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Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.25.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - USMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Though it hardly seemed possible, Giuliani’s legal troubles intensify
Rudy Giuliani was already facing an avalanche of legal difficulties. A grand jury in Arizona managed to make the former Republican mayor's troubles even worse.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Man admits he was paid to kidnap Homestead woman in Central Florida, FBI says
He said he was paid $1,500 and given and AR-15, criminal complaint states.
5 min read - USNC Newsline
Cooper nominee to head DOT paves the road toward confirmation
Governor Roy Cooper tapped Joey Hopkins to serve as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) last September, but Wednesday was his first day before the Senate Transportation Committee that will vote on the appointment. Hopkins, who has worked at NCDOT for more than 30 years in a variety of capacities, fielded numerous questions […] The post Cooper nominee to head DOT paves the road toward confirmation appeared first on NC Newsline.
6 min read - LifestyleMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Swarming midge flies are taking over Lake Michigan right now
Annoying but harmless midge flies emerge in huge swarms near the lake every spring in order to mate and lay eggs.
4 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Is Southwest going to start assigning seats? CEO says the airline is weighing changes.
Southwest Airlines CEO tells CNBC the company is considering changes to the way it boards and equips its aircraft.
1 min read - USPeople
2 Women Who Survived the Same Serial Killer Speak Out: 'I Didn't Pray to Live, I Prayed to Die'
Morgan Rowan and Tali Shapiro share their near-escapes from the so-called “Dating Game Killer” on the premiere episode of 'People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer'
4 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester murder case: Suspect, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult
Sakari Walker gunned down at Millbury and Lafayette streets
1 min read - LifestyleApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Was Lizzie Borden innocent? Maybe you can ask her if you win this Spirit Halloween contest
Spirit Halloween kicks off the spooky season early with a chance to win a haunted sleepover at the Lizzie Borden House in Massachusetts.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
What we know about Arlington Bowie High School shooting: Victim, suspect identified
The accused shooter, 17-year-old Julian Howard, is believed to have known and targeted the victim, 18-year-old Etavion Barnes, police say. Here are the latest updates on the investigation.
3 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky.
Fatal crash in southern Laurel County takes life of Barbourville motorcyclist
Apr. 25—SOUTH LAUREL — A three-vehicle collision on KY-229 Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a Knox County man. Johnathon Wyatt, 31, of Barbourville, was pronounced dead after he had been transported to Saint Joseph London for treatment. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Wyatt was operating a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he was unable to stop and crashed into the ...
1 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore leads new Angela Alsobrooks ad in final push before primary
BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen — doubling down on their support for Angela Alsobrooks in the hotly contested Democratic primary for U.S. Senate — are leading a new star-studded television ad aimed at highlighting her endorsements from top Maryland officials. The governor is also scheduled to headline a large fundraiser for the two-term Prince George’s County ...
3 min read - USThe Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky.
Bond hearing held for mother accused of complicity in death of daughter
Apr. 25—WHITLEY COUNTY — A hearing was held in regard to the bond of Alexandra Ward on Wednesday morning at the Whitley County Judicial Center. Ward, 21, of Corbin, stands accused of complicity to murder and complicity to strangulation in regard to the February 2023 death of her 3-year-old daughter Amoura Smallwood. At Wednesday's proceedings, the defense asked Whitley County Circuit Court ...
5 min read - USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
Split council reinstates Cancer Center sales tax
Apr. 25—A majority of McAlester city councilors took action during their Tuesday night meeting to reinstate the city's one-eighth cent sales tax for expansion of the McAlester Cancer Center. A measure to reconsider the sales tax passed, as did a measure that resulted in reinstatement of the one-eighth cent sales tax by a 4-to-2 vote of the city council. City councilors had repealed the ...
4 min read - USWSOC
Contractors plan improvements for Cabarrus County streets
Over a dozen miles of roads in Cabarrus County will be seeing improvements and construction work in the coming weeks.
1 min read - BusinessFDL Reporter | The Reporter
Midwest region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Another victim files sexual abuse complaint against Gainesville church leader
According to the complaint, Lorenzo Lee Crawford, 55, kept the victim in a "state of fear of God's punishment." Here is what we know.
3 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville school board denies five new charter applications
Nurses Middle College, Encompass Community School, Nashville School of Excellence and two LEAD elementary school applications were all denied.
4 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Floridians wanting rooftop solar can soon apply for financial help
A group of Florida nonprofits was awarded $156 million by the federal government to help make rooftop solar accessible for lower- and middle-income households. That means there will be a way for Floridians to apply for financial help to install rooftop solar panels on their homes later this year. How much help a household could qualify for will depend on income, said Duanne Andrade, executive ...
2 min read - USPatriot Ledger
Quincy's Koch could become highest paid US mayor. Enormous raise recommended
It's up to the city council to decide how much the mayor of Quincy makes.
6 min read - LifestyleArgus Leader
Sioux Falls’ first Nekter Juice Bar hosts grand opening in May
Sioux Falls’ first Nekter Juice Bar celebrates its grand opening May 4.
3 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell’s alleged burglary
When the stepmother of Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell called police to report a break-in at 4:45 a.m. Monday, she said someone broke into her house and "ran downstairs into my basement," according to the 911 transcript obtained by the Star Tribune on Thursday. Police asked her if she got a look at the person, to which she responded: "I tripped over 'em. Ah, he was on the floor next to ...
3 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
VA expands access to care, benefits to some who did not receive honorable or general discharge
Apr. 25—WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial. A statement from the VA reads: "When former service members with other than ...
4 min read - USWFTV
Hope Community Center helps engagement with Central Florida’s Puerto Rican community
Downtown Orlando is set to host the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival this Saturday.
1 min read - BusinessPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Logansport Savings Bank recognized as Five Star Member by IBA
Apr. 25—The Logansport Savings Bank was honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association, or IBA, for its involvement with the association throughout 2023, according to a press release. They were presented with the award by IBA Chief Operating Officer Rod Lasley on April 17. "We very much appreciate the dedication of Logansport Savings Bank as a Five Star Member bank," IBA ...
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Bob Graham will lie in state Friday in old Capitol. Here’s how to go and where to watch
You can view the ceremony live online or visit in person in Tallahassee.
3 min read - USAmes Tribune
Ames breaks ground on long-awaited Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center set to open in November 2025
Construction of the 38,000 square-foot $32 million Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center began Wednesday near the intersection of Lincoln Way and Grand Ave.
3 min read - USJournal & Courier
Police: Suspected drug dealer robbed, shot at in the 5000 block of Hawberry Lane
Someone shot at a suspected drug dealer Tuesday in the 5000 block of a Hawberry Lane during what police suspect was a drug deal, according to police.
1 min read - BusinessVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
California gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in California last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Audit: Loveland schools misspent $13,000, improperly used public money for pro-levy survey
During Loveland schools levy drought, the district overpaid for public surveys, including one seeking support of upcoming millage.
2 min read - BusinessIndiana Capital Chronicle
Amazon Web Services to build $11B Indiana data center campus
Amazon Web Services' plans are the largest capital investment announcement in the state's history and could create more than 1,000 jobs. The post Amazon Web Services to build $11B Indiana data center campus appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
What we know about missing trucker David Schultz and a body found in Sac County Wednesday
After going missing for over four months, David Schultz's body was found Wednesday.
3 min read - USTimes Herald-Record
Oklahoma woman pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in town of Newburgh crash
The Orange County District Attorney's office said an Oklahoma woman pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in a fatal town of Newburgh crash.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
“This is a charade. We all know this resolution is chalk full of ballot candy. It’s designed to deceive,” said Rep. David Tyson Smith, a Columbia Democrat.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Who found that Treaty Oak was sick in 1989? Clue: She had view from her office window
Connie Todd sets the record straight on who discovered that ancient Treaty Oak was looking bad and needed help.
4 min read - USThe Times Herald
Flower toss held along St. Clair River in memory of victims of violent crime
P.S. You're My Hero also donated to Blue Water Allies' Ally Center.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Did anyone win the Powerball drawing? These are the winning numbers from April 24
The Powerball drawing from Wednesday, April 24, revealed no major jackpot winners. Here are the winning numbers, new jackpot details and next drawing.
3 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Large plume of smoke in Louisville caused by fire in Portland neighborhood. What we know
Firefighters responded to a fire that spread through more than one structure at 9:30 a.m. and controlled it by 9:50 a.m.
- SportsDelaware Online | The News Journal
Group of co-workers from Lewes business hits it big with Powerball. How much did they win?
Thirty-four co-workers from an undisclosed Lewes business matched four numbers and the Powerball from the Saturday, April 6, lottery drawing.
3 min read - USKansas Reflector
Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice
The Rev. Wheeler Parker, who witnessed the 1955 kidnapping of murdered teen Emmett Till, says the nation must learn from history to advance justice for all. The post Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
7 min read - USArgus Leader
Two of 11 South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates tied to March incident in prison for homicide
Of the 11 inmates, two have been convicted for taking the life of a person. Only one connected with the March incident is facing a charge for a violent act.
11 min read - USWDHN Dothan
Close friend speaks out about Daleville teen killed in domestic dispute
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Alina McKnight, who was helping her friend Jacob Wade Smith, who had been living in a rough situation recently, was floored after she found out through text that he was shot and killed Tuesday. “I just called my mom crying, my mom was distraught and she called a friend to […]
2 min read - USThe Guardian
Man admits on deathbed to killing West Virginia mother and daughter in 2000
Before dying earlier this month, Larry Webb confessed to killing Susan Carter and her child and burying their bodies in his yard
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Woman robbed of dog as she’s pushed down during walk in St. Paul
A woman was robbed of her dog in St. Paul during a walk and police asked for the public’s help Thursday to find the pet. Two young men approached the 37-year-old woman in the Payne-Phalen area just before 4 p.m. Wednesday and asked her about her dog, said Alyssa Arcand, a St. Paul police spokeswoman. They then pushed the woman down and took the dog, whose name is Clementine. It happened in the ...
1 min read - OpinionNevada Current
Cool. Now do transit for people who live here.
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Both of the state’s U.S. Senators, three-fourths of Nevada’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, your governor, and several lesser mortals lined up together to get their pictures taken Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony for a high-speed train. Scheduled to begin operating in 2028, the Brightline train […] The post Cool. Now do transit for people who live here. appeared first on Nevada Current.
6 min read - USRock Hill Herald
Downed trees, damaged roofs, smashed cars: Rock Hill deals with fallout from hail storm
Groups who saw devastation in news reports and social media didn’t just bring chainsaws. They brought food and water. And love.
6 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Police identify 87-year-old man killed in Bethany Beach crash
The crash occurred on Coastal Highway, south of Dune Road.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Lottery player wins $2 million on Florida ticket. Where did the lucky winner buy it?
Here’s what to know about the big prize.
1 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Asbury Park man gets 40 years in prison after home invasion, armed robbery, assault
Shawn Connolly must serve at least 85 percent of the term before being considered for parole.
2 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Indiana wants to charge your electric vehicle while you drive. But is it actually possible?
A quarter-mile stretch of state highway in West Lafayette could help shape the future of electric vehicles in the U.S. and around the world.
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