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- USNative News Online
Scathing Investigation Reveals Years of Ignored Sexual Assault, Mismanagement at Haskell Indian Nations University
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education last month was legally compelled to publicly release an investigative report into Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) that was finished more than a year ago. The investigation found that the university ignored student reports of sexual assault and abuse, as well as bullying and intimidation by Haskell administrators. Haskell, located in Lawrence, Kan., is operated by the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education.
8 min read - USKLST San Angelo
NWS releases tornado report for Coke County twisters
The residents of Coke County are still recovering after being battered by a supercell thunderstorm on May 3. But would you be surprised to learn that more than one tornado touched down?
3 min read - USKansas City Star
For 6 decades, a covered wagon stood at this Kansas City corner. It’s getting replaced
The Conestoga-type wagon is said to be from the 1860s. “It’s in bad shape. It’s falling down.”
3 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Showers soak Charlotte on Tuesday, and there’s a small chance of storms, NWS says
Showers and thunderstorms are expected through midweek in Charlotte, the latest forecast showed.
1 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Arrest warrant issued for mother accused of taking three boys who disappeared in West Palm Beach
Three boys disappeared in West Palm Beach last week following the death of their uncle and legal guardian, police say. Now, an arrest warrant has been issued for their mother, who does not have custody of them. Maria Trinidad Perez, 36, now faces three counts of inference with custody, according to West Palm Beach Police. She and her three sons remain missing. Nicholas, Gabriel, and Juan Pablo ...
2 min read - USLansing State Journal
Suspended Holt boys basketball coach El-Amin fired after being charged with sex crimes
Superintendent David Hornak told the Board of Education on Monday that Muhammad El-Amin is no longer employed by the district.
2 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Topeka Evel Knievel Museum to close for the last time in 2024 for move back to Sin City
The Evel Knievel Museum's time in Topeka is up.
3 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
Body of missing Santa Fe man found in Grand Canyon National Park
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The body of a Santa Fe man who was reported missing in Grand Canyon National Park was recovered, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Park rangers were notified of a body in the Colorado River, near river mile six, on Friday, May 10. The body was taken to Lees Ferry […]
1 min read - USThe 74
New Report: Racial Segregation in North Carolina Schools Roars Back
This Friday, May 17, marks the 70th anniversary Brown v. Board of Education — the landmark United States Supreme Court ruling that ordered an end to racial segregation in American public schools. And while resistance to desegregation never went away, there was a window of time – particularly in the late 20th and early 21st […]
4 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
‘Lucky mistake’ leads to historic jackpot win in NC. ‘How did this just happen?’
“It still hasn’t set in yet,” the lottery player said.
1 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
MN Secretary of State announces new location for candidate filings
Due to construction at the State Office Building, candidate filings for 2024 will be held on the fifth floor of the Veterans Service Building located at 20 W. 12th Street in St. Paul. Minnesotans interested in running for most public offices must file during the period which begins on Tuesday, May 21. Filing locations vary depending on the office the candidate is seeking. Those candidates ...
2 min read - LifestyleWFXR Roanoke
Furry Friends: Sugar is as sweet as can be!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, Tuesday, May 14, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Sugar to Furry Friends. Three-year-old Sugar is the sweetest! She loves to be out and about, whether it’s playing or meeting new people. She […]
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Judge grants Timberview High School shooter relief on 2 new charges, court records show
A court order by Judge Ryan Hill upheld one charge in a recent indictment against Timothy Simpkins but said two others violate double jeopardy.
6 min read - USMiami Herald
Bus of farm workers crashes, killing 8 and injuring 40, Florida Highway Patrol says
The bus and a Ford Ranger truck collided, officials say
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Memorial unveiled to honor victims of Buffalo mass shooting
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled plans for a monument to honor the victims killed at a mass shooting inside a Buffalo supermarket. Tuesday marks the second anniversary of the deadly shooting where a self-professed white supremacist gunned down 10 Black people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The memorial […]
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Lafayette man arrested in connection with April 30 stabbing
Terrence Fernell Sr., 41, of Lafayette is charged with attempted first-degree murder after an incident in Lafayette April 30.
1 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Girlfriend charged with running down boyfriend on Homestead Avenue in Auburn
Witnesses tell police she kicked the wounded man.
1 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Delaware Valley University graduates over 400 in Class of 2024
On Saturday, 422 graduates from 29 undergraduate programs picked up diplomas at commencement in the Doylestown campus stadium.
1 min read - USWHNT Huntsville
DeKalb County man convicted of sexually abusing elderly woman
A Rainsville man was found guilty of sexual abuse and elder abuse by a DeKalb County jury, according to the district attorney.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Search for missing Florida diver takes shocking turn as different body found, cops say
It’s unknown how the man who was recovered died, officials say.
2 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Oklahoma man claims Kansas man chased and shot at him
The Montgomery County Dispatch got a call just before 8 p.m. Saturday regarding a shooting and a vehicle chasing another vehicle near Coffeyville.
1 min read - USSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
St. Joseph Mayor Rick Schultz won’t seek reelection after 14 years in office
St. Joseph, like St. Cloud, will be getting a new mayor in November as long-time Mayor Rick Schultz announced he won't seek reelection.
2 min read - USWBRE
DUI checkpoint set in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed in Luzerne County this weekend. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N stated “Operation Nighthawk: will be held on the weekend of May 17-19. Police say one or more checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways in Hazleton that are experiencing high […]
1 min read - USTimes Herald-Record
Ulster County announces workforce development hub plan for former IBM campus
Ulster County officials announce lease signings that will lead to the former IBM campus becoming workforce development hub.
2 min read - USWETM Elmira
Dundee man sentenced probation following ATV theft
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Yates County man was sentenced on Thursday following a theft in April where officials say he stole an ATV. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, 33-year-old Joey Brizzee was sentenced to five years of probation on Thursday, May 9, for the charge of grand larceny in the […]
- BusinessAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Red Lobster is closing locations across the US, including this one in Arizona
Red Lobster, which was reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy, appears to be closing one of its Arizona locations. Here's what to know.
2 min read - USWVLA Baton Rouge
Louisiana storms leave 3 dead, officials say
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed three deaths after severe storms hit Louisiana on Monday, May 13.
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky man isn’t dreaming, but he is retiring following huge lottery ticket win
The man said he plans to spend a lot more time on the golf course going forward.
2 min read - USFDL Reporter | The Reporter
26-year-old Sparta man convicted in 2016 Fond du Lac firebombing of Doty Street home
A Sparta man has been convicted of three felonies related to a firebombing in 2016 at a Doty Street home. The co-defendant was convicted last year.
2 min read - USWHIO
Coroner identifies man killed in Kettering shooting
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Officer has identified the man killed in a shooting in Kettering on Friday.
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Police investigating shooting involving officer outside Thornton rec center
Thornton police are investigating a shooting involving an officer at a local recreation center.
1 min read - USCourier News
Will NJ schools rescue package be enough to avert layoffs, sports and program cuts?
New Jersey lawmakers approved $44 million to help schools avert layoffs and program cuts, but many legislators say it's not nearly enough.
5 min read - USSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
Councilmember Mike Conway becomes third mayoral candidate in 2024 election
Conway joins Carol Lewis and Anne Buckvold in the race for St. Cloud's new mayor.
4 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
South Carolina DSS investigating after 2 ‘abnormally skinny’ boys abandoned near Myrtle Beach
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said it’s investigating alongside Horry County police after two “abnormally skinny” boys were found abandoned near Myrtle Beach last week. Horry County police responded at about 12:30 a.m. May 7 to Seacoast Youth Academy on Bay Road for abandoned children, an incident report […]
1 min read - USThe Bulletin
Two Plainfield residents arrested for operating a drug factory, other charges: what we know
Two Plainfield residents were arrested on a number of charges on Monday after illegal narcotics were found on them and in their car.
2 min read - LifestyleWCMH
Café and bar expanding with two new central Ohio locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A café and bar featuring craft cocktails, coffee, freshly baked pastries and more is expanding its business in central Ohio. Bada Bean Bada Booze is opening new locations in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff. The café and bar already has spots in Italian Village at 231 E. 1st Ave. and Harrison […]
1 min read - USKLST San Angelo
San Angelo residents indicted for December ‘shank’ stabbing
Two San Angelo women have been indicted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after they both allegedly stabbed a man, who would later die from his injuries.
5 min read - USTimes Recorder
Ohio Highway Patrol looking for driver who fatally struck motorcyclist Monday evening
The driver of a light-colored silver Chevy 3500 four-door pickup with a black utility bed failed to stop at the scene, according to the patrol.
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Woman sentenced to 24 years for child's death at unlicensed Springfield day care
Deborah Lundstrom told police she left the infant who died and eight other children under the age of 3 alone at her unlicensed day care.
1 min read - USThe Enquirer
Mariemont teen accused of plotting to attack on school ruled competent to stand trial
After an evaluation, Judge Kari Bloom ruled that the teen accused of plotting an attack on Mariemont High School is competent to stand trial.
2 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Former University of Iowa therapist facing sexual exploitation charges for inappropriate patient relationship
James Burkhalter, 44, is facing criminal charges for inappropriate sexual relationships with his patients.
3 min read - USNBC News
Boy, 9, narrowly missed in drive-by shooting caught on home security camera
A 9-year-old boy came within inches of being hit by stray bullets while he sat in his house in Fort Worth, Texas, when a drive-by shooting took place at an apartment complex earlier this month.
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Campus Carry: How do West Virginians feel?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– It’s a hot topic that many tend to feel very strongly about one way or the other, guns on school grounds. Now that West Virginia is allowing campus carry starting this summer, where does the Mountain State stand? West Virginia Governor Jim Justice passed Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, […]
3 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Soggy Election Day Forecast: Localized heavy rain could cause minor flood concerns
Election Day, Tuesday will be a soggy day with passing showers first thing in the morning. Morning temps move from the mid and upper 50s to afternoon highs in the low 70s. Sct. showers keep the need for the umbrellas all day but there will be some breaks for those heading to the polls. Towards […]
3 min read - LifestyleWPIX New York City, NY
PetSmart seeking chief toy tester; NYC pet parents encouraged to apply
NEW YORK (PIX11) – PetSmart is on the hunt for a chief toy tester in New York City. Pet parents can submit an application for their pet through May 29. The job involves reviewing new products, contributing feedback for toys and the opportunity to appear on PetSmart signage and displays. In addition to the promotion […]
1 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Attack and rape in St. Petersburg from 2017 now solved by DNA, cops say
In September 2017, a man attacked a woman from behind in the 800 block of 8th Avenue S in St. Petersburg. He knocked her unconscious, then raped her. The case was unsolved for seven years. This week, St. Petersburg police announced they have had a break in the case: DNA evidence has linked a 67-year-old St. Petersburg man to the attack. David Person is now charged with sexual battery, ...
1 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Mail delivery delays hinder Columbus absentee ballots. Election director offers options
“We’re just trying to understand the problem,” said Muscogee County Elections and Registration Office director Nancy Boren.
3 min read - USThe Daily Reporter
Experience the Cultural Jubilee, uniting diverse communities in Coldwater Saturday
Mayor Tom Kramer said, “Hopefully this (jubilee) will bring people of different nationalities together and expose us to different cultures."
2 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Shawnee County Planning Commission proposes one-year moratorium on wind and solar projects
Shawnee County Planning Commission proposes one-year moratorium on wind and solar projects in the county. Commissioners will have the final say.
4 min read - USWOOD
Rosy Mound expansion one step closer to reality
A long-awaited expansion for the Rosy Mound Natural Area is one step closer to completion.
1 min read