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- USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Man sitting along I-40 randomly confesses to 2016 homicide, Oklahoma trooper reports
The victim was a 19-year-old woman, officials say.
1 min read - USThe State
Car runs off road and crashes into tree, killing South Carolina man, officials say
The 28-year-old driver died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office.
1 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
State vows to nix funding for planned museum if revenue projections don’t improve
State officials gave Jersey City until the end of the month to show a planned art museum would be financially viable. If not, they plan to yank state support. The post State vows to nix funding for planned museum if revenue projections don’t improve appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
5 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Are plastic lane dividers enough to keep drivers safe in work zones?
Two recent head-on crashes — one of them deadly — in heavily traveled construction zones have some Drive readers asking if the Minnesota Department of Transportation is doing enough to keep them safe. On April 26, cameras caught a pickup truck driver heading south on Interstate 35 at exit 54 near Faribault drift across the centerline and slam into an oncoming vehicle. Occupants in both ...
3 min read - USWFTV
Gunman at large after shooting in Flagler Beach, police say
Law enforcement in Flagler County is searching for a shooter who left one person hurt.
- USVirginian Pilot
Virginians have 1 year to upgrade their driver’s license to REAL ID
Tuesday marks one year until REAL ID is required in Virginia to board airplanes for domestic flights. REAL ID driver’s licenses have a small star in the upper right corner to indicate they meet federal regulations for “minimum security standards.” Without a REAL ID, another form of identification, like a passport, will be required to board flights and access federal facilities, like military ...
1 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Man accused of blocking entry to Ford dealership with vehicle and threatening witnesses
Corey Prashker, 36, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, meaning the Ford Bronco.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Investor suing embattled Johnston developer Daniel Pettit now targets real estate CEO, too
The president of Orton Homes is named along with jailed Johnston developer Daniel Pettit in breach-of-contract suit
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Walking on rainbows: Pride Corner to adorn East Village intersection
The art installation could be temporary, depending on its reception, Capital City Pride says
2 min read - USStatesman Journal
Looking back at "The Blast" in 1959 that devastated the heart of Roseburg
The explosion left 14 people dead and 120 injured, and an estimated 300 businesses in a 30-block disaster area sustained damage.
2 min read - USThe Daily Times
'Proud of what we’ve done': Farmington arts foundation sunsetting after more than 10 years
After having handed out approximately $2 million over the last 11 years, the Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation will cease operations soon, officials say.
8 min read - PoliticsWashington State Standard
No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia
Washington’s state government is in for much change this election season due to officeholders leaving and pursuing new political posts. Here’s what we know with candidate filing set to begin Monday. Gov. Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler are retiring. Attorney General Bob Ferguson passed on re-election to compete for governor. Commissioner of Public […] The post No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia appeared first on Washington State St
3 min read - USStatesman Journal
Springfield manufacturer, Portland university among 11 fined for environmental violations
The Oregon DEQ levied 11 fines in March, totaling $231,281. Among those fined were a Springfield wood ceiling manufacturer and a Portland university.
3 min read - USStatesman Journal
North Salem High teacher Trever Ball resigns, a year after student protest alleging abuse
North Salem teacher Trever Ball has resigned. Ball was put on leave on June 1, 2023, after a student complaint alleged sexual assault and harassment.
2 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
Nuclear repository site near Carlsbad readies for waste from Washington after pause
Waste disposal was paused at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant as the site underwent maintenance projects.
3 min read - PoliticsIndiana Capital Chronicle
Who votes? Here’s who decides Indiana’s elections
Indiana voter turnout rates have long lain among the lowest in the country. Despite that, some Hoosier voters cast ballots year after year. The post Who votes? Here’s who decides Indiana’s elections appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
5 min read - ScienceWFTV
Today: SpaceX set for afternoon rocket launch on Space Coast
The rocket will carry 23 Starlink satellites and deploy them into low-Earth orbit.
1 min read - OpinionIndiana Capital Chronicle
Can we finally agree that annexation has its place?
Managing growth and development in a way that benefits all Hoosiers should be important to all our elected officials. In the face of population shifts, housing demands, and the need for expanded utility services, it’s time for Indiana to recognize that municipal annexation will sometimes be necessary to fuel our state’s economic engines — our […] The post Can we finally agree that annexation has its place? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
3 min read - USMinnesota Reformer
Unaccompanied minors flock to MN meatpacking towns, data show
More than 4,700 unaccompanied minor migrants have been released into Minnesota since 2015, according to U.S. Health and Human Services data released by the New York Times. Most are from Central and South American countries. Their numbers skyrocketed following the pandemic, which devastated economies in the region while also creating a labor shortage in the […] The post Unaccompanied minors flock to MN meatpacking towns, data show appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump trial to resume after teary testimony from key aide Hope Hicks
Former PR chief says Trump wielded complete control over 2016 campaign – and her testimony could be a coup for prosecutors
2 min read - BusinessThe Guardian
‘We deserve more’: US workers’ share of the pie dwindles
Bureau of Labor Statistics releases latest estimate of how much labor receives of national income, showing bleak decline
7 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
2014 was one of Tour de Belleville’s biggest years with some of the best costumes
The city is ending the annual nighttime bike ride.
3 min read - USNY Daily News
Judge demands answers from Brooklyn federal jail officials over inmate’s medical woes
A judge is demanding the medical staff at Brooklyn’s troubled Metropolitan Detention Center explain in person why they didn’t give an inmate all his medication after an emergency appendectomy, then apparently lied about it to the man’s lawyers. Brooklyn Federal Court Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall called for a hearing after she grilled a Bureau of Prisons attorney during a status conference last ...
4 min read - USAir Force Times
Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than ever
With an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.
7 min read - ScienceNBC News
In a high-stakes test, Boeing will launch NASA astronauts to space for the first time
Boeing is finally set to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Starliner spacecraft, following years of delays and glitches.
3 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Want to join Rep. Kevin Kiley’s inner circle? You can — for a few thousand dollars
Joining the “Kiley Cabinet” allows donors access to him and his staff, plus special newsletters and briefings.
4 min read - OpinionMilitary Times
Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans
The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.
4 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
School sex abuse victim uses his tragedy to close gap in law
Lincoln Singh was 13 years old when Bagley High School resource officer Neil Henry Dolan started pulling the seventh grader out of class and sexually abusing Lincoln in his office. Last year, the former Clearwater County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to up to 36 years in prison. Dolan, 36, had already pleaded guilty in 2021 for ...
3 min read - USMinnesota Reformer
The Topline: How the new Amtrak service compares to driving
Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: how the new Amtrak service stacks up to a car; extreme weather drives power outages; Minneapolis business license fees; and the season Midwesterners like least. On […] The post The Topline: How the new Amtrak service compares to driving appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
3 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
Memorial Day in New Mexico: History, closings and travel tips for those heading out
On May 27, Americans honor those who died in military conflicts during Memorial Day. Here is a look at the history, what's open, and driving tips for the long weekend.
3 min read - PoliticsNew Jersey Monitor
Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal
Critics say some of these efforts churn up anti-immigration sentiment and unsupported fears of widespread fraud, all to boost turnout among the GOP base. The post Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
8 min read - USWFXT
Witness testimony resumes as Karen Read murder trial enters 2nd week
Karen Read, 44, of Mansfield, faces several charges including second-degree murder in John O’Keefe’s death.
2 min read - BusinessWichita Eagle
Developer seeks incentives to turn this historic downtown Wichita building into apartments
To qualify for the Low Income Housing Tax Credits, apartments would have to meet specific rent affordability criteria.
3 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Lexington police investigating city’s fifth homicide of the year
A man died from apparent blunt force trauma.
1 min read - USWFTV
Sunny and hot week ahead in Central Florida
Central Florida is forecast to be hot and sunny this week.
- USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Storms, hail, flooding and tornadoes possible this week. See what to expect and when
Better pack an umbrella this morning because thunderstorms are slated to return to Cincinnati on Monday.
3 min read - PoliticsMaryland Matters
The moment you’ve been waiting for: Our 2024 primary election contest
Since we launched our election contest in 2018, we have yet to see a woman win. Isn't it time for a change? The post The moment you’ve been waiting for: Our 2024 primary election contest appeared first on Maryland Matters.
2 min read - USStar News
10 things to know about tourism along North Carolina's coast
The NC coast gets millions of visitors each year. Learn more about our tourism industry.
1 min read - LifestyleStar News
Summer bucket list: 24 things to do in 2024 in the Wilmington area
From lighthouses to boat rides, the Cape Fear region offers plenty of fun things to do this summer.
14 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa's new immigration law relies on local police, but many doubt they can enforce it
Police chiefs and county attorneys across Iowa say they've been given no guidance on how to enforce Iowa's new 'illegal reentry' immigration law.
7 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Who's running for Iowa House District 44 in Urbandale? Meet the three primary candidates
Two Democrats and one Libertarian are seeking their party's nomination for an open Urbandale-based Iowa House seat in the June 4 primary.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Everything you need to know about the June 4 primary election, including voting absentee
Iowans will head to the polls June 4 to vote in primary elections for U.S. Congress, state legislative seats and countywide positions.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 40 in Altoona, Ankeny, Des Moines
Two candidates are running in the primary election to represent Iowa House District 40, which includes Altoona and some of Ankeny and Des Moines.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidate running for Iowa House District 39 in Pleasant Hill, Des Moines
One candidate is running in the primary election to represent Iowa's House District 39, which includes Pleasant Hill and part of northeast Des Moines.
2 min read - OpinionMaryland Matters
Commentary: Maryland’s take-no-prisoners newspaper lobby
When someone dies in Maryland, their estate’s beneficiaries must pay to run legal ads weekly for three weeks alerting potential beneficiaries and creditors of the death. The post Commentary: Maryland’s take-no-prisoners newspaper lobby appeared first on Maryland Matters.
8 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
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 Indiana Capital Chronicle.
8 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Bill increasing age of sexual consent dies in Oklahoma House amid flap over childhood marriage ban
OKLAHOMA CITY — An effort to raise Oklahoma’s age of sexual consent appears dead for the session after lawmakers tried to take it a step further by also banning most childhood marriages. Senate Bill 615 sought to increase the age of consent from 16 to 18. It also contained provisions that would have protected adults […] The post Bill increasing age of sexual consent dies in Oklahoma House amid flap over childhood marriage ban appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
4 min read - USWisconsin Examiner
Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project.
For four generations, Steve Wine’s family has tended a 600-acre farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, raising steers and growing corn, soybeans and alfalfa. The farm has struggled in recent years with rising costs and slumping crop markets, leaving Wine to question the operation’s viability. In a bid to sustain the farm, Wine will begin in […] The post Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
8 min read - USThe State
Can you keep a loaded gun in your car in SC? Here’s what the law and officials say
After two recent shootings involving stolen guns, we look at the prevalence of gun thefts in Columbia and the legality of guns in cars.
5 min read - USThe State
In the land of Gamecocks, peacocks are running wild. Lexington has mixed feelings.
Several peacocks have been spotted wandering through West Columbia and the town of Lexington. Here’s what to know about them.
3 min read