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- USThe Desert Sun
Desert Hot Springs man to stand trial for allegedly molesting students as CVUSD bus driver
Jose Luis Moncada was accused of seven counts of committing lewd acts with an underage child at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Wednesday.
2 min read - USTODAY
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat won’t be prosecuted for NYC park giveaway chaos
A popular Twitch streamer and YouTube personality who was charged with inciting a riot last year after a New York City giveaway turned into chaos with thrown rocks, bottles and fireworks will not be prosecuted, the prosecutor’s office said.
2 min read - USKIRO
BREAKING: Two detained after child fatally shot in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood
Seattle Police say a child was shot and killed Wednesday night in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood.
- USTODAY
A woman’s on trial for allegedly killing her Boston police officer boyfriend: What to know about the case
Karen Read has been charged with murder in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, whose body was found in the snow outside a home in the Boston suburbs in 2022.
6 min read - USNBC News
Vietnam veteran's remains identified nearly 50 years after being found in Arizona
Remains found 49 years ago near Flagstaff have been identified as Gerald Long, who served in Vietnam and was originally from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday.
2 min read - SportsAustin American-Statesman
Texas Lottery Powerball, Lotto Texas results for May 8, 2024
Check your tickets for Texas daily lottery draw games here.
2 min read - USNBC News
Air Force airman killed by Florida deputies who were at wrong apartment, attorney says
An Air Force airman who was fatally shot at his Okaloosa County, Florida, apartment Friday was killed by a deputy after law enforcement burst into the wrong home, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday.
2 min read - USWHIO
NWS confirms 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has confirmed 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night.
2 min read - BusinessReason.com
No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers
Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Suspect, 63, arrested for alleged attempted murder in Kaneohe
May 9—Honolulu police arrested a 63-year-old woman for allegedly driving her vehicle intentionally towards a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting her Wednesday morning in Kaneohe. The 32-year-old woman was "able to jump out of the way of the vehicle," police said. The suspect was identified and arrested at 9:21 a.m. for second-degree attempted murder. The investigation is pending. No other ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Man, 20, indicted in fatal Kalihi shooting
May 9—An Oahu grand jury indicted a 20-year-old man today in the shooting death of 23-year-old Richie Kony in Kalihi on April 30. Ethan Taumua was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and two firearms offenses. Taumua is being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of life with the possibility of parole for the ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Forecasters say potentially severe thunderstorms, flooding possible by weekend
May 9—The National Weather Service is issuing a warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding affecting Hawaii by this weekend. Forecasters say "an unusually strong upper-level disturbance is expected to approach the islands later Friday into Saturday, bringing the possiblity of very active weather to portions of the Aloha State." The forecasters say the latest ...
1 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Federal judge dismisses suit seeking to halt certification of Maryland election
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed without prejudice a lawsuit against the Maryland State Board of Elections filed by a right-wing coalition seeking to delegitimize election results across the country. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher said in an opinion filed less than a week away from primary day that plaintiffs United Sovereign Americans, a nonprofit Missouri corporation, and ...
2 min read - USHenderson Daily Dispatch, N.C.
121 Motel closed for health violations
May 8—HENDERSON — An awning that fell at 121 Motel back on April 22 led inspectors to find multiple health and fire violations. The city closed the hotel on Tuesday and cut off power at around noon. The main concern was around the structural stability of the building, Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale told the Dispatch. On the interior, there's mold growing on the walls, bed bug infestations ...
2 min read - USHenderson Daily Dispatch, N.C.
County convenes Board of Equalization and Review
May 8—HENDERSON — The Board of Equalization and Review convened Monday night and will remain open until June 3. That night, the Vance County Commissioners heard five appeals from citizens protesting their property values. There were actually six on the docket — though one left before he was called up. There was a common thread — folks weren't pleased with the possibility of higher property ...
5 min read - USPalestine Herald-Press, Texas
Displaced wildlife may be found in unlikely places as flooding recedes
May 8—AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people's yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground. Common sense precautions should be practiced; be aware that snakes and other animals may ...
1 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Lucky horses and lucky ducks
May 8—Horses weren't the only thing residents were rooting for during Saturday's Kentucky Derby festivities. Some had their fingers crossed for a rubber duck. The Ducky Derby is the sole fundraiser put on by the Wilson County Community Help Center each year, and is always held on the day of the Kentucky Derby. "It's a raffle," Wilson County Community Help Center Executive Director Karen ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
'I will not agree to arming a teacher'
May 8—Wilson County Director of Schools Jeff Luttrell shared his stance on Tennessee House Bill 1202/Senate Bill 1321, which makes it lawful for a teacher to possess a firearm on school grounds. "I will not agree to arming a teacher," Luttrell said. "It's not in my fiber, and I'm not against guns at all." The law is a permissive law that was signed by Governor Bill Lee, allowing teachers to ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Springfest blooms at the fairgrounds
May 8—Saturday's rain didn't stop plant lovers from making the trek to Fiddler's Grove for the 14th annual Spring Fest in the Grove at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. "It has grown from just doing garden tours to now what you see, which is vendors and music and a plant sale," Wilson County Master Gardeners volunteer Marianne Pelletier said. The plant sale helps the Wilson County Master ...
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden says Trump won't accept 2024 election results
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump would not accept the outcome of the 2024 election.
2 min read - USKSNF Joplin
Governor signs Missouri education legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Governor, Mike Parson, signed two pieces of legislation today, House Bill 2287 and Senate Bill 727 that will permanently raise starting pay for teachers and guarantee consistent raises year after year. Another reason Parson says he signed the legislation was the increased funding for head start programs. Joplin School Board members […]
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to be investigated for public inebriation
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia denies he missed a meeting to stay at a hotel bar, and says he will mount a defense.
2 min read - USKOIN
Man arrested after alleged murder of 53-year-old man in Aloha
Following a death investigation early Wednesday morning in Aloha, law enforcement arrested a man who now faces a murder charge.
1 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
BLOG: Damage, power outages after severe storms occur across Tennessee Valley
The Weather Authority has been tracking storms across the Tennessee Valley on Wednesday evening. With those storms came reports of damage, hail and power outages across multiple counties.
- USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
New well to provide safe water for Glorieta
May 8—Roughly 70 households in Glorieta will soon enjoy water from a new well intended to provide the community with a safe, reliable and drought-resilient water source. A one-year process to construct the nearly 1,000-foot well in the small community near Pecos was recently finished, and "it's ready to go online in the very near future," said Trent Botkin, board president of the Greater ...
4 min read - USKARK
MLK Commission, students in awe at unveiling of Daisy Bates statue in Washinton DC
Arkansas was represented at the nation’s capital on Wednesday as a statue of Daisy Bates was unveiled.
2 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
State Supreme Court's changes to pretrial release procedures get mixed review
May 8—Changes to New Mexico's pretrial release and detention rules that went into effect Wednesday drew mixed reactions. Some top prosecutors and the governor applauded the revision as an important step to fix gaps in the system that benefit repeat offenders, while defense attorneys criticized the rule change process as an overreach by the state Supreme Court. At least one public defender ...
5 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Radio show honors veterans, spotlights history
May 8—As the lulling sounds of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" faded, Estevan Gonzales seamlessly shifted to his introduction of a talk show designed to "support our heroes." "Welcome to Thank You for Your Service," Gonzales said to listeners tuning into the monthly KSWV radio program that showcases and honors all things related to veterans and those who love and support them. "Ready for the ...
3 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Veteran Salute: Fighting the enemy and the ocean
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Studying Horticulture at K-State, the Korean War would bring Topeka native Ed Kelly into an environment he never would have imagined. Serving in the Navy, the Fire Control Technician would fight both enemy forces and the wrath of the ocean. Transitioning from the farm to the ocean wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for […]
2 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Holston Army Ammunition Plant hosts community meeting about their environmental efforts
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) held a community meeting on Wednesday to provide more information about the plant and its associated environmental efforts. HSAAP is a government-owned installation that is managed by British Aerospace Electronics (BAE) Systems, which is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the facilities. The HSAAP […]
2 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
Albuquerque City Council allows development in neighborhood to move forward
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilors have unanimously denied the appeal of a City of Albuquerque Environmental Planning Commission decision for a ten-acre development in a westside neighborhood. The site plans to have more than a dozen townhomes, a cannabis retailer, offices, and restaurants. Neighbors in the Bosque del Acres neighborhood told KRQE News 13 they […]
- USWHBF Davenport
Eight new officers sworn in to Davenport Police Department
Eight new officers were sworn in to the Davenport Police Department. Chief Jeff Bladel and Mayor Mike Matson swore-in the officers May 8 at the Davenport City Council meeting. Seven of the officers graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in April, and the eighth is joining the Davenport Police Department from the Iowa City […]
- USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Powerball for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is a $20 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Will Powerball make you a millionaire overnight?
5 min read - USWFXT
Police arrest man accused of setting ‘several’ fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire
A man accused of intentionally setting at least three fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday morning is facing arson charges.
1 min read - USWKRN articles
Clarksville police investigating deadly crash involving pedestrian
Police said the crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on I-24 East near mile marker 0.2, close to the Tennessee Welcome Center.
- USKTVX
‘Toxic and lethal’: Utah man charged in drug-related death of woman
The man reportedly "intentionally distributed fentanyl to the victim" in November 2023, which led to her death, the DA's office said.
1 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Powerful storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US
Severe storms were tearing through the central and southeast U.S. late Tuesday and Wednesday.
6 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
LPSS votes to support lawsuit against new Title IX regulations that protect LGBTQ+ students
She's suing the Biden administration over new Title IX rules to protect LGBTQ plus students from sex-based discrimination.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Crime Stoppers: Two wanted on felony warrants
This week on Crime Stoppers, law enforcement needs your help locating two men with felony warrants.
1 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy shoots man at Clayton Park
"For reasons still under investigation, shots were fired," the TBI said.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
‘Someone who didn’t want to die’: Lawyer demands release of Tarrant jail death video
Daryl Washington, an attorney for Anthony Johnson Jr.’s family, is demanding the release of the video or the resignation of Sheriff Bill Waybourn.
3 min read - USWBRE
Suspending local law enforcement in Girardville
GIRARDVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Last month, people living in a Schuylkill County borough put pen to paper and voted on the fate of their police force. On Wednesday, the results of that vote were made public, will they keep their police department or dissolve it? Just a month ago, Girardville residents weighed the pros […]
2 min read - USWFXT
25 Investigates: Educator survey reveals prevalence of violence against teachers is a ‘crisis’
71% of Massachusetts teachers say they have been subjected to violence by a student at least once, according to an exclusive survey conducted by 25 Investigates.
6 min read - USWDAF
Overland Park presents final recommendations for 79th Street
Wednesday was the last night residents could give their input on what they would like to see changed to make 79th Street safer
2 min read - USWCMH
Fallen officers honored with Light Ohio Blue
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) – Hundreds of law enforcement officers and family members gathered Wednesday night for the kickoff caravan of Light Ohio Blue, a ten-day campaign to honor Ohio’s fallen officers. Columbus Division of Police Assistant Chief Gregory Bodker was one of hundreds in attendance. “When you see officers, it’s moving,” he said. “To know […]
3 min read - USKDVR Denver
Support the Shield: Denver deputy recognized for ‘unglamorous’ job
Meet Deputy Lupita Vega. This November will mark three years on the job at the Denver Sheriff Department.
1 min read - USKTVI
Thief who stole specialized bike last summer tied to other thefts: Police
Authorities say a FOX 2 report on the theft of a specialized tricycle last summer has led to an arrest and helped connect the same suspect to multiple crimes in St. Louis City and County.
2 min read - USWDAF
Multiple break-ins, cars stolen near Raintree Lake in Lee’s Summit
Lee's Summit police are stepping up patrols in a lakefront neighborhood that had multiple cars stolen and broken into the same night.
2 min read - USWKRG
Mobile Police sergeant says ‘young black men’ are most vulnerable to rising gun violence
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department boasted 2023 as having the “largest decrease in crime for a single year… since 1988.” The 2024 numbers tell a different story as gun violence claims yet another underaged victim. The Mobile Police Department announced on Wednesday that a 17-year-old had been killed in a Tuesday morning […]
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
New Mexico Supreme Court changes rules on pretrial release
May 8—The New Mexico Supreme Court revised pretrial release rules to hold people behind bars — at least temporarily — if they commit certain crimes while awaiting trial. The order was issued on Wednesday and will take effect immediately for both pending and newly filed cases. It is similar in scope to Senate Bill 271, which became law this past session. Those already on pretrial release who ...
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