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- USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Ninth Albuquerque officer placed on leave amidst DWI corruption investigation
May 9—A ninth Albuquerque officer has been placed on leave amid an ongoing probe into alleged DWI corruption. Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police Department spokesman, said officer Matthew Trahan is on paid administrative leave as parallel investigations by the FBI and APD delve into allegations that DWI officers worked with a local attorney to get drunken driving cases dismissed in ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
State awards first grants under new program
May 9—The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced the recipients of a new grant for energy efficient projects in lower-income communities. The Community Energy Efficiency Development Program grants will deliver a total of $11.8 million to eight projects across the state. The program was created in 2022. The program is funded with $10 million allocated by the New ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Motive unknown after man shoots stepmother during graduation ceremony at Kiva Auditorium
May 9—The graduation ceremony was winding down inside the Albuquerque Convention Center on Wednesday. Students of Southwest Secondary Learning Center were asked to hand roses to relatives and friends. Then, police say, a loud pop rang out, and a woman grabbed her neck and fell to the floor. Her ex-stepson, with a gun in his hand, raised his foot as if to stomp on her. But witnesses jumped in ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Dad of homicide victim says Family Advocacy Center helped him through tragedy
May 9—For one Albuquerque man, the Family Advocacy Center served as a beacon of light as he battled through the dark days and months following the shooting death of his son. "Through all this ugliness, we must smile," Ryan Saavedra Sr. said at a Thursday news conference. "Life must go on." The Albuquerque Police Department unveiled the newly remodeled lobby of the Family Advocacy Center, which ...
3 min read - EntertainmentAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Out of this world: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science opens 'Sci-Fi & Sci-Fact'
May 9—Visitors will follow the science in New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science's latest exhibition. "Sci-Fi & Sci-Fact" is a traveling exhibit from New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. It opened on May 4, at the NMMNHS and will be on display through December. It is included with regular museum admission. The exhibit explores the real-life science behind some of the most ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
FBI looking for 'Pushy-Duo Bandits' who robbed ATM last month
May 9—The FBI is looking for two people who recently robbed an ATM in Northeast Albuquerque. On April 26, the men — dubbed the "Pushy-Duo Bandits" by the FBI — stole money from the ATM at a Bank of America branch in the 2000 block of Juan Tabo NE, near Muriel. According to a FBI news release, both suspects are Black. One is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and slim, while the other has a "thick" build ...
1 min read - USKTVI
Ameren, IL, provides safety simulation for first responders
Glen Carbon firefighters received an up-close look at the potential hazards of downed power lines Thursday night. Ameren Illinois brought Live Line Demo to the fire department on South Main Street.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Missouri ethics panel rejects complaint into lawmaker who investigated top Republican
The committee found that there was no evidence that the lawmaker acted in bad faith.
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: Skating along
“A common treasure a sharp-eyed visitor might happen across is a skate egg casing,” Tiffany Boothe, of the Seaside Aquarium, told Oregon Coast Beach Connection. “About a foot in length and resembling a chunk of seaweed, these egg casings are produced by the female skate, and after fertilization are deposited on the ocean floor.” One casing can contain from one to seven embryos. Last October, a ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: This and that
• Just in case there aren’t enough tourists on the North Coast already, the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach has been chosen by Travel & Leisure as one of the “15 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S.” And, it’s the only one from the Pacific Northwest. The rest are in Hawaii (4), Florida (3), California (2), South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, New York and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. • And, batten down the ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: Local brevities
Tidbits from The Daily Morning Astorian, May 9, 1888: • Astoria spends $300 a month (about $9,850 now) in lighting the streets. • Astoria mechanics and machinists, engineers, pilots and steamboat masters are in every port and harbor from San Diego to Cook Inlet, Alaska, this summer. • There are 28 salmon canneries at and near Astoria, employing several thousand men ... Note: The first cannery ...
1 min read - WorldThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
College delegation presents at creative writing festival
Clatsop Community College participated in the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival in Port Angeles, Washington, from April 25 to April 27. Associated Student Government president and creative writing major Asher Finch, along with writing instructor Kama O'Connor, did a presentation at the event about the work that is put into Rain Magazine, the college's annual literary ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: No more sunshine
The Daily Morning Astorian, May 13, 1884, had this tidbit: “Robert Miller is the new postmaster of the new post office at Sunshine.” Sunshine was a small town located across Willapa Bay from the east side of Long Island in Pacific County, in what was then Washington Territory, established in 1883. The Chinook Observer shed some light on the long-gone town in its heyday, which evolved next to a ...
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Minnesotans hoping to gamble today have many options. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Minnesota's founders took a hard line against gambling, and the activity remained largely ...
6 min read - USKansas City Star
Driver flees scene of wreck, then causes 2 more in police chase on E US-40. Two injured
Independence police chased a driver north after they fled a crash near I-470.
1 min read - USWHIO
Man flown to hospital after crash in Springfield Twp.
A man was flown to the hospital after a crash in Springfield Township Thursday.
1 min read - USWSOC
‘Just want you back’: Family believes missing man is endangered
Sam Haugh, 21, has been missing since April and family members are taking matters into their own hands and searching for answers.
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Former Hazelton inmate sentenced for assault on correctional officer
May 9—A federal inmate formerly housed at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Hazelton in Bruceton Mills was sentenced Tuesday to 78 months (6 1/2 years) in prison for assaulting a correctional officer, U.S. Attorney William Ihelnfeld's office announced in a press release. After a two-day trial in October 2023, a jury found Dwight Foster, 50, guilty of assault of a correctional officer ...
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Top of the class: Mountaineer Middle named an 'Exemplary Practice' school by the state Department of Education
May 9—Say you're a student at Mountaineer Middle School, and you happen to notice Principal Mike Rogers in your classroom one morning. Or Jennifer Potts, the vice principal. Not to worry—that's just what they do. And it's not like you're in trouble, as far as that goes. In fact, you're doing a lot of things right. That's why the school perched on Price Street also found itself sitting near the ...
3 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Region 4 taps Dower for West Virginia First Foundation
May 9—MORGANTOWN — In a near-unanimous vote Thursday morning, Region 4 selected Jon Dower as its representative on the West Virginia First Foundation, the 11-member board tasked with distributing hundreds of millions in opioid settlement dollars. Dower finished second to Jonathan Board when the 13-county region held its initial vote last July. Board vacated the seat in March to become the ...
2 min read - USKTVX
Weather is slightly unsettled and warming
We're closing in on the end of the workweek and we've got changes in store for our weather.
2 min read - CelebrityNBC News
Miss USA’s resignation letter accuses the organization of toxic work culture
The Miss USA who gave up her crown and title this week accused the pageant’s CEO of failing to take an incident of sexual harassment seriously and creating a toxic work environment, according to a copy of her resignation letter obtained Thursday by NBC News.
4 min read - USWSOC
Investigator Alden Elliott laid to rest in Catawba County
On Thursday, family, friends, and the community came together to honor the life of fallen hero Investigator William “Alden” Elliott. He was one of the four officers killed in a shootout last week.
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
POLICE NEWS: Man suffers medical event at jail, dies at hospital
May 9—ELKHART — A 31-year-old man died at Elkhart General Hospital at about 8 a.m. Wednesday after suffering from an apparent medical issue while in custody at the jail. According to Elkhart County Sheriff's Capt. Michael Culp, at 6:21 a.m. staff at the Elkhart County Jail had Corbin Eby, 31, in custody and he had an apparent medical issue. He was immediately taken to Elkhart General Hospital ...
2 min read - LifestyleWDAF
Ruskin HS seniors reflect on living through pandemic
Looking back on high school, you probably don't have many memories of living through a global pandemic.
1 min read - USKRON
4 arrested after attempting to smuggle meth into San Mateo jail
(KRON) — Four men were recently arrested by the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force for attempting to struggle drugs into the Maguire Correctional facility, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said. On April 23, Sheriff’s personnel learned that inmate Froylan Armenta, 23, of Pinole, had attempted to smuggle the drugs during his re-booking process. […]
1 min read - USWSOC
Investigation into deadly police ambush involves meticulous firearm forensics
Channel 9 got new insight into the extensive investigation underway as law enforcement searches for answers in last week’s ambush attack.
2 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Amazon leads tour through new Elkhart facility
May 9—ELKHART — With traffic on the Indiana Toll Road visible through open doors just yards away, community representatives and members of the news media were given a walk-through tour event of the in-progress Amazon robotics fulfillment facility in Elkhart Thursday morning. Kylie Degiulio, senior manager for economic development for Amazon, helped lead the tour around the facility, which is ...
3 min read - USAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
18-year-old from Lyle charged with 15 felonies, 14 related to child pornography
May 9—A 18-year-old from Lyle has been arrested and charged with a total of 15 felony counts, 14 of which include charges related to child pornography. William John Eklund is facing 11 counts of possessing pornographic works as a registered offender and three charges of disseminating pornographic work as a registered offender. He has also been charged with one felony count of possessing ...
3 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Accused bank burglar appointed public defender
May 9—GOSHEN — A man accused of burglarizing a bank in Elkhart was appointed a public defender during his initial hearing in Elkhart County Circuit Court on Thursday. Police were called to First Source Bank, 1751 W. Lexington Ave., Elkhart, 12:08 a.m. Tuesday for a suspicious person. On scene, a window of the bank had been smashed out and after they arrested Douglas L.G. Morgan, police ...
9 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Goshen, Boys & Girls Club plant a tree
May 9—GOSHEN — Boys and Girls Club organizations across Indiana rallied together on Thursday for a statewide day of service to honor and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Clubs across Indiana planted trees throughout the day, in addition to other activities to celebrate and explore mental health and service. Goshen city staff joined students and staff at Goshen's club, donating ...
2 min read - USWSOC
Charlotte residents continue to assess damage from storms
Resident Jesse Townsend continues to assess the extent of damage to his home in the Bradfield Farms community in northeast Charlotte, a day after deadly storms wreaked havoc.
1 min read - USKTVI
Shootout video near campus reveals chaos during gunfire
A Tuesday night shootout at a Qdoba restaurant in the Central West End was caught on surveillance video. Muzzle flashes can be seen on the video as restaurant customers scatter for cover.
2 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Butte County parents arrested on alleged child endangerment
May 9—The Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested two Bangor residents on Tuesday under suspicion of child endangerment after their child was found near an illegal marijuana cultivation, officials said. At approximately 10:51 p.m. on Monday, Butte County dispatch received a call from a woman that her child, 3, was missing from a residence located on a 51-acre parcel on the 7000 block of Laporte ...
1 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Kalispell Police arrest man for allegedly trying to kidnap teenager
May 9—Kalispell Police officers arrested a 38-year-old man late Wednesday night for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old boy at a gas station south of town. Aaron Douglas Kupka of Kalispell was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center on a pending felony attempted kidnapping charge and a probation violation. He remained behind bars Thursday morning. Bail has not yet been set. ...
1 min read - USKTVI
Car stolen with 2-year-old inside; child found safe, search for suspect continues
A child who was inside of a car stolen at a Brentwood gas station Thursday morning was found safe and reunited with guardians, authorities say. The accused car thief remains at large as of Thursday evening.
2 min read - USKOIN
Woman accused of scratching 2 passing cars with knife, setting parked vehicle on fire
A woman was arrested Friday after allegedly running into traffic with a knife, stabbing passing cars with it and lighting an empty parked car on fire in Southwest Portland.
2 min read - USWPXI
18-year-old woman arrested in connection to deadly Elliott stabbing
A woman has been charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in Elliott.
1 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Boy dies after jumping off Riverfront Park bridge
May 9—A boy died Wednesday night after he and three other teens jumped off the orange pedestrian bridge at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. Spokane Fire Department spokesman Justin de Ruyter said firefighters were called at 6:58 p.m. to a report of four young people who had jumped off the popular bridge just north of the Rotary Fountain. De Ruyter said multiple 911 callers said they heard ...
2 min read - WorldNative News Online
Navajo Speaker Curley: The Issue of Missing and Murdered Diné Rooted in Colonization
Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley recalled on Thursday that her grandfather warned her family that Navajo women were taken from the community and never returned. Speaker Curley and the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined community members in a march to show solidarity with families of Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives (MMDR). Speaker Curley said one objective of the march was to foster support and healing for impacted families.
2 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
2 shot in drive-by shooting in Marion, chief says
MARION, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were injured in a drive by shooting in Marion Thursday evening, Marion Police Chief Tony Flowers said. One person was shot on McMillan Street and another person was shot on Wallace Street, Flowers said. One person was taken by EMS to the hospital, and another was transported by car […]
- USColumbia Daily Herald
Gov. Bill Lee visits Columbia: 'It's heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time'
Thursday's ongoing tornado cleanup in Columbia included a visit from Gov. Bill Lee, with volunteers now being sought to assist relief efforts.
5 min read - NewsKSNW Wichita
Wichita Transit, Paratransit free until further notice
Wichita Transit posted on Facebook Thursday saying the transit will be free for the time being.
- USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Boy who died after jumping from Riverfront Park bridge attended Yasuhara Middle School
May 9—The boy who jumped off a Riverfront Park bridge and died Wednesday night was a Yasuhara Middle School student, according to Spokane Public Schools. School district officials declined to release the name of the student. The Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office also did not release the boy's identity Thursday. The boy and three other teens jumped off the orange pedestrian bridge north ...
2 min read - USMiami Herald
WLRN, CBS News Miami clinch top prizes at the 2024 Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards
The Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards, now in their fifth year, were created to highlight excellence in South Florida journalism.
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Baseball-size hail hits Central Texas during severe storms. Here's what it looks like
Severe thunderstorms brought baseball-size hail to Central Texas on Thursday. Here's what folks shared on X.
2 min read - BusinessKTSM
UTEP president faces backlash from elected officials over actions with Aerospace Center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — City and state elected officials have directed more criticism towards the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in response to the university’s president naming a new acting head for the Aerospace Center. On Wednesday, May 8, Mayor Oscar Leeser, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a […]
3 min read - USWFTV
Brush fire shuts down Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach
Fire crews are battling a brush in Daytona Beach that is starting to jump across Interstate 95.
1 min read - USOttumwa Courier, Iowa
Council throws support behind multi-property development
May 9—OTTUMWA — With a goal of reaching 500 housing units by 2030, the City of Ottumwa is one step closer to putting another dent into that figure. The city council Tuesday approved both a resolution of support and May 21 as the date for a public hearing regarding a potential 30-lot development by Kading Properties. The properties would occur on infill lots as the city addresses its "missing ...
4 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
UW trustees hear public comment on DEI report ahead of Seidel's final decision
May 9—CHEYENNE — How the University of Wyoming moves forward with its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and related services will be announced Friday. UW Board of Trustees Chairman Kermit Brown said on Thursday there were certain aspects of the decision involving personnel matters that could not be discussed in public. UW President Ed Seidel will announce his final decision after ...
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