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- USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Live updates: Golf ball-size hail hits Wise County; tornado watch includes Tarrant, Dallas
NWS issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. Thursday for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Northern counties including Denton and Collin under storm watch until 7 p.m.
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Lottery player’s favorite game was sold out, but his backup wins big. ‘Wait a minute’
“Man, I can’t believe this,” the Iowa winner said.
1 min read - BusinessWisconsin Rapids Tribune
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Wisconsin last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - WorldCBS News
New drought maps shows Minnesota's severely dry conditions are over
Since the end of April, Minnesota has managed to pick up at least another 2 inches of rain where it's really needed — in far southern, central and northwestern areas of the state.
1 min read - LifestyleTODAY
‘Motherhood is a sisterhood’: TODAY hosts on how they support each other behind the scenes
Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones are all moms; they share their experiences before Mother's Day.
2 min read - USWHIO
Ohio AG investigating actions of state’s Teacher Retirement Board
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has opened an investigation into concerns about the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and its “susceptibility to a hostile takeover by private interests.”
1 min read - BusinessNative News Online
New Podcast Highlights Native CDFIs and Small Businesses Driving Economic Transformation in Native Communities
This week, the Native CDFI Network and Tribal Business News are launching a yearlong podcast series highlighting how Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) work alongside their small business clients to accelerate change and create economic opportunities in Native communities. In the absence of traditional banks, Native CDFIs have been critical to driving economic development and access to capital in Native American communities.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Supreme Court says cops can keep your stuff pending forfeiture hearings
The Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed majority went further than it had to yet again, approving stingy safeguards for civil forfeiture proceedings.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Why isn’t Trump on the campaign trail on his trial’s off-days?
The more Donald Trump chooses not to bother with campaign events on his trial’s off-days, the easier it is to dismiss his “I’d like to be campaigning” whines.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas woman gets 9 years for trying to hire hitman on dark web to kill boyfriend’s lover
The defendant transferred more than $10,000 worth of Bitcoin to an account she believed belonged to a murder-for-hire recipient.
1 min read - USWHIO
6-year-old Ohio girl missing after wandering from her home
A statewide Endangered Child Advisory has been issued for a 6-year-old girl who was last seen at her home Thursday morning, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Hundreds still without power after storms, tornadoes Tuesday
May 9—Thousands of were without power Tuesday night as storms capable of producing strong winds, large hail, torrential rainfall and tornadoes tracked into the region. More than 2,500 are still without electricity late Wednesday morning, mainly in Darke County, with more than 2,400 without service, according to the AES Ohio online outage map. There were nearly 8,000 in the dark in Butler and ...
1 min read - USNBC News
Trump's lawyers imply Daniels' work in porn industry undermines her testimony
Adult film star Stormy Daniels returned to the stand in Donald Trump's criminal trial Thursday, pushing back during cross-examination on his defense attorney's attempts to discredit her in sometimes bizarre and uncomfortable exchanges.
7 min read - USKTAB Abilene
Suspect arrested following stabbing at Lake Brownwood
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Lake Brownwood. The incident happened at Flat Rock Park just after 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Police say first responders were dispatched to a disturbance a the park, and when they arrived, they found a female victim had been stabbed in her lower […]
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
8 tornadoes: Tuesday storms tie for second-most area twisters in 1 day since 1950
May 9—Cleanup continued Thursday from one of the most prolific outbreak of tornadoes in the region in nearly 75 years. The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed five tornadoes in Warren County and three in Butler County from a line of storms that passed through the area Tuesday night. That ranks tied for second for the most single-day tornadoes in the region since 1950, behind 11 ...
4 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
3 things to know about the former property of Carmel's Southwest Bar & Grill
May 9—Carmel's Southwest Bar & Grill on Shroyer Road near the Kettering and Oakwood borders closed its doors in October 2023, but there are several signs something new is coming soon. Former owner Bob Byers said before he retired and sold the business that a local group, which he declined to identify at the time, approached him about the property. "The timing's great," Byers previously said. ...
1 min read - BusinessDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio's share nearly $500K in multistate settlements with wireless companies over deceptive ads
May 9—Three multistate settlements totaling $10.25 million were reached with the largest wireless carriers in US to resolve 50 attorneys general investigations into deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Ohio will receive more than $478,000 under the agreements with AT&T Mobility together with Cricket Wireless; T-Mobile USA; and Verizon Wireless together with TracFone Wireless, ...
1 min read - USKOIN
Two arrested during Beaverton sex trafficking operation
Two people were arrested during a sex trafficking operation in Beaverton, authorities said.
1 min read - USPeople
UConn Frat President Charged After Police Say He Strangled Pledge During Initiation
David Vallejo was arrested May 3 on multiple charges including third-degree strangulation/suffocation in connection with an alleged hazing incident in February
3 min read - USNBC News
Virginia school board to vote on restoring names of Confederate leaders to schools
The school board in Shenandoah County, Virginia, plans to vote Thursday on a proposal that would restore the names of Confederate military leaders to two public schools, according to a meeting agenda published online.
3 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Preble County man accused of having child sexual assault material indicted
May 9—A 53-year-old Preble County man indicted Monday is accused of having child sexual assault material. Ernest R. Hatmaker Jr., is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Preble County Common Pleas Court for five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and one count of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material. The Preble County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation after ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
One dead in Hamilton crash after report of stolen vehicle
May 9—Hamilton investigators are still working to determine what happened late Wednesday on Ross Avenue when a person was found dead after a vehicle was reportedly stolen and crashed three blocks later. Hamilton Police Department spokesperson Brian Ungerbuehler said they are awaiting the Butler County Coroner's Office to issue its preliminary findings as officers don't know if the fatal injury ...
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Broward man opted not to press charges after ex shot him, cops say. Texts changed his mind
He called police from his hospital room after he received a series of threatening text messages from his ex-girlfriend.
2 min read - USKRON
Danville police ask for help finding missing 81-year-old woman
(BCN) — Danville police are asking for the public’s help in finding an 81-year-old woman who went missing early Thursday morning. Anna Palma was last seen around 2 a.m. walking away from the area of Verde Mesa Drive and was wearing a floral blouse and carrying a clothing bag, police said. Palma is considered at […]
- USWAVY
Old Manns Harbor Bridge expected to close on June 3
As an estimated six month preservation project begins, the William B. Umstead, also known as Old Manns Harbor, Bridge is expected to close on June 3.
1 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
TBI: 3 charged with murder in Johnson City overdose
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Three people have been indicted after an investigation into an overdose death in Johnson City in December 2023. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), agents began investigating the Dec. 19 overdose death of Alexander Jordan Payne, 31, alongside the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD). Payne was reportedly found […]
1 min read - USKOIN
Oregon youth correctional facility escapee back in custody, police still searching for others
A young man who escaped from a Woodburn youth correctional facility in late February was taken back into custody Thursday morning, authorities said.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Mom moving car accidentally runs over, kills 2-year-old daughter, Philadelphia cops say
The mom was unknowingly followed outside by the toddler, police said.
1 min read - USWFLA
WATCH: Deputy makes heartwarming deal with child to promise to not run away from home
A Hillsborough County deputy made a deal with a child in hopes of him no longer running away from home.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio House Speaker dodges ouster
May 9—Republican Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens dodged several motions to vacate his chair during Wednesday's legislative session, thwarting an attempted ouster orchestrated in part by disgruntled local Republican lawmakers. It was the first effort to remove Stephens as House speaker, despite his being under friendly fire from the beginning of his speakership in early 2023. Much of the ...
4 min read - USNBC News
Gay couple files first-of-its-kind class action against NYC for IVF benefits
A gay couple filed a class action lawsuit against New York City alleging the city’s health insurance plan is discriminatory because it doesn’t cover in vitro fertilization, or IVF, for male couples.
7 min read - USWPXI
Settlement approved regarding Peoples Natural Gas incident that affected hundreds in Indiana County
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a settlement regarding the Peoples Natural Gas over-pressurization incident in Robinson, Indiana County.
2 min read - USWSOC
‘You have trouble sleeping’: Some say it takes too long to get estate paperwork when loved one dies
When a loved one dies, on top of grieving, you have to settle their affairs or you may end up in financial hot water. But some say it’s taking too long to get certain court documents.
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
What is Light Ohio Blue? Why you might see more blue lights in your neighborhood in May
Light Ohio Blue honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Here's how to get involved, including with your May 15 outfit.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Atlanta airman killed by Florida deputy, but lawyer says they went into the wrong apartment
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died last week after being shot several times by a sheriff's deputy.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Farmers chasing pig found remains in 1975, cops say. Now they’re identified as veteran
The Army veteran told family he was “heading to the West Coast” in 1972 and was never heard from again, Arizona deputies say.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
What should you do if your car gets towed in Iowa? Here’s what to know
When can my car be towed? How do I get it back? Can I get my possessions out of the car? Your questions about towing answered.
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: South Elgin kindergarten teacher wins 2024 Golden Apple Award; local historian to conduct Saturday tour of Elgin’s Hilltop Cemetery; motorcyclists sought to escort ‘Wall That Heals’
South Elgin kindergarten teacher wins 2024 Golden Apple Award Aimee Legatzke, a kindergarten teacher at Fox Meadow Elementary in South Elgin, is one of 10 Illinois teachers to have received a 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Golden Apple Foundation, an Illinois-based nonprofit committed to preparing, mentoring and honoring great educators, selected the winners from among ...
3 min read - USWPXI
Traffic to be restricted for new University Line construction worksite in Downtown Pittsburgh
A third worksite will be utilized for University Line bus rapid transit project construction in Downtown Pittsburgh next week.
2 min read - USWFXT
Chris and Julie Albert take the stand in the Karen Read murder trial. Here’s what they said
More witnesses close to John O’Keefe and Karen Read took the stand on Thursday in her murder trial.
8 min read - USKLAS articles
Las Vegas driver told police she drank at party before deadly DUI crash
A Henderson woman facing DUI-related charges after a deadly DUI crash told police she drank and smoked at a party before driving and did not know where she was, according to an arrest report obtained by 8 News Now.
2 min read - USIowa Capital Dispatch
Widespread rains eliminate ‘extreme’ drought in Iowa
For the first time in nearly two years, no part of Iowa has extreme drought — the second-worst dryness classification of the U.S. Drought Monitor. A new report on Thursday that takes into account the significant rainfall of last week and early this week shows the footprint of drought continues to shrink. About 37% of […] The post Widespread rains eliminate ‘extreme’ drought in Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
1 min read - USThe Tennessean
Deadly tornadoes again rampage through Tennessee: 'Lord please don’t let me die'
Powerful storms ripped through the Middle Tennessee region on Wednesday night, leaving residents on a long journey toward recovery.
4 min read - USTaunton Daily Gazette
Police dive team finds gun in Taunton lake after years of searching. How it got there
Taunton Police had been looking for the shotgun at the bottom of Lake Rico for years. The SEMLEC Dive Team thought they'd give it a try.
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Governor honors Sanford couple for volunteer efforts
May 9—A local Sanford couple were recently honored for their volunteer service begun in 2019. Dr. Bill and Cindy Hall were presented a Medallion Award from Gov. Roy Cooper (D) at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh on Monday, May 6. Cindy Hall said they were surprised to get the award, one of 20 in the state. The Halls were nominated for the award due to their volunteerism, ...
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Board OKs rezoning requests, contracts for Kiwanis Children's Park work
May 9—The Lee County commissioners approved three rezoning requests and bids for projects in the Kiwanis Children's Park at their Monday meeting. The commissioners OK'd a request from Wetherill Engineering Inc. to rezone about 18.5 acres of a 30.5-acre tract of land fronting Lower Moncure Road from Residential-Agricultural use to Light Industrial use. Marc D. Benevides, the property owner, ...
1 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Oklahoma judge now faces two indictments over drive-by shootings
Brian Lovell is an associate district judge in Garfield County, which is in northern Oklahoma. He is not now hearing any cases.
3 min read - USWHTM
Things to do this weekend: Mother’s day, music, dancing
(WHTM) — It’s the second weekend in May and that means Mother’s Day is here. Whether you’re looking for a way to celebrate, or just a fun way to spend your weekend, there are plenty of options in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of events happening from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12. […]
2 min read - USWSOC
Motorcyclist killed, driver charged for crash in west Charlotte
A motorcyclist died and a driver has been charged for a crash that happened Wednesday afternoon in west Charlotte.
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Laurel Hill man charged with murder in Lee County
May 9—A Laurel Hill man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Red Springs man. Both cities are between Fayetteville and the South Carolina border. The crime was allegedly committed in Lee County on May 23 last year, according to an indictment. Jerry Franklin Benton, 55, was arrested on July 6 the day after an arrest warrant was issued. He was indicted on July 10. The ...
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