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- USAkron Beacon Journal
Akron could add penalties for those who flout restriction on conversion therapy for minors
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's administration asks City Council to remove item from consent agenda to allow more time for community feedback.
2 min read - USNBC News
Body found in search of man who went into Colorado River on homemade raft
A body found in the Colorado River is believed to be that of Thomas Robison, who went into the waterway on a homemade raft with his dog last month, officials said.
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Elkhart elementary staffer arrested for bringing gun to school
May 13—ELKHART — Elkhart City Police Department has issued a statement regarding an arrest made involving a staff member with a gun this morning at Mary Beck Elementary School, 818 McDonald St., Elkhart. "We can confirm that the Elkhart Police Department was notified and arrested a staff member that had brought a handgun into the school," the department wrote in a press release. Police say the ...
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
POLICE NEWS: Elkhart man charged with murder of David Strowder
May 13—An Elkhart man has been charged in a murder that occurred in March. Michael Dandridge, 39, of Elkhart, was charged with the murder of David Strowder. Elkhart police were called to the 2400 block of Morton Avenue in Elkhart at 7:25 p.m. March 21 for a shooting with injuries. The caller, Strowder's wife, Reatisha Gary, said her brother-in-law Dandridge, was the shooter, and had left the ...
5 min read - USTODAY
Tennessee dad says 'recovery does not seem possible' after his son was pulled into a storm drain
A Tennessee family continues to plead for prayers after neurological progress has stopped days after their son, Asher, was pulled into a storm drain following dangerous weather in the area.
2 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
FBI warns terrorist groups may target pride events, venues
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A warning from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security Monday night, ahead of Pride Month. The feds announced there’s a heightened threat environment from foreign terrorist organizations, like ISIS, surrounding upcoming LGBTQ+ pride events. With Pride Month about three weeks away, there is excitement in New York City. “It’s […]
2 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Cocktails To-Go are here to stay
(COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill that permanently keeps cocktails to-go in the state. SB 20 makes Colorado the 28th state to make cocktails to-go permanent, before the temporary measure was set to expire on July 1, 2025. “Cocktails to-go are here to stay in Colorado,” said vice president of public affairs and state […]
1 min read - PoliticsWJAX
Ron DeSantis reportedly plans to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the matter, who spoke on anonymity, disclosed that DeSantis is set to start fundraising efforts for Trump in the upcoming weeks, aligning with his pledge made during a recent meeting with the former president.
2 min read - USKOIN
2 extra Bob Fergusons join Washington state governor race by filing deadline, drop days later
Washington's upcoming gubernatorial primary election briefly saw not just one, not just two, but three Bob Fergusons file for the August primary just before the deadline to file came up last Friday.
2 min read - USWHIO
3 children subject of AMBER Alert out of Greene Co. found safe
Three children who were the subject of an AMBER Alert out of Greene County have been found safe. \
1 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
Laramie County Sheriff's office billboard tries to lure officers from Denver
May 13—CHEYENNE — As the Denver Police Department braces for an expected $8.4 million in budget cuts, or 1.9%, the Laramie County Sheriff's Office is taking advantage of the potential marketing edge to try to poach Colorado law enforcement officers. This week, LCSO unveiled a billboard in downtown Denver that reads "Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal & cops are funded!" ...
5 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
Second trial date for Questa teen accused of 2023 murder
QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors say they will continue the case against a Questa teenager accused of killing one of his friends last year. Porfirio Brown is accused of shooting 13-year-old Amber Archuleta last year in Questa. Brown was previously on trial for second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and assault on a peace officer but that trial […]
1 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Man accused of fatally striking pedestrian with pickup truck while high in Barstow
The suspect was allegedly fleeing the scene of a previous collision when he struck and killed a 40-year-old Barstow man, officials said.
1 min read - USWGN Chicago
Resolution calls on CTA president to resign
Nineteen council members signed a non-binding resolution demanding that Dorval Carter Jr. step down as president of CTA.
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
What's new in the revised 2025 budget for Wilmington? See what's up for a vote Thursday
The budget is a revision of the one initially put forward by Mayor Mike Purzycki on March 21.
2 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
Mother and son accused of sex crimes with minors, Marion County deputies say
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A mother and son are accused of sexual crimes involving minors, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. 41-year-old Elizabeth Rhoda Holden, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, and her son, Robert Oren Helms, III, 21, are both accused of committing sexual battery with underaged victims. Holden is charged with third degree […]
1 min read - USKTVI
‘Pledge dad’ in Mizzou hazing case pleads guilty
One former member of a fraternity at Mizzou pleaded guilty Friday in relation to a hazing incident in October 2021.
2 min read - USNBC News
Mississippi man whose mom and sisters were found dead on Mother's Day is killed in Arizona gunfight
A Mississippi man wanted in connection with a triple shooting that left his mother and two sisters dead was fatally shot during a gunfight with state troopers in Arizona, authorities said Monday.
1 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Video by anti-abortion group included in new JCS family life curriculum as required by state
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Some Johnson City Schools (JCS) parents are concerned about a state-required video depicting prenatal development. JCS has made updates to the family life curriculum, including updates due to state requirements. Gov. Bill Lee signed the “Baby Olivia” Act last month which requires an almost three-minute long video, either an animation […]
3 min read - BusinessKTSM
El Paso job market poses obstacles for new graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Spring and summer college graduates from the class of 2024 may face more challenges entering the workforce than previous years. That’s according to economists who say while the job market is favorable right now, there are a couple of obstacles new graduates may face. Tom Fullerton, an economics professor at […]
3 min read - USWJZY
NC GOP runoffs to determine nominees for Congress, lieutenant governor and auditor
What is expected to be a very small group of North Carolina voters will decide which Republicans will serve as the party’s nominees for a congressional district seat and for the statewide positions of lieutenant governor and auditor.
5 min read - BusinessThe Montgomery Advertiser
Unemployment claims in Alabama increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Alabama last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USWREG articles
MPD searches for car used in drive-by shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is currently looking for a car that was allegedly used in a drive-by shooting last month in the Hickory Hill area. According to reports, officers responded to an aggravated assault call in the 6000 block of New Leaf Lane on April 29 around 1:30 a.m. The victims stated […]
1 min read - USPolitico
Menendez trial doesn’t have a full jury yet, but he’s not the main reason why
Unlike the Trump trial down the street, would-be jurors said work, family and vacation plans stood in the way
3 min read - USWFLA
Priest arrested in Florida appears in Iowa court
A priest who was arrested in Florida last month after he was accused of sexually abusing boys appeared in an Iowa court on Monday.
1 min read - USKIRO
Suspect under arrest for the stabbing death of a local chef in Capitol Hill
Arrest made in Capitol Hill stabbing death.
- USWJZY
Thousands of NC childcare programs could be forced to close
Childcare workers at an East Charlotte center are joining a nationwide push for better pay, affordable childcare for families, and government assistance.
2 min read - USWashington State Standard
Bob Ferguson gets two Bob Fergusons to exit governor’s race
Only one Democrat named Bob Ferguson is running to be Washington’s next governor after two others with the same name withdrew Monday. The Bob still standing is the attorney general. The other Bob Fergusons, one from Yakima and the other from Graham, exited before a 5 p.m. deadline amid threat of potential criminal prosecution for […] The post Bob Ferguson gets two Bob Fergusons to exit governor’s race appeared first on Washington State Standard.
4 min read - USWFTV
Dive team recovers body after man goes missing on Central Florida lake
Law enforcement officials have ended a search after recovering the body of a swimmer that went missing in Clermont, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Minnesota couple celebrates state's new flag with a Statehood Day party
A Minnesota couple celebrated the state's new flag by throwing a party with state cuisine and costumes.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Cobb County police notice increase in squatters moving into vacant homes
Cobb County police said their precinct 2 officers responded to nearly 10 squatter cases between February and March of this year.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
First Baptist Church open for 200 years in Dayton
May 13—The First Baptist Church of Dayton congregation is celebrating 200 years of service to the community this year. On Sunday, a state historical marker outside the church on Monument Street was unveiled by the Ohio History Connection. The church will celebrate its bicentennial on May 29. "To read the names of the people from the past and to understand its history and be part of that story, ...
3 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
FEMA available this week to assist those affected by March 14 tornadoes
May 13—Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA will be available this week to assist in communities affected by the March 14 tornadoes. Teams will help residents navigate the federal assistance process, which includes the DSA that will begin in areas of Logan County and may move to the other impacted counties in the weeks ahead, according to FEMA. "DSA personnel visit communities ...
1 min read - USWGN Chicago
3 charged with robbing, battering 16-year-old boy on CTA platform
CHICAGO — Three people have been charged after they allegedly robbed a 16-year-old boy on the CTA platform in Austin. Henry Coleman, 23, Tyrese Johnson, 23 and Jordyn Loevassur, 20, were arrested around 1:25 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 and 1700 blocks of South State Street, according to Chicago police. Police said just minutes before, […]
1 min read - USWREG articles
Police looking for woman who pulled gun on Burger King employees
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a woman who allegedly brandished a gun at Burger King employees earlier this month. On May 6, around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to Burger King at 5305 Winchester Road. When they arrived, they were told that a woman who had placed an online order came up to […]
1 min read - CelebrityWJZY
John-Paul Miller says he put GPS trackers on Mica’s vehicles, posted nude photo of her, report says
"He abused her in every possible way that there is."
3 min read - USKLAS articles
Las Vegas pets meant for cremation end up dumped 100 miles away: ‘It’s just really sad’
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Dozens of Las Vegas-area pets their owners paid to have cremated ended up dumped more than 100 miles away in rural Utah as the Nevada Attorney General’s Office appears to be looking into the now-closed business.
5 min read - USKLAS articles
Minivan driver arrested at Las Vegas Strip resort, accused of striking woman in parking lot
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – An Arizona man faces attempted murder charges after police allege he struck a woman with his vehicle twice in a Las Vegas fast-food parking lot, according to a police report obtained by 8 News Now. Richard O’Neal, 43, was identified as the driver in the incident by Las Vegas Metro police. O’Neal was located […]
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Officer shoots, kills dog attacking him during child welfare check, Auburn police say
The Auburn Police Department said the dog jumped on and began biting the officer in the alleged attack.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Gwinnett Co. woman rattled after carjacker held gun to her head at senior living community
A Gwinnett County woman says she’s shaken up after someone robbed her at gunpoint at her senior living community.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Moraine man sentenced to prison in child sex case
May 13—A Moraine man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges connected to child sexual abuse. Cameron David Benjamin, 21, was sentenced May 8 by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Angelina Jackson to eight to 12 years in prison, according to court documents. He also was designated a Tier III sexual offender, which will require him to register his address every ...
1 min read - USTri-City Herald
2 other Bob Fergusons withdraw from WA governor’s race
Washington’s filing week ended in chaos when 3 men named Bob Ferguson filed for governor.
3 min read - USKTSM
1 person seriously hurt in crash in Northwest EP
UPDATE: The right lane at Artcraft East and South Desert is closed, according to TxDOT. Clearing time is an hour. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured in a crash in Northwest El Paso Monday evening, May 14, according to fire dispatch. The crash happened a little after 5:30 p.m. at Artcraft […]
1 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Annual Lee County service memorializes fallen police officers
TUPELO – The Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Memorial Service drew a somber crowd Monday night as more than three dozen fallen law enforcement officers were honored. “All of these men were fathers and sons, but we are all brothers whether you wear a star, a shield or a state symbol. I was fortunate to wear all three,” said guest speaker Bob Poe, the Pontotoc Police Department deputy chief. ...
3 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Tupelo man facing felony weapons charge
TUPELO – A routine traffic stop ended with a Haven Acres man arrested on a felony weapons charge. Tupelo police stopped a car for an equipment violation in the area of Beasley Drive on May 7. Two people inside the vehicle had misdemeanor warrants through Tupelo Municipal Court and were arrested. According to police, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of three firearms, one of which ...
1 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes
The new liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is questioning its conservative members' past decision to bar the use of ballot drop boxes.
4 min read - USRhode Island Current
And then there were seven: RIPTA narrows down potential sites for Providence bus hub
PROVIDENCE — After months of keeping mum on the number of potential locations to build a new state-of-the art transit center, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) finally announced Monday it has narrowed its list down to seven sites. RIPTA unveiled the picks during a public workshop in the lobby of the Amica Mutual […] The post And then there were seven: RIPTA narrows down potential sites for Providence bus hub appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
6 min read - USWAVY
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Global Operations Center happens Tuesday
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the Hefti Global Operations Center at the Dam Neck Annex.
1 min read - USKRON
Sheriff: Missing at-risk woman last seen in San Leandro
(KRON) — Authorities are asking the community’s help in locating a missing woman out of the East Bay, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) said. Laurie Allanson was last seen at her care facility on the 2000 block of Sol Street in San Leandro. Allanson walked away from the facility between 7:30 p.m. on Sunday […]
1 min read - USNavy Times
Families suing over Red Hill leak seek up to $1.25M in damages
A lawyer representing military families sickened by a jet fuel leak is asking a judge to award them a range of $225K to $1.25M in damages.
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