024, included 1,031 fewer people compared with the previous year. However, the reduced count does not necessarily mean that fewer people are actually facing homelessness or housing crises, according to MaineHousing, which administers programs to support renters and develop more affordable […] The post Decrease in homeless count not indicative of fewer people facing housing crises, MaineHousing says appeared firs
3 min read - USThe Repository
Ohio's 6th Congressional District fraught with gerrymandering, report says
Gerrymandering in Ohio's 6th Congressional District leads to poor representation for voters, according to a report by the League of Women Voters.
4 min read - USCourier Post
New York City police officer accused of shooting Voorhees man in road-rage incident
An investigation into the shooting remains 'active and ongoing,' says the Camden County Prosecutor's Office
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Arlington ISD staff to see a pay raise next school year, trustees say. Just how much?
The district already ranked among the highest-paying in the metroplex for starting teachers. Their checks just got a bit bigger.
1 min read - USThe Olympian
Two teens arrested in Olympia after store clerk robbed at gunpoint on Thursday evening
One of the suspects had to be placed in a wrap restraint system.
1 min read