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- USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
It's official: Gilbert Goons are a street gang
May 8—The group calling itself Gilbert Goons that has been terrorizing the community for over a year and brutally beating teens was officially declared a criminal street gang last week but won't be charged as such. The classification followed a six-month joint investigation by multiple agencies, including Gilbert Police, Pinal County Sheriff's Department, Queen Creek, Chandler and Mesa police ...
4 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Dual roundabouts set to be first piece of North Hamilton Crossing
May 8—The first bit of construction for the multi-year and multi-million-dollar North Hamilton Crossing project is expected to start in September 2026. This is pending tonight's Hamilton City Council's approval of a third intergovernmental agreement with the Butler County Transportation Improvement District (TID). This agreement would authorize the city to match federal grant funding to ...
3 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Area state rep looks for legal recourse against House speaker after removal
May 8—An area state representative who was one of five committee chairs removed from their committees last week after donating to opponents of GOP incumbents in March's primary said he's considering legal action against the Republican House speaker. "Win or lose, he needs held accountable. He needs to realize we're not his puppets, he's not the dictator he wants to be, and we're equals," said ...
4 min read - USNaples Daily News
Marco Island City Council elections deadline approaches; What to know
Marco Island City Council elections approaching; deadline is in July
5 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Multiple storm surveys planned for Miami Valley after Tuesday storms
May 8—The National Weather Service in Wilmington has multiple storm surveys scheduled for the Miami Valley Wednesday after strong winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms moved through the region Tuesday. Three storm surveys are planned — one in Warren County, one in Butler County and Franklin County, Indiana, and one in Darke and Mercer counties. Final assessments will be released as they're ...
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
More than 2,600 without power following Tuesday storms
May 8—Thousands of AES Ohio customers are without power Tuesday night as storms capable of producing strong winds, large hail, torrential rainfall and tornadoes tracked into the region. As of 8:05 a.m., there were 2,626 without service, according to the AES Ohio Outage Map. Darke County accounted for 2,450 outages. There were nearly 8,000 in the dark in Butler and Warren counties combined ...
1 min read - USThe Burlington Free Press
Residents back at VT polls deciding whether to approve school budgets: Here's the results
School districts are running out of time getting school budgets approved before needing funds for the next school year. How did votes go on May 7?
2 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Pensacola jury convicts former soldier of murdering pregnant 19-year-old in Germany in 2001
Shannon Wilkerson beat and strangled Pfc. Amanda Gonzalez in her barracks in 2001 on a U.S. military base in Germany.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Mega Millions player just misses $306 million jackpot in Arizona — but still wins big
The winning ticket matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball, lottery officials say.
1 min read - USDaily Record
Dover ousts ex-Assemblywoman DeCroce as administrator, citing 'painfully obvious' failures
The mayor and council listed a litany of alleged administrative and financial failures by the former Republican legislator.
4 min read - USThe Tennessean
Middle Tennessee city recorder abruptly resigns amid financial woes: 'An absolute mess'
Holly Murphy, who worked as both City of Millersville recorder and finance director until earlier this year, abruptly quit amid a tumultuous work environment.
3 min read - USWFXT
Investigation launched after Mass. 3rd grader misses his drop-off and wakes up in bus yard alone
The boy’s guardian reached out to Boston 25, raising concern about the handling of the incident and communication about it.
2 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Damaging winds, hail ‘larger than golf balls’ threaten Charlotte area, NWS says
Tornado risk “is low, but it’s not zero,” NWS meteorologist says. “A tornado is always possible.”
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
McCarthy vs. Gaetz: The GOP’s never-ending feud
Seven months after the Florida firebrand led the ouster of the former speaker, tempers are running hotter than ever — with McCarthy lauding Gaetz's new primary challenger.
6 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Governor’s potential power over higher ed pulled back in Senate bill
The Louisiana Senate has pulled back the reins of a proposal that would have given the governor unprecedented power over appointed boards and commissions, including the ability to hire university system presidents. Senators approved a bill Tuesday that would change the terms of appointees of boards not in the constitution to run concurrently with the […] The post Governor’s potential power over higher ed pulled back in Senate bill appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
2 min read - USReuters
Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state. The ruling prolongs the legal battle over a former romance between Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, and a one-time top deputy, a relationship defense lawyers have used to try to derail the case. I
3 min read - USWFXT
Live court video, updates: New evidence expected on Day 7 of testimony in Karen Read murder trial
Read is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.
4 min read - USThe Meadville Tribune, Pa.
Officials: Crawford County jail inmate takes own life
May 8—An inmate at the Crawford County Correctional Facility in Saegertown apparently hanged himself late Saturday afternoon in his jail cell, county officials confirmed Tuesday. The death of Alexander R. Marvin, 28, of Titusville was from asphyxiation due to ligature hanging and is considered a suicide, according to Crawford County Coroner Eric Coston. However, a final ruling on the manner of ...
3 min read - USTimes West Virginian, Fairmont
Circuit Clerk's Office takes steps to prevent misuse of funds again
May 8—FAIRMONT — Marion County Circuit Clerk Belinda Biafore has taken steps to prevent fraud from taking place in the office after reports surfaced that a former Marion County Circuit Court Clerk used public funds for personal gain. "What I have done is made sure I sign off on any invoice that comes onto my desk," Biafore said. "No one else in the office has the ability to order or use a ...
4 min read - USAnchorage Daily News, Alaska
$100 million-plus tax boost on oil company Hilcorp added to carbon storage bill
May 8—JUNEAU — Hilcorp would pay over $100 million more in state taxes per year, under a provision added by Alaska lawmakers to a carbon sequestration bill Friday. But the Texas-based company warned that a tax hike could "significantly" impact its investment decisions and its existing contracts. Hilcorp is among Alaska's top oil companies as the current operator of the Prudhoe Bay oil field, ...
6 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Phew and far between: Como Conservatory's smelly corpse flower poised for rare bloom
The Como Conservatory is thrilled to share some news that really stinks: the imminent bloom of its corpse flower, a fascinating botanical event that fans cheer despite its off-putting aroma. The flower is on the verge of blooming for the first time since its arrival in 2019, officials at the conservatory in St. Paul said Tuesday. Como officials have dubbed the flower "Horace," named for the ...
1 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
East Tennessee are faces higher risk of severe storms, flooding. When we might see hail and tornadoes
"Severe weather and flash flooding are expected across the region this afternoon and tonight," The National Weather Service Morristown office posted.
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
121-home development near DeLand SunRail gets approval
The development will connect to the Spring-to-Spring Trail and will be about a mile's walking distance from the future DeLand SunRail station.
2 min read - USThe Oak Ridger
Clinton woman killed in crash
The crash on Charles Seivers Boulevard occurred near Anderson County High School.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
West Michigan tornadoes leave path of destruction: See the videos
Tornadoes swept through Michigan Tuesday night through several west Michigan communities and judging by the videos on social media, it was terrifying.
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
UT-Austin's commencement is Saturday. See road closures, parking and prohibited items
The UT-Austin class of 2024 is celebrating its graduation this weekend. Here's what you need to know before planning your visit.
2 min read - BusinessNaples Daily News
When does school start in Florida in 2024? Here are the dates
We're a few weeks away from the final school bells being rung. However, if you like to plan ahead, here's when the 2024-25 starts in Florida.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Some Republicans try once again to defund Jack Smith prosecutions
Last summer, Republicans pushed to defund special counsel Jack Smith's office. As Donald Trump's legal crisis intensifies, the GOP idea has made a comeback.
3 min read - USTexas Tribune
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner resigns amid suspended-cases scandal
The resignation came amid a probe into how the department has suspended thousands of criminal investigations due to a lack of personnel.
1 min read - USThe News Leader
VSP: One dead after motorcycle slams into car in Augusta County
Virginia State Police said a motorcyclist was killed Tuesday in an Augusta County crash.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Atlanta police working to identify alleged ‘repeat’ Target shoplifter, $2,000 reward offered
The Atlanta Police Department is working to identify and find a woman accused of stealing hundreds of dollars of merchandise from a Target store on Caroline Street.
1 min read - USNevada Current
On the anniversary of 1863 massacre, Great Basin tribes call for Bahsahwahbee national monument
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Monday marked the anniversary of a violent massacre in Nevada’s Spring Valley by federal soldiers, who in 1863 targeted Native men, women, and children gathered for a religious ceremony in a sacred stand of Rocky Mountain junipers. For decades, tribal members have fought to protect the unique grove of Rocky Mountain junipers growing on the […] The post On the anniversary of 1863 massacre, Great Basin tribes call for Bahsahwahbee national monument appea
4 min read - USKansas Reflector
Dirty water, inconsistent billing plague neighborhood near Salina
SALINE COUNTY — Misty Livingston-Holmes has lived most of her life in her subdivision northwest of Salina. She loved growing up there, and after leaving home for a few years, she moved back to take care of her grandmother in her old age. Much of her family has lived in the modest neighborhood of mobile homes. […] The post Dirty water, inconsistent billing plague neighborhood near Salina appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
10 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville area weather: Flooding, tornadoes all possible for Middle TN and why today is 'not a one and done day'
The Middle Tennessee region will experience multiple rounds of thunderstorms on Wednesday. Severe weather will be possible with all rounds said the weather service.
3 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
Louisiana ranked worst state as pollution, poverty, violence among factors in U.S. News report
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Louisiana as the worst state in America with poverty, pollution, violence among key factors.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
3 kids, adult found dead in ‘suspicious’ car on walking trail, Georgia police say
The victims’ bodies were found at a public park early Wednesday, May 8, according to authorities.
1 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
How much did it rain in Wisconsin on Tuesday?
Showers through Wisconsin late Tuesday resulted in more than an inch of rain in Milwaukee, and close to a half inch in other places across the state.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Mega Millions player wins big in California. Where was the winning ticket sold?
The winning ticket matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball, lottery officials say.
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
More severe storms in Columbus possible Wednesday, NWS says
After a stormy Tuesday night, the Columbus area might not be storm-free yet.
3 min read - USHartford Courant
State police investigating fatal crash on I-91 involving pedestrian
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 91 in Enfield on Tuesday. The crash was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. on I-91 South just north of the Exit 46 on ramp, according to Connecticut State Police. A 24-year-old Vernon man driving a 2022 Ram 5500 in the right lane of three hit a pedestrian who was in the right lane of traffic, state police said. The pedestrian, identified as ...
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Ex-Kentucky police officer indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting homeless person
The former police officer is facing four charges.
1 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Gov. Jeff Landry ‘reviewing’ IVF protection legislation, along with other bills
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry has not said whether he supports a bill aimed at preserving access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in Louisiana. Landry spokeswoman Kate Kelly said this week he is reviewing the legislation alongside hundreds of other bills still waiting to be passed by the Legislature. In March, Landry declined to answer […] The post Gov. Jeff Landry ‘reviewing’ IVF protection legislation, along with other bills appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
3 min read - BusinessStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Company celebrates 30 years of making doors
May 8—SAYBROOK — The owners of Plastpro Inc. sponsored a celebration for workers on Tuesday afternoon to commemorate the company's 30 years in business, including 19 here. Plastpro owners Shirley and Walter Wang made the trip from New Jersey to celebrate the company's continued growth. Shirley Wang said she remembers the day she wrote the check to buy the property and equipment to make ...
2 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Task force working on drug cases
May 8—Drug charges have been filed against an Ashtabula man after an investigation that led to a property in the 1200 block of West 8th Street, according to a press release from Ashtabula County Sheriff William Niemi. Nicholas Greathouse was charged with trafficking in cocaine after 70 grams of crack cocaine and more than $2,700 in cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant at ...
1 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Information provided on three fire deaths in county
May 8—The deaths of two Ashtabula County residents, in separate fires, have been determined accidental and a third fire death, in March, is still under investigation, said Ashtabula County Coroner's Office Chief Investigator Amber Stewart. Albert Stanonik, 75, died in a house fire at 4485 Middle Road in Monroe Township on Jan. 16. Stewart said the cause of death was determined to be carbon ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Dispatch
Social Media Posts Rely on Inaccurate Numbers to Compare Presidential Spending
Every president mentioned has seen a net increase in deficits while in office.
6 min read - USNBC News
RFK Jr.'s new hire who downplayed Jan. 6 appears to have been at the Capitol during the attack
Zach Henry, a right-wing social media influencer hired by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s presidential campaign, appears to have been outside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
6 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Police searching for gunman in South Austin apartment complex shooting
An unidentified man was shot Sunday evening by an unknown gunman who fled the scene, police said.
1 min read - USMichigan Advance
Whitmer declares state of emergency after tornados in Southwest Michigan
At least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan on Tuesday, resulting in about 50 people being temporarily trapped in a FedEx facility in Portage. The company told media that all employees had escaped from the building and were safe. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties. […] The post Whitmer declares state of emergency after tornados in Southwest Michigan appeared first on Michigan Advance.
3 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Second body recovered after stolen car crashed into St. Lucie River
A second body that sheriff's officials said is linked to a stolen vehicle that crashed into the St. Lucie River has been recovered, an official said.
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