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- USSacramento Bee
Sacramento Zoo will relocate to Elk Grove, as council votes in favor of move and expansion
Elk Grove will become the new regional home of the Sacramento Zoo, relocating from a Land Park site that has been it’s home for nearly a century.
7 min read - USWSOC
TRACKING: Another round of storms expected overnight
Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens warns that there is another round of strong-to-severe storms that is heading our way.
5 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.
4 min read - USWAVY
Local Carry the Load walk honors fallen veterans
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Who are you carrying? It’s a question posed by the Carry the Load Walk. Step-by-step, participants honored fallen veterans in a three-mile walk. The East Coast leg of the Memorial May relay kicked off at Harbor Park in Norfolk Wednesday morning with 33 members of the Bank of America team walking […]
1 min read - USKLAS articles
Woman returns to Las Vegas-area prison to finish serving sentence previously vacated
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A defendant whose sentence was previously vacated returned to prison Wednesday to finish serving her original sentence. Mia Christman, 30, surrendered to the Nevada Department of Corrections the day after she was ordered to, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Clark County District Court Judge Erika Ballou who vacated the […]
3 min read - USWSOC
18-year-old girl reported missing in Matthews, police say
Police said Olivia Kathleen Bruce was last seen on Tuesday leaving Providence High School.
1 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Desert Hot Springs man to stand trial for allegedly molesting students as CVUSD bus driver
Jose Luis Moncada was accused of seven counts of committing lewd acts with an underage child at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Wednesday.
2 min read - USTODAY
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat won’t be prosecuted for NYC park giveaway chaos
A popular Twitch streamer and YouTube personality who was charged with inciting a riot last year after a New York City giveaway turned into chaos with thrown rocks, bottles and fireworks will not be prosecuted, the prosecutor’s office said.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Botched bank heist in Southern California turns into hostage situation
One person is in custody after a botched bank robbery turned into a hostage situation in Orange County Wednesday. The attempted heist unfolded at a BMO Bank branch in the 4500 block of East La Palma Avenue at around 4:40 p.m. in Anaheim, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Details are limited and […]
1 min read - USNewark Advocate
Licking Heights to host 'Camp Invention' summer STEM camp
Licking Heights will host a chapter of Camp Invention summer STEM camp, a national day camp where students learn through hands-on activities.
2 min read - USWHIO
Power restoration efforts continue after tornado rips through Darke County
Crews are working to restore power in Darke County after Tuesday’s storms.
1 min read - USNewark Advocate
Licking Heights South Elementary earns state award for commitment to military families
Licking Heights Local Schools' South Elementary has once again received a Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
2 min read - USWREG articles
Man allegedly shoots at Midtown security guards, released on $500 bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody Tuesday after police say he shot at security guards at a Midtown lounge. According to reports, officers responded to the shooting at 1532 Madison Avenue at the CRU Lounge. Two security guards reportedly told police that there was a disturbance inside the lounge and Nickeles Bundy […]
1 min read - USKIRO
BREAKING: Two detained after child fatally shot in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood
Seattle Police say a child was shot and killed Wednesday night in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood.
- USKRQE Albuquerque
Gusty east canyon winds will develop starting Thursday in the ABQ Metro
Wetter weather will develop across parts of New Mexico late this week. A strong east wind moves into Albuquerque Thursday night. It was still a windy day for parts of New Mexico, with the highest winds gusts along and north of I-40, but also breezier weather in the southern part of the state. Temperatures were […]
1 min read - USTODAY
A woman’s on trial for allegedly killing her Boston police officer boyfriend: What to know about the case
Karen Read has been charged with murder in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, whose body was found in the snow outside a home in the Boston suburbs in 2022.
6 min read - USNBC News
Vietnam veteran's remains identified nearly 50 years after being found in Arizona
Remains found 49 years ago near Flagstaff have been identified as Gerald Long, who served in Vietnam and was originally from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Portion of downtown Lansing in the dark
UPDATE: Lansing Police confirm with 6 News the power outage along N. Cedar St. in downtown Lansing was the result of a car crash. The crash happened at about 11:22 p.m., police said. The crash involved a black sedan, with one individual in it, police tell 6 News. Lansing Police say the person was transported […]
1 min read - NewsKTVI
TKO: Chief’s desk job
Craig Berube wants to coach in the NHL again, and TKO “The Kilcoyne Opinion” says it could be with the New Jersey Devils. But in the meantime he seems to be enjoying his tv gig with TNT. Berube is behind the desk but still wants to be behind the bench.
- SportsAustin American-Statesman
Texas Lottery Powerball, Lotto Texas results for May 8, 2024
Check your tickets for Texas daily lottery draw games here.
2 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
Albuquerque police cracking down on crime at city bus stops
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A two-day operation targeting bus stops along the Central corridor led to a handgun, fentanyl, and 17 felony warrants cleared. “The warrants ranged from auto theft, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault,” said APD’s southeast area Commander Luke Languit. He says this operation came after numerous cries for help. “Hearing reports […]
1 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque looking for new operator of westside shelter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the City of Albuquerque works to revitalize its Westside Emergency Housing Center, it’s also on the hunt for someone to run the place after the current operator announced it won’t renew its contract. The WEHC is in the process of a refresh. “The first dorm refresh is completed this week. The […]
2 min read - USWGNO
New Orleans Mission expands Lynhaven Retreat with new duplexes
The New Orleans Mission, a faith based organization, has expanded their Lynhaven Retreat. The 18-acre sanctuary now has seven new duplexes for mothers, children and sex trafficking victims working to rebuild their life.
1 min read - USNBC News
Air Force airman killed by Florida deputies who were at wrong apartment, attorney says
An Air Force airman who was fatally shot at his Okaloosa County, Florida, apartment Friday was killed by a deputy after law enforcement burst into the wrong home, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday.
2 min read - USWKRN articles
Dash camera captures moment tornado crossed I-65 in Maury County
Dash camera footage captured the moments deadly tornadoes crossed over Interstate 65 Wednesday afternoon in Maury County.
2 min read - USWKRG
Escambia County first responders ‘train for every possible scenario’ at Grain Bin Rescue class
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Fire Rescue Department says they “train for every possible scenario,” and that’s what they were doing Wednesday in Santa Rosa County. According to a Facebook post shared by the department, ECFR Special Operations Team members attended a specialized rescue class hosted by the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. […]
1 min read - USWHIO
NWS confirms 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has confirmed 10 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday night.
2 min read - BusinessReason.com
No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers
Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Suspect, 63, arrested for alleged attempted murder in Kaneohe
May 9—Honolulu police arrested a 63-year-old woman for allegedly driving her vehicle intentionally towards a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting her Wednesday morning in Kaneohe. The 32-year-old woman was "able to jump out of the way of the vehicle," police said. The suspect was identified and arrested at 9:21 a.m. for second-degree attempted murder. The investigation is pending. No other ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Man, 20, indicted in fatal Kalihi shooting
May 9—An Oahu grand jury indicted a 20-year-old man today in the shooting death of 23-year-old Richie Kony in Kalihi on April 30. Ethan Taumua was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and two firearms offenses. Taumua is being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of life with the possibility of parole for the ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Forecasters say potentially severe thunderstorms, flooding possible by weekend
May 9—The National Weather Service is issuing a warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding affecting Hawaii by this weekend. Forecasters say "an unusually strong upper-level disturbance is expected to approach the islands later Friday into Saturday, bringing the possiblity of very active weather to portions of the Aloha State." The forecasters say the latest ...
1 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Federal judge dismisses suit seeking to halt certification of Maryland election
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed without prejudice a lawsuit against the Maryland State Board of Elections filed by a right-wing coalition seeking to delegitimize election results across the country. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher said in an opinion filed less than a week away from primary day that plaintiffs United Sovereign Americans, a nonprofit Missouri corporation, and ...
2 min read - USHenderson Daily Dispatch, N.C.
County convenes Board of Equalization and Review
May 8—HENDERSON — The Board of Equalization and Review convened Monday night and will remain open until June 3. That night, the Vance County Commissioners heard five appeals from citizens protesting their property values. There were actually six on the docket — though one left before he was called up. There was a common thread — folks weren't pleased with the possibility of higher property ...
5 min read - USPalestine Herald-Press, Texas
Displaced wildlife may be found in unlikely places as flooding recedes
May 8—AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people's yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground. Common sense precautions should be practiced; be aware that snakes and other animals may ...
1 min read - USHenderson Daily Dispatch, N.C.
121 Motel closed for health violations
May 8—HENDERSON — An awning that fell at 121 Motel back on April 22 led inspectors to find multiple health and fire violations. The city closed the hotel on Tuesday and cut off power at around noon. The main concern was around the structural stability of the building, Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale told the Dispatch. On the interior, there's mold growing on the walls, bed bug infestations ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Lucky horses and lucky ducks
May 8—Horses weren't the only thing residents were rooting for during Saturday's Kentucky Derby festivities. Some had their fingers crossed for a rubber duck. The Ducky Derby is the sole fundraiser put on by the Wilson County Community Help Center each year, and is always held on the day of the Kentucky Derby. "It's a raffle," Wilson County Community Help Center Executive Director Karen ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
'I will not agree to arming a teacher'
May 8—Wilson County Director of Schools Jeff Luttrell shared his stance on Tennessee House Bill 1202/Senate Bill 1321, which makes it lawful for a teacher to possess a firearm on school grounds. "I will not agree to arming a teacher," Luttrell said. "It's not in my fiber, and I'm not against guns at all." The law is a permissive law that was signed by Governor Bill Lee, allowing teachers to ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Springfest blooms at the fairgrounds
May 8—Saturday's rain didn't stop plant lovers from making the trek to Fiddler's Grove for the 14th annual Spring Fest in the Grove at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. "It has grown from just doing garden tours to now what you see, which is vendors and music and a plant sale," Wilson County Master Gardeners volunteer Marianne Pelletier said. The plant sale helps the Wilson County Master ...
2 min read - USKDVR Denver
Wheat Ridge police deploy new drone team
Wheat Ridge Police Department is taking searching and investigating to new heights with a new drone program.
1 min read - USKTAB Abilene
Tractor-trailer catches fire at Circle D Trucks
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A tractor-trailer fire has broken out at a business on the east side of Abilene. Firefighters responded to a fire at Circle D Trucks, located at 4502 East Overland Trail, on Wednesday night. Upon arrival, they found a burning tractor-trailer. As of 10:00 p.m., the fire has been extinguished.
- PoliticsNBC News
Biden says Trump won't accept 2024 election results
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump would not accept the outcome of the 2024 election.
2 min read - USKSNF Joplin
Governor signs Missouri education legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Governor, Mike Parson, signed two pieces of legislation today, House Bill 2287 and Senate Bill 727 that will permanently raise starting pay for teachers and guarantee consistent raises year after year. Another reason Parson says he signed the legislation was the increased funding for head start programs. Joplin School Board members […]
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to be investigated for public inebriation
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia denies he missed a meeting to stay at a hotel bar, and says he will mount a defense.
2 min read - USKOIN
Man arrested after alleged murder of 53-year-old man in Aloha
Following a death investigation early Wednesday morning in Aloha, law enforcement arrested a man who now faces a murder charge.
1 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
BLOG: Damage, power outages after severe storms occur across Tennessee Valley
The Weather Authority has been tracking storms across the Tennessee Valley on Wednesday evening. With those storms came reports of damage, hail and power outages across multiple counties.
- USFox Weather
What you need to know about Thursday’s severe threat
The chance for severe storms stretches from Texas to the mid-Atlantic on Thursday. The greatest threat from the storms will be hail and damaging winds. More than 80 million people are in threat zones, including Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Raleigh.
2 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
New well to provide safe water for Glorieta
May 8—Roughly 70 households in Glorieta will soon enjoy water from a new well intended to provide the community with a safe, reliable and drought-resilient water source. A one-year process to construct the nearly 1,000-foot well in the small community near Pecos was recently finished, and "it's ready to go online in the very near future," said Trent Botkin, board president of the Greater ...
4 min read - USKARK
MLK Commission, students in awe at unveiling of Daisy Bates statue in Washinton DC
Arkansas was represented at the nation’s capital on Wednesday as a statue of Daisy Bates was unveiled.
2 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
State Supreme Court's changes to pretrial release procedures get mixed review
May 8—Changes to New Mexico's pretrial release and detention rules that went into effect Wednesday drew mixed reactions. Some top prosecutors and the governor applauded the revision as an important step to fix gaps in the system that benefit repeat offenders, while defense attorneys criticized the rule change process as an overreach by the state Supreme Court. At least one public defender ...
5 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Radio show honors veterans, spotlights history
May 8—As the lulling sounds of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" faded, Estevan Gonzales seamlessly shifted to his introduction of a talk show designed to "support our heroes." "Welcome to Thank You for Your Service," Gonzales said to listeners tuning into the monthly KSWV radio program that showcases and honors all things related to veterans and those who love and support them. "Ready for the ...
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