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- USSacramento Bee
Woodland man arraigned on manslaughter in death of 2-year-old girl hit by truck at gas station
The man pleaded not guilty to all charges.
1 min read - BusinessMSNBC
Target to limit Pride Month collection after last year’s anti-trans attacks
Target announced a muted rollout of its Pride Month collection this year after a vicious anti-trans campaign by conservatives in 2023 endangered its employees and affected sales.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
In Miami Lakes, Bob Graham’s legacy of reaching ‘across the aisle’ is remembered
As a U.S. senator, Bob Graham became one of just 23 senators to oppose then-President George W. Bush’s request to invade Iraq in 2003.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Opal Lee, “grandmother of Juneteenth”, receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
Her commencement comes after she was among the 19 recipients awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
1 min read - USKTSM
Socorro ISD announces top 2 teachers of the year at annual gala
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Socorro Independent School District (ISD) announced Veronica Collier and Christopher James Martin as its top two educators at the 2024 Teacher of the Year Gala held Friday, May 10. Collier, a fourth-grade teacher at Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School, was named the 2024 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, […]
3 min read - USWAVY
HU partners with VA lawmakers in Brown V. Board education forum
Hampton University is partnering with Virginia lawmakers to host an education forum in honor of the 70th Anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education ruling
1 min read - USMSNBC
Kavanaugh: Unpopular Supreme Court rulings can become ‘the fabric of constitutional law’
In remarks on Friday, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said rulings from the tumultuous '50s and '60s, though unpopular at the time, came to be accepted as "the fabric of American constitutional law."
2 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Fatal shootings in Durham on Saturday may be connected, police say
A woman was found shot in a car at an intersection. Minutes later, a man died when gunfire erupted in a parking lot, police said.
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Ky. 4-H agent arrested, accused of sending inappropriate photos of himself to a juvenile
The Lexington man was being held in the Fayette County Detention Center Saturday.
1 min read - USSavannah Morning News
GBI investigating death of 14-year-old in Pembroke
Law enforcement in Bryan County and GBI are investigating the shooting death of a 14-year-old in Pembroke
- USDaily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
Longmont police notes: Officers investigate robbery
May 11—Friday —3:44 a.m. Officers were sent to a report of a robbery in the 2200 block of Mountain View Avenue. —8:01 a.m. A woman reported an auto theft in the area of Ken Pratt Boulevard and Third Avenue. —12:05 p.m. A Longmont resident reported criminal mischief in the 00 block of Gardner Drive. Police have no investigative leads. —1:41 p.m. Officers took a report of burglary and theft in ...
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Mayor Duggan takes bus to opening day at Detroit's new Jason Hargrove Transit Center
The Jason Hargrove Transit Center connects five DDOT routes and eight SMART routes at a new indoors, state-of-the-art facility.
4 min read - USWSB Cox articles
3-year-old has severe burns on 90% of his body after fiery crash, being kidnapped
The boy's father was accused of kidnapping him before lighting the car on fire and jumping out of the window.
1 min read - USWSOC
Fallen firefighter honored with memorial bridge in Morganton
The bridge on Interstate 40 at Drexel Road is now known as the Jason K. Hensley Memorial Bridge.
- USWDVM
How can I see the northern lights from the DMV?
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Though much of the D.C. region missed out on seeing the northern lights due to clouds and rain Friday night, however Washingtonians may still have a chance to catch a glimpse this weekend. NOAA’s Space and Weather Prediction Center issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning for this weekend – from […]
2 min read - USKIRO
Police ask for help locating missing woman in West Seattle
Seattle Police Department (SPD) released a picture of a missing and endangered 79-year-old woman.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
An ‘unusually high number’ of emaciated California brown pelicans are turning up onshore
State and federal officials are looking into the cause for this “stranding event.”
1 min read - USHartford Courant
A witness saw a man drag a woman through CT woods. Now a man is facing kidnapping charges.
A man is facing kidnapping charges after someone called 911 on Thursday to report seeing a man dragging a woman through the woods in Southbury, pushing her into a vehicle and driving off, police said. Officers responded to the area of Elaine Drive and Curt Smith Road just after 12 p.m. on Thursday after the 911 call came in. They searched the area, but could not find the vehicle, according to ...
1 min read - USDaily Commercial
15-year prison term for DUI manslaughter in bicyclist death
A judge has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for killing a man on a bicycle while driving drunk and then tossing cases of beer from his car into a pond.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
One person dead following early-morning shooting in Kansas City: Police
Man who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a vehicle near 12th Street and Benton Boulevard died Saturday morning.
1 min read - USWJAX
Emerson Expressway’s southbound detour continues, nightly diversions extend until May 13
Commuters in Jacksonville are advised of a significant roadwork update as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) initiates a full directional detour of the southbound lanes of Emerson Expressway starting Friday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m.
2 min read - USWSOC
NC, SC fall behind on U.S News & World Report ranking of best states
North Carolina is often hailed as a great place to live with a booming economy and high quality of life.
1 min read - USWDVM
Several hurt in 4-car crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene of a multi-car crash in Shady Grove on Saturday afternoon. Crews arrived at the area of Metro Access Road at 3:30 p.m. Pete Piringer, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said that four […]
- USWSB Cox articles
Trio broke into Gwinnett gas station to steal tobacco, police say
The trio dressed in all black, except for a bright yellow backpack.
1 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Kansas counties offer $12,500 to help home buyers
CLAY COUNTY (KSNT) – Two Kansas counties are offering first-time home buyers a big discount in a new pilot program. The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) announced on its website that Clay and Marshall Counties will be taking part in a new home ownership pilot program. This is expected to launch on May 13, […]
2 min read - USKTSM
Socorro to celebrate national landmark status for Rio Vista site
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Socorro is celebrating the official National Historic Landmark designation given to the former Rio Vista Bracero Reception Center and the rich history this site has dating back more than a century. The landmark also recognizes the history of the Bracero Program and the contribution of migrant farm […]
2 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Vote for IndyStar Student of the Week
Meet five accomplished high school students from around Central Indiana who are vying for the honor of IndyStar Student of the Week.
6 min read - USKOIN
Amtrak Ridership: Numbers continue to increase with March spike
The Amtrak Cascades rail service in Oregon experienced its highest ridership in its 30-year history in March with 14,263 riders—a 57% increase over March 2023.
1 min read - NewsKIRO
Viewer photos of the Northern Lights across Western Washington
Many of our viewers witnessed the Aurora Borealis and shared photos with us here at KIRO 7.
- USWDVM
Police: DC man arrested for stabbing man multiple times in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Seat Pleasant Police Department said it has arrested a man after he stabbed someone multiple times on May 8. Police said that at around 6:30 p.m., the suspect was in the 5900 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway when he got into a verbal argument […]
1 min read - USWJAX
Lake City Police Department uses license plate readers to help catch suspect in stolen vehicle case
The combined use of Gunshot Detection Systems and License Plate Readers (LPRs) in Lake City has recently proven highly effective in law enforcement, marking a significant breakthrough in crime prevention.
2 min read - USKETK Tyler
TRAFFIC ALERT: Loop 323 extension closed for repairs
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Department of Transportation announced on Saturday that the Loop 323 extension in Tyler is closed until further notice. The closure is needed so contractors can safely make repairs in the area for however long they need to. TxDOT said the closure is open-ended and that they will notify the […]
- USTallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee's Railroad Square cleans up after storms, shops ask for community support
Railroad Square business owners were still assessing the damage from Friday morning's severe storms and likely tornadoes.
2 min read - LifestyleWSOC
200-year-old building on NC coast transformed into boutique hotel
A 200-year-old New Bern building has been given a facelift.
1 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Groups look to bail out Black mothers, caregivers in pretrial detention for Mother’s Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Yolanda Johnson’s nightmare began in the summer of 2021. As she recalls, a former boyfriend pushed her around, hitting an area on her body where there were previous burns. She threw hot water at him and brandished a knife to get him to back away. “He was much bigger than I was, […] The post Groups look to bail out Black mothers, caregivers in pretrial detention for Mother’s Day appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
10 min read - LifestyleKTAB Abilene
Hawley comes together with fundraising efforts
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Last week, the Hawley and Hodges communities were hit by a devastating EF-3 tornado. In response, Jason Dokey, City Council Place One and Mayor Pro-tem, has stated that many people from across the Big Country have come forward to offer their help. Despite being the usual location for city leaders in […]
2 min read - USWSOC
Police search for remains of 17-year-old girl; suspect in custody
Officers with the Albemarle Police Department are looking for the remains of a 17-year-old girl.
1 min read - USWFLA
Largo police introduce first-ever therapy K-9 for employees, victims
The Largo Police Department welcomed its first-ever therapy dog, K9 Pension.
1 min read - USKSEE articles
IDENTIFIED: Man killed at Lindsay gas station, 2 arrested
LINDSAY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The man shot and killed at a Lindsay gas station Friday has been identified by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they were called to a report of a shooting victim at the TripCo Gas Station located at Spruce Avenue and Avenue 232 in Lindsay around 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, […]
1 min read - USThe Ada News, Okla.
Senate Review: Keeping our neighbors in our thoughts, prayers
May 11—My thoughts and prayers remain with our neighbors as clean-up efforts continue in our area following the devastating tornadoes that occurred nearly two weeks ago. The resilience and unity shown by our community in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. While there's still a long road ahead, I firmly believe that our communities will come back stronger. I'd like to again share ...
2 min read - USThe Ada News, Okla.
Eckler selected as top 20 teacher
May 11—Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas awarded $5,000 to Ada High School Teacher Chris Eckler for being one of the Top 20 Teachers of the 2023-2024 academic year. Eckler was selected from more than 950 nominations for his outstanding work in developing STEM labs, positive attitude and initiative. He teaches 10th- 12th grade STEM. "Mr. Eckler goes above his job description and has helped me find ...
1 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Two people arrested in Unicoi after deputies find over a kilogram of methamphetamine
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Drug Interdiction Deputies arrested two individuals on Thursday after discovering over one kilogram of methamphetamine, according to a release from Chief Deputy Frank Rogers. After making a traffic violation stop on Interstate 26 in the Temple Hill area, deputies reportedly discovered the following upon searching the vehicle. […]
1 min read - USGreensburg Daily News, Ind.
Ivy Tech offering new healthcare scholarship for students in the Lawrenceburg/Batesville areas
May 11—Ivy Tech Community College has established a new scholarship for students in the Lawrenceburg and Batesville areas interested in advancing their education in healthcare. The Southeast Indiana Healthcare Scholarship was publicly announced at the annual Chancellor's Scholarship and Donor Reception Celebration held at Lawrenceburg Event Center on April 16. Executive Director of Development ...
3 min read - USGainesville Daily Register, Texas
Cooke Co. Dems to show off candidates for May 28 primary
May 11—The Cooke County Democrat Club will hold a Meet the Democrat Runoff Candidates event Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m. in B.P. Douglas Park, 529 Throckmorton St. in Gainesville. Brisket sandwiches and trimmings will be available. Candidates slated to attend will be: —Emmanuel Alabarado, candidate for Cooke County Judge. The son of world champion boxer Oscar "Shotgun" Albarado was formerly ...
1 min read - USWJW
Tornado Warning for Mahoning County extended
The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Portage and Mahoning Counties.
- USHerald-Tribune
Driver in 5-car Sarasota crash arrested by troopers, victim identified by investigators
Bradenton Police officers were tracking the car the man was driving using a cell phone ping for a suspect in alleged shooting, investigators said.
5 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Hoosiers in Central Indiana will get two more chances to view northern lights this weekend
Space Weather Prediction Center says aurora visible as south as Puerto Rico late Friday.
4 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Northern lights could be visible in SLO County and California through weekend. How to see them
See dramatic photos of the colorful aurora borealis over Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta and more.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Grass Valley woman fatally struck grandson with vehicle while in driveway
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
1 min read - USKFOR articles
2 inmates dead following altercation at Lawton Correctional Facility
Two inmates have died following a group altercation at the Lawton Correctional Facility on Friday.
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