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NC has an official state butterfly. Here’s how to ID it and attract it to your yard
You can attract NC’s state butterfly with a variety of native plants. Here are its favorites.
3 min read - USStatesman Journal
Former Sheridan prison guard sentenced to 15 months for smuggling drugs into prison
A former officer at the federal prison in Sheridan was sentenced Monday to 15 months in prison for smuggling contraband into the minimum security prison.
2 min read - USStatesman Journal
Election 2024: Who's filed to run in Oregon's 5th and 6th congressional district races?
Nine candidates are running in the May 21 primary election of Oregon's 5th and 6th congressional districts.
2 min read - USFoster's Daily Democrat
Tanker rollover on Spaulding Turnpike in Dover spills fuel, causes delays
A fuel tanker rolled over in an accident on the Spaulding Turnpike, causing a fuel spill that caused an hours-long traffic shutdown.
1 min read - CelebrityAlamogordo Daily News
Bonnie Stage turned 100 this month. Here's her secret to a long life.
Bonnie Stage celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8, a milestone that has been punctuated with military service, travel and adventure.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
US government faces another shutdown: what you need to know
Congress needs to pass legislation by Saturday to avert another government shutdown – will it happen?
4 min read - NewsStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Applying to college can be stressful. Here's how to share your story.
Making college decisions can be stressful – and this admissions cycle is like no other. Financial aid offers are arriving late because of government FAFSA delays. But the state's also offering free tuition to some students. New programs aim to streamline the application process, but schools are also rethinking their criteria after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned affirmative action. Are you a ...
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Potential 2024 candidates keep telling it no. But No Labels is pressing forward.
No Labels is still working to find its dream third-party presidential ticket for 2024 — but there’s a hitch: It keeps getting turned down.
10 min read - USNBC News
Meet the woman Rep. Barbara Lee literally passed the congressional baton to
Lateefah Simon, who was born legally blind, said she has weathered challenges that have fostered in her a sense of empathy and an urge to help others.
6 min read - LifestyleStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Yuen: Spring came to Minnesota a while ago, but its official arrival won't be any less sweet
"To anyone who has spent a winter in the north and known the depths to which the snow can reach, known the weeks when the mercury stays below zero, the first hint of spring is a major event. You must live in the north to understand it. You cannot just come up for it as you might go to Florida for the sunshine and the surf. To appreciate it, you must wait for it a long time, hope and dream ...
3 min read - SportsPensacola News Journal
Is there school today in Florida? In 28 counties, students out for spring break
For 28 Florida public school districts, spring break has finally arrived. It's already over for students in 23 counties.
2 min read - OpinionThe Columbus Dispatch
Children shouldn’t be allowed to use their cellphones in school. That includes your kid.
Administrators, teachers and parents must devise a plan to get students to focus on their classwork and not text, meme, or video, Ray Marcano writes
3 min read - USYork Daily Record
York Vietnam vet's haunting, powerful sculpture reflects the horrors he experienced in war
Point Man 11 Bravo was 20 years in the making. “I’m not over ‘Nam and I never will be,” said Tom Powers, who made the piece in his garage.
10 min read - USWFXT
Boston police officer recovering in hospital after shooting as suspect gets set to face judge
Police were called to a reported domestic incident involving a person with a gun when a shot rang out, striking the officer in the chest.
2 min read - BusinessCNN
Does grapeseed oil help with hair growth? We asked dermatologists about the TikTok hair care hack
We tapped two board-certified dermatologists for their expert insight on grapeseed oil for hair, including benefits like hydration and addressing premature graying.
4 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Winning Powerball numbers for March 18, 2024. Did anyone win Powerball last night?
The Powerball jackpot was up to $645 million for Monday night's drawing. Check your numbers here.
2 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
It's Primary Election Day 2024 in Ohio: Here's our latest updates
Voters in Summit County are casting ballots on school levies, other issues and candidates for Summit County Council.
1 min read - USThe Repository
Stark County primary election updates: Canton-area voters head to the polls
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. See what key races we're following.
2 min read - USThe 74
6 Tips for Spotting a High School That Best Prepares Teens for Their Futures
High schools aren’t just learning factories that isolate students for about seven hours a day to earn a diploma. They’re part of our communities, educating students from a variety of different cultures and neighborhoods. The awkward teens you see joking with each other in your local stores or playfully wrestling at bus stops all have […]
7 min read - PoliticsWFTV
Florida voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary election
Central Florida voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the presidential preference primary.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch
Ohio primary election: Look for live updates all day, results tonight
In Franklin County, the hottest race is the Democratic primary for prosecutor among 3 candidates.
2 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Stevens Point Common Council moves forward with plans for roundabout at Fourth and Division
The Common Council voted 8-3 Monday to override Mayor Mike Wiza's veto of their previous decision to not maintain traffic signals at the intersection.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Gotion sues west Michigan town, accusing board of blocking $2.4B EV battery plant
In a lawsuit, Gotion argues the township board has broken a previously agreed to deal to allow water to be routed to the proposed factory site.
4 min read - USWausau Daily Herald
Meet the candidates running for Marathon County District 32 supervisor in the April 2 election
Incumbent Kurt Gibbs will face challenger Cindy Beaty for the District 32 seat on the Marathon County Board in the April 2 election.
5 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Bill and Lisa Ford launch $10M campaign to set up endowments for 10 Detroit youth groups
The Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign was organized to celebrate the planned June 6 grand reopening of the station in Detroit.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Tennessean
See which two Middle Tennessee cities Southern Living called 'Best Cities On The Rise'
Two Tennessee cities were admired by Southern Living for their offerings for tourists and locals alike, as well a thriving downtown area.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Oklahoman
Mosquito hawks? Crane flies? What are those long-legged bugs?
Those long-legged bugs that are seemingly everywhere are crane flies, or mosquito hawks, and they're harmless. Here's everything we know.
1 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Akron Public Schools may seek levy, bond issue on November ballot
Akron Public Schools administrators are recommending the board seek both an operating levy and a bond issue in November. Here's what we know.
2 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
'Everything good about what we do': Remembering the Sycamore High School Athletic Director
Mark Harden, 52, who died Wednesday in a four-vehicle crash is being remembered for his uncanny ability to put a smile on people's faces.
3 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Lakeland University's Green Bay location moving to the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College campus, classes start this summer
At its NWTC location, Lakeland will offer more than a dozen bachelor’s degree programs as well as four master’s degree programs online or in person.
1 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
5 Ireland Dubliners came to Ohio's Dublin for free beer after promotion campaign
Dublin's visitor bureau put up billboards in Dublin, Ireland, offering free beer for Irish residents who traveled to Ohio. Five took them up on offer.
2 min read - USThe Northwestern
Meet the candidates for Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education
Challenger Tim Hess is running against incumbents Chris Wright, Beth Wyman and Kristopher Karns for one of three open seats on the OASD board.
4 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Texas AG Paxton asks judge to reject Austin's plans to finance Project Connect improvements
Paxton is asking a judge to reject the city's plans to issue bonds to fund Project Connect improvements. A trial is set for late May.
4 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
Outagamie County Board election: Cathy Spears and Mike Thomas to battle for District 18
District 18 covers a northern portion of Appleton between Northland Avenue, Richmond Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
3 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Stevens Point researchers study new ways to use northern hardwood after 2020 mill closure
The Wisconsin Rapids mill consumed a lot of the region's pulpwood. Now, local researchers are studying new ways to use "underutilized" hardwood.
3 min read - USNewark Advocate
Two dogs euthanized as Newark woman gets jail time in animal abuse case
Five dogs, two cats, five kittens and two rabbits were removed from a Newark woman's home because of the conditions, according to prosecutors.
2 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas agency's rule change on state IDs and gender prompts safety debate and pushback
Proponents and detractors of a controversial policy change requiring sex assigned at birth on driver's licenses point to safety concerns.
7 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Election results: Who will win the at-large Des Moines City Council seat?
The Des Moines Register will bring results of the at-large City Council seat when polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
1 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Historic Greek Revival style home sells for more than $600K in Hudson. Take a look inside
Three homes that sold for $500,000 or more led home sales for Greater Akron the week of Jan. 16, including one in Hudson that's almost 150 years old.
25 min read - OpinionThe Oklahoman
Ryan Walters acts like a bully. To expect him to properly address bullying is not realistic
Ryan Walters seems more concerned with tearing down public education in Oklahoma instead of building it up.
4 min read - OpinionThe Tennessean
Nashville’s population is exploding. A three-hour commute proves it
New U.S. Census figures show that Middle Tennessee's population continues to boom, but the region is not keeping up with how to sustain that growth.
5 min read - USThe Sheboygan Press
Meet the candidates running for Kohler village board ahead of the April election
This April, three Village of Kohler board trustee seats are up for election with seven candidates vying for a spot.
12 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Akron to require advance tickets to view solar eclipse from some parks, downtown gathering
The city of Akron is hosting a series of eclipse viewing sites but many will require advance free tickets.
3 min read - USRecord-Courier
'You're strong. You're tough,' judge tells sex abuse victim during Kent woman's sentencing
A Kent woman charged in the years-long sexual abuse of a girl has been sentenced to a significantly longer sentence than her male co-defendant.
4 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Green Bay City Council District 5 election: Stevens and Maccaux focus on roads, safety
The general election is April 2.
8 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Meet the two Shorewood School Board candidates running April 2
One incumbent is trying to hold off a challenger in this race.
10 min read - USRockford Register Star
Thinking of seeing this year's total solar eclipse? Here's what you need to know
Thinking of checking out April's total solar eclipse? There's a place in Illinois that's expected to have optimal viewing.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch
It's election day. What you need to know to vote
The Republican race for the U.S. Senate dominates today's ballot as voters head to the polls.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
TN House GOP passes bill to require schools show fetal development video
The bill recommends a video developed by an anti-abortion group. Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to allow parents to opt their child out.
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus City Council uses federal COVID funds to help provide $15M for homeless shelters
Columbus City Council on Monday approved nearly $15 million for the Community Shelter Board to coordinate homeless shelter programs with 16 agencies.
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