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- USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
City upgrades cyber insurance
Jun. 25—TRAVERSE CITY — The latest purchase for Traverse City has a $26,753 price tag and is something that city Clerk Benjamin Marentette said the city will hopefully never use. That's the case for any insurance policy, he told city commissioners during a brief special meeting Monday. Buying the policy guarantees the city has better coverage than before to handle the aftermath of any future ...
3 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY: Board mulls $532K software investment after cyber attack
Jun. 25—TRAVERSE CITY — The Grand Traverse County board will meet Wednesday morning to discuss a new cloud-based alternative for the 911 central dispatch software service that was impacted by the June 12 ransomware attack. The existing "computer-aided dispatch" system is used to communicate with law enforcement and first responders via mobile data devices mounted in emergency vehicles. That ...
2 min read - OpinionOregon Capital Chronicle
Altering use of Willamette River Basin dams would save money, help salmon
If your business was slated to lose nearly a billion dollars, would you stay the course? A federal study projects that hydropower production at Willamette River Basin dams will lose a stunning $939 million over 30 years because the operating costs far outweigh the revenue. The Public Power Council and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde […] The post Altering use of Willamette River Basin dams would save money, help salmon appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
3 min read - USThe 74
National Group Seeks to Help Defend Arkansas School Voucher Program
Partnership for Educational Choice, a group that “defends educational choice nationwide,” filed a motion this week asking to join the defense of an Arkansas lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new school voucher program. Four guardians of public school students filed the lawsuit earlier this month in the Pulaski County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs asked […]
3 min read - USWSOC
Shooting under investigation in Monroe, police say
The incident occurred on the 400 block of North Secrest Avenue.
- PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Ethics investigation adds to troubles for GOP’s Ronny Jackson
Rep. Ronny Jackson didn't need another controversy. The Texas Republican is nevertheless facing an advancing investigation from the House Ethics Committee.
2 min read - BusinessThe Clarion Ledger
New Millsaps College president Frank Neville addresses future, announces projects
New Millsaps President Frank Neville addressed enrollment and broke some news about two projects coming in the near future.
7 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Arrest made in shooting death of New Mexico man in Norfolk
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting Monday morning in Norfolk. Police responded about 1:25 a.m. to the parking lot of a Cook Out restaurant at 720 East Little Creek Road following a report of a gunshot victim. Officers found two men: 25-year-old Jason C. Allred of New Mexico who had a life-threatening gunshot wound and another man who was grazed by a bullet. ...
1 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Judge imposes 21 life terms against woman who sexually abused her two sons, family dog
Natalie Jesslynn Wagner, 28, also was ordered to remain locked up an additional 800 years on a total of 84 felony convictions.
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Man, 38, found fatally wounded overnight in Rogers Park, cops say
Chicago police responded to a call of someone shot overnight and found a 38-year-old man fatally wounded on the Far North Side in the Rogers Park neighborhood. About 3;30 a.m., police were called to the 1600 block of West Howard Street where a man was lying on the ground unresponsive. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head, and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one ...
- USThe Cullman Times, Ala.
Woman accepts plea deal in 2019 murder of her children
Jun. 25—Sara Tapia Franco received two life sentences after she pled guilty to two lesser counts of murder Thursday, June 20, for the 2019 killing of her two young sons. Law enforcement officers discovered the boys, ages 9 and 3, in a home near Baileyton after responding to an emergency call placed by their father in October 2019. Franco was detained and transported to receive medical ...
3 min read - SportsThe Coloradoan
Colorado Lottery Powerball, Powerball Double Play results for June 24, 2024
Check your tickets for Colorado daily lottery draw games here.
1 min read - BusinessWSOC
Fast-growing restaurant chain targets Charlotte
Kansas chain Chick N Max wants to put eight to 10 restaurants in the Charlotte market as part of a larger expansion plan to grow its presence in the Southeast.
1 min read - PoliticsMichigan Advance
Michigan’s abortion protections aren’t safe under a 2nd Trump presidency, Emhoff says
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign held a rally Monday in Southeast Michigan, attempting to draw a sharp contrast between abortion policy under Democrats vs. former President Donald Trump. Michiganders may face federal abortion bans with Trump in the White House, even with statewide protections, according to abortion rights advocates and Democratic leaders. Doug Emhoff, the […] The post Michigan’s abortion protections aren’t safe under a 2nd Trump presidency, Emhoff says appeared first on
15 min read - USWHIO
Officers ask for help after 22-year-old woman dies, 6 others hurt in Dayton mass shooting
Dayton police are searching for the person or people responsible for a mass shooting early Monday morning.
2 min read - USLancaster Eagle-Gazette
Williamsport man killed after two-vehicle crash on US 22 and Amanda Northern Road
The State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that killed a motorcyclists on US 22 and Amanda Northern Road on Monday.
1 min read - USWJAX
Judge to consider motions on alleged misconducted by the prosecution in Jared Bridegan murder case
The couple accused of carrying out the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan is due back in court.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Michigan severe thunderstorms: Live weather, radar updates
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit Michigan on Tuesday. Here are the live current conditions, from the National Weather Service doppler radar.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
'I would lynch him': Maricopa County Republican party vice chair threatens recorder
In the video, Shelby Bush contrasts Stephen Richer, who is Jewish, against someone she says is a "good Christian man that believes what we believe."
3 min read - LifestyleAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Day passes for Phoenix hotel pools: How to swim and play without booking a stay
Here's how to get day passes to Phoenix-area hotel pools. But do the math: It might be cheaper to book a room for the night. Here's how to decide.
3 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Cincinnati weather: Storms bring risk of high winds, hail. High temps return
Tuesday started out with peaceful, pleasant weather but conditions are expected to change later in the day.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Bergen Record
Kids left home? New Jersey law leaves it to parents
Here's where the law in New Jersey stands on leaving your kids home unsupervised.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Some Tampa Bay candidates can’t use their nicknames on the ballot
Voters around Tampa Bay were expected to encounter some telling nicknames for candidates on the November ballot. A Hillsborough School Board hopeful planned to run as Johnny “Principal” Bush because he’d been one. The incumbent countered that she’d get listed as Lynn “Teacher” Gray for similar reasons. Hillsborough County Commission candidate Matthew “Matt The Welder” Taylor wanted that title ...
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Arizona election official's battle to fend off MAGA-aligned primary challenger heats up
PHOENIX — In a key Arizona county, the battle over the last two elections is still raging months out from the next one.
6 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Controversial Capitol annex project would be exempt from environmental law under new bill
Opponents of the $1.1 billion project have successfully delayed the project on environmental and public review grounds.
3 min read - USTri-City Herald
Did Tri-Cities schools really manage to dodge COVID’s fiscal bullet? Here’s what we found
“If a district believed they could do business exactly the same as before COVID, that was just a very poor assumption because everything changed.”
10 min read - USThe Olympian
Lacey man accused of double homicide appears in Thurston County Superior Court
Court records reveal new details about the alleged double murder.
4 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Cannabis business owners say SLO County is too expensive to operate in. Will tax freeze help?
“I want these guys to be able to grow their businesses and flourish here,” one county supervisor said during a meeting Tuesday.
6 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Additional funding approved to support Whatcom motel room housing for homeless families
The motel rooms typically support between 52 and 56 families annually.
2 min read - USThe Olympian
Man gets prison term for trying to break into Tumwater credit union with torch, causing fire
The sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
From 'WORST debater' to 'worthy debater': Trump changes his tune on Biden's skills
Donald Trump has gone from mocking President Joe Biden as a feckless debater who can barely speak to praising his talents ahead of the first debate in the 2024 presidential election.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Ex-trooper cost Missouri millions after young man’s death. He’s back on state payroll
“I’m disappointed in the state of Missouri, whoever hired him,” Craig Ellingson, Brandon’s father said. “They knew what he did and didn’t care. … He shouldn’t be anywhere near law enforcement.”
5 min read - USThe Enquirer
West Clermont Local Schools fell victim to costly social engineering attack
The district said no personal information or student education records were compromised in the social engineering attack.
1 min read - USErie Times News
Corry woman killed when struck by truck while walking along Route 6 in Union Township
The accident happened near the Union City reservoir Monday afternoon.
2 min read - USWHIO
Law enforcement agencies team up for joint traffic enforcement on I-75
Three area law enforcement agencies are teaming up today for joint traffic enforcement.
1 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on gender-affirming health care for trans minors
A Southern California school board trustee who called Harvey Milk a “pedophile” has been recalled.
6 min read - USPalm Beach Post
Heat index expected to hit 112 across several Florida counties. Here's what you should know
The Florida Panhandle, North and Northeast Florida as far south as Ocala under heat advisories with expected heat index of 110-112 expected today.
4 min read - USThe Clarion Ledger
JSU kicks off groundbreaking loan assistance program to fix urgent MS teacher shortage
JSU unveiled a new Loan Repayment Assistance Program that offers aid to students pursuing teaching careers.
2 min read - USStar News
NC legislature at impasse on budget updates; teacher raises at stake
Additional teacher raises and Opportunity Scholarship funding are at stake in North Carolina's updated budget, but the House and Senate can't agree.
4 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Bond set for Princeton murder suspect
Jun. 25—princeton — Stealing a laptop computer was the motive behind a June 8 shooting which killed a Princeton man and later led to the arrest of two suspects who appeared Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court, according to the investigating officer. Carlos Lee Manuel Lopez, 18, of Princeton was arraigned Monday before Circuit Court Judge Mark Wills on a charge of first-degree murder in the ...
3 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Federal official tours Mercer County's economic development projects
Jun. 25—bluefield — Seeing economic development projects that are being done rather than talked about was a goal Monday when the Appalachian Regional Commission's federal co-chair toured ongoing projects across Mercer County. Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin took a tour Monday of Mercer County's economic development projects to see ARC grants in action. Along with ...
5 min read - USLansing State Journal
Strong thunderstorms moving across Michigan this morning
Strong to severe storms were moving across Michigan this morning. The Lansing area is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:30 a.m.
1 min read - USWFTV
Tropical wave may develop near Gulf of Mexico this week
Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring a system that could show tropical development this week.
1 min read - USHartford Courant
Suspects in custody after stolen car tied to shots fired case strikes school bus in West Hartford
Two people are in custody after a stolen motor vehicle involved in a shots fired incident in Hartford on Monday was found by police in West Hartford, where it struck a school bus after authorities were able to blow out its tires during a pursuit. The pursuit began after West Hartford officers spotted the vehicle, a Kia Sportage, and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop but the driver refused ...
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Daywatch: Illinois’ landmark credit card fee law
Good morning, Chicago. Illinois lawmakers in the closing hours of the General Assembly’s spring session last month became the first in the nation to ban banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a seemingly small fee on sales taxes and tips. But since Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the ban into law, financial institutions that opposed the measure have ratcheted up their opposition and ...
6 min read - USWFTV
Nice morning leads to stormy afternoon in Central Florida
After a nice start Tuesday morning, Central Florida is looking to be stormy in the afternoon and evening.
1 min read - USWSOC
Automatic Textbook Billing: Does it help students save money or cost them more?
Now some universities are turning to digital course material to try to lower those prices.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Father, daughter killed in shooting while trying to sell car at South Fulton apartments
Police have not released a description of the suspect, but said they have identified him and have warrants out for his arrest.
1 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Is Florida a battleground for Democrats? A blunt 'no' from Biden's campaign chief
Biden campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon sees other states as the way to win the Electoral College.
4 min read - USWFXT
‘Making history’: First-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ housing in New England opening soon
Finding affordable housing in the Boston area is a huge challenge, but it’s particularly tough for elderly members of the gay community.
3 min read