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1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Taylorsville
Officers shot and killed a person who fired a handgun at them while they were serving a warrant for their arrest in Taylorsville, deputies say.
1 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Black Panthers, Joe Ellwanger, and the founding of the Hunger Task Force
Joe Ellwanger, founder of Hunger Task Force, connects his advocacy for free breakfast at MPS and its relation to the Black Panther Party.
7 min read - LifestyleFort Worth Star-Telegram
New ‘boozy brunch’ restaurant near Fort Worth H-E-B serves breakfast with a dance beat
If you like peace and quiet in the morning, the new restaurant in north Fort Worth has a quiet patio. But if you need liquor, it has serve-yourself bloody marys.
2 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Meet IndyStar Student of the Week: Herron High School's Oyenmwosasere Ekhosuehi
Seven central Indiana high schools have nominated outstanding students for the honor of IndyStar Student of the Week. Readers choose the winner.
4 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Will Trump get away with something? The legal crawl is letting down 'unreal' Americans.
Consider how disillusioned "unreal Americans" will be if the justice system can’t manage to bring Donald Trump to trial before Election Day
15 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
A small Wisconsin town eliminated its electronic voting machines, leading to a federal review
The rural community's decision to rely on hand counting ballots coincided with a vist to the area by election conspiracy theorist Douglas Frank.
6 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
4 summer road construction projects to steer clear of in the Heart of the Valley
Check out where local roads in the Heart of the Valley are undergoing construction this summer.
2 min read - USVirginia Mercury
5 things to know about Virginia’s newly revealed budget deal
It took a little while, but Virginia’s Democratic-led General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin have come up with a budget deal both sides can apparently live with. Legislative documents outlining the agreement were released Saturday morning to allow the budget to be voted on today when lawmakers return to Richmond for a special session […] The post 5 things to know about Virginia’s newly revealed budget deal appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Tennessean
Get to know Friendship Christian valedictorian Riese Huckaby, salutatorian Riley Withers
We asked Friendship Christian School valedictorian Riese Huckaby and salutatorian Riley Withers about themselves and their accomplishments.
2 min read - OpinionSalon
The long-awaited Donald Trump vs. Michael Cohen showdown is not “High Noon”
It’s more like “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”
8 min read - USTexas Tribune
When Texas jails issue tablets, it comes at cost for inmates and families
A handful of Texas jails have issued electronic tablets to inmates. Counties can make money off their use.
13 min read - BusinessWCMH
Gas prices rise in Columbus and Ohio, despite predictions to the contrary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Predictions for relief at the pump continue, even though the average price for a gallon of gasoline rose by over a dime last week. After the average gas price in the Columbus metro area dropped by a quarter over the previous two weeks, prices shot up by 12 cents back to an […]
1 min read - USNC Newsline
Monday numbers: Racial segregation in North Carolina schools roars back
This Friday, May 17, marks the 70th anniversary Brown v. Board of Education — the landmark United States Supreme Court ruling that ordered an end to racial segregation in American public schools. And while resistance to desegregation never went away, there was a window of time – particularly in the late 20th and early 21st […] The post Monday numbers: Racial segregation in North Carolina schools roars back appeared first on NC Newsline.
4 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Car runs off Garden State Parkway, flips in front of NJ home
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. (PIX11) – A car launched off the Garden State Parkway early Monday morning and crashed into a cul-de-sac. The crash happened near Exit 157 in Elmwood Park around 3 a.m., according to New Jersey officials. A black-colored Toyota sedan could be seen upside down, with its roof smashed in, in front of […]
- USKokomo Tribune, Ind.
2 Northwestern students headed to International Science Fair
May 13—It's one of the best college-resume builders a student can get. It can lead to big-time scholarship money and open doors that are otherwise not possible. Winners have gone on to win thousands of dollars and earn full rides to college. Making the International Science and Engineering Fair can be a big deal. "This is the most prestigious contest for science students," said Linda Wilson, a ...
4 min read - USThe Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan man sentenced to 7 years in state prison after 2022 fatal hit-and-run
On Jan. 16, 2024, Hernandez was found guilty due to a no contest plea.
1 min read - USBeaver County Times
New grant program seeking donations to fund projects at Beaver County parks
Funds to be distributed next April.
4 min read - BusinessReuters
US agency probes Amazon-owned Zoox robotaxis after two crashes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday it has opened an investigation into Amazon.com's self-driving Zoox vehicles due to unexpected braking leading to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists. NHTSA said it had opened its preliminary evaluation after two crashes involving the self-driving technology unit's vehicles equipped with the Zoox Automated Driving System that resulted in minor injuries to motorcyclists and started a p
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Federal court rules Missourians were illegally denied food aid by the state
The Department of Social Services’ call center issues ultimately denied eligible Missourians meaningful access to benefits, a judge found
4 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
He struck and killed a pedestrian at nearly 100 mph, then lied about it. How he'll pay
Juan Luis Valladares first told investigators his vehicle had been stolen after the May 21, 2023, crash near West Palm Beach that killed Ramon Castellon.
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach assistant principal reprimanded, allowed students phone use while testing
An assistant principal was reprimanded after allowing students to use phones during CTE certification test, invalidating the scores.
5 min read - USThe Providence Journal
RI lawmakers pitched in to ease the state's housing shortage. Take a look.
Besides working on legislative solutions to boost the state's affordable housing stock, on Friday lawmakers helped build a house in Hope Valley.
- USCourier Post
Cabrini University Theatre hosts final clean out, free props
Radnor Pennsylvania's Cabrini University announced its closure after over six decades of education in June.
1 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Redding police release first body-camera footage, from an officer-involved shooting
Redding police have released the department's first footage that was filmed by an officer's body-worn camera.
4 min read - USTimes Recorder
Locally, Maysville has the most extensive policy regarding cellphone usage in schools
All districts have fairly restrictive policies in place, but the Maysville district also addresses bullying, cheating, privacy and other concerns.
4 min read - USThe Newport Daily News
First step to increasing cruise ship fees in Newport gets OK. See how much they could go up
Currently, cruise ships pay $6 per passenger when they make a stop in Newport, $3 for landing and $3 more for boarding.
3 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Flagler County sheriff honors first law enforcement officer killed in Flagler
Flagler County Sheriff Perry Hall was the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in Flagler County when he died in 1927.
3 min read - USNews Herald
Artist, author to speak at Lakeside
Paintings of 14 Ottawa County barns to be featured at exhibit
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Traditional classrooms don't fit every student, so Catholic Diocese is building new ones
Mother Clelia Morning Star High School new building will help provide education, life and job skills to students with exceptionalities.
6 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
'Inundated with animals.' Redding pet rescue programs, animal shelters, have no more room
Animal shelter staff and pet rescuers are making hard decisions about taking in more animals because they're already filled to capacity.
5 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
NSB welcomes residents to Greenlawn Manor, the city's first affordable housing for seniors
Construction began in 2021 for the 80-unit building, which will house senior citizens in affordable housing programs. Phase II is now the focus.
4 min read - LifestyleFlorida Today
Want to own a Disney Fort Wilderness log cabin? Act fast. Florida company has some left
Mims company still has Disney cabins available to purchase. Owner has big, actually tiny, plans once these are gone.
3 min read - USThe Daily Jeffersonian
News of public records: Guernsey County property transfers
Transfers from April 29 to May 3 range in price from $16,000 to $820,000
2 min read - USThe Gadsden Times
Etowah County cracking down on delinquent business licenses
If business owners don't pay within 10 days of receiving a letter from the county, they could face prosecution by the district attorney's office.
2 min read - LifestyleShreveport Times | The Times
Can cicadas bite? How to prepare when 'trillions' are expected to descend this summer
Seventeen states will see cicadas in 2024. Cicadas are known for being annoying, but are they dangerous? Here's what they harm and whether they bite.
3 min read - USNew Hampshire Bulletin
Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
In early May, Democrats in the House defeated the “Honesty in Education Act.” The bill was the latest effort to require public school teachers to answer parents when they ask about changes to their child’s gender identity. But another bill is moving forward that supporters say would give parents more control over their children’s instruction […] The post Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
5 min read - USBaltimore Sun
About half of Baltimore City students are chronically absent. Which schools have highest, lowest rates?
Principal James Sargent beamed as he held up a large trophy before a packed classroom of students and staff. The prize recognized Success Academy, a small alternative program in East Baltimore, as the latest winner of Mayor Brandon Scott’s attendance challenge. The quarterly contest seeks to motivate students to be consistently present in school after the coronavirus pandemic severely impacted ...
7 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Biden isn’t the only 80-something trying to hold on to power in Washington
Octogenarians Bernie Sanders and Angus King aren't facing the same sort of criticisms as the president as they seek reelection in the Senate. There's a reason for that.
7 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Real ID deadline coming up. Here's what to know, including when it's required for flying
The deadline is less than a year away.
3 min read - BusinessThe Bulletin
Why did Killingly's grand list increase 26% from 2022 to 2023? Who are the biggest taxpayers?
The 2023 Killingly grand list increased by 26% over 2022 - why? Who are the town's top taxpayers?
5 min read - USErie Times News
Erie School District vs. Big Tech? Approval given to explore lawsuit over social media use
Erie School Board signs off on having law firms look at potential litigation against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, other companies.
3 min read - USThe Bulletin
What to know about Norwich's Memorial Day Parade - a 60 second read
The Norwich Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 27, starting by St. Patrick’s Cathedral at noon.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Metrowest Daily News
Are Massachusetts politics on immigration changing? Strategists explain what it means
Recent polls have found that immigration is top of mind for Massachusetts voters as the 2024 election season nears.
7 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Do you have a Delaware criminal history report? What to know about getting it cleared
The Clean Slate Act takes effect on Aug. 1, but there are limitations. Here's why people shouldn't rely on the system to clear their record.
3 min read - PoliticsOhio Capital Journal
Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced late last week it’s proposing changes to the asylum system that would allow immigration officials to reject asylum seekers who have a criminal record that poses a threat to national security or public safety and quickly remove them. Those changes will occur during the initial screening stages, a senior […] The post Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
3 min read - USWHIO
Construction to cause temporary lane closure on I-70 today
A continued construction project will cause a lane closure on Interstate 70 today.
1 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi high schools celebrate seniors' career, college and military plans
Moody High School is one of several local schools celebrating the future plans of graduating seniors at "signing" events.
2 min read - USRockford Register Star
Social media campaign demands financial transparency from Rockford's Miss Carly's charity
Lack of financial transparency and reporting at Miss Carly's Inc. leads to suspicion and accusations.
6 min read - OpinionKansas Reflector
Yes, a Democrat runs Kansas state government. Tax cut mess shows GOP still hasn’t gotten over it.
I can’t forget that the first response that Kansas Republican leaders had to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s election back in 2018 was to deny that she had any sort of mandate. “It’s the legislative elections that are the more indicative of what is going on in the state,” current Senate President Ty Masterson told Associated […] The post Yes, a Democrat runs Kansas state government. Tax cut mess shows GOP still hasn’t gotten over it. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
4 min read - USJournal Star
Feral cats are a problem in this central Illinois county. Here's how they're handling it
Tazewell County will handle the feral cat population with a trap-neuter-return program. What are neighboring counties doing?
3 min read