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- BusinessThe Montgomery Advertiser
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Heavy rain from overnight thunderstorms drench Kansas City. How much fell and where?
See a map of 24-hour rainfall totals around the area.
1 min read - BusinessThe News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
Champaign County average home prices keep growing as inventory shrinks
Apr. 26—CHAMPAIGN — With a smaller inventory and higher prices, residential real-estate continues to be a seller's market, according to local Realtors. The Champaign County Realtors Association reports that the average home-sale price for March was $242,445, which is 17 percent higher than the same month last year. The median sale price was $192,500, a 10 percent increase year over year. In ...
2 min read - BusinessLohud | The Journal News
Week in Real Estate: Lower Hudson Valley's transit oriented developments, unique listings
This week we take a look at our coverage of the Lower Hudson Valley market's transit oriented developments and unique listings.
3 min read - WorldReuters
U.S., Taiwan to hold trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday
The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday. The talks, led by USTR and the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, are expected to discuss more complicated areas in their negotiating mandate that were not already agreed on previous negotiating rounds, including agriculture, labor, digital trade, environment, and state-o
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
After months of debate, UK board votes to change role of university senate
“Change can be uncomfortable. That’s why they’re called growing pains,” the UK president said of the decision which brought hundreds of faculty to the meeting.
4 min read - USWSOC
EMS: 1 hurt in I-85 bus crash with kids on board in Gaston County
One person was seriously hurt in a bus crash Friday morning on Interstate 85. The bus had several children on board.
1 min read - USWPXI
Cranberry Township road restricted until June for safety improvement project
A road in Cranberry Township will see lane restrictions until June as it undergoes a safety improvement project.
1 min read - USWPXI
Pittsburgh Regional Transit operator to participate in bus ‘Roadeo’
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit operator will put his driving skills to the test when he takes part in a national competition this weekend.
1 min read - USThe State
Endangered missing woman found, Richland County deputies say
A missing woman in need of her medication has been found, according to an update from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
EGF Mayor Gander endorses City Council President Olstad for mayor in final State of the City address
Apr. 26—EAST GRAND FORKS — During his final State of the City address, East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander endorsed current City Council President Mark Olstad to replace Gander as mayor when his term ends later this year. "I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Olstad in his campaign for mayor," Gander said. "I have total confidence in his ability, his integrity, his effectiveness. I only hope he has ...
4 min read - USPal Item | Palladium-Item
Jury unable to reach verdicts in Wayne County molesting trial
Randy E. Oliver was charged with two Class A felonies, each carrying up to 50 years in prison, and two Level 1 felonies with maximum 40-year sentence.
2 min read - LifestyleFort Worth Star-Telegram
Feel the magic inside this colorful Texas home for sale — that was built for a magician
The pink primary bedroom is a must-see.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
CDCR sues to restore punishment for prison guard who used tear gas on 2 inmates
CDCR stripped the officer of 5% of his pay for 12 pay periods.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reports internet issues causing long lines, issues checking in
An internet problem at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was creating issues for travelers checking in on Friday, officials said.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex. Take our tour
We checked out the gym, the childcare center and the cutting-edge kitchen
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Illinois man extradited in Gary girlfriend’s death
A Riverdale, Illinois man was extradited earlier this month for allegedly killing his Gary girlfriend near their five young kids. Samuel Carlos Edwards, 37, was charged on Jan. 13, 2023, with murder in the Dec. 27, 2022 death of Ieisha Jefferson, 31, of Gary. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday. His next date is scheduled for June 13. Court records show he was arrested in Houston ...
2 min read - USTimes Record News
WF has enhanced risk of severe storms on Saturday
The Storm Prediction Center warns of a potential outbreak of severe weather in Wichita Falls and across North Texas on Saturday.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | On targeting Hillary Clinton, Trump rewrites recent history
Donald Trump now says it would’ve been “terrible” if he’d tried to prosecute Hillary Clinton after the 2016 election. But that's exactly what he did.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump’s immunity claim
On immunity and impeachment, Donald Trump and his lawyers made one argument in 2021 and the opposite argument in 2024.
3 min read - USWFXT
WATCH LIVE: DA, police announcing criminal charges in ‘multi-jurisdictional investigation’
Authorities on Friday morning will announce criminal charges in connection with a “multi-jurisdictional investigation.”
1 min read - BusinessStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
After an ATF ruling, the bottom falls out for a St. Cloud firearms manufacturer
A dozen years ago, federal firearms regulators approved a new product aimed at gun owners with physical disabilities, instantly creating a new market — and St. Cloud-based Maxim Defense Industries jumped in. Over the next decade, Maxim built a line of pistol braces, which fastened to the forearm give shooters more stability. It also developed a line of heavy-duty pistols equipped with braces, ...
7 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City High senior Grace Kirschling prevailed in the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week vote
Grace Kirschling of Iowa City High School was crowned the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week.
1 min read - WorldThe El Paso Times
'A media show': Juárez mayor fires back after home seized in corruption investigation
Election heats up after the Juárez mayor's home was seized in a raid as part of a public corruption investigation.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Students suspended, 1 in custody after gun brought to Cocoa High
A student was taken into custody Thursday after a gun was brought to campus, and multiple others were suspended.
1 min read - LifestyleCNN
The 15 best Mother’s Day tech gifts that moms actually want
With the help of our own moms and mothers on staff, we’ve picked the 15 best Mother’s Day tech gifts to aide your gifting experience.
12 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Breaking a national trend, Centerville schools use new curriculum to increase math scores
Apr. 26—While math scores have plummeted nationally following the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts by the Centerville School District have increased student scores even higher than pre-pandemic results. Centerville's scores dropped during the pandemic similar to other districts statewide — but its scores have improved beyond pre-pandemic levels, according to testing data collected by Harvard and ...
3 min read - USMansfield News Journal
Ohio EPA grants $1.7M for area recycling and litter prevention programs
Five organizations in Ashland, Crawford, Marion and Richland counties are among 159 statewide awarded a total of $7.5 million in grant funding.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Robert Furnas: Meet the Troy native who helped make Arbor Day a national holiday
Apr. 26—Robert Furnas, born in Troy on May 5, 1824, became a Civil War officer and one of first governors of Nebraska before helping originate Arbor Day across the country. Early years Furnas was born on a farm near Troy in Miami County. His father, William Furnas, and his mother, Martha Jenkins, died of cholera within a few days of each other in 1832, when Robert was just 8 years old. Raised ...
5 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
$4 million grant to address river erosion 'cutting dangerously close' to Middletown wastewater treatment plant
Apr. 26—A $4 million Ohio EPA grant has been awarded to the Miami Conservancy District in partnership with Middletown to address erosion along the Great Miami River bank that is "cutting dangerously close" to the city's wastewater treatment plant, according to MCD officials. "Over the last several decades, levees and dams have worked harder because of increased rainfall. Coupled with the age ...
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Ross names William Rice as new school superintendent
Apr. 26—The Ross Local School District has announced that it has chosen a new superintendent for the district, one who lives in the community already. William Rice was approved unanimously at a special board of education meeting on Thursday, the district said in a release. He will officially assume his new role on Aug. 1. The district underlined Rice's roots in the area, saying that Rice and ...
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Trump's sordid hush-money defense: Tales from his sleazy past could hurt him doubly
Stories of Trump's relationship with an extortionist gossip monger should be enough to sink his chances
7 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Increasing clouds with chance for rain today; Warmer temps return this weekend
Apr. 26—There will be increasing clouds today leading up to possible showers this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Highs will be around 72 degrees. The best chance for showers is in west central Ohio, but not everyoe will get rain. There will be a chance of rain throughout the night, with a chance of thunderstorms starting around 10 p.m. and continuing into ...
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Clark County health department offers lead abatement safety training
Apr. 26—The Clark County Combined Health District will hold a free lead abatement certification course and a lead renovation, repair and painting certification course next month. The lead abatement class will be held May 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1345 Lagonda Avenue, and the lead renovation course will be May 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These courses are intended to address a "critical ...
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Emmanuel Christian dual drone program grows to include 5 Ohio schools
Apr. 26—The dual drone and aviation program at Emmanuel Christian Academy has "grown significantly" over the last six years since it started and is now in five Ohio schools, including four local districts. The school partnered with the Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI) at Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Fla. in 2018 to offer the intro high school level aviation STEM ...
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
California prison counselor sues CDCR, alleging discrimination and whisteblower retaliation
The Pelican Bay State Prison counselor is suing for interest on back pay and benefits the department seized
2 min read - USWichita Eagle
All-clear issued after bomb threat on Wichita State campus triggers emergency alert
The all-clear was given shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, almost three hours after a caller indicated there were bombs in two locations on campus.
1 min read - USBiloxi Sun Herald
Man and woman found dead at downtown bus stop, Biloxi police say
The deaths are under investigation. Here’s what we know.
1 min read - USFresno Bee
Somebody keeps setting fire to trees in Fresno’s Armenian cemetery. Is it a hate crime?
Police were on site during the latest fire, but no arrests have been made.
4 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Trial to begin Monday for minivan driver in fatal Northwestern bus crash
Apr. 26—The man charged with causing a Clark County crash with a school bus in which one child died and dozens others were injured last summer is set to stand trial in front of a jury, starting Monday. Hermanio Joseph, 36, faces first-degree felony involuntary manslaughter and fourth-degree felony vehicular homicide charges. If convicted, he could spend six to 12 months in jail for the ...
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Wanted man walks past Florida cops dressed as woman, report says. They weren’t fooled
He wore a blonde wig, blue dress and sunglasses, photos show.
1 min read - USCourier Post
Judge OKs house arrest for former Berlin Boro teacher
A judge is allowing home detention for a former Berlin Borough teacher facing multiple charges related to a clash with his principal.
2 min read - BusinessHerald Times Reporter
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Wisconsin last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Pressed on the ‘assassination’ question, Team Trump doubles down
Pushing an audacious immunity claim, Donald Trump's defense attorneys keep confronting the "assassination" question — and answering it an unsettling way.
3 min read - USWFXT
Boston Pride organizers announce theme for 2024 Parade and Festival
Pride Month is a little over a month away and Boston’s Pride organizers have announced the theme for the 2024 Parade and Festival.
1 min read - USCourier Post
South Jersey off to chilly start on Friday, April 26, but summer-like conditions coming
south Jersey begins Friday, April 26, under a freeze warning, but summer-like conditions are on the horizon, beginning on Sunday.
3 min read - USThe News-Press
Vietnam Traveling Wall in Fort Myers through Sunday
The wall serves as a tribute, etched with the names of over 58,000 fallen American heroes.
1 min read - USThe State
A new business is coming to property where a Midlands Wells Fargo bank was. What to know
The property where the bank once operated is at the intersection of two bustling roads. Now a new operation is planned for the land.
1 min read - USWFXT
‘Significant’ multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Maine brings traffic to standstill, state police say
Maine State Police are responding to a “significant” multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound in Wells.
- BusinessSouth Bend Tribune
REAL Services to lay off 65 as state funding rate drops for waiver services
Clients 60 and older will shift to for-profit companies to manage their cases.
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