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A woman’s on trial for allegedly killing her Boston police officer boyfriend: What to know about the case
Karen Read has been charged with murder in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, whose body was found in the snow outside a home in the Boston suburbs in 2022.
6 min read - USNBC News
Vietnam veteran's remains identified nearly 50 years after being found in Arizona
Remains found 49 years ago near Flagstaff have been identified as Gerald Long, who served in Vietnam and was originally from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday.
2 min read - SportsAustin American-Statesman
Texas Lottery Powerball, Lotto Texas results for May 8, 2024
Check your tickets for Texas daily lottery draw games here.
2 min read - USNBC News
Air Force airman killed by Florida deputies who were at wrong apartment, attorney says
An Air Force airman who was fatally shot at his Okaloosa County, Florida, apartment Friday was killed by a deputy after law enforcement burst into the wrong home, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday.
2 min read - USWHIO
NWS confirms 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has confirmed 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night.
2 min read - BusinessReason.com
No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers
Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Suspect, 63, arrested for alleged attempted murder in Kaneohe
May 9—Honolulu police arrested a 63-year-old woman for allegedly driving her vehicle intentionally towards a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting her Wednesday morning in Kaneohe. The 32-year-old woman was "able to jump out of the way of the vehicle," police said. The suspect was identified and arrested at 9:21 a.m. for second-degree attempted murder. The investigation is pending. No other ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Man, 20, indicted in fatal Kalihi shooting
May 9—An Oahu grand jury indicted a 20-year-old man today in the shooting death of 23-year-old Richie Kony in Kalihi on April 30. Ethan Taumua was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and two firearms offenses. Taumua is being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of life with the possibility of parole for the ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Forecasters say potentially severe thunderstorms, flooding possible by weekend
May 9—The National Weather Service is issuing a warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding affecting Hawaii by this weekend. Forecasters say "an unusually strong upper-level disturbance is expected to approach the islands later Friday into Saturday, bringing the possiblity of very active weather to portions of the Aloha State." The forecasters say the latest ...
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden says Trump won't accept 2024 election results
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump would not accept the outcome of the 2024 election.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to be investigated for public inebriation
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia denies he missed a meeting to stay at a hotel bar, and says he will mount a defense.
2 min read - USKOIN
Man arrested after alleged murder of 53-year-old man in Aloha
Following a death investigation early Wednesday morning in Aloha, law enforcement arrested a man who now faces a murder charge.
1 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
New well to provide safe water for Glorieta
May 8—Roughly 70 households in Glorieta will soon enjoy water from a new well intended to provide the community with a safe, reliable and drought-resilient water source. A one-year process to construct the nearly 1,000-foot well in the small community near Pecos was recently finished, and "it's ready to go online in the very near future," said Trent Botkin, board president of the Greater ...
4 min read - USKARK
MLK Commission, students in awe at unveiling of Daisy Bates statue in Washinton DC
Arkansas was represented at the nation’s capital on Wednesday as a statue of Daisy Bates was unveiled.
2 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
State Supreme Court's changes to pretrial release procedures get mixed review
May 8—Changes to New Mexico's pretrial release and detention rules that went into effect Wednesday drew mixed reactions. Some top prosecutors and the governor applauded the revision as an important step to fix gaps in the system that benefit repeat offenders, while defense attorneys criticized the rule change process as an overreach by the state Supreme Court. At least one public defender ...
5 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Radio show honors veterans, spotlights history
May 8—As the lulling sounds of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" faded, Estevan Gonzales seamlessly shifted to his introduction of a talk show designed to "support our heroes." "Welcome to Thank You for Your Service," Gonzales said to listeners tuning into the monthly KSWV radio program that showcases and honors all things related to veterans and those who love and support them. "Ready for the ...
3 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Holston Army Ammunition Plant hosts community meeting about their environmental efforts
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) held a community meeting on Wednesday to provide more information about the plant and its associated environmental efforts. HSAAP is a government-owned installation that is managed by British Aerospace Electronics (BAE) Systems, which is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the facilities. The HSAAP […]
2 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Powerball for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is a $20 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Will Powerball make you a millionaire overnight?
5 min read - USWFXT
Police arrest man accused of setting ‘several’ fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire
A man accused of intentionally setting at least three fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday morning is facing arson charges.
1 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy shoots man at Clayton Park
"For reasons still under investigation, shots were fired," the TBI said.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
‘Someone who didn’t want to die’: Lawyer demands release of Tarrant jail death video
Daryl Washington, an attorney for Anthony Johnson Jr.’s family, is demanding the release of the video or the resignation of Sheriff Bill Waybourn.
3 min read - USWBRE
Suspending local law enforcement in Girardville
GIRARDVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Last month, people living in a Schuylkill County borough put pen to paper and voted on the fate of their police force. On Wednesday, the results of that vote were made public, will they keep their police department or dissolve it? Just a month ago, Girardville residents weighed the pros […]
2 min read - USWFXT
25 Investigates: Educator survey reveals prevalence of violence against teachers is a ‘crisis’
71% of Massachusetts teachers say they have been subjected to violence by a student at least once, according to an exclusive survey conducted by 25 Investigates.
6 min read - USWDAF
Overland Park presents final recommendations for 79th Street
Wednesday was the last night residents could give their input on what they would like to see changed to make 79th Street safer
2 min read - USWCMH
Fallen officers honored with Light Ohio Blue
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) – Hundreds of law enforcement officers and family members gathered Wednesday night for the kickoff caravan of Light Ohio Blue, a ten-day campaign to honor Ohio’s fallen officers. Columbus Division of Police Assistant Chief Gregory Bodker was one of hundreds in attendance. “When you see officers, it’s moving,” he said. “To know […]
3 min read - USKTVI
Thief who stole specialized bike last summer tied to other thefts: Police
Authorities say a FOX 2 report on the theft of a specialized tricycle last summer has led to an arrest and helped connect the same suspect to multiple crimes in St. Louis City and County.
2 min read - USWDAF
Multiple break-ins, cars stolen near Raintree Lake in Lee’s Summit
Lee's Summit police are stepping up patrols in a lakefront neighborhood that had multiple cars stolen and broken into the same night.
2 min read - USWKRG
Mobile Police sergeant says ‘young black men’ are most vulnerable to rising gun violence
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department boasted 2023 as having the “largest decrease in crime for a single year… since 1988.” The 2024 numbers tell a different story as gun violence claims yet another underaged victim. The Mobile Police Department announced on Wednesday that a 17-year-old had been killed in a Tuesday morning […]
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
New Mexico Supreme Court changes rules on pretrial release
May 8—The New Mexico Supreme Court revised pretrial release rules to hold people behind bars — at least temporarily — if they commit certain crimes while awaiting trial. The order was issued on Wednesday and will take effect immediately for both pending and newly filed cases. It is similar in scope to Senate Bill 271, which became law this past session. Those already on pretrial release who ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
5 summer job ideas for teens in Albuquerque this summer
May 8—Here are five opportunities for high school students interested in earning some extra cash and valuable work experience this summer. Doggie Daycare Attendant The Animal Humane New Mexico is hiring a doggie daycare attendant to supervise the animals staying at the Doggie Day Care and Boarding Center. The ideal candidate is a person who loves all breeds of dogs, can maintain ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Woman shot inside Albuquerque Convention Center during graduation ceremony
May 8—A woman was critically injured after being shot by a man as the two sat in the audience during a graduation ceremony at the Kiva Auditorium in Downtown Albuquerque on Wednesday evening. Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police Department spokesman, said the alleged shooter, a 21-year-old man, is in custody. He said the woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to a hospital in critical ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Three alleged online child predators arrested, AG blames Meta social media sites
May 8—The distraught parents of an 11-year-old girl contacted the Chaves County sheriff's office earlier this year after noticing disturbing Facebook messenger chats between their daughter and a man who turned out to be a convicted sex offender from Texas. The case, which was eventually investigated as part of an undercover operation by the state Department of Justice and led to three arrests, ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Albuquerque will add gunshot detection devices to Uptown area
May 8—The city of Albuquerque will be adding the ShotSpotter gunfire detection devices to the Uptown area, weeks after a gunshot was fired by a teen outside Coronado Center. When a gunshot is fired in the device's range, a notification is sent to Albuquerque police dispatch, and related information can be accessed by officers through an app. Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman Franchesca ...
3 min read - USKSEE articles
Fresno’s ‘most prolific’ graffiti taggers arrested, mayor says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Officials with the City of Fresno announced on Wednesday that a majority of the city’s most prolific taggers have been arrested. The city states the accomplishment comes with the integration of the Fresno Police Department’s Graffiti Abatement Team, which was put into action on Feb. 20. In 2024, the team responded […]
2 min read - USDeseret News
West side story: Salt Lake City’s dramatic tale of change, challenge, and a new horizon
We went into the communities to see the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of this often economically ignored part of the city.
29 min read - BusinessKSNF Joplin
How to handle storm-damaged trees safely and wisely
JOPLIN, Mo. — If you’ve lost trees, or they’ve suffered damage during the past few days of stormy weather, you have a lot of company. What causes some to come down while others don’t? The employees of G.W. Construction Services typically don’t cut down trees for a living, but the job they were supposed to […]
2 min read - USWFXT
Police investigating after two people shot in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood
Boston police are investigating a double shooting in a Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday night.
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Bill headed to Gov. Shapiro’s desk would ban hand-held cellphone use while driving
Pennsylvania is poised to become the 27th state to ban hand-held cellphone use while driving.
2 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Springs Fire Marshal talks fire season predictions
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Fire Marshal for the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) recently sat down during the City’s Behind the Springs podcast to discuss the upcoming fire season, or lack thereof. While summer does typically see more fires due to higher temperatures, Fire Marshal Brett Lacey warns that fire is no longer a seasonal […]
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Kristi Noem refuses to say whether Mike Pence did the right thing by certifying the 2020 election results
In a rough stretch of interviews for the South Dakota governor and VP contender, Noem said the question about Pence's actions was "hypothetical."
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Beachgoer kicking it in the Florida Keys finds $1M worth of cocaine, Border Patrol says
The contraband was found on Long Key, agents say.
1 min read - USKSEE articles
1 arrested after DUI crash in Fresno, CHP says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An individual was arrested following a DUI crash near Highway 99 in Fresno over the weekend, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, they responded to a crash on Sunday evening in the area of Highway 99 and Olive Avenue in Fresno. Investigators say it was determined a sedan vehicle […]
1 min read - USWDVM
Water main break causes Boil Water Advisory, impacts thousands across Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – Parts of the District are still under a Boil Water Advisory following a water main break in Northwest D.C. on Wednesday morning. DC Water officials say around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, a 20” water main broke at the corner of 41st and Morrison Streets in Upper Northwest. About 4,800 customers were […]
2 min read - USKTVI
Missouri lawmakers up against tight deadline to approve state budget
With less than 48 hours for lawmakers to get a budget to the governor's desk, the General Assembly has yet to agree on how much the state should spend in the coming year.
3 min read - USWCMH
DeWine calls for investigation into state’s teacher retirement system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Years after concerned retirees demanded reform of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) board, Gov. Mike DeWine is now raising a red flag. DeWine is asking for investigations by the Ohio Ethics Commission, the attorney general, and the state auditor. The STRS board is in turmoil after board member Wade Steen, […]
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Barron Trump to step into the political arena as a Florida delegate at the Republican convention
Barron Trump was picked by the Republican Party of Florida as one of the state’s at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention, according to a list of delegates obtained by NBC News.
3 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Powerball lottery winning numbers for Wednesday, May 8. Jackpot back down to $20 million
The Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, May 8 dropped back down to $20 million after a ticket from Florida won a $215 million prize.
5 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Walk A Mile & (em)POWER 5K fundraiser event in Pueblo
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The 10th annual Walk A Mile & (em)POWER 5K, a color run fundraiser hosted by Juniper Southern Colorado (formerly PUeblo Rape Crisis Services), will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Pueblo Riverwalk. The color walk/run is held to raise awareness of sexual violence and demonstrate the community’s support of survivors. […]
1 min read - LifestyleKXRM Colorado Springs
USAFA marks 30 years of special Goodwill relationship
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) holds breathtaking views of southern Colorado and serves as the grounds for training for our future protectors of the skies. There is a unique crew who get to call the USAFA their work home, where inside two of the dormitory buildings, they […]
3 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
One person hospitalized after box truck catches fire in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)– One person was taken to a local hospital after a structure fire on Tennessee Street in Salem on Wednesday, May 8. According to Salem Fire & EMS, crews responded at 7:22 p.m. to the 1000 block of Tennessee St. on a report of a structure fire. Firefighters entered the building and found […]
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