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- LifestyleAustin American-Statesman
National Donut Day 2024 deals: Free doughnuts at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, and more in Texas
Friday is National Donut Day. Get deals, freebies at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Casey's and more.
3 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
For the I-41 construction, why is the speed limit 70 mph in Appleton but 55 mph in Neenah?
The designation of a work zone doesn't necessarily result in a reduced speed limit.
2 min read - USJournal Star
'Quite an experience': Peoria woman's journey to buying first home gets national attention
After considering her options, the 66-year-old bought her first home in Peoria.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
A new Kansas political party is testing an old ban on a once-common election strategy
United Kansas wants to revive fusion voting, but state law prohibits the practice.
8 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
California could end ban on funding homeless sober living. Are Democrats moving right on drugs?
“Fentanyl has changed everything,” said Assemblyman Matt Haney, D-San Francisco.
7 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Not your father’s school bus: Why some CMS students get a quieter ride to class in August
Local and state officials (and your Observer education reporter) took a test ride of the buses. CMS is getting dozens of them in the next three years.
4 min read - BusinessIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Hilton, InterContinental: Here are the hotel projects coming to Indianapolis
Signia by Hilton is opening a 40-story, 800-room hotel by the Indiana Convention Center in 2026.
2 min read - USWSOC
New federal program helps feed children in NC during summer months
There’s a new program launching this summer in North Carolina to help feed families.
1 min read - USWichita Eagle
Lane closures, delays coming for some Kellogg commuters. Here’s when and where
Surveying work is expected to last through August.
1 min read - USJournal Star
This Peoria couple opened the porch pantry to give back. Now they need your help
A Peoria woman has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the founders of the non-profit organization The Porch Pantry weather a long run of adversity.
2 min read - PoliticsMichigan Advance
Housing concerns rank high among voters in battleground state polling
Concerns about housing ranked among voters’ top issues according to recently released polling from the progressive Center for Popular Democracy conducted in five battleground states, though voters say they’ve heard little from their elected officials in terms of solutions. In its swing state housing poll, Center for Popular Democracy and Right to the City Action […] The post Housing concerns rank high among voters in battleground state polling appeared first on Michigan Advance.
4 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Noblesville looks to Carmel's Monon Trail success as it develops along Midland Trace Trail
A project with 180 townhouses along the Midland Trace Trail in Noblesville is slated for construction as city sprints to develop next to greenway.
5 min read - USThe Alliance Review
Eastern Stark land transfers: Alliance home sells for $300,000
Home, property sales for May 11-17 in Stark County.
3 min read - LifestyleErie Times News
Smiley's Ice Cream to open soon in former GetGo location at busy Wesleyville intersection
A former GetGo building has sat vacant in Wesleyville for years. A new tenant will soon be moving in.
2 min read - USTimes Recorder
Local Appalachian grant recipients grateful to be ‘seen’ by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Many who received the grants felt finally seen in a state that is often heavily focused on The Three C's: Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
11 min read - USPocono Record
Judge to announce verdict Monday in 2021 fatal shooting of Jaheem Alston
Tyrone Parson is accused of the 2021 shooting death of Jaheem Alston in Middle Smithfield Township. A verdict in the case will be announced Monday.
1 min read - BusinessJournal Star
Deere and Co. to pay $1.1 million for discriminatory hiring practices in Illinois, Iowa
A federal investigation found that John Deere's parent company may have discriminated against hundreds of Black and Hispanic job applicants.
1 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Mt. Diablo towering over the scenic East Bay is perfect for family exploration
A roughly 60 mile scenic drive from Stockton, west on Highway 4, south to Byron and west again towards Mt. Diablo offers one of the prettiest drives.
4 min read - USExaminer Enterprise
Bartlesville's homeless mission faced bureaucratic hurdles but plans to open this summer
Keith and Christy McPhail's B the Light homeless mission aims to open by August despite bureaucratic hurdles and environmental concerns.
3 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Five years ago, the state took over Providence schools. Have things improved?
Five years on, have things actually improved under the state takeover? And is the end in sight?
5 min read - LifestyleGreenville News
Travelers Rest among 15 best US small towns for a summer vacation. What other towns made the list?
Those looking to escape from the city life will appreciate the mountain backdrop that comes along with Travelers Rest's scenic landscapes.
3 min read - USThe Stockton Record
San Joaquin County DA, sheriff, other elected officials will receive salary increases
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved pay raises for District Attorney Ron Freitas, Sheriff Patrick Withrow, and three others.
3 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Pride flag at San Joaquin County building to fly for a day, after 2023 vote to prohibit it
A year after the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors quashed a motion to fly the Pride flag, it will fly on June 28.
3 min read - OpinionPalm Beach Post
U.S. Senators vow to slow-walk Congress to honor convicted Trump
Letters: Elected U.S. officials should face recall for not doing the job they were elected to do; maintain democracy and fairness in Congress.
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Sheriff says multiple Escambia County shootings may be part of summer uptick in violence
Two people have died and one was injured in three separate Escambia County shootings over two days.
3 min read - USNC Newsline
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness anxiously await U.S. Supreme Court decision
Latonya Agard, executive director of NC Coalition to End Homelessness, is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, an Oregon case testing a city ordinance that prohibits people experiencing homelessness from sleeping in public. An unfavorable ruling in the case, which is expected to be decided by the end of the […] The post Advocates for people experiencing homelessness anxiously await U.S. Supreme Court decision appeared first on NC Newsline.
5 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
St. Lucie 1st in Florida to cap cost of inmate medical care; will Martin, Indian River follow?
County leaders said they expect the new state law, which currently only applies to St. Lucie County, to spread across the state.
4 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Bob Sikes Fishing Pier improvements on the way. Here's what's planned for the pier.
The grant money was approved in 2016 and the project has been moving forward in phases. Here's what's happening next.
1 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Son apologized before stabbing mom in the chest, victim told Howell police prior to death
Robert Parody, accused of murdering his mother, has suffered from mental illness since sustaining a head injury in a dirt-bike accident in 2015.
3 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Daily News
FAU poll: Trump up by 1 point in three Midwest states but U.S. Senate races may help Biden
The poll questioned voters across three decisive battleground states, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
2 min read - LifestyleFlorida Today
Torres: Share your shark stories and photos with me
Florida leads the country in the number of unprovoked shark bites every year.
4 min read - USPanama City News Herald
Medical office building for Panama City Beach's first hospital should open in a few months
The first phase of Panama City Beach's first hospital - the medical office building - is nearly complete and should open soon.
2 min read - BusinessNaples Daily News
Market values stabilize in Collier County after two years of big spikes
Property values have stabilized in Collier County overall. But that doesn't translate to lower taxes.
5 min read - BusinessFoster's Daily Democrat
Dover touts 'great success' of saving on electric bills through community power
Residents and business owners in Dover’s community power program have saved a combined $772,000-plus in five months, official says.
4 min read - USMansfield News Journal
Richland County restaurant inspections with critical violations May 29-June 3
Food safety inspections with critical violations conducted by Richland Public Health May 29-June 3.
8 min read - WorldThe Burlington Free Press
Covered bridges are a part of Vermont's landscape. Here are several worth checking out
The Green Mountain State boasts over 100 covered bridges, many located off the beaten path, but easy to find with the right directions.
7 min read - BusinessThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Kansas Turnpike Authority addresses questions about customer privacy concerns
The Kansas Turnpike Authority never sells customer information, a spokeswoman for that entity told The Capital-Journal this past week.
4 min read - USThe Tuscaloosa News
What to know about Tuscaloosa's 'Bloody Tuesday'
'Bloody Tuesday' became a crucial moment in Tuscaloosa long journey toward racial equality.
2 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
Wells High School names top 10 students in Class of 2024
Meet the top 10 students in the Class of 2024 at Wells High School.
6 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Apalachicola National Forest plans to set 14,000-acre prescribed fire over the weekend
Burns will be west of the Sopchoppy River and south of Florida Highway 13 in Bradwell Bay in Wakulla County.
1 min read - BusinessSpartanburg Herald-Journal
The coworking trend is growing in Spartanburg. Here's why.
A former law office on Magnolia Street has been transformed into an on-trend flexible working environment.
3 min read - USAFP
Clip shows Indonesian police chief reminding officers about discipline, not 'shutting down murder case'
An old clip of Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo talking about discipline within the force has resurfaced in posts that falsely claimed it showed him shutting down an investigation into the murders of two teenagers in Cirebon in August 2016. The posts were shared after a horror film inspired by the crime was released and as police arrested another suspect. But the clip, viewed millions of times, is from October 2021 and shows a speech where the police chief did not mention the case.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
'I want to see our schools succeed': Former teacher files to run for Brevard school board
Keith Schachter is a former teacher and founder of an advertising company specializing in the needs of public schools.
4 min read - USAsheville Citizen-Times
Henderson County DA rules 'no probable cause' after Maryland man fatally shot in Flat Rock
Henderson County DA says there's no probable cause for criminal charges after a man was fatally shot in the chest at a Flat Rock apartment.
2 min read - OpinionWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Ray Mariano: Political power play grabs earmarks in state budget
For those who hold positions of power in the state Legislature, it’s a matter of considerable pride that they are in a position to get extra cash.
3 min read - LifestyleLancaster Eagle-Gazette
OSU Extension: Watering those container gardens
Containers are a great option if gardening space is limited, soil conditions are poor.
6 min read - USThe Anderson Independent-Mail
SCDOT Commission approves $719 million for pavement improvements. What you need to know.
South Carolina Department of Transportation Services approved the 2025 Pavement Improvement Program.
4 min read - USThe Palm Beach Post
Police: Intoxicated man tried to hide from officer along Lake Trail
The man was arrested by Palm Beach Police just days before his 33rd birthday, records show.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing. Check out these upcoming events.
Topeka will have its 11th annual Juneteenth celebration. Here are the upcoming events.
2 min read - USMacon Telegraph
Macon rehab center admits to altering records during fraud investigation. Owner pleads guilty
A judge said the facility took hundreds of thousands of dollars from taxpayers.
2 min read