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- USWKRG
Remarkable Women special airing May 11
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Each week in March, WKRG News 5 highlighted local women who work to better the lives of others — but just because March is over does not mean that Remarkable Women is too. The station’s parent company, Nexstar, is hosting a 1 hour special on the accomplishments of the Remarkable Women […]
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Ninth Albuquerque officer placed on leave amidst DWI corruption investigation
May 9—A ninth Albuquerque officer has been placed on leave amid an ongoing probe into alleged DWI corruption. Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police Department spokesman, said officer Matthew Trahan is on paid administrative leave as parallel investigations by the FBI and APD delve into allegations that DWI officers worked with a local attorney to get drunken driving cases dismissed in ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Motive unknown after man shoots stepmother during graduation ceremony at Kiva Auditorium
May 9—The graduation ceremony was winding down inside the Albuquerque Convention Center on Wednesday. Students of Southwest Secondary Learning Center were asked to hand roses to relatives and friends. Then, police say, a loud pop rang out, and a woman grabbed her neck and fell to the floor. Her ex-stepson, with a gun in his hand, raised his foot as if to stomp on her. But witnesses jumped in ...
3 min read - EntertainmentAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Out of this world: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science opens 'Sci-Fi & Sci-Fact'
May 9—Visitors will follow the science in New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science's latest exhibition. "Sci-Fi & Sci-Fact" is a traveling exhibit from New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. It opened on May 4, at the NMMNHS and will be on display through December. It is included with regular museum admission. The exhibit explores the real-life science behind some of the most ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
FBI looking for 'Pushy-Duo Bandits' who robbed ATM last month
May 9—The FBI is looking for two people who recently robbed an ATM in Northeast Albuquerque. On April 26, the men — dubbed the "Pushy-Duo Bandits" by the FBI — stole money from the ATM at a Bank of America branch in the 2000 block of Juan Tabo NE, near Muriel. According to a FBI news release, both suspects are Black. One is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and slim, while the other has a "thick" build ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
State awards first grants under new program
May 9—The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced the recipients of a new grant for energy efficient projects in lower-income communities. The Community Energy Efficiency Development Program grants will deliver a total of $11.8 million to eight projects across the state. The program was created in 2022. The program is funded with $10 million allocated by the New ...
1 min read - USWJZY
York County zoning board reverses decision for controversial solar panel facility
Many are concerned about the proximity to two under-construction schools on Gold Hill Road.
3 min read - SportsWCIA Champaign
HS scoreboard (5-9-24)
WCIA — Highlights and scores from high school girls track and field sectionals on Thursday including video from the Class 1A Central A&M meet in Moweaqua. GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD CLASS 1A CENTRAL A&M SECTIONAL 100 Meters Varsity – Finals 1. 11 Lia Patterson 12.42a (0.0) Tuscola 2. 9 Gabby Totten 12.83a Bethany (Okaw Valley) 3. Sr Irene […]
49 min read - USWKRG
Perdido Key Area Chamber to honor service members at first-ever luncheon
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber is hosting a new event for Military Appreciation Month to honor active duty and retired service members. According to a release, the chamber is preparing for its first-ever Military Appreciation Luncheon. The Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at […]
1 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
PPLD proposing security fence around Penrose Library
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is proposing the construction of a security fence around the Penrose Library downtown, according to Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer for PPLD. Due to its central downtown location, the Penrose Library serves a large and diverse community, and PPLD wants to make sure […]
1 min read - USKTVI
Ameren, IL, provides safety simulation for first responders
Glen Carbon firefighters received an up-close look at the potential hazards of downed power lines Thursday night. Ameren Illinois brought Live Line Demo to the fire department on South Main Street.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Missouri ethics panel rejects complaint into lawmaker who investigated top Republican
The committee found that there was no evidence that the lawmaker acted in bad faith.
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: Skating along
“A common treasure a sharp-eyed visitor might happen across is a skate egg casing,” Tiffany Boothe, of the Seaside Aquarium, told Oregon Coast Beach Connection. “About a foot in length and resembling a chunk of seaweed, these egg casings are produced by the female skate, and after fertilization are deposited on the ocean floor.” One casing can contain from one to seven embryos. Last October, a ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: This and that
• Just in case there aren’t enough tourists on the North Coast already, the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach has been chosen by Travel & Leisure as one of the “15 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S.” And, it’s the only one from the Pacific Northwest. The rest are in Hawaii (4), Florida (3), California (2), South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, New York and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. • And, batten down the ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: Local brevities
Tidbits from The Daily Morning Astorian, May 9, 1888: • Astoria spends $300 a month (about $9,850 now) in lighting the streets. • Astoria mechanics and machinists, engineers, pilots and steamboat masters are in every port and harbor from San Diego to Cook Inlet, Alaska, this summer. • There are 28 salmon canneries at and near Astoria, employing several thousand men ... Note: The first cannery ...
1 min read - WorldThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
College delegation presents at creative writing festival
Clatsop Community College participated in the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival in Port Angeles, Washington, from April 25 to April 27. Associated Student Government president and creative writing major Asher Finch, along with writing instructor Kama O'Connor, did a presentation at the event about the work that is put into Rain Magazine, the college's annual literary ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
In One Ear: No more sunshine
The Daily Morning Astorian, May 13, 1884, had this tidbit: “Robert Miller is the new postmaster of the new post office at Sunshine.” Sunshine was a small town located across Willapa Bay from the east side of Long Island in Pacific County, in what was then Washington Territory, established in 1883. The Chinook Observer shed some light on the long-gone town in its heyday, which evolved next to a ...
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Minnesotans hoping to gamble today have many options. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Minnesota's founders took a hard line against gambling, and the activity remained largely ...
6 min read - USWHIO
Man flown to hospital after crash in Springfield Twp.
A man was flown to the hospital after a crash in Springfield Township Thursday.
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Man paralyzed after being hit with a Taser sues Colorado officer
A man who said he was paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado Springs filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against one of the officers, seeking $100 million in damages.
2 min read - USWSOC
‘Just want you back’: Family believes missing man is endangered
Sam Haugh, 21, has been missing since April and family members are taking matters into their own hands and searching for answers.
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Former Hazelton inmate sentenced for assault on correctional officer
May 9—A federal inmate formerly housed at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Hazelton in Bruceton Mills was sentenced Tuesday to 78 months (6 1/2 years) in prison for assaulting a correctional officer, U.S. Attorney William Ihelnfeld's office announced in a press release. After a two-day trial in October 2023, a jury found Dwight Foster, 50, guilty of assault of a correctional officer ...
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Top of the class: Mountaineer Middle named an 'Exemplary Practice' school by the state Department of Education
May 9—Say you're a student at Mountaineer Middle School, and you happen to notice Principal Mike Rogers in your classroom one morning. Or Jennifer Potts, the vice principal. Not to worry—that's just what they do. And it's not like you're in trouble, as far as that goes. In fact, you're doing a lot of things right. That's why the school perched on Price Street also found itself sitting near the ...
3 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Region 4 taps Dower for West Virginia First Foundation
May 9—MORGANTOWN — In a near-unanimous vote Thursday morning, Region 4 selected Jon Dower as its representative on the West Virginia First Foundation, the 11-member board tasked with distributing hundreds of millions in opioid settlement dollars. Dower finished second to Jonathan Board when the 13-county region held its initial vote last July. Board vacated the seat in March to become the ...
2 min read - USWJAX
Education Commissioner expresses concerns in letter sent to DCPS about student safety
The Florida Department of Education is once again calling out the Duval County school district. It’s after we learned last month that another from Douglas Anderson School of The Arts was arrested last month, accused of exposing himself in public.
3 min read - USKTVX
Weather is slightly unsettled and warming
We're closing in on the end of the workweek and we've got changes in store for our weather.
2 min read - USKFOR articles
No proposed tax cut agreed upon during Thursday’s budget talks
As fast as possible is what seemed to be the only thing agreed upon in terms of money during Thursday's budget meeting between state legislators.
3 min read - USWHBF Davenport
Monmouth College, OSF HealthCare agree to bring nursing program to campus
When Dr. Ralph Velazquez Jr. ’79 was a Monmouth College student in the 1970s, he recalled that his classmates who wanted to go into nursing had to leave campus early. “They were only at Monmouth two years before they had to leave for Rush University (in Chicago),” said Velazquez, the system chief medical officer of OSF HealthCare […]
4 min read - USWSOC
Investigator Alden Elliott laid to rest in Catawba County
On Thursday, family, friends, and the community came together to honor the life of fallen hero Investigator William “Alden” Elliott. He was one of the four officers killed in a shootout last week.
1 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
POLICE NEWS: Man suffers medical event at jail, dies at hospital
May 9—ELKHART — A 31-year-old man died at Elkhart General Hospital at about 8 a.m. Wednesday after suffering from an apparent medical issue while in custody at the jail. According to Elkhart County Sheriff's Capt. Michael Culp, at 6:21 a.m. staff at the Elkhart County Jail had Corbin Eby, 31, in custody and he had an apparent medical issue. He was immediately taken to Elkhart General Hospital ...
2 min read - LifestyleWDAF
Ruskin HS seniors reflect on living through pandemic
Looking back on high school, you probably don't have many memories of living through a global pandemic.
1 min read - USKRON
4 arrested after attempting to smuggle meth into San Mateo jail
(KRON) — Four men were recently arrested by the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force for attempting to struggle drugs into the Maguire Correctional facility, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said. On April 23, Sheriff’s personnel learned that inmate Froylan Armenta, 23, of Pinole, had attempted to smuggle the drugs during his re-booking process. […]
1 min read - USWSOC
Investigation into deadly police ambush involves meticulous firearm forensics
Channel 9 got new insight into the extensive investigation underway as law enforcement searches for answers in last week’s ambush attack.
2 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Amazon leads tour through new Elkhart facility
May 9—ELKHART — With traffic on the Indiana Toll Road visible through open doors just yards away, community representatives and members of the news media were given a walk-through tour event of the in-progress Amazon robotics fulfillment facility in Elkhart Thursday morning. Kylie Degiulio, senior manager for economic development for Amazon, helped lead the tour around the facility, which is ...
3 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Goshen, Boys & Girls Club plant a tree
May 9—GOSHEN — Boys and Girls Club organizations across Indiana rallied together on Thursday for a statewide day of service to honor and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Clubs across Indiana planted trees throughout the day, in addition to other activities to celebrate and explore mental health and service. Goshen city staff joined students and staff at Goshen's club, donating ...
2 min read - USWSOC
Charlotte residents continue to assess damage from storms
Resident Jesse Townsend continues to assess the extent of damage to his home in the Bradfield Farms community in northeast Charlotte, a day after deadly storms wreaked havoc.
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Brooklyn apartment racks up $40K in debt as city chases unpaid water bills
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – The city’s recent crackdown on delinquent water bills led officials to one Bushwick apartment that’s over $40,000 in debt – leaving residents at risk of a water shut off. Brooklyn local Michelle Rice’s issues with her apartment on Bushwick Avenue started right after she moved in in January, including a steady […]
3 min read - USWJZY
Community members line Hwy 70 to honor Officer killed in shootout
Members of the Hickory Fire Department draped an American flag over ladders at the CVCC entrance creating a bridge to pay tribute to the 46-year-old hero. He leaves behind his wife and son.
2 min read - USKTVI
Shootout video near campus reveals chaos during gunfire
A Tuesday night shootout at a Qdoba restaurant in the Central West End was caught on surveillance video. Muzzle flashes can be seen on the video as restaurant customers scatter for cover.
2 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Butte County parents arrested on alleged child endangerment
May 9—The Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested two Bangor residents on Tuesday under suspicion of child endangerment after their child was found near an illegal marijuana cultivation, officials said. At approximately 10:51 p.m. on Monday, Butte County dispatch received a call from a woman that her child, 3, was missing from a residence located on a 51-acre parcel on the 7000 block of Laporte ...
1 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Kalispell Police arrest man for allegedly trying to kidnap teenager
May 9—Kalispell Police officers arrested a 38-year-old man late Wednesday night for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old boy at a gas station south of town. Aaron Douglas Kupka of Kalispell was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center on a pending felony attempted kidnapping charge and a probation violation. He remained behind bars Thursday morning. Bail has not yet been set. ...
1 min read - USKTVI
Car stolen with 2-year-old inside; child found safe, search for suspect continues
A child who was inside of a car stolen at a Brentwood gas station Thursday morning was found safe and reunited with guardians, authorities say. The accused car thief remains at large as of Thursday evening.
2 min read - USWGN Chicago
Chicago police searching for hit-and-run driver from Chatham
CHICAGO — Chicago police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian early Wednesday morning in Chatham. Around 1:10 a.m., the driver of a dark-colored car left the 8000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue after hitting the pedestrian, according to Chicago police. The victim, who hasn’t been identified, was hospitalized due to […]
- USWFRV Green Bay
BP Gas Station robbed in Manitowoc, suspect found and arrested in Green Bay
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – One person was taken into custody in Green Bay after allegedly robbing a BP Gas Station in Manitowoc on Thursday morning. According to the Manitowoc Police Department, officers were sent to the BP Gas Station located at 2914 Calumet Avenue at around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a […]
1 min read - USWKRG
‘World’s largest lionfish tournament’ coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Divers can soon come to Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s Emerald Coast Open to take part in what is called “the world’s largest lionfish tournament.” The tournament which is set for May 17 through 19, gives divers the chance to help the ecosystem while competing for prizes. “This is a great […]
1 min read - USKOIN
Woman accused of scratching 2 passing cars with knife, setting parked vehicle on fire
A woman was arrested Friday after allegedly running into traffic with a knife, stabbing passing cars with it and lighting an empty parked car on fire in Southwest Portland.
2 min read - USWPXI
18-year-old woman arrested in connection to deadly Elliott stabbing
A woman has been charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in Elliott.
1 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
ABQ BioPark’s Grand Cayman Blue Iguana is carrying eggs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark’s Cayman Blue Iguana is carrying eggs. The Grand Cayman blue iguana is an endangered species due to habitat loss and predation by feral cats and dogs. The National Iguana Foundation estimates there are fewer than 500 blue iguanas left in the wild but that number is increasing thanks to […]
1 min read - WorldNative News Online
Navajo Speaker Curley: The Issue of Missing and Murdered Diné Rooted in Colonization
Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley recalled on Thursday that her grandfather warned her family that Navajo women were taken from the community and never returned. Speaker Curley and the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined community members in a march to show solidarity with families of Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives (MMDR). Speaker Curley said one objective of the march was to foster support and healing for impacted families.
2 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
2 shot in drive-by shooting in Marion, chief says
MARION, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were injured in a drive by shooting in Marion Thursday evening, Marion Police Chief Tony Flowers said. One person was shot on McMillan Street and another person was shot on Wallace Street, Flowers said. One person was taken by EMS to the hospital, and another was transported by car […]
