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- USWHIO
Woman who set tent on fire with man inside enters plea
A Dayton woman who is facing charges after setting a man’s tent on fire while he was still inside has entered her plea.
1 min read - SciencePopular Science
Baby sharks stick to the shallows
The pups may be avoiding predators by staying where the water is a bit warmer.
4 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
What does it mean to be a Black conservative?
The lawmakers — the only Black Republicans in Congress — are challenging the identity politics of the left.
5 min read - USKIRO
Suspect flees into Belfair after trying to run Tacoma officer off the road
Multiple police agencies are looking for a man police believe tried to run a Tacoma officer off the road Thursday evening.
1 min read - USNBC News
Arm and torso believed to be those of slain Milwaukee teen found along Lake Michigan
More human remains were discovered Thursday that are believed to be those of a 19-year-old Wisconsin woman who was dismembered and slain after she went on a date with the suspect, police said.
2 min read - OpinionThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Mitch's Kentucky outshines New Mexico for once
Apr. 18—It's almost impossible to imagine, but New Mexico can learn a lesson in fair-minded politics from Kentucky. Sure, the commonwealth that gave us brave reformers Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali and Harold "Pee Wee" Reese is belittled today because of devious maneuvers by Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. During the last year of Barack Obama's presidency, then-Senate Majority Leader ...
4 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Report: New Mexico nears the top quarter nationwide in access to state-funded preschool
Apr. 18—The results are in: New Mexico is nearing the top quarter of U.S. states in terms of access to state-funded preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and has seen what is likely record-high enrollment. The National Institute for Early Education Research on Thursday released its annual State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook, a comprehensive look at preschool access, funding and quality across the U.S. ...
5 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
"Ideal school of the future": SFPS unveils overhauled ECO campus
Apr. 18—Evan Sturge was unequivocal: Early College Opportunities High School is "definitely the best high school in Santa Fe." In addition to core academic courses, Evan, a ninth grader, takes electives in auto body and technology at the school, better known as ECO. He likes that it offers a unique experience — one dedicated to preparing students for college and career pathways in the skilled ...
3 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Cleanup, restoration efforts continue after severe storm hits NE Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Communities in Northeast Kansas are still picking up after Wednesday nights round of severe storms. Some folks in Pottawatomie and Jefferson counties still have quite a bit of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of last night’s storm. Severe thunderstorms and strong winds caused major damages to houses, schools, barns and […]
2 min read - USKTSM
EPPD investigating ‘industrial accident’ death at rail yard in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Police Department’s (EPPD) Crime Against Persons unit is investigating a death as an “industrial accident” Thursday, April 18 at 805 Santa Fe Street in the rail yard. That’s in Downtown El Paso near the El Paso Del Norte bridge. El Paso Police sent an alert to the […]
- USWJAX
‘It’s very shocking:’ Police investigating after homeowner shoots carjacking suspect in Herlong area
Police are investigating a homeowner who shot a man accused of trying to carjack him in the Herlong area of Jacksonville.
3 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe police officer arrested, faces domestic violence charge in Rio Rancho
Apr. 18—A senior officer in the Santa Fe Police Department was arrested earlier this month on a domestic violence charge in Rio Rancho. Christopher Lamoreux, 37, is on "alternate duty status" until his criminal case is resolved, Santa Fe police Deputy Chief Ben Valdez wrote in an email Thursday. Lamoreux "will have no contact with the public pending the resolution of the criminal proceeding ...
4 min read - USWSOC
‘Pathway in place’: CMS officials host events to help graduating seniors plan out next steps
Across the country, many soon-to-be graduates are asking the same question: What’s next?
2 min read - USDeseret News
Jury assembled for Trump’s criminal case in N.Y.
'I’ve been here all day on a trial that really is a very unfair trial,' Trump said leaving court Thursday.
3 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Supplier of fentanyl-tainted pills is spared prison in 2022 death of West St. Paul girl, 15
Anastasia Shevtsova had many passions — playing the piano, singing, drawing and painting, among them. Although just 15, she was already talking about joining the Air Force someday, with the dream of becoming a pilot. Anastasia, of West St. Paul, also struggled with depression, with the onset in the early months of the pandemic. The road was difficult, but she never stopped trying “and finally ...
6 min read - USKTVX
Man in critical condition after being hit by train in South Salt Lake
A person was hit by a train in South Salt Lake Thursday night.
1 min read - USWKRN articles
‘A dream deferred’: Home prices are higher than ever, rent not much better as nonprofit looks for solutions
Home prices are higher than ever, and if you think renting could be the solution, think again.
3 min read - USKTXL
Sacramento transit system offering free rides across all systems for Earth Day
(FOX40.COM) — In 1970, the first Earth Day was held, giving birth to a new movement that saw about 20 million people prioritize taking care of the planet by taking to the streets of the communities and protesting environmental ignorance. Fast-forward to 2024 and Earth Day is now recognized as the largest annual civic event […]
2 min read - USWJZY
Cabarrus County firefighters pushing for funding amid new budget proposal
Days before fire districts met with county commissioners to discuss budgets, Midland Fire and Rescue leaders explained how they would lose roughly $250,000 in their budget next year.
1 min read - USWJW
Arizona man faces murder charges after wife died while trapped in sinking car
A man faces murder charges after his wife died while trapped inside a car that sank in an Arizona lake.
1 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Proposed changes to Johnson City’s charter will go before voters in August
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Four proposed changes to Johnson City’s charter are set to go before voters in the August general election. The City Commission on Thursday night approved the four proposals on the third reading. One of the ordinances would move municipal elections from November to August, aligning them with county elections. It […]
1 min read - USWGN Chicago
Tensions rise as COPA’s Kersten, CPD’s Snelling disagree over public commentary of Dexter Reed shooting
CHICAGO — Demonstrators spent the majority of Thursday evening outside the Chicago Police Department’s headquarters, with tensions also rising inside the building during the first CPD board meeting since the release of the body camera footage from the Dexter Reed fatal shooting. Disagreements between the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and CPD came to […]
2 min read - USKTSM
2 dead after house fire in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Two people are dead after a Condition 2 house fire Thursday, April 18 at the 7650 block of Barton St. in El Paso’s Lower Valley, the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) announced via its X account formerly known as Twitter. EPFD says the fire is knocked down. KTSM is working […]
- USWJAX
Man shot in leg flees scene, crashes car in Arlington area
Jacksonville police say at around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, a man parked at a convenience store on Bert Broad was blocked in by another car.
1 min read - USKETK Tyler
Judge issues guidelines after reports of defense ‘harassing’ jurors in appeals case of convicted nurse killer
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The defense team of a former CHRISTUS nurse convicted of murder, appeared in court on Thursday to discuss the reported harassment of jurors. The court met on Thursday to discuss the reported harassment of jurors by members of the defense. Judge Austin Reeve Jackson from the 114th district court said the […]
3 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Gov. Kelly signs bill to increase funding for airports
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed a house bill that increases investment in Kansas' public airports.
1 min read - USWLNS Lansing
DEVELOPING: Large police presence on Woodrow Ave. in Lansing
More than 15 law enforcement officers from Michigan State Police and Lansing Police Department have closed off the 500 block of Woodrow Ave. and South Cedar St. in Lansing.
1 min read - USWHTM
Pennsylvania tow company owner accused of scamming nearly $300k from customers
(WHTM)– A Pennsylvania towing company owner is accused of scamming around $300,000 from customers for short-trip tows, the Attorney General announced. Vincent Fannick, 56, who owns Vince’s Towing, a tow truck company in Pittsburgh, would charge customers extremely high tow costs by not revealing prices on invoices and then charge “accident service fees,” a news […]
2 min read - USKTVI
Salvation Army Homeless shelter sparks debate in Alton
Tensions ran high in Alton tonight as both residents and public officials passionately advocated for and opposed the proposed Salvation Army homeless shelter.
1 min read - USWFXT
Manchester man escapes Haiti with the help of son, NH delegation
Amidst growing gang violence and unrest, a Manchester man was able to escape Haiti in late March after being trapped for roughly a month.
3 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Nebraska lawmakers adjourn, but break will be short-lived as special session looms this summer
LINCOLN — Lawmakers are gearing up for a special session later this year but on Thursday they celebrated the end of a session in which they “successfully hit the reset button,” according to Nebraska’s top legislative leader. Speaker John Arch of La Vista said the Legislature sent more than 370 bills to Gov. Jim Pillen […] The post Nebraska lawmakers adjourn, but break will be short-lived as special session looms this summer appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
7 min read - USKTVI
ISU student from St. Louis killed in crash remembered for faith and kindness
A tragic crash in Indiana is sending heartache through the St. Louis community. Zinyetta Morgan, 24, was a college student at Indiana State University. The crash that killed her remains under investigation, according to police.
2 min read - USThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Bemidji Sunrise Rotary to hold confidential document shred event
Apr. 18—BEMIDJI — Bemidji's Sunrise Rotary Club will hold a shred event for individuals and businesses to safely dispose of confidential paper materials at a low cost. The shredder truck will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in the parking lot of the Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area, 1600 Minnesota Ave. NW. For $10 each, boxes can be dropped off at this ...
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Parker family faces challenges after teen killed in Arkansas car crash
A Parker family is mourning the loss of an honor-roll student killed in a crash that claimed three lives in Arkansas on Thursday morning.
1 min read - USKTVI
Probation violator captured after Fox 2 report
Following an exclusive Fox 2 investigation about a possible dangerous driver. It follows our February report about a grieving mom pushing for accountability.
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Mon BOE moves to adopt levy rates Tuesday night
Apr. 18—While Monongalia County Schools is engaged in the marketing of the Renaissance Academy, the proposed standalone school for science, technology, engineering and math that would be the first of its kind in West Virginia, the day-to-day business of the local district goes on. BOE members moved to adopt regular and excess levy rates for education for the 2024-25 academic year during their ...
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Mon Commission meets county's next health officer, approves MCHD fee increase
Apr. 18—MORGANTOWN — There were concerns, Dr. Lee Smith admitted Wednesday to the Monongalia County Commission. As the county health officer, he'd spent a decade building the Monongalia County Health Department into the state's largest in terms of employees, people served, and services offered. Who would be willing to step in and carry the torch for public health upon his retirement ? Then, as ...
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Helping the food insecure
Apr. 18—Representatives from more than a dozen local nonprofit organizations that serve people in need of food gathered Thursday morning for a discussion on how they can work together to better serve a growing food insecure population in Monongalia County. "Food insecurity is not just the low-income people, " said Janette Lewis, community impact director at United Way of Mon and Preston ...
4 min read - USKTVI
Woman charged in former alderman’s death, on GPS ankle monitor, ordered back to court
As one criminal case involving dangerous driving comes to an end, the family of former O'Fallon Alderman Jimmy Mitchell awaits justice.
3 min read - USWFXT
Two remaining suspects accused of robbing NH postal worker identified, charged by police
Authorities say they’ve identified and charged the two remaining juvenile suspects involved with robbing a New Hampshire postal worker at gunpoint on Tuesday.
1 min read - USWIVB
New memorial on SUNY Erie city campus pays tribute to former legislator
News 4's Jacquie Walker served as the event's emcee.
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Five Republicans, 1 Democrat seek 2nd District Congressional seat; a look at campaign finances
Apr. 18—MORGANTOWN — Five Republicans are vying for their party's nomination to succeed Rep. Alex Mooney in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District seat. They will face off in the May 14 primary election. One Democrat has no primary opposition and will face the GOP winner in November. Here is a look at their campaign finances from their April Quarterly reports filed with the Federal ...
4 min read - USStatesman Journal
Fatal crash on Center Street Bridge in Salem closes off-ramp to Front Street NE
A crash on Thursday night has closed the off-ramp from the Center Street Bridge to Front Street NE in Salem.
- USKRQE Albuquerque
I-25 reopens after fatal crash in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a fatal crash on I-25 and Broadway in southeast Albuquerque resulted in the Railrunner shutting down. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a fatal crash that closed southbound I-25 traffic. Railrunner staff say the crash left one car falling off the interstate and […]
- USThe Progress-Index
Enon teen who walked away from home is found safe
Seventeen-year-old Conner Fukushima has an intellectual disability
- USKSNW Wichita
Andover hosts grand opening for new fire station
The City of Andover held a grand opening for its new fire station on Thursday.
1 min read - USWKRG
National disaster relief comes to Baldwin County; local partnerships lending a hand
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — When natural disasters strike, it’s all hands on deck. First responders in Baldwin County are now getting some much-needed help from the community. Thanks to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is now in Baldwin County for relief. Its mission is to prepare, respond, recover and mitigate as quickly as possible. VOAD Chair […]
1 min read - EntertainmentKLRT Little Rock
Mother speaks on Netflix’s ‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’ which shows inmate accused of killing her son
The new Netflix series “Unlocked: A Jail Experiment” has received plenty of attention, both positive and negative.
2 min read - USKRON
Three Alameda officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in Mario Gonzalez case
(KRON) — Three Alameda Police Department officers were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Mario Gonzalez, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced Thursday. Gonzalez died in 2021 while being restrained by officers. The DA’s office’s Public Accountability Unit filed the charges against officers Eric McKinley, James Fisher and Cameron Leahy. If convicted, […]
2 min read - USWGNO
Urban South Brewery recognized as 2024 Louisiana Growth Leader by LED
Urban South Brewery has been recognized as a 2024 Louisiana Growth Leader by Louisiana Economic Development.