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- USSacramento Bee
Aggressive cougar found and killed in Oregon backyard, 250 feet from school, cops say
The animal was showing signs of unusual behavior, police said.
2 min read - USMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Louisiana Republicans vote to end lunch breaks for child workers
In contemporary politics, Republican governance, especially at the state level, is increasingly invested in rolling back child-labor safeguards.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Three years later, Trump isn’t done targeting the Impeachment 10
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach Donald Trump after Jan. 6. Two managed to win re-election. The former president still hopes to take one of them out.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man sneaks on Delta flight and hides in plane bathroom — then he gets caught, feds say
The Texas man has been indicted on federal charges, feds say.
3 min read - USMinnesota Reformer
Biden administration to roll back the Betsy DeVos Title IX rules
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education on Friday announced a final rule that will update Title IX regulations governing how schools respond to sexual misconduct, undoing changes made under the Trump administration and former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. “For more than 50 years, Title IX has promised an equal opportunity to learn and thrive […] The post Biden administration to roll back the Betsy DeVos Title IX rules appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
3 min read - USFresno Bee
Court rules for Fresno cops who asphyxiated unarmed man. ‘It just defies common sense’
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office ruled his 2017 death a homicide by asphyxiation.
4 min read - BusinessExaminer Enterprise
Midwest region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
What's the weather forecast for Daytona Jeep Beach 2024?
Here's the weather outlook for the 10-day event that runs through April 28.
3 min read - USMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Trump tries, fails to delay Jan. 6 civil cases pending against him
Donald Trump wants to push off the multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits he’s facing from police officers. His efforts clearly aren’t going well.
2 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Recent Fosston house fire suspected to be caused by improper use of holiday light cord
Apr. 19—FOSSTON, Minn. — The cause of an April 5 house fire in Fosston, Minnesota, is suspected to be improper use of a holiday light cord, according to a press release from the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The fire took place in a single-family residence located in the 700 block of First Street East. The occupant of the home escaped uninjured. The release, issued Thursday afternoon, April ...
1 min read - USMichigan Advance
Polluters must pay to clean up areas contaminated with PFOA, PFOS
Industries that discharge toxic PFOA and PFOS compounds into the environment will now be held legally and financially responsible for the contamination, according to a final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday. The Department of Defense is also subject to the new requirements. PFOA and PFOS are now classified as hazardous […] The post Polluters must pay to clean up areas contaminated with PFOA, PFOS appeared first on Michigan Advance.
4 min read - USThe Guardian
Biden administration moves to restrict oil and gas leases on 13m acres in Alaska
Environmentalists celebrate new rules but Alaska politicians call it an ‘illegal’ attack on state’s livelihood and predict lawsuits
4 min read - USMiami Herald
State Attorney Fernandez Rundle faces mounting criticism over prosecutor conduct
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers calls for an independent review of the State Attorney’s Office
8 min read - BusinessThe Reporter-Times
Unemployment claims in Indiana increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Indiana last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USGreenville News
More residents, more trash: Greenville County to add to landfill and helm compost program
South Carolina's unprecedented growth brings more residents to the Upstate and with them, more trash. Here's how Greenville County is making room.
5 min read - LifestyleColumbia Daily Herald
Things to do: Big Bleu Pickin' Party, Cars & Coffee, Touch a Truck and The Factory
This weekend sees the return of the Big Bleu Pickin' Party, Cars & Coffee, as well as Touch a Truck at Riverwalk and supporting minority businesses.
3 min read - USThe Daily Times
San Juan College Bike Park Pump Track opens to community
“To see people come out here on the second day it was open, to see kids just tearing it up, it was great,” said San Juan College VP Ed DesPlas. “It made me wish I was 40 years younger.”
5 min read - BusinessNBC News
Tesla recalls almost 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator
Tesla is recalling almost 4,000 of its flagship Cybertrucks to fix a potentially dangerous fault with their accelerators' pedals.
2 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
Food additives possibly linked to cancer could be banned in Illinois under new legislation
A bill banning four food additives commonly found in candies and baked goods is one step closer to becoming law in Illinois.
3 min read - USKansas Reflector
Kelly signs bill lifting state investment in Kansas’ network of airports to $15 million annually
Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law bill expanding to $15 million — up from $5 million — annual state funding for infrastructure projects at Kansas airports. The post Kelly signs bill lifting state investment in Kansas’ network of airports to $15 million annually appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
3 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Here's who won Caller-Times Student of the Week
Students from Calallen, Flour Bluff and Gregory-Portland were nominated.
1 min read - USThe Tennessean
Tennessee Rep. Gino Bulso faces ethics complaint over sponsoring of book bill
Bulso, who is an attorney, called the complaint "meritless."
3 min read - USThe Duncan Banner, Okla.
County OHCE clubs to host plant swap
Apr. 19—If you have a green thumb, the Stephens County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) clubs have the perfect event for you. Scheduled for Saturday, April 20, county OHCE groups will host and sponsor a plant swap. The event will take place in the Heritage Room of the Stephens County fairgrounds. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Those attending are encouraged ...
1 min read - USNBC News
Maryland teenager accused of plotting school shooting in 129-page document
A Maryland high school student has been charged with planning to carry out a school shooting, after authorities discovered a journal where he'd set out his intentions in detail and said he wanted to be famous.
3 min read - USThe Courier Journal
LMPD: Bomb threat at the Louisville Zoo 'appears to be a false call.' What we know
Kyle Shepherd said a call about a bomb threat came at 8:47 a.m. on Friday and every person that was inside the zoo was evacuated.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Troy finally reopening West Main Street today; Tavern/IOOF building repairs OK'd
Apr. 19—TROY — An order that led the city to close West Main Street downtown nearly 10 months ago was lifted late Thursday by the Miami County Building Department, following stabilization work on the 112-118 W. Main St. buildings by the new owners. Work to reopen West Main Street between Cherry and Plum streets, just west of Troy's Public Square, began around 6 a.m. Friday by city street ...
4 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton fights flood protection charges: 'It is not personal, it is business.'
Apr. 19—Hamilton residents and city leaders used a three-hour discussion Thursday night to voice their anger with a Miami Conservancy District plan to significantly increase rates for flood protections. A "Keep Hamilton Afloat" protest rally by Hamilton stakeholders was held ahead of the special City Council meeting at 345 High St. Around 100 people showed up to listen to the presentation of ...
7 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Ohio leads nation in tornadoes to start 2024
Apr. 19—Ohio has seen more tornadoes than the rest of the nation in the first months of the new year. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that, so far in 2024, Ohio has recorded 38 total tornado reports, the most of any state. This was a marked increase from last year, which during the same time period (Jan. 1 through Apr. 18) had 25 reported tornadoes. Ohio was ...
3 min read - OpinionJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Area county among highest in open ethics probes as Ethics Commission marks 50th year
Apr. 19—The Ohio Ethics Commission this year has 11 open investigations across southwest Ohio — six in Butler County alone — as it marks its 50th anniversary. The agency is armed with a 19-member staff and tasked with overseeing some 590,000 elected officials, contractors and decision makers at all levels of government in Ohio. The bulk of the 103 open ethics investigations statewide involve ...
7 min read - OpinionJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Butler County among highest in open ethics probes as Ethics Commission marks 50th year
Apr. 19—The Ohio Ethics Commission this year has 11 open investigations across southwest Ohio — six in Butler County alone — as it marks its 50th anniversary. The agency is armed with a 19-member staff and tasked with overseeing some 590,000 elected officials, contractors and decision makers at all levels of government in Ohio. The bulk of the 103 open ethics investigations statewide involve ...
7 min read - BusinessVC Star | Ventura County Star
Ventura businesses prep for round 2 of X Games after 2023 success
Last summer's X Games paid off for Ventura, with the city spending less than expected while claiming economic impact in the millions.
7 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
'Life-saving information:' Through flames and sparks, AES Ohio line workers demonstrate hazards
Apr. 19—MORAINE — Touching a fiberglass "hot stick" to an electric line fed by a 120-volt generator, AES Ohio meter service technician and union safety representative A.J. Montgomery set off a flame nearly a meter long Thursday afternoon. The spectacle was part of a demonstration at AES Ohio's Moraine operations center meant to "raise awareness of hazards, to increase the understanding of ...
2 min read - USThe Courier Journal
TARC will face financial insolvency in 2032 without new revenue
Even if the public transportation agency enacts proposed changes, which includes fewer buses running, it will still need to find new revenue sources.
4 min read - USBiloxi Sun Herald
These South MS gang members are headed to prison after U.S. Justice Department crackdown
The U.S. Justice Department has prosecuted 37 members and associates of a notorious and violent gang, and some of the defendants are from the Mississippi Coast.
3 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Middletown police: Driver of other vehicle, person who fired weapon located in deadly apparent road-rage shooting
Apr. 19—Middletown police say they have located the driver of the other vehicle and the person who fired a gun Tuesday night in a two-vehicle incident that left a 26-year-old man dead in an apparent road-rage incident. The additional information was released Thursday afternoon, but officials said no one was arrested. The investigation is still ongoing, according to police. Anyone with ...
2 min read - USThe News-Press
Astronauts and entrepreneurs, warp drive and wormholes: Edison Awards honor innovation
Curious about what's new and next in the world of tech? Edison Awards showcases change-making innovations
4 min read - USThe Times Herald
Victims' rights group to host flower toss Wednesday
P.S. You're My Hero will be at Kiefer Park at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
All 3 suspects in Chaviz Nguyen death to be tried as adults for first-degree murder
Both 17-year-old suspects will be tried as adults in the killing of Chaviz Nguyen. They face murder charges along with Elysha Bedell, 19.
2 min read - USUtica Observer-Dispatch
In the spotlight: local law enforcement officers' fight for changes in the Bail Reform Act
Why pay attention to the call for bail reform amendments? Our state finds itself in an unsustainable situation, local officials claim.
5 min read - USModesto Bee
Manteca debuts homeless dorms. Site also could get 192 affordable apartments near ACE depot
Manteca’s housing market is even tighter than Modesto’s.
5 min read - USPetoskey News Review
Major dredging project underway for Charlevoix Harbor
From April 10 to May 15, approximately 13,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the channel.
2 min read - USWHIO
DEA, FBI conducting investigation in Dayton
Several police officers are conducting an investigation in Dayton on Friday morning.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Zuck's new AI drop is cool and all, but he's still playing catch-up with Sam Altman
Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Llama 3, Meta's most powerful AI yet, but the models still fall short of OpenAI's GPT-4.
4 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
One dead after two vehicles struck pedestrian on Columbus' Far East Side, police say
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at 1:06 a.m. after two vehicles who struck the person fled the scene, police say
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
One of the cubs was found scared and “shivering” after the interaction, an expert said.
2 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Democratic caucus selects Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jackson for Senate vacancy
Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson won a caucus Thursday night to fill the remaining term of the late state Sen. Jean Breaux, according to a release from the Indiana Democratic Party. Breaux, an Indianapolis Democrat, died last month following a prolonged illness that took her away from the entire 2024 legislative session. Jackson and […] The post Democratic caucus selects Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jackson for Senate vacancy appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
2 min read - USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.
Lions Club to host carnival, proceeds to benefit kids
Apr. 19—The Norman Lions Club will hold its annual fundraiser next week, and proceeds will go to the club's organization that offers free eye screenings and eye care to those who need it. The event coincides with Norman Music Festival and will be set up adjacent to the event along James Garner Avenue in Downtown Norman. The carnival will take place from April 25-27. Hours are Thursday, 6-10 ...
3 min read - USThe Meadville Tribune, Pa.
State awards funding for Crawford County broadband project
Apr. 19—A more than $1.8 million project with both state and private investment project will help to expand broadband internet service in a portion of northern Crawford County. Verizon North LLC has been awarded a $817,475 state grant toward a $1,862,130 expansion project in the county, according to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). Verizon North will provide more than ...
2 min read - USTimes West Virginian, Fairmont
After being damaged by storm and wind, crews prep Fairmont Jacobs Building for more rainfall
Apr. 19—FAIRMONT — Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night, Fred C. Young, maintenance supervisor, got a phone call that chilled his blood. The roof of the Bauer Building, next to the election center, was gone. Two million dollars worth of voting equipment was stored in the Bauer Building as a thunderstorm battered buildings all over town. Fortunately, when Young arrived it wasn't the Bauer Building ...
4 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Rural Kentucky fire chief charged in alleged thefts from the department he headed
The charge involves federal COVID-19 relief money that had been appropriated to the county.
1 min read