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- USNBC News
Two slayings rocked Atlanta's hip-hop scene a decade ago. Only one has been solved.
The family of DJ Nando — William Fernando Barnes — who helped rappers get their start, is desperate for answers about who gunned him down outside his home in 2014.
11 min read - PoliticsSalon
Barron Trump backs out of RNC: Melania's team blames "prior commitments"
"He regretfully declines to participate," a new statement reads
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Trump reads positive press clippings about himself to bide time during trial
Instead of poring over evidence or arguments related to his legal defense, today in the courtroom Donald Trump leafed through positive press clippings about himself. “Much like a child with an iPad at a restaurant, the ex-president needs to be entertained during the less-salacious portions of his trial,” says Chris Hayes.
- USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Man guilty in deadly West Chester pedestrian crash
May 10—Nearly two years after Sherry Berna Haywood was fatally struck while walking on a West Chester Twp. road, the man behind the wheel has been convicted. Miguel Gomez-Alvarez, who was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, OVI and failure to stop after an accident, was found guilty on all counts Thursday afternoon in Butler County Common Pleas Court after a four-day jury. Judge Noah ...
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Death at crash ruled homicide: Hamilton man identified, reportedly stabbed
May 10—The death of the man who allegedly stole a vehicle and crashed it three blocks later on Ross Avenue has been ruled a homicide by the Butler County Coroner's Office. The autopsy results of Roger Douglas Cole Jr., 29, of Hamilton, indicated the primary cause of death was a stab wound. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of Ross Avenue late Wednesday. Cole, whose name ...
1 min read - CelebrityCBS News
Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
1 min read - BusinessSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
7 Brew plans to bring coffee, tea, smoothies, shakes and unique vibe to Springfield
May 10—7 Brew is planning to bring its custom coffees, teas, smoothies, shakes and other drinks to Springfield with an experience company official said will keep customers coming back. The new store will be built at 2001 E. Main St. near the intersection of South Belmont Avenue and has a target opening date of July 15, according to Matt Books, director of operations. The franchise conducted ...
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Jury convicts man of armed robbery spree
A Kern County jury on Thursday convicted a man of a series of armed robberies during what the District Attorney's Office called a 37-day crime spree in 2021. Cerwilliam Pryor was found guilty of seven counts of second-degree robbery, seven counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court also found it to be true that Pryor was ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Inmate removes GPS device, walks away from reentry program
An inmate in the Male Community Reentry Program facility in Kern County removed his GPS device and walked away Friday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Officials are looking for Johnny Travis, who walked away at about 2:28 p.m. CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety and local law enforcement agencies have been notified and are assisting in the search. ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
What they're saying: Local reaction to the May budget revise
“California’s budget situation is a mess. I have said repeatedly that budget gimmicks, cost shifts and more borrowing only creates more problems in the future. “Using budget reserves to prop up unsustainable spending is not only unwise, it’s fiscally irresponsible. “Contrary to the governor’s rhetoric, the gas tax has increased 43% increase since he has been in office. His lack of action has ...
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
KCSO gang suppression unit arrests 2
Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Gang Suppression Section arrested two people on suspicion of felonies Wednesday during a probation search in the 5200 block of Cedarbrook Lane in Bakersfield. Deputies found about a quarter pound of methamphetamine, indicia of drug sales, ammunition and an extended pistol magazine, according to a KCSO news release. David Murphy, 48, and Ricky ...
- USWFTV
Report highlights barriers to employment for civilian military spouses
The demands of military life can make it hard for civilian spouses to juggle work with other responsibilities. They often face frequent moves, overseas deployments, and a partner with irregular work hours.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Illinois could be the next state to curb ‘captive audience meetings’ on labor issues at work
Illinois legislators are advancing a measure that would prohibit employers from holding mandatory meetings with anti-union messages for employees. Supporters of the bill said such “captive audience” meetings have hurt union campaigns in the Chicago area. The bill, which would cover meetings on political and religious issues, would not ban those meetings outright, but would prohibit retaliation ...
5 min read - USWAVY
Portsmouth police respond to incident that left man seriously hurt
Portsmouth police responded to an incident on the 2300 block of Turnpike Road around 3:30 p.m., police said.
- USWFTV
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
4 min read - USPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Caston seniors earn school's first Indiana College Core certificates
May 10—The smiles on the faces of Caston High School seniors Ava Sylvain and Jullina Sherrick said it all. Every ounce of effort was worth it. The two students had just gone through the Ivy Tech Kokomo commencement ceremony Friday afternoon, having completed the Indiana College Core requirements. The Indiana College Core consists of 30 credit hours in six areas such as quantitative reasoning, ...
6 min read - USWHIO
Dayton man arrested after leading deputies on chase in Darke Co.
A man is in jail after deputies said he led them on a chase through Darke County.
1 min read - USWSOC
Next segment of Cross Charlotte Trail to cost $2.5M
The city of Charlotte may spend millions to build the next segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail.
- LifestyleArgus Leader
Owner of new Shop of Horrors & Curiosities hopes to transport customers to another world
Brandon’s Terror 29 held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday for their new Mystery Shop of Horrors & Curiosities as part of their Halfway to Halloween celebration.
4 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Grand Forks man sentenced to 3 years for driving under the influence, crashing into and damaging local church
May 10—GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man recently changed his plea in a multi-felony case that resulted when he crashed into Calvary Community Church in Grand Forks earlier this year. Issa Abdicader Bawzer, 30, pleaded guilty to four Class C felonies: reckless endangerment — extreme indifference, criminal vehicular injury, criminal mischief causing damage between $2,000 and $10,000 and fentanyl ...
1 min read - USKOIN
Initiative petition to expand Portland police force ruled unconstitutional
An initiative petition from the Portland Police Association was ruled unconstitutional by a Multnomah County judge on Thursday after the ACLU of Oregon challenged the proposal.
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
WVU Tech offers automatic admission to southern W.Va. high school students
May 10—In the wake of declining nationwide college enrollment and recent difficulties for students trying to access federal student aid, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is implementing a new strategy to address those issues. As part of a new initiative announced Friday, WVU Tech will offer automatic acceptance to high school seniors in southern West Virginia with a cumulative ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
New Salvation Army facility opens in Beckley
May 10—More than 15 years of planning, fundraising and dreaming finally came to fruition Friday with the opening of the new Salvation Army community center in Beckley. Designed to meet the current and future needs of the seven southern West Virginia counties it serves, this building is long overdue, Beckley Salvation Army Captain Liz Blusiewicz said. "This has been two years in the making of ...
3 min read - NewsWAVY
Manteo Downtown Market opening this weekend
Saturday is the opening day for the 18th Season of the Manteo Downtown Market.
- USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Police: Woman charged in group attack of New London girl is suspected crack dealer
May 10—One of the two relatives charged with orchestrating and participating in the beating of a 13-year-old girl in New London last week is also a suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl dealer, police said. Keosha Muriel, 29, who is the aunt of a New London middle school student beaten and humiliated during an attack in New London on April 29, was charged by a warrant held by West Haven police ...
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Man who confessed to murder at Kansas hospital also opened fire in the emergency room
Man, who fired a round into ceiling of emergency room before confessing to murder, first appeared in court Friday.
1 min read - USKREX articles
National Train Day event at Grand Junction Union Depot
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — National Train Day is this Saturday, May 11 and the Friends of the Grand Junction Union Depot are hosting a fundraiser. Funds raised will go towards the renovation of the Grand Junction Union Depot. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Friends of the Grand Junction Union Depot Bill Wade tells […]
1 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Morsels owner pleads no-contest to all counts
May 10—TRAVERSE CITY — The owner of a downtown coffee shop pleaded no contest Friday to charges that he used a hidden camera to spy on women in a public restroom at his shop. Edward Witkowski, 49, stood with his defense attorney Michael Naughton as the plea was offered to the court, which then made a finding of guilt. Based on the facts presented, 13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn found ...
2 min read - LifestyleSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Safe Sleep program offers protection for infants
May 10—A St. Joseph Youth Alliance program offers safety for infants and peace of mind to parents. The Safe Sleep program is for children who are newborns up to a year old. Parents receive a free survival kit consisting of items to provide babies with a safe place to sleep. Safe Sleep program administrator La'Sherrie Tyes said each item in the kit helps parents prevent accidental injuries or ...
2 min read - USKLAS articles
Where’s the money? Las Vegas childcare providers in danger of closing
Some Las Vegas childcare providers are in danger of closing because of a delay in funding. Some providers reported a delay of approximately two months in the childcare subsidies they rely on.
2 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Concho Valley Florists gear up for busy Mother’s Day rush
At San Angelo's southwest florist Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of the year even more than Valentine's Day they're been working for days to get arrangements ready for delivery and pickup before Sunday.
1 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
'One badass storm': Gusts tear through neighborhoods, leaving destruction in wake
Severe thunderstorms in Tallahassee cause extensive damage with tornado-like winds downing power lines, uprooting trees, and shaking homes.
3 min read - LifestyleWFRV Green Bay
Hometown Heroes: Veteran Ryan Sullivan goes from Iraq to farm in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, WI (WFRV) – It’s been quite the journey for United States Air Force Veteran Ryan Sullivan. From several deployments to the Middle East to the family farm he now operates with his wife along County Road “R” in Manitowoc. “I’ve always been a meat and potatoes military beer guy,” Sullivan told Local 5 News. […]
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Barron Trump declines invitation to be a delegate at the Republican National Convention
Former first lady Melania Trump issued a statement saying Barron Trump would not be participating in the Republican National Convention as a delegate.
2 min read - USKRON
Two women found dead with gunshot wounds in San Lorenzo home
(KRON) — Two women were found dead in a San Lorenzo home in what the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is investigating as a double homicide. ACSO said Friday that a person of interest has been arrested. Neither woman had responded to calls or texts since April 30, and police believe the killings happened “on or […]
1 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Goodfellow Air Force Base Celebrates Concho Valley Students Committing to Military Service
Master sergeant retired Leroy Petry Medal of Honor recipient says," I was very fortunate I had a great drill sergeant when I was going in, I had great leadership throughout my military career. They taught me how to be successful at being a leader. Leadership is one of the greatest things you can possess from the military or society in general."
1 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Hesperia man arrested in online child sex crime sting
The suspect was arrested when he arrived at a skating rink, allegedly to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually a detective.
2 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
Benton County Public Safety Environmental Division gets new body, dash cams
The Environmental Division of Benton County Public Safety received three new body and three dash cameras in February.
5 min read - USMiami Herald
Fort Lauderdale man suspected of masterminding wife’s death in Madrid, denied bond
A Miami federal judge said his decision to keep David Knezevich behind bars was based on “given the means he has to flee and given the seriousness of the charge.”
4 min read - USKSEE articles
Scholarship set up to honor life of Fresno teacher, police officer who passed away
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A scholarship has been set up to honor a former member of the Fresno Police Department and teacher at Washington Unified, Darrik Graef. According to his obituary, Darrik Graef passed away on May 8 following a long battle with cancer. He served for 24 years with the Fresno Police Department before […]
1 min read - USWFLA
Girl Scout earns prestigious award after starting NICU at Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Juliette Selman is celebrating a huge accomplishment after starting up a NICU for puppies and kittens at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Cemex ‘disappointed’ by Boulder County seeking to end cement plant operations
A cement manufacturer said they’re disappointed after Boulder County took action to terminate its right to operate the Lyons cement plant.
2 min read - USArgus Leader
Great Plains Zoo newly built lion habitat to house its first big cat
Simba, a male African lion living at the Detroit Zoo, will be transferred to the Great Plains Zoo "in the near future."
1 min read - USKRON
Gilroy woman accused of $300K high-rise fire has history of arson
(KRON) — A woman was arrested for setting a fire at a high-rise building on Friday, the Gilroy Police Department said. Officials said Sonia Garcia, 49, was also a previously convicted arsonist. Police investigated the fire in the 7900 block of Monterey Street in Gilroy. The investigation showed Garcia propped tires up against a building […]
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Zumbro Falls home destroyed by fire Thursday
May 10—ZUMBRO FALLS, Minn. — A Zumbro Falls home was destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2024. The home, northeast of Zumbro Falls in Gillford Township, was "fully involved" around 3 p.m. Thursday, according to the Lake City Fire Department and local TV station news reports. The Lake City Fire Department responded to the call with the Zumbro Falls Fire Department and Mazeppa Fire ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Semi rollover closes Highway 14 near Winona
May 10—HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A Houston man was injured in a semi rollover crash on U.S. Highway 14 between Stockton and Winona on Friday morning, May 10, 2024. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Jordan Patrick Kleist, 23, of Houston was driving west on Highway 14 when the 2010 Peterbuilt Tractor semi truck rolled on its side and entered the south ditch. Kleist was transported to ...
1 min read - USKFOR articles
Perkins man indicted for allegedly throwing pipe bomb at Satanic Temple
A Perkins man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston after being arrested for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple (TST) in April.
1 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Honoring Veterans: The Heartfelt Mission of Permian Basin Honor Flight
This month, as part of our ongoing series spotlighting Concho Valley residents who are "Paying it forward," we turn our attention to an organization dedicated to serving veterans across the Concho Valley and Permian Basin: the Permian Basin Honor Flight.
1 min read - BusinessWCIA Champaign
Illinois Product Farmer’s Market to hold opening day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Product Farmer’s Market is back this summer for the 17th year, and is holding special festivities for its Opening Day. The Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 16 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Along with the vendors, complimentary entertainment will be there, including Touch-A-Truck, free balloon animals and […]
2 min read - LifestyleOdessa American, Texas
UTPB grad earns degree after long journey
May 10—With three years of college completed, Jennifer Terry took a break to raise her son. She came back to complete her education degree in a year. That year included student teaching and school work at University of Texas Permian Basin. She had earned an associate degree from Odessa College. Terry will graduate from UTPB Saturday at the Midland County Horseshoe with a bachelor's degree in ...
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