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- BusinessThe Gardner News
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - BusinessThe Gardner News
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Phoenix police arrest man suspected of 2014 shooting death while he was 15
Phoenix police arrested a man after responding to a trespassing call that led officers to locate a man officials say is tied to a 2014 murder.
1 min read - BusinessThe Burlington Free Press
Homes in Chittenden County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Chittenden County in January 2024.
3 min read - BusinessThe Burlington Free Press
Unemployment claims in Vermont declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Vermont last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USModesto Bee
Stanislaus man who built food trucks charged with defrauding customers out of nearly $1 million
Fernando Ochoa Jauregui’s public defender pleaded not guilty on behalf of his client , who remains in custody.
4 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
Nearly 5K power outages reported in the metro-east in wake of severe thunderstorms
Trees and power lines were knocked down as a line of thunderstorms rolled through the region.
1 min read - BusinessThe Burlington Free Press
New England region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in New England region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton assistant chief named interim police chief
Apr. 18—Trent Chenoweth was named the interim Hamilton police chief this month as Craig Bucheit left chief's job to be the city manager. Chenoweth was the choice based on the command structure of the Hamilton Police Department. Until last spring, the department had two police captains who served as assistant police chiefs, but when Capt. Marc McManus retired last year, Chenoweth became the ...
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Area state rep introduces bill for third time to protect domestic violence survivors
Apr. 18—A Butler County state representative is hoping the third time's a charm on her bipartisan proposal that would provide greater legal protections to survivors of domestic violence and require police officers to perform improved risk assessments when called to the scene. The bill, named Aisha's Law after the late Aisha Fraser, a Cleveland-area woman who was killed by her ex-husband in ...
5 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Springfield elementary, Master Gardeners create community garden
Apr. 18—Snyder Park Elementary School students partnered with 10 Clark County Master Gardeners plus local and national arts groups to create a new pollinator garden as part of a program organizers hope to transition to a national level. The Master Gardeners donated their time and skills to help the students set up their school community garden by weeding, composting and planting 44 native ...
3 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
EF0 tornado confirmed in Champaign County
Apr. 18—An EF0 tornado in Champaign County Wednesday resulted in tree damage and minor structural damage, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. The tornado took place near Perry Road, north of U.S. 36 as strong thunderstorms moved through Ohio Wednesday afternoon. According to a damage survey, the tornado touched down at around 4:21 p.m. about three miles north of Mutual and ...
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Greenon's mock crash 'deeply influenced the students'
Apr. 18—Greenon Local Schools hosted an "impactful" mock crash event for junior and senior students this week. The staged crash, which had student actors and local emergency response teams, "deeply influenced the students who witnessed it," Vana Beekman, Greenon communications and community relations specialist, said. Students learned about the consequences of impaired and distracted driving, ...
1 min read - USNBC News
Multistate 911 outage shows fragility of systems, experts say
A major 911 outage Wednesday showed the urgent need for increased modernization and regulation of the emergency system, experts in telecommunications and public safety told NBC News.
4 min read - USPolitico
Trump spent the day listening to strangers insult him. And he couldn’t say a single thing back.
The former president now has a 12-person jury — and prosecutors renewed their bid to hold him in contempt.
5 min read - BusinessThe Bulletin
Unemployment claims in Connecticut increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Connecticut last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - LifestyleTODAY
Taco Bell employee springs into action saving life of infant struggling to breathe
Taco Bell manager Becky Arbaugh performed chest compressions on 11-month-old baby Myles as he struggled to breathe.
1 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Two people critically injured in I-695 crash Thursday night near Pikesville
A person was trapped following a car crash on Interstate 695 on Thursday night that critically injured two people. Baltimore County Fire Department crews responded around 7:40 p.m. to the inner loop between Exit 18 for Liberty Road and Exit 19 for Interstate 795, or the Northwest Expressway, and found two people seriously injured and two people critically injured. The victim who was trapped ...
- BusinessThe Bulletin
Homes in New London County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in New London County in January 2024.
3 min read - USWJAX
Atlantic Coast High School principal is Florida’s Principal of the Year
A local Duval County principal has been named Florida’s Principal of the Year.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Man dead after shooting involving Gwinnett officer near busy shopping center, police say
There is no word on if anyone was injured in the shooting.
1 min read - USDemocrat and Chronicle
Motorists should expect increased traffic enforcement on Route 104. Here's why
Drivers on Route 104 in Irondequoit and Rochester will be under "intense scrutiny," according to Gov. Kathy Hochul's office.
1 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Steve Fagin: The hills are alive with the sound of music
Apr. 18—While my son Tom and I scrambled up a steep slope toward Mount Higby's summit the other day, a mellifluous sound rose above the whistling wind, stopping us in our tracks. "Is that music?" I asked. We followed a rhythmic melody to a precipitous ledge, where a young woman perched cross-legged, perilously close to the edge, and gently tapped a metal percussion instrument that was balanced ...
3 min read - PoliticsGrand Forks Herald
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz endorses Rick Becker for North Dakota's House seat
Apr. 18—GRAND FORKS — U.S. House Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, has endorsed Rick Becker for North Dakota's U.S. House seat. The announcement was made Thursday morning by Becker's campaign. It is the latest of several endorsements Becker has received from high-profile, conservative Republicans, including U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Kentucky, and former presidential candidate Vivek ...
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Crookston Area Community Fund announces six grant recipients
Apr. 18—CROOKSTON, Minn. — The Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF), a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, has awarded six area entities grants totaling $25,000, a press release said. The recipients of the grants include: Golden Link Senior Center for a renovation project; University of Minnesota Crookston for the Allen and Feda Pedersen Garden project; Crookston Fire ...
1 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Bluefield man convicted of felony drug crimes
Apr. 18—A Bluefield man was convicted of drug-related felony offenses in Fayette County Circuit Court on Thursday, April 18. Deron A. Yarrell, 27, was convicted following a three-day jury trial before Circuit Judge Thomas H. Ewing, according to a press release from the office of Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti Jr. Yarrell was convicted of the felony offenses of conspiracy ...
2 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Hearing for Beckley city manager lawsuit set for Friday
Apr. 18—In the midst of its search for a city manager, Beckley is also facing a lawsuit for its city manager ordinance, which allowed for the transition from a strong mayor to a city manager government. A hearing for the lawsuit will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, in Raleigh County Circuit Judge Andrew Dimlich's courtroom in the Raleigh County Judicial Center. City Attorney Bill File ...
1 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Recommendation for recruiting firm forwarded to Beckley Council
Apr. 18—Beckley's City Manager Recruitment Committee unanimously recommended hiring a recruitment firm from Virginia over a Beckley company to find and hire a city manager. After reviewing proposals from the two firms that bid on the task, committee members voted to recommend Baker Tilly of Fairfax County, Virginia. AtWork Personnel of Beckley was the other company bidding. The city has worked ...
4 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
New London man charged with stalking defense attorney
Apr. 18—State police arrested a New London man this week on charges he stalked and harassed his former defense attorney. Eliezer Vega, 46, of 325 Huntington St. in New London was charged April 15 with second-degree stalking and second-degree harassment after police obtained a warrant for his arrest. Police said he sent a series of increasingly hostile emails to attorney Robert Kappes, of the ...
2 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Waterford police promote Caler to sergeant
Apr. 18—WATERFORD — Zachary Caler, a six-year patrolman for the department and drug recognition expert, has been promoted to sergeant by the town's Board of Police Commissioners. The 27-year-old Lebanon native was the department's 2023 Officer of the Year, according to Chief Marc Balestracci. He is also a four-time recipient of the Mother's Against Drunk Driving award. Caler said Wednesday he ...
1 min read - BusinessGrand Forks Herald
Minnesota gains 11,000 jobs and 3,000 workers in March
Apr. 18—ST. PAUL — Minnesota posted strong job and labor force growth in March, according to information released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The state gained an estimated 11,000 jobs in the past month on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.4%, with the private sector up roughly 8,000 jobs, up 0.3%. Minnesota's labor force increased by an ...
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento homicide suspect arrested in shooting that killed husband and wounded his wife
The deadly shooting occurred April 7 in a tunnel beneath an Interstate 5 overpass near Miller Regional Park.
1 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Plant sales aim to attract those with green thumbs
Apr. 18—Gardeners will have multiple opportunities to buy plants in the coming week at Missouri Western State University. The Department of Biology will be hosting two plant sales. On Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, the Missouri Western student chapter of The Wildlife Society will hold its first native plant sale fundraiser on the second floor of the Agenstein/Remington building on ...
2 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Animals to benefit from Doniphan County Dog Jog
Apr. 18—A Dog Jog and 5K Run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Doniphan County 4-H Fairgrounds, located at 100 N. Boder St. in Troy, Kansas. The Doniphan County Pet Rescue is planning this family- and pet-friendly event. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Pet Rescue for care of the animals in the shelter. The event will take place rain or shine. The competitive 5K run and ...
1 min read - BusinessSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
United Fiber outages continue for some customers
Apr. 18—Some United Fiber customers are entering their third day of interrupted service. What started as a brief interruption on Tuesday, continues into Thursday for about 10% of United Fiber's 35,000 customers. An email to United Fiber customers on Thursday morning stated: "As of early this morning, we are seeing progress on customers' ability to reconnect. Our network team is currently ...
1 min read - USOcala Star Banner
''This is my life': Self-described sovereign citizen, charged with murder, testifies
Neely Rayne Pesognellie Petrie Blanchard's murder trial continued Thursday with her testifying for more than three hours. Here's what happened:
8 min read - USDemocrat and Chronicle
One dead after head-on crash in Yates County
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
1 min read - USKIRO
‘Good dog’: Bellevue Police Department’s K9 Walter catches suspect involved in an incident
A 26-year-old suspect was arrested after an office observed something at a Home Depot store in Bellevue that appeared to be out of place.
1 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
MPCA gives St. Paul foundry 30 days to reduce lead emissions
Community organizers in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood say they’ll meet on Tuesday with the chief executive officer of a longstanding foundry that the state says has run afoul of air quality standards. The Northern Iron and Machine foundry, which came under new ownership in 2022, maintains it will improve operations after state regulators discovered permit violations dating back more than a ...
5 min read - USWSOC
Charlotte man sentenced to 25 years on drug trafficking charges
A man from Charlotte will spend at least the next 25 years behind bars after being convicted of fentanyl trafficking on April 11.
1 min read - USCrossville Chronicle, Tenn.
County OKs resolutions for funding capital purchases, courthouse renovations
Apr. 18—The Cumberland County Commission unanimously approved two resolutions Monday night that authorizes the county to use funds from debt service and a grant from the state for capital fund spending and courthouse repairs and renovations. The first resolution authorizes the issuance of interest-bearing general obligation capital outlay notes of Cumberland County. The resolution is required ...
1 min read - BusinessFlorida Today
Second SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off in just over 24 hours from Florida
In just over 24 hours, SpaceX launched two batches of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral.
2 min read - USKIRO
North Seattle ‘note job’ bank robberies connected to serial robbers
The Seattle Police Department is working with the FBI and are also asking for help from the public to identify multiple serial bank robbery suspects who are responsible for robberies in North Seattle.
- USState College Centre Daily Times
Missing voting machine documents raise concern about Pa. county’s testing processes
An investigation by Votebeat and Spotlight PA shows Northampton County had incomplete, disorganized, and inconsistent records from its 2023 voting machine testing. Is legislation needed?
16 min read - USWHTM
Changes coming to Real ID in Pennsylvania
(WHTM)– There’s a new start date to get your “Real ID” in Pennsylvania… again. “Real ID” is typically added to a driver’s license and will be required for boarding planes and for other federal purposes. The new date for “Real ID” enforcement in May 7 of 2025, which will be 20 years after the original […]
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Waltham man accused of stabbing Rochester teen
Apr. 18—ROCHESTER — A Waltham, Minnesota man who turned himself in to police after allegedly stabbing a teen has been charged in the incident. Benjamin Pater, 24, faces a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint: Pater had been texting with the juvenile and went to the teen's home in southwest Rochester to fight ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Investigators ask for public's help locating fugitive with Southeast Minnesota connections
Apr. 18—ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's help locating a wanted fugitive. William Guy Amick III, 36, is charged in Fillmore County District Court with 13 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material including using minors in sexual performance, soliciting a child to ...
1 min read - USWKRN articles
Maury County first responders learning program to better assist residents with autism
Emergency officials said a program to bridge gaps between first responders and people with autism is working well. A Maury County 911 dispatch center became one of the first in the country to use the life-saving database.
2 min read - USWJAX
DOJ: Jacksonville man faces federal time in prison for selling firearms and machine gun devices
A Jacksonville man pleaded guilty on Thur., April 18, in federal court for illegally selling firearms and machinegun conversion devices (MCDs).
1 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
Advocate remains hopeful, determined amid Alabama’s medical cannabis delays
Access to medical marijuana remains on hold in Alabama and the legislature, lawyers for would-be providers and regulators are still struggling to find a way forward.
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