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- USSacramento Bee
K-9 finds missing 85-year-old woman clinging to tree in steep ravine, Colorado cops say
“We’re gonna get you home, OK?”
1 min read - USWFTV
Florida announces record investments in services for those with developmental disabilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $2 billion in funding for services for people with unique abilities this week.
1 min read - PoliticsThe State
SC’s Tim Scott was asked if he would accept 2024 election results. Here’s what he said
Scott is reportedly under consideration to be presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Miamisburg to celebrate grand opening of $5.5M Riverfront Park project Friday
May 5—Miamisburg is gearing up to celebrate a $5.5 million revamp of Riverfront Park this Friday, an idea that was more than two decades in the making. The yearlong project was "a complete transformation" of approximately 7.5 acres of property between the Main Street business strip and the Great Miami River, according to Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Davis. Riverfront Park now features a ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Two years and holding on: Victims of Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire dealing daily with changes caused by 2022 blaze
May 5—MORA COUNTY — John Bartley walked through the scarred and charred high mountain forest on his 4,000-acre property at Gascon, just northwest of Rociada, envisioning what it had been like before the fire. It was Friday, May 13, 2022, that the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire came spilling out the Sangre de Cristos to the west, tumbling like an avalanche from hell toward the house Bartley ...
14 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
New Mexico Secretary of State raises awareness of deepfakes, misinformation
May 5—With election season poised to start, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is trying to make the public more aware of the ways deepfakes and artificial intelligence can be used to manipulate election information. The primary elections will be June 4 and early voting begins Tuesday. What is a deepfake? Deepfakes are photos, videos or audio recordings that have been ...
2 min read - OpinionThe Star Press
U.S. debt will change local economic development policies
County government, municipal government, schools, libraries and other local governments need to plan now for a future with far less federal money.
5 min read - OpinionThe Desert Sun
IID must clarify its billing policy
Vincent Battaglia argues IID is not being transparent about billing.
3 min read - USIowa Capital Dispatch
‘A stark warning’: Latest carbon dioxide leak raises concerns about safety, regulation
LOUISIANA — It wasn’t the wail of a siren or the buzz of an emergency phone alert that warned Tanya Richard a pipeline near her home was spewing poison gas. The first hint that something was wrong came from her cats, a motley collection of free-roaming felines that fled her property as the dense cloud […] The post ‘A stark warning’: Latest carbon dioxide leak raises concerns about safety, regulation appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
9 min read - USThe Guardian
‘Why doesn’t anybody care?’ Texas-Mexico border devastated by anti-migrant operation
Gregg Abbott’s strategy to deter immigration isn’t just harming people and costing billions – it’s ruining the Rio Grande’s ecosystem
7 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
NC firefighter is dead following a car crash outside Myrtle Beach, SC area
A firefighter from North Carolina was pronounced dead following a car crash in Conway, SC, according to the Horry County Coroner.
- USTexas Tribune
Wet weather across Texas could worsen floods in southeast corner of state
Rain was expected to fall off and on in the region through at least Sunday. Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders.
18 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Two-year-old found dead in a pond on Indy's southside. She was reported missing Saturday.
A two-year-old girl was found dead in a pond overnight on the southside of Indianapolis after she was reported missing Saturday, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
1 min read - USThe State
One person killed when pickup truck runs off SC road and crashes into tree, cops say
The victim died at the scene, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
1 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
East coast sea breeze brings afternoon showers to Central Florida on Cinco de Mayo
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7AM-WX-UPDATE-FOR-SENTINEL-11.mp4 The east coast sea breeze is bringing afternoon showers to Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Storm impacts bring low chances of strong winds up to 40 mph and flood advisories, Covey said. The high today will be 87 degrees and the low will be 69 degrees. Rain ...
- BusinessBusiness Insider
The new power figures in hedge funds do not manage money
The hedge-fund industry's newest rock stars don't manage money. That and more in today's newsletter.
4 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Why flags are at half-staff, half-mast today in Ohio?
Governor Mike DeWine ordered the lowering of flags in accordance with an order from President Joe Biden.
4 min read - USThe Guardian
Motorist dies after crashing into White House gate
Authorities characterized the wreck as ‘only … a traffic crash’ rather than an intentional, politically motivated act
2 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Sen. Mark Kelly: Kari Lake comments ‘could result in people getting hurt or killed’
“It's dangerous,” the Arizona Democrat said.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Mega Millions player just misses $284 million jackpot. Where was winning ticket sold?
The winning ticket matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball, lottery officials say.
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
UPMC donates $250,000 to community organizations
May 5—CUMBERLAND — UPMC Western Maryland officials announced Friday the donation of $250,000 to five community organizations. The funding was made possible through the support of Maryland Physicians Care, which administers Maryland Medicaid in communities across the state. UPMC has a 25% ownership stake in MPC, said Michele Martz, UPMC Western Maryland president. "We are really excited to be ...
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Deb Ryun, ‘the heartbeat’ of the Wild Rivers Conservancy, announces retirement
When Deb Ryun was hired in 2009 to be the executive director of the St. Croix River Association, the organization had 300 members and an annual budget of $35,000. She was the first – and only – employee. As Ryun readies for retirement, the organization now known as Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon has more than 1,300 members, an annual budget of $1.4 million, and 13 ...
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Top RNC lawyer resigns after less than 2 months
Charlie Spies had connections to Ron DeSantis and Jeb Bush.
2 min read - USWIVB
14-year-old killed among 6 teens shot on Jefferson Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 14-year-old girl was killed when she was among six teenagers shot on Jefferson Avenue on Saturday night, according to Buffalo police. Police responded to the 1500 block of Jefferson just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Six teenagers, all between 14 and 16 years old, were shot while in a parking lot. […]
1 min read - USWCIA Champaign
WEATHER NOW: Severe weather possible on more than one day this week
A look at the forecast for the week ahead.
4 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
Simi Valley to consider police drone program
Council will vote Monday on purchasing police drones for surveillance of crime scenes, crashes and public events.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Black nonprofit sees investments in Duluth's Central Hillside as 'catalyst'
DULUTH – In the city's Central Hillside neighborhood, life expectancy is a decade lower than elsewhere in Duluth and homeownership is rare. It's where most of Duluth's Black residents live, and a Black-run nonprofit will receive $500,000 over the next five years to invest in their neighborhood. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) awarded the money to the Family Freedom ...
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Maricopa County leaves 'substandard' animal shelter site for $43M Mesa facility
County officials opened the doors of a new animal shelter on Wednesday, a move that could mark a new page for the historically troubled department.
5 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Teen's wish granted with refurbished pickup following cancer treatment
May 5—When Tanner Lair was in the hospital going through chemotherapy thoughts about refurbishing his 1996 Ford F-250 got him through the treatments. Talking with his mom Kayla Caudill and his stepfather Alan Sempf while at Logan Health Children's, he would weigh the different options. Selecting a bright blue for the paint to add to the silver of the truck's original two-tone design was top of ...
7 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
California Supreme Court will weigh removal of ‘Taxpayer Protection Act’ from ballot. Here’s why
The ballot measure would reclassify many government fees as taxes.
8 min read - USKTLA articles
Officers clear pro-Palestinian protest encampment at USC
Law enforcement officers in riot gear cleared another encampment formed by pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the campus of the University of Southern California early Sunday morning. According to media reports, as many as 100 protesters had pitched tents and erected banners at Alumni Park, located at the center of the private university in Los Angeles. Witnesses […]
2 min read - USHerald-Tribune
2024 STRIVE Awards celebrate Sarasota County Schools' exceptional student achievers
Senior STRIVE Award winners received cash gifts of $1,000 to pay for items that many scholarships do not cover, and Super STRIVERS received $2,500.
2 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas House committee report calls for more utility oversight, firefighting resources after Panhandle wildfires
A special Texas House committee investigating the Panhandle wildfires published its final report Wednesday
4 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Dock projects planned for Manitou islands
May 5—LELAND — Manitou Island Transit Company is gearing up for another season of plying the Manitou Passage. But if the ferry operator wants to bring campers or day-trippers to North Manitou Island, the National Park Services must install a temporary dock. Ferry captain and company co-owner Jimmy Munoz doesn't think highly of NPS plans to extend one off the end of an existing dock that's ...
8 min read - USKXAN
A quiet morning followed by more thunderstorms this afternoon
Some thunderstorms this afternoon could reach severe limits. -- Rich Segal
2 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Pedestrian fatally struck on Long Island: police
COPIAGUE, N.Y. (PIX11) – A woman crossing a highway in Copiague was fatally struck by a car Saturday night, police said. The woman was crossing Sunrise Highway between New Highway and Court Street around 9:15 p.m. when a car slammed into her, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The woman was rushed to an […]
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Local foundation hosts ‘Paws for Domestic Violence’ race to support survivors and their pets
The 1k/3k Race is an event to raise awareness and funds to support domestic violence survivors and their pets.
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
‘I didn’t punch any officers,’ North Carolina man says after new Jan. 6 assault charges
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, the Lake Norman man said he went to Washington, D.C. that day to ‘support our country.’
4 min read - USWFXT
Homicide investigation underway after man found shot to death in shed in Taunton
Taunton police responded to Highland Street for a report of a deceased man inside a furnished shed around 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Responding investigators determined the 32-year-old Taunton man had been shot to death.
1 min read - USKTVI
Four fallen officers added to Missouri wall of honor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason E. Griffith is among the latest officers to be honored at Missouri’s Law Enforcement Memorial. Griffith died in the line of duty while responding to a disturbance at a convenience store in March last year. Other officers honored include Missouri Department of Corrections Officer Kelly Rolando, […]
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Scattered storms today, drier and hotter for the workweek ahead
Scattered storms are once again lining up across eastern Texas. This area of the country has been hammered by flooding rains the past week or so, and unfortunately, they’re getting more heavy rain this morning. High-resolution models have this activity working eastward through mid-to-late morning, but also have storms weakening significantly before moving into Acadiana. […]
1 min read - USWJAX
JSO investigating shooting in Ribault neighborhood
JSO is at the scene of a shooting on Restlawn Drive.
- USThe Olympian
Judge sentences Shelton man for killing pregnant mother, young son in DUI collision
The woman’s 8-year-old daughter survived the Nov. 10, 2023, collision.
5 min read - USWPXI
Man killed in overnight ATV crash in Butler County
A man died in an ATV crash in Butler County overnight.
1 min read - USFox News
Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new $50 billion contract with the public schools system for pay hikes, healthcare and migrant services.
5 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Arizona has more top high schools than many states. Think about that
Letter to the editor: A nationally recognized measure of school performance shows Arizona has many successful high schools meeting today's needs.
4 min read - USWJZY
What’s the difference between F4 and EF4 tornadoes?
You may have seen two different phrases for tornado "ratings," EF and F, but what is the difference?
5 min read - USNevada Current
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Nevada Curren
8 min read - USWCMH
Eastmoor homicide a decade ago remains unsolved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It has now been a decade since the shooting death of Keith Marsh in the east Columbus neighborhood Eastmoor and police have yet to identify a suspect. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers said that on May 8, 2014, Marsh was outside smoking a cigarette at the 200 block of Mayfair Boulevard when […]
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