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South Carolina man killed when ejected from vehicle that hit several trees, coroner says
The 40-year-old victim died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office.
1 min read - OpinionThe Bakersfield Californian
Our View: The public deserves answers about Scrivner
Twenty days have passed since Kern County sheriff’s deputies responded to a violent altercation at Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s Tehachapi home and there still are more questions than answers. Scrivner’s 2nd District constituents — as well as all Kern County residents — deserve answers. Following is a timeline pieced together from news accounts based on the limited information those ...
4 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville transit plan supporters launch campaigns. Formal opposition absent — for now
Two of the 2018 transit referendum's biggest detractors found "lots to like" in O'Connell's proposal, but a few concerns remain.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
The Never Trump Republicans who can’t bring themselves to back Biden
Mike Pence, Chris Christie and Paul Ryan refuse to vote for the president despite calling Trump unfit – and their harshest critics are fellow Republicans
8 min read - USNBC News
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a suit that will determine the future of ballot drop boxes in the battleground state's elections.
4 min read - USPeople
Suzanne Morphew Vanished on Mother's Day in 2020: Inside the Twists and Turns of Homicide Case
Suzanne Morphew, a 49-year-old mother of two, vanished in 2020 on Mother's Day
5 min read - USKXAN
Lawmakers double down on LGBTQ+ policies ahead of next Texas session
The Texas Legislature saw a sharp divide in 2023 over a record number of bills impacting the LGBTQ+ community, and the fight over several bills that passed has spilled out of the Capitol and into the courtroom.
12 min read - EntertainmentThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
IUP confers degrees on Cambria County graduates; Gov. Shapiro urges class to 'enjoy the journey'
May 12—INDIANA, Pa. — Indiana University of Pennsylvania honored 1,566 graduates during commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex including five Cambria County graduates who completed their degrees with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Those Cambria County graduates are Chloe Croft, a safety, health, and environmental applied sciences major from ...
3 min read - USThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
'Make a difference': St. Francis and Mount Aloysius commencements mark new chapter for graduates
May 12—CRESSON — Hundreds of graduates joined the ranks of many others from two private, Catholic post-secondary education institutions in Cambria County on Saturday. St. Francis University held its 173rd commencement ceremony while Mount Aloysius conducted its 83rd commencement. St. Francis University President, the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D., conferred 155 degrees on health ...
2 min read - USWHTM
Former Acting Governor Mark Singel reflects on leading Pennsylvania, state of politics today
(WHTM) – For a record six months, Mark Singel served as Pennsylvania’s Acting Governor while Governor Bob Casey Sr. underwent a heart-liver transplant. “It was jarring, I remember that distinctly,” Singel told Dennis Owens on This Week in Pennsylvania. Elected Lieutenant Governor in 1986, Singel had a long career in Pennsylvania politics serving in the […]
1 min read - USWCMH
Man who entered Columbus illegally sentenced to prison in fentanyl conspiracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 26-year-old man living in Columbus who illegally entered the United States from Mexico has been sentenced to prison for his role in selling fentanyl. Luis Martinez-Torres received a 10-year prison sentence for conspiring to distribute kilogram quantities of fentanyl from Mexico to buyers in central Ohio, according to the U.S. […]
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Police fatally shoot man in Brooklyn: NYPD
EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Police fatally shot a person in East Flatbush in the early hours of Sunday, according to the NYPD. The shooting happened around 1:18 a.m. near 52nd Street and Church Avenue, according to Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Police say the male was armed with a gun. Two police officers and […]
1 min read - BusinessThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Morrisey leads GOP gubernatorial hopefuls in fundraising and polls
May 12—MORGANTOWN — With days to go before the May 14 primary election, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has been leading his five GOP rivals in fundraising and in the polls for his party's nomination for governor. One Democrat is unchallenged and one Mountain Party candidate will also appear on the November general election ballot. The figures come from their Primary Reports, covering the ...
4 min read - USThe Guardian
The midwest is the US’s surprising new outdoor hotspot
Post-industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and even upstate New York, are seeing a boom in outdoor activities
5 min read - OpinionThe Des Moines Register
Is your Iowa nonprofit organization at least a century old? We'd like to hear from you.
The Des Moines Register is celebrating its 175th anniversary and wants to share the spotlight with nonprofit organizations that have deep Iowa roots
3 min read - OpinionThe Des Moines Register
Iowa officials need an attitude adjustment when it comes to trying to keep secrets
Opinion: Court rulings and stiffer penalties are great, but our representatives could also just stop hiding stuff, writes the Register editorial board
4 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Mother’s Day will be perfect for outdoor plans; sunny skies & dry weather expected
Mother’s Day looks fantastic, especially if you have outdoor plans made. Some patchy river fog might make the trip to church a little tricky, but that should burn off before the late morning hours. The rest of the day will be filled with plenty of sunshine thanks to high pressure building in. Temps will also […]
3 min read - BusinessThe Pueblo Chieftain
Pueblo County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Pueblo County last month.
2 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
In politics, 'honor and dignity' can bring elusive and sometimes unsustainable goals
The hush money trial testimony from Stormy Daniels is not the first time the sexual predilections of political figures have been aired in public.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Is your nonprofit, school or cultural association 100 years old? We'd like to hear from you.
The Des Moines Register celebrates its 175th anniversary in July. Help us share news of nonprofits and other century-plus institutions in Iowa.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Abilene Reporter-News
'Livin' the dream!': Big O's Restaurant was a crossroads for Coleman County and West Texas
Lynn "Big O" Owens has been a Coleman County institution for over 30 years. In April, Big O's Restaurant closed as Owens retired.
12 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Multiple Oklahoma City Public Schools board members are Latino. Why that's important
For the first time in more than a decade, the Oklahoma City school board now has two Latino members, a sign of that community's growing influence.
6 min read - BusinessHerald-Tribune
The rise of single women homebuyers: A growing housing market niche | Home Front
From urban areas to suburban neighborhoods, women are reshaping the dynamics of home purchasing and redefining traditional homeownership.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Oklahoman
Stitt vs. Treat: Inside the fight between the governor and the Senate pro tempore
The odd couple in Oklahoma Republican leadership — Gov. Kevin Stitt and Senate leader Greg Treat — disagree on tax cuts and other matters
13 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
'An Echo of Belonging': Ebenezer Baptist Church commences 150th year of faith in Austin
As Ebenezer Third Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary, memories reach back for East Austin congregationa
9 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
White nose syndrome kills millions of bats each year. Now it's in Lincoln National Forest.
Samples taken from the LNF's Cottonwood Cave tested positive for white nose syndrome. A study found the deadly fungal infection killed 90% of bats within a decade.
4 min read - USPolitico
Gold bars and Google searches: The damning evidence in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
Prosecutors must tie the gold bars to official acts
3 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
Two metro-east spots among 10 ‘most endangered’ historic sites in Illinois in 2024
Each year, Landmarks Illinois highlights important sites across the state at risk of demolition or loss.
6 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Kissimmee may pay homeowners to renovate garages for the homeless
In what may be a first-of-its-kind effort in Florida, Kissimmee hopes to use city funds to renovate homeowners’ garages into studio apartments for low-income residents. The idea came from Commissioner Angela Eady, who said she was moved when she encountered a family with a baby sleeping in their car near her home. “Seeing a family like that, it just hurts,” Eady said. “I thought about it and I ...
4 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota’s first Vietnamese-American state court judge to be sworn in Monday
When Viet-Hanh Winchell is sworn in as a judge at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater on Monday, she will be making history. Winchell, 41, is believed to be the state’s first Vietnamese-American state court judge. It’s fitting that Winchell will assume her new role this month, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “It’s crazy to me that I can be the first ...
5 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12
16 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I went to Shake Shack for the first time. My nearly $60 meal for 2 tasted good, but the portion sizes felt a little stingy
My vegan burger tasted delicious and I'd definitely order the frozen custard again, but I was disappointed by the cheesy fries.
8 min read - OpinionThe Gaston Gazette
YOUR TURN: Universities are not daycares
YOUR TURN: Universities are not daycares
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
'Chance of a lifetime': UT System approves Julie Philley as next UT-Tyler president
Julie Philley was named the sole finalist for the job in March. She currently serves as UT-Tyler's vice president for health affairs and vice provost.
2 min read - OpinionState College Centre Daily Times
Climate watch: Centre County communities making strides with solar energy
Several new solar projects are in the works across the county.
3 min read - USWCMH
Best lookout points in Ohio
Visit any given lookout point near you on a Saturday afternoon, and you’re likely to be joined by several other people angling to get a glimpse of the view. Humans have always been drawn to vista points, whether for practical reasons such as surveying a large swath for scouting or simply to enjoy the natural […]
2 min read - USWCMH
Plenty of sunshine for Mother’s Day Sunday
Mother’s Day Sunday will see sunny skies and absolutely beautiful weather conditions. Highs by the afternoon will return to the low 70s. Winds will be much lighter compared to yesterday. All of this thanks to a center of high pressure that will scoot along south of Ohio.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
From the archive: The agonizing death of Detroit’s old city hall
Free Press Flashback revisits the beginning of the end of Old City Hall, Detroit's ornate seat of government.
6 min read - EntertainmentDetroit Free Press
Binge the entire 'Where Secrets Go to Die' podcast
The full podcast is now available to subscribers.
1 min read - OpinionNaples Daily News
Be A More Informed Voter: The Collier County Board of County Commissioners
What do county commissioners do, and how much are they paid?
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Boy breaks silence on Knights of Columbus figure: He molested me and gave me nightmares
A group of women reported a Grand Knight to the police for “inappropriate behavior” they allegedly witnessed.
9 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
The only sure cure for Algae Gone Wild
Sign petition to make protecting our water part of the state Constitution
3 min read - OpinionMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thanks for your anger mayor, but it means nothing when the law goes unenforced | Letters
As Mayor Johnson expressed outrage over the four-year-old killed in a hit-and-run, I can't help but wonder when will we start prosecuting people?
2 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Civilian police review panels are needed – and still permitted
New legislation has little or no practical effect
4 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Remembering Bob Graham, a friend to Southwest Florida
Dedicated public servant in Florida for nearly four decades
3 min read - USNC Newsline
‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain
For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And again, she publicly pledged to continue full participation in her duties. As the nation’s groundbreaker when it comes to working moms in a state capital, Nevada made history in 2019 as the only female-majority legislative […] The post ‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain appeared first on NC Newsline.
13 min read - OpinionLos Angeles Times Opinion
Calmes: Our elections have integrity. These politicians do not
Of all Trump's shattered norms, the refusal to commit to accept election results is the most corrosive to American democracy.
5 min read - LifestyleAkron Beacon Journal
Annual return of hollyhocks welcome reminder of old friend | Holly Christensen
Each year, Holly enjoys seeing hte descendants of that first packet of hollyhock seeds from 2005 emerging.
5 min read - USChicago Tribune
Mayor Johnson on the record: The full Tribune Q&A as he approaches 1 year in office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down Monday for a wide-ranging interview with City Hall reporters Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan. Here is the full transcript of the interview, lightly edited for clarity: Q: I’ll start with something simple. What is your administration’s top accomplishment that you are most proud of in the past year? And what area do you think you could improve the most on? A: ...
26 min read - LifestyleBiloxi Sun Herald
MS Coast brewery named one of the best in Mississippi. See who made the list
Hattiesburg’s Southern Prohibition Brewing Co., which opened in 2013, tops this year’s list.
4 min read