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Lufkin baseball sweeps McKinney North to win Area Championship
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Lufkin Panthers are moving on after sweeping their Area Round series with McKinney North in Tyler on Friday night. The Pack will now wait to see who they will face between Whitehouse and Forney in the Regional Quarterfinals.
- USKETK Tyler
UT Tyler student to serve on Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a University of Texas at Tyler student to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) as a student representative on Thursday. Luke Schwartz, a Tyler Junior College and Texas A&M University graduate, is pursuing a doctor of medicine degree and an executive master of business […]
1 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
$60M in federal drought money approved for Lower Rio Grande
May 10—The federal government is dispensing $60 million to improve water conservation and efficiency in the Lower Rio Grande Basin between Elephant Butte and El Paso, a stretch that has proven troublesome with water loss and legal battles. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday announced the funding, which will be part of $500 million funneled through the Inflation Reduction Act to ...
3 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
New grad's SFCC degree opens door to auto tech career
May 10—Patricia Victor recalled a time in her childhood when she and her best friend were exploring a broken-down vehicle in a neighbor's backyard. They determined it was doomed by a leak of windshield wiper fluid. Victor, who grew up on the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona, would later learn the problem was a brake fluid leak. As she was preparing this week to receive her associate ...
2 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mega Millions for Friday, May 10, 2024, is a $331 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Will Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?
4 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
U.S. Congress members meet in Bakersfield, debate expansion of internet access to rural communities
Friday morning, in Bakersfield, they held a field hearing to discuss how to expand broadband -- or high-speed internet -- access to rural communities, like many in Kern.
3 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Angelo State University celebrates over 1,000 Graduates walking across the stage
More than 1,000 A-S-U students will be graduating this spring. Students in education, health, and human services and graduate studies received their diplomas tonight at the junell center.
- USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
40-year-old man shot and killed in Phoenix by suspect who fled on bicycle
A man was found fatally shot by a suspect who left the area on a bike, according to Phoenix police.
1 min read - USReuters
Prosecutors urge 40 years in prison for attacker of Pelosi's husband
The man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and clubbed her husband with a hammer should serve 40 years in prison for his conviction on federal offenses that amount to a crime of terrorism, prosecutors urged on Friday. In a sentencing memorandum filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, prosecutors said David Wayne DePape has shown no remorse, deserves no leniency and should receive the statutory maximum penalties for each of the two counts on which he was convicte
3 min read - USWCMH
State opens another investigation into STRS pension fund
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One day before results will be announced in the latest election for the board of the state teacher’s retirement system, yet another investigation was launched into STRS. The governor and the attorney general already announced they are looking into governance issues at STRS. Now, Secretary of State Frank Larose said his […]
3 min read - USTODAY
Thomas Jefferson University apologizes for viral mispronunciations of graduates' names
Thomas Jefferson University is apologizing after the names of graduates from the nursing program were unrecognizably pronounced at their commencement, as seen in viral videos.
2 min read - USWFXT
25 Investigates: Mass. teachers react to survey on violence against educator
This week, 25 Investigates revealed the results of our exclusive survey on teacher safety. Now, anchor and investigative reporter Kerry Kavanaugh is hearing directly from some who took the survey about what it revealed.
4 min read - ScienceKARK
GALLERY: Northern Lights visible in the Natural State Friday evening
Friday evening the Natural State skies were lit up more beautiful than normal as the Northern Lights were visible as far south as El Dorado.
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
The federal government is investing $60 million in the lower Rio Grande
May 10—The federal government will invest $60 million in drought resiliency in the Rio Grande Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced Friday. The millions come from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and will be used for water conservation and drought resilience projects south of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and in West Texas. "When we invest in the Rio Grande, we invest in ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Attorney general asks state Supreme Court to undo lenient ruling in high school teacher's sex offender case
May 10—It took less than two minutes for a Las Cruces judge on March 21 to end a convicted sex offender's probation early, with no one objecting and none of the man's victims in the courtroom. The action by state District Judge Douglas Driggers was also illegal, according to state Attorney General Raúl Torrez. On Friday, Torrez asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to intervene in the case of a ...
5 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Northbound I-25 at Cesar Chavez will be down to one lane over the weekend
May 10—State transportation officials are telling drivers to expect delays as northbound Interstate 25 at Avenida Cesar Chavez will be down to one traffic lane starting tonight and lasting through the weekend. "Weekend work is being performed for interstate bridge maintenance," the New Mexico Department of Transportation said in a Friday news release. "Motorists should anticipate delays." The ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Contractors pay $273,100 over undelivered telescope
May 10—Two contractors agreed to pay $273,100 as a settlement over allegations of false claims related to the procurement of a telescope by the Air Force Research Laboratory. The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico and the Air Force announced Friday it had reached the settlement with Hart Scientific Consulting International and Composite Mirror Applications, which are both based in ...
2 min read - USWKRN articles
News 2 viewers capture northern lights
An unusually strong solar storm hit Earth and produced northern lights across the country, some visible in Middle Tennessee!
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Man accused in terror spree on the Navajo Nation
May 10—A Fruitland man is accused of killing one man — laughing and shooting as the victim begged for his life — injuring another and terrorizing a family on a road trip during an April shooting spree in western New Mexico. Rydell Happy, 30, is charged federally with second-degree murder in the April 24 death of the man, identified as "John Doe" in court records. Happy was booked into the San ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Mail carriers picking up food donations on Saturday
May 10—The National Association of Letter Carriers will not only be making deliveries on Saturday in New Mexico, but also picking them up as well. Residents in 19 communities across the state are invited to participate in the nation's largest single day food drive, the annual "Stamp Out Hunger." Letter carriers in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Anthony, Artesia, Belen, Carlsbad, Deming, Farmington, ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
UNM's spring commencement is Saturday. Here's what to know:
May 10—The University of New Mexico will be holding its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday at 9 a.m. at University Arena, the Pit. Close to 3,000 people will receive degrees. Some 1,920 bachelor's degrees, 658 master's degrees, 63 doctorates, 92 juris doctorates, 78 medical doctorates, 52 pharmacy doctorates, 110 graduate certificates, and 18 education specialists will be administered. ...
2 min read - LifestyleAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
'I feel beautiful': local salon provides free self-care services to Barrett House Shelter residents
May 10—June Herrera's eyes still light up when she talks about Alexander. "He was a musician, played the harmonica," she said, flashing a smile. The two met in Los Angeles over 40 years ago and moved back to New Mexico not long after, where they raised a daughter and continued their lives together. Life was good until tragedy stuck the couple five years ago, when Alexander passed away. The ...
4 min read - USWHBF Davenport
‘It means everything to me’: Public House delivers $16,000 check to Mollie Tibbetts Foundation
The Public House in Davenport delivered a check worth $16,300 to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The funds were allocated directly to the Mollie Tibbetts fund, which helps raise awareness to the mental health of children. Tibbetts’s mother Laura Calderwood shared with us how much it means to keep her late daughter’s […]
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Moms impacted by gun violence support each other ahead of Mother’s Day
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Dozens of mothers who have lost their children to gun violence came together Friday night, united in grief and leaning on each other for support ahead of yet another Mother’s Day they will spend reminded of tragedy. They gathered in a solemn show of resilience for a heartfelt pre-Mother’s Day dinner. […]
2 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Ghost gun possession leads to arrest of convicted felon
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Friday, May 10, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced that detectives with the Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU), along with other members of CSPD, arrested a suspect for illegal possession of firearms, including of a Privately Manufactured Firearm (PMF) or “ghost gun”. In January, detectives with the SIU began an investigation […]
1 min read - USWJW
Former local superintendent, convicted of sex crimes years ago, sent to prison
A disgraced former local school superintendent, who was convicted more than four years ago of sex crimes against two students, is finally behind the walls of a state prison.
4 min read - ScienceDetroit Free Press
Look up, Michigan! Northern lights seen dazzling across the skies, even in metro Detroit
The aurora borealis phenomenon, often seen further north, is making its way south in Michigan. See the best photos of the northern lights.
1 min read - USWDAF
Photos: Northern lights seen across Missouri, Kansas
People across the Kansas City viewing area had their eyes on the skies Friday night, and it was well worth
2 min read - USThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Bemidji State kicks off 'Beaver Happy Hour' events to build camaraderie
May 10—BEMIDJI — Around 25 Bemidji State alumni gathered on Wednesday evening for the first in a series of "Beaver Happy Hour" events. With the first event taking place at The Tavern on South Shore, the event gave attendees a chance to enjoy a drink or two while catching up with old friends. "The idea spurred from a couple of conversations internally in our offices," Jesse Katz, director of ...
4 min read - LifestyleThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Leech Lake Tribal College's Kristen Porter plans to further education in Duluth
May 10—As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Business management major Kristen Porter is this year's featured graduate from Leech Lake Tribal College, which will host its commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Northern Lights Casino and Event Center in Walker. The Pioneer provided ...
4 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
‘She diminished everyone’: Bronx students react to Governor Hochul’s controversial remarks
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, says she regrets saying black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means. Immediately, political leaders from the Bronx called the statement “harmful” and “appalling.” Now, students, activists, and educators are also up in arms. These are the words that have caused […]
2 min read - LifestyleKLFY Lafayette
UL Lafayette to pass out 1,608 degrees during Spring 2024 Commencement
Individual ceremonies to celebrate the graduates will be held at the Cajundome and Convention Center for UL Lafayette’s eight academic colleges.
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Fairmont State, then Saturn? Drone competition next week has out-of-this-world expectations
May 10—FAIRMONT — This ain't your dad's drone. In other words, the students flying them next weekend at Fairmont State University won't be using the buzzing crafts for aerial shots of pleasant, pastoral scenery—or literal, lofty perspectives of houses for the real estate ad. The school is hosting the 2024 Northeast Regional Championship for the Aerial Drone Competition. That's the name of the ...
3 min read - USWFTV
State of emergency declared in North Florida after storms knock out power
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday declared a state of emergency in 12 North Florida counties after a powerful storm left tens of thousands of residents and businesses without electricity.
2 min read - USKARK
Little Rock group deliver letters to Governor Sanders asking for an end to gun violence in their neighborhood
A group demanding their voices are heard delivered more letters to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Friday asking for an end to gun violence in their neighborhoods.
1 min read - LifestyleKARK
Group feeds Mills High School educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week and there’s no better way to end the observation than with some good food.
1 min read - ScienceThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds' breathtaking expeditions and insects' declining populations
May 10—The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year's World Migratory Bird Day theme, insects, highlights both the challenges faced by migratory birds and their primary food source. Join the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) to learn about these topics and more during Morgantown ...
4 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Authorities are investigating the slashing of a girl in East Harlem
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Authorities are investigating the slashing of an 11-year-old in East Harlem. Police say a little girl was attacked on 115th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues and that the aggressor ran into this subway station on East 116th and Lexington Avenue. It happened Friday afternoon at around 2. Parents around the neighborhood, like […]
1 min read - LifestyleKTVX
Splash or crash? The hilarious highs and lows of pond skimming at Solitude Mountain Resort
As the last remnants of winter melt away, ski resorts across the country are bidding farewell to another exhilarating season on the slopes.
2 min read - LifestyleWAVY
Class of 2024 finally gets their moment to shine
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — College graduation is always a monumental moment, but this year it means a little bit more. That’s because four years ago, those students were high school seniors when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. They didn’t get to experience what makes high school fun, like prom, senior week, and graduation. Christopher Newport […]
2 min read - USKETK Tyler
Woman gets 2 years in jail, 5 years probation for Tyler rent scam
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A woman has been sentenced to two years in jail and five years of probation/community supervision in connection to a 2023 Tyler rent scam. An arrest affidavit describes how between July 24 and Aug 13, 2023, Sedona Cheayann Francis stole $5,096 for rent payments from seven tenants in apartments at 2323 […]
1 min read - USKTXL
Man killed in Modesto following argument, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said a man was found dead on Friday afternoon after receiving reports of an argument and shots fired in Modesto. Deputies said the homicide happened around 3 p.m. on Kerr Avenue, about a mile northwest of the Modesto City-County Airport. According to the sheriff’s office, a citizen driving […]
1 min read - USKSEE articles
Cal/OSHA hosts heat prevention training for farmers in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Cal/OSHA partners with local organizations and hosts a heat illness prevention training session for Ag workers in Fresno County. The goal is to remind employers to protect their workers from heat illness. Cal/OSHA says they host these kinds of events three times a year. As temperatures are rising in the […]
2 min read - USDeseret News
Report: Utah’s Miss USA complained of ‘toxic work environment’ in resignation letter
The Times obtained Noelia Voigt's eight-page resignation letter on Friday.
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, May 10. Check your tickets for $331M jackpot
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $331 million for Friday night's drawing.
6 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Teen sentenced to 18 years for rape
May 10—GOSHEN — Seventeen-year-old Kyle Wright was sentenced to 18 years with the Indiana Department of Corrections on Friday following a guilty plea in March for rape, a Level 3 felony, and child molestation, a Level 3 felony. Police were notified by CAPS on Aug. 30, 2022, of a child molestation that had occurred two weeks prior. The mother of a 9-year-old told police that she'd gone up to ...
2 min read - BusinessAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
St. Mark's to host seminar on downsizing
May 10—St. Mark's Living, along with Jonah Van Proosdy, will be presenting a special seminar from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 called A Smooth Move. The senior will focus on downsizing during a move and will feature insights on: —How to begin sorting and downsizing —Re-homing unneeded items —Downsizing and moving tips. Van Proosdy, a downsizing and moving expert, has been serving seniors ...
1 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
ABQ man charged with decades-old rape cases changes plea mid-trial to no contest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A high-profile trial that was supposed to last two weeks came to an abrupt stop this afternoon, as the man charged with a series of cold-case rapes changed his plea. Judge: “Mr. Duran, we have halted proceeding because I have been advised that you want to exercise your constitutional right to change […]
1 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Clues still sought in 2002 cold case
May 10—Over two decades after she was found dead in a Sutter County orchard, Carolina Guillen's murder remains unsolved. As the 22nd anniversary of the case approaches, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office is encouraging those who may have information on the incident to come forward. Guillen, 20, was a student at Yuba College and worked as a teacher's aide for Head Start in Olivehurst. She was a ...
3 min read - USWPXI
Former employee accused of stealing from Penn Hills School District
A former employee of the Penn Hills School District is facing charges after police say he stole school property.
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