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Colorado governor comes to Pueblo, signs bill creating new railroad safety protections
Gov. Jared Polis came to Pueblo Friday to sign into law a bill that increases railroad safety and establishes a state Office of Rail Safety.
2 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Governor and Republican legislative leaders make budget progress; Democrats sidelined
The governor's summit conference led to more agreement on budget issues, but some felt Democratic Party involvement was lacking.
5 min read - USThe Oklahoman
What is causing all the recent Edmond earthquakes?
People living in Edmond are continuing to feel the ground shake. Recent earthquakes are being attributed to stronger ones that happened early in 2024.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Oklahoman
Robert F. Kennedy files to run as independent presidential candidate in Oklahoma
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 70, completed his statement of candidacy and paid Oklahoma’s $35,000 fee to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
Briel's BBQ pop-up owner charged in connection to death of dependent person
The owner of local pop-up Briel's BBQ has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a person in his care in August 2022.
2 min read - USStatesman Journal
News Briefs: Ride of Silence, Woodburn Police open house, Methodist bishop in Monmouth
The Salem Cinema also will host a screening of Above The Trees, which was filmed in Southern Oregon, followed by a Q&A with the director and producer.
3 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Gov. Stitt on why he signed controversial immigration bill: 'We have to be a law and order state'
Gov. Kevin Stitt discussed two recent bills. He vetoed the Oklahoma Survivors Act and signed the anti-immigration bill criticized by many Latinos.
4 min read - USThe Oklahoman
AG Drummond fires attorney in company 'blacklist' lawsuit, will take on case himself
After judge halts enforcement of the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, AG Drummond fires attorney hired by state Treasurer Todd Russ.
4 min read - BusinessReason.com
The Federal Government is Literally Taxing Air
Arcane tax rules based on carbonation levels are flattening the growth of America's craft cider industry.
4 min read - USSouth Dakota Searchlight
‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain
For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And again, she publicly pledged to continue full participation in her duties. As the nation’s groundbreaker when it comes to working moms in a state capital, Nevada made history in 2019 as the only female-majority legislative […] The post ‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
14 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
Cahokia 187 is getting a new high school. Here’s the timeline, design & financing
How does the district plan to do it without raising local property taxes?
10 min read - USPolitico
Felons or dupes? Treatment of Trump’s fake electors has varied wildly by state
The disparities in legal consequences for the Republicans who posed as "alternate electors" in 2020 have generated discomfort among some legal experts.
10 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Baltimore County judges face challenger in unusually contentious race
A Baltimore County judicial primary election has become unexpectedly contentious, with negative mailers, inflammatory Facebook posts and appeals to “law and order” appearing in a normally staid race. The race to choose four Circuit Court Judges — positions that appear on both parties’ ballots under the heading “judicial” rather than with a party affiliation — has highlighted the process of ...
5 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Document: KY woman who killed husband, sister struggled with mental health issues
The woman died last week in exchange of gunfire with her brother, who was wounded.
6 min read - USWHIO
‘Building confidence;’ New apartments coming to Downtown Dayton apart of Dayton Housing Tour
Today, people can get a sneak peek of more than a hundred new apartments coming to Downtown Dayton.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Georgia GOP ousts First Vice Chairman Brian K. Pritchard in Friday vote
The Georgia Republican Party’s State Committee voted to remove the state party’s first vice chairman, Brian K. Pritchard from his official position in the state GOP.
1 min read - USThe Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.
Old wounds lead to new name, purpose for chamber
May 11—Despite Frankfort boasting billions in economic development in major industries through two very different administrations, northeastern Kentucky is still hopeful for the day it can take one step forward toward job security — without taking three steps back. In the past few years, final closure notices rocked the foundation of thousands of families as production lines ground to a halt, ...
20 min read - USWOOD
Police: Man killed in Otsego stabbing
Authorities say a man was killed after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Otsego.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
‘River of Death’? The Trinity in Fort Worth has gone by many names, some not flattering
Trinity River has had many names over the centuries, going back long before the first Europeans in North Texas. Some names were lovely. Others ... not so much.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Giant windows & historic woodwork: See 100-year-old KC school turned into new apartments
In the former Westport High School, you’ll find combined oven-microwaves, full-body showers and a hidden arcade.
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Blue Island’s historic Libby Building named ‘most endangered’ amid legal dispute
The Libby, McNeill and Libby Building in Blue Island has been named one of 2024’s Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois by Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit group that advocates for the preservation of the state’s history. Nine other buildings made the list, announced May 7, including the Portage Theater in Chicago and the Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna. Criteria require the buildings ...
4 min read - USWHIO
Police investigating shooting in Dayton
Police are investigating a shooting in Dayton early Saturday morning.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Judge delivers blow to Ann Arbor schools in bus assault of autistic boy
Ann Arbor schools failed to convince a judge to toss a mom's lawsuit over her autistic son's assault on a bus.
6 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Feds: Shelby Twp. doctor to spend 12 years in prison after distributing $6M in opioids
Dr. Lawrence Sherman, who is in his 70s, was found guilty of 20 charges by a federal jury in December.
5 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
A state senator's fracking waste wells leaked. State paid $1.3 million to clean one spill.
Fracking waste disposal wells owned by Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez leaked toxic 'brine' for years, once requiring a $1.3 million state cleanup.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Ledger
Meet Crackle, a 2-year-old Lab/hound mix with a heart full of love | SPCA pets
This week's featured SPCA pets include the big lover Crackle, the little lap dog Capi, the gentle Alexstrasza and playful gentleman Cheddar.
3 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Where can millennials afford to buy a home? Map shows cities with highest ownership rates
Cities in Texas and Tennessee have some of the highest rates of homeownership among Millennials, data shows.
3 min read - USFDL Reporter | The Reporter
This Fond du Lac woman scored $50K in this year's Agnesian Samaritan Cash Raffle, and more news in brief
Brianna St. Louis, of Fond du Lac, has won the $50,000 Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Samaritan Cash Raffle grand prize.
7 min read - BusinessNewark Advocate
Lynd Fruit Farm experimenting with ‘regenerative agriculture;’ brings cattle to pastures
Lynd Fruit Farm has typically grown fresh fruit, but it recently acquired its first herd of cows as part of a regenerative agriculture project.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Columbus Dispatch
Travel: Step into a fairy tale in Charlevoix, Michigan
A weekend trip to Charlevoix, Michigan, can be like stepping into a fairy tale as the town is adorned with houses out of fiction.
3 min read - ScienceThe Columbus Dispatch
Garden: No cause for alarm with seedy maples
There is no need for concern about the health of your maples, and here is why.
3 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Federal highway chief praises Port of Savannah projects to reduce truck pollution
The head of the Federal Highway Administration visited the Port of Savannah Friday to discuss projects aimed at slashing truck emissions.
4 min read - OpinionThe Providence Journal
Saturday letters: Pitfalls of unaffiliated voting; 'gullible' Democrats
Letters to the editor from our readers.
2 min read - USNewark Advocate
Pataskala council rejects rezoning for technical park; developer threatens de-annexation
Pataskala City Council denied a rezoning request that would have transformed nearly 200 acres in the city's northwest corner into a technical park.
3 min read - LifestyleDelmarva Now | The Daily Times
Welcome to prom season 2024 on Lower Shore: The best of photos
High school students and those who love them are turning their attention to prom. Here's a roundup of great photos from Lower Shore grand marches.
1 min read - OpinionNC Newsline
Weekend humor from Celia Rivenbark: Zombie cicadas are having the time of their lives
If some chipper soul greets me with “It’s a good day to have a good day!” I usually just punch ‘em in the throat and keep moving. Not today, Satan. Today is a good day because…we’re not cicadas. Yes, the underground creatures we love to complain about (“so noisy!!”) and whose sad husks we flick […] The post Weekend humor from Celia Rivenbark: Zombie cicadas are having the time of their lives appeared first on NC Newsline.
4 min read - OpinionLos Angeles Times Opinion
Commentary: Mother's Day without our matriarchs
For a family established by immigrants, there's an extra dimension of grief when those who were born in the old country are gone.
4 min read - OpinionLouisiana Illuminator
Good times keep rolling for the state treasury … for one last year
A boost to Louisiana’s state income projections will give lawmakers more money to spend over the next 14 months, even as the post-pandemic financial surge continues to taper off and a fiscal downturn edges ever closer. The state’s forecasting panel, called the Revenue Estimating Conference, increased its predictions for Louisiana’s tax and fee collections for […] The post Good times keep rolling for the state treasury … for one last year appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
5 min read - LifestyleReason.com
The Night I Asked ChatGPT How To Build a Bomb
Yes, you can trick the bot into giving you information it's supposed to keep to itself. No, that isn't something to worry about.
15 min read - LifestyleHilton Head Island Packet
Looking for a Mother’s Day brunch spot? Here are the 5 best on Hilton Head, Tripadvisor says
Need a brunch idea for Mother’s Day on Sunday? Here are the five best on Hilton Head Island for the holiday.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Chicagoans wait until Mother’s Day to mow, hoping to help imperiled bees
The lawn in front of Annette Peterson’s Riverside bungalow stands maybe 2 inches higher than the standard emerald buzz-cut. Look closely and you can see low-lying wildflowers — yellow, violet and lavender — hiding in the lush grasses. Still, there’s little to suggest that Peterson is participating in No Mow May, a national conservation initiative that encourages homeowners to aid struggling ...
6 min read - USBiloxi Sun Herald
This MS Coast city made a big traffic change for golf carts and bikers. Here’s why
“We’re trying to promote a healthy community,” the city manager said. The move follows similar steps in communities around the country.
3 min read - ScienceGizmodo
NASA’s Plasma Rocket Could Reach Mars in 2 Months
In our top stories this week, reporter Passant Rabie describes in in-development rocket engine that NASA could eventually use to reach Mars in two months. Reporter Isaac Schultz details the severe geomagnetic storm warning and a new fusion breakthrough, while health reporter Ed Cara describes a previously unknown genetic cause of Alzheimer’s, among other fascinating stories this week. - George Dvorsky
5 min read - USWHBF Davenport
24 graduate from Trinity College Nursing & Health Sciences
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences held its commencement ceremony May 6 in Rock Island. The 2024 graduating class was honored as 24 students received their diplomas from Trinity College at the Holiday Inn. The following degrees were presented: Associate of Applied Science in Radiography Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in […]
2 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Trump’s Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
Shocking revelations about what Trump offered Big Oil executives at their elite Mar-a-Lago gathering sure smell of a direct quid pro quo. Democrats need to expose this.
6 min read - USCharlotte Observer
‘I was terrified.’ NC woman captures time-lapse video of funnel cloud near her home
“The cell came right over the house,” Ollie Frye said. “The house was shaking.”
4 min read - USWichita Eagle
Wichita’s mayor and city manager committed to support municipal IDs without council vote
“I’m tired of learning about plans after the fact,” one council member said.
6 min read - USThe State
Whataburger settles on different 24/7 spot in this SC city after community uproar. Here’s where
Whataburger has picked a different spot to open a new restaurant in this South Carolina city after locals fought against the first choice. Here’s what to know.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Repository
Rev. David de Vries retiring from historic Christ Presbyterian Church after 21 years
After 21 years, the Michigan native says he plans to spend a year finding his new path, joining his wife in retirement.
7 min read - BusinessKokomo Tribune, Ind.
Bowe Digital makes state's 'Best Places to Work' list
May 11—A Kokomo company is among the best to work at in the state of Indiana. Bowe Digital made the list of 2024's "Best Places to Work" in Indiana for companies with 15-74 employees. Bowe was ranked 30th. Bowe Digital is a marketing agency. Recently, Summers of Kokomo, an HVAC company made the list and was ranked 39th. The annual list is put out by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The ...
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