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Sweet treat: Bakery opening first brick-and-mortar location in Springfield
A Springfield bakery is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this fall. Meanwhile, you can get a piece of the Big Apple in the Capital city.
4 min read - USThe Bergen Record
A Rockaway girl was allegedly 'disfigured' after gym class injury. Now her family is suing
The Copeland Middle School student's injuries were a result of the negligent and careless conduct of the district, the suit said.
3 min read - BusinessThe State Journal-Register
Homes in Sangamon County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Sangamon County in February 2024.
3 min read - BusinessJournal & Courier
Homes in Tippecanoe County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Tippecanoe County in February 2024.
3 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Two GOP contenders seek Trump's nod for Virginia's 5th Congressional District primary
A new law had one unintended consequence: It all but outlawed conventions in any election, including party primaries, in Virginia.
5 min read - USHerald-Tribune
North Port imposes burn ban as 'moderate drought' conditions grip region
Officials urge caution as Memorial Day weekend approaches and outdoor grilling season begins.
3 min read - USThe Herald News
Mark Foley praised as leader who always loves a challenge. Meet Swansea's new police chief.
“I'm tied to this community something fierce. And this police department is like a child to me," said new Swansea Police Chief Mark Foley.
3 min read - USCheboygan Daily Tribune
Reviewing the news: New captain in town
In May 1974, the icebreaker Mackinaw welcomed Captain Lawrence White.
3 min read - USThe Daily Telegram
With buildings demolished, Adrian moves toward next step in downtown redevelopment plan
Blighted buildings on South Main Street in downtown Adrian have been torn down as one of the initial steps in the Town Square project at Maiden Lane.
3 min read - BusinessTimes Recorder
Homes in Muskingum County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Muskingum County in February 2024.
3 min read - NewsThe Monroe News
Perrys celebrating 60th wedding anniversary
Eugene (Gene) and Linda Perry of Ottawa Lake have three children. They were married May 23, 1964.
1 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
New Rochelle schools' home visits aim to build trust, relationships with families
Home visits are not punitive, school district officials say. Rather, they are focused on families' "hopes and dreams."
6 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Package thief caught on camera stealing from southwest Atlanta home
CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.
1 min read - USThe Dispatch
How School Choice Upended GOP Politics in Rural Texas
Advocates say statewide runoffs next week will spell big gains for the national school choice movement.
7 min read - USKSEE articles
‘The most loving’: Family remembers couple killed in Fresno County crash
CARUTHERS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A memorial service was held Wednesday at the church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Caruthers for Paul and Mary Hardin, two missionaries from Texas who officers say were killed by a drunk driver Saturday. The couple had just moved to the Central Valley at the beginning of the year and […]
2 min read - USKLAS articles
Vigil held to remember Las Vegas man shot, killed in neighborhood dispute
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A week after police said a Las Vegas man was shot and killed by his next-door neighbor, friends, and family gathered at the site of his death to remember him. Loved ones came together in a neighborhood near Lake Mead Boulevard and the 215 Wednesday night to honor Joe ‘JR’ Moreno. […]
2 min read - USNBC News
4 dead, dozens injured in tornado that devastated Iowa town
Central Iowa was reeling Wednesday morning after what police described as a "devastating" tornado killed four people and laid waste to rural communities.
4 min read - USKansas City Star
Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
Hitting the road soon? Check our live traffic updates to see if your route is clear.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Fertilizer spill yields 'near-total' fish kill in 60-mile stretch of rivers: 'Astounding and disheartening'
"Certainly the length of the river affected is pretty large and the numbers large."
2 min read - USNBC News
Council rejects sign for Morgan Wallen's new Nashville bar, citing past behavior
The city council in Nashville, Tennessee, has rejected a bid to install a sign for Morgan Wallen’s new bar, with council members citing his past controversies, including his using a racial slur and nearly hitting police officers with a chair he threw off a Nashville rooftop as reasons to reject the measure.
4 min read - USKSEE articles
CHP: Man found with almost $400K worth of cocaine in Fresno Co.
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over $399,000 worth of cocaine was seized from a Stanislaus County man in Fresno County, the California Highway Patrol Merced announced on Wednesday. According to CHP, on May 17 at 7 p.m., a Central Valley CHP K-9 sergeant conducted an enforcement stop on a 2015 Toyota Tacoma for a traffic […]
1 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Cathedral City’s Dream Homes community is getting a new park. Here's what its name means
The new park was previously referred to as Dream Homes Park, but that was a placeholder for the city's use in grant paperwork.
2 min read - USKDVR Denver
Getting on the water? Park rangers warn about life jackets, boating impaired
Thousands are preparing to enjoy Colorado lakes and reservoirs over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and officials are encouraging visitors to follow safety guidelines and boating regulations.
1 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
Alaska's pristine rivers are turning a rusty orange even when seen from space, likely because of melting permafrost: study
At least 75 of Alaska's waterways are turning orange in the summer, with some so acidic they're comparable to lemon or orange juice, researchers say.
3 min read - USKOIN
MAX operator honored for stopping train after man pushed onto tracks
A MAX train operator is being hailed as a hero after he successfully stopped his train during an emergency, preventing a man who had been shoved onto the tracks from getting hit.
2 min read - USWDHN Dothan
Several puppies dead after being abandoned by owners in Dale County, police say
Warning: The details and images contained in this article are graphic and may be disturbing to some. DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Arrests could soon be made in a “gruesome” Dale County animal abuse case where several dogs were left for dead. Pinkard Police say officers began investigating after being tipped off by an Amazon delivery […]
1 min read - NewsKRQE Albuquerque
The Grief Center in Albuquerque unveils new playground
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s a new resource in Albuquerque to help children grieving the loss of a loved one. The Grief Center of New Mexico, which provides critical services for children experiencing a death in the family, unveiled its new playground. Three years ago, capital outlay funding was allotted to create a therapeutic playground and […]
1 min read - USKTLA articles
3 arrested for thefts targeting Home Depot stores in Southern California
Three people were arrested in connection with a series of thefts targeting Home Depot stores in Southern California. The suspects, all Los Angeles residents, were identified as: On May 16, deputies responded to a “theft in progress” at a Home Depot located in the 2700 block of Teller Road in Thousand Oaks. Store security said […]
1 min read - USKTVX
SLC man dies after jet skiing incident in Morgan Co. reservoir
A 29-year-old man from Salt Lake City died Wednesday evening after jet skiing at East Canyon Reservoir in Morgan County, Utah.
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Jury selection begins in state trial of Paul Pelosi attacker
Jury selection began on Wednesday in San Francisco for the man already convicted in a federal trial of hitting Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
2 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Dr. Jasmeet Bains’ medical school proposal clears assembly
The move is critical to improve healthcare access in one of the most medically under-served communities in the state, according to Dr. Bains.
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Man accused of setting fire to preschool in California connected to crimes in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man police and the feds say has a history of setting fires in Albuquerque, has been arrested in California. That’s where authorities say he’s up to his old tricks, and this time, the incident put children’s lives in danger. He was on probation in that case, after the judge sentenced him […]
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
NJ Transit, Amtrak warn of more delays during Thursday morning's commute
NJ Transit was warning its riders late Wednesday to expect "possible delays and cancellations" during the morning commute.
1 min read - ScienceFlorida Today
SpaceX launches first of back-to-back Starlink missions Wednesday from Cape Canaveral
On Wednesday night, SpaceX launched the first of a Starlink double-header.
3 min read - USKDVR Denver
ATF teaches Denver students with a mission of gang resistance
Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are heading into Denver classrooms, working with elementary and middle school students in hopes of preventing gang and youth violence.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
State opens first-of-its-kind energy research and demonstration facility that could revolutionize hydrogen production: 'Well-positioned for growth and impact'
It will demonstrate infrastructure safety and reliability in a real-world situation.
3 min read - USThe Frederick News-Post, Md.
Spending to drop in FY25 budget as Walkersville holds tax rate steady
The Walkersville Town Commission has approved a Fiscal Year 2025 budget of $7.4 million — down 14.5% from this year — while keeping its property tax and water rates the same as this year. The town’s water fund was set at nearly $4.9 million for FY25, an increase of about 237% from this fiscal year. This year’s water fund budget was adopted at $1.4 million, with actual revenues in the fund as ...
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
70-year-old man with Western Washington murder conviction found guilty of murder in Spokane
May 22—A 70-year-old received his second murder conviction after a Spokane County jury found him guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder stemming from an Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood shooting in 2022. Duarte Cordero shot and killed Joseph V. Cortez Aug. 21, 2022, according to court documents. Police officers responded to the shooting that night in the area of 1309 W. Shannon Ave., and found ...
3 min read - USColumbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash.
North Central ESD Superintendent talks district services, goals moving forward
May 22—WENATCHEE — Washington's North Central Educational Service District, also known as ESD 171, offers more than 140 programs and services that address all areas of K-12 education and administration, according to the NCESD website. Superintendent Michelle Price discussed what differentiates NCESD from other service districts and what similarities are shared between the nine different ...
5 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
North Idaho county primary election results: Check here for sheriff, commissioner races and more in Kootenai, Bonner and Boundary counties
May 22—Races for sheriff and county commissioner were on the Republican primary ballot Tuesday in Kootenai, Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho. Here's how they turned out. Kootenai County Incumbents in Kootenai County easily won their Republican primaries in Tuesday's election. With 100% of the vote counted, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris easily defeated his challenger Mike Bauer, ...
1 min read - USLockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y.
3rd Ward alderman charged with harassment
May 22—Third Ward Alderman Mark Devine was summoned to Lockport City Court on Monday to answer a citizen complaint about him urinating in public. City Court Judge William Watson sent Devine a criminal summons to appear after Lockport Police Department fielded the complaint on May 10. The charges lodged against Devine are two counts of second-degree harassment causing alarm or annoyance. Devine ...
1 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Lebanon man arrested for homicide
May 22—A Lebanon man has been taken into custody for homicide after an early morning shooting on Saturday. An investigation by the Lebanon Police Department revealed that Steve Yarbrough, 42, shot a female victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. Yarbrough was charged with criminal homicide. At around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to The Ridge Apartments in Lebanon at 502 ...
1 min read - USCleburne Times-Review, Texas
Council approves funding of traffic signal project
May 22—The Cleburne City Council authorized $90,000 toward downtown traffic signal upgrades during their May 14 meeting. Specifically, council members approved a resolution authorizing and advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the addition of black powder coating to seven downtown signals. The project is part of TxDOT's district wide signal upgrade project. ...
2 min read - USThe Albany Herald, Ga.
Carr announces conviction in Greene County drug, sex trafficking case
ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Jameesha Harris, 21, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been convicted and sentenced to 25 years for assisting in the trafficking of a 16-year-old female in the metro Atlanta area. The victim, who had been reported missing out of South Carolina, was recovered on Aug. 2, 2023, following a traffic stop initiated by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. ...
4 min read - USThe Frederick News-Post, Md.
Feds ask for extension to decide on new charges in machine gun conspiracy case
Prosecutors on Tuesday asked a federal judge for additional time as they weigh whether to pursue a new indictment against a local machine gun business owner whose case was dropped earlier this month. U.S. District Court Stephanie Gallagher dismissed an indictment against Robert Krop, co-owner of The Machine Gun Nest, after she ruled that his speedy trial rights were violated in his machine gun ...
2 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Bakersfield City School District Foundation receives donation to benefit teachers
The BCSD Education Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization aimed at directly impacting the lives of children through innovative educational programs.
1 min read - USFox News
Florida middle school shooting during awards ceremony leaves 1 dead; police say
One person is dead after a shooting outside of a Florida middle school award ceremony on Wednesday evening, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
1 min read - USKTVU
Oakland woman missing in Mendocino County after getting lost on walk
An Oakland woman was reported missing after she failed to return from her walk on Tuesday in Mendocino County. The missing woman, identified as 70-year-old Elizabeth Schenk, was visiting from the Bay Area, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office received a report of a missing person on Tuesday at around 4:47 p.m. Schenk was last known to be in the area of Bruhel Point Road, north of Fort Bragg.
1 min read - USKTSM
Nonprofit organization aimed to help migrants may close soon due to lack of funding
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Border Servant Corps (BSC) has announced through their Facebook account that their doors may close soon due to lack of federal funding. BSC, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a faith-based nonprofit that provides temporary support for refugees and asylum seekers in Southern New Mexico and West Texas, according […]
1 min read - USWTXF
Man shot and killed at Willingboro social club may not have been target, police say
Authorities in Burlington County are investigating a deadly drive-by shooting outside a Willingboro social club.
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