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- USSacramento Bee
Police recover drugs, handgun and over $1,000 cash after Yuba City car chase
Officers found cocaine, marijuana and fake Xanax pills in the vehicle, police said.
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Fifteen candidates apply to be Kentucky’s next education commissioner
In-person interviews with finalists will be conducted March 18-19 to determine the selected candidate for the new Kentucky Education Commissioner
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowan charged with killing her husband in 2021 shooting death
A Tama County man was found dead in his home in 2021. His wife has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge.
1 min read - USThe Guardian
Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln
Moses Robinette was convicted in a civil war-era brawl – but Biden’s predecessor gave him a reprieve
4 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
More rain sweeps through Ventura and Los Angeles counties; threat of thunderstorm in play
An atmospheric river funneled moderate to heavy rainfall between Ventura and Los Angeles counties, but the heaviest rain passed by Monday morning.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
12-year-old ejected from car dies as family returns from weekend trip, Texas cops say
The vehicle was being driven by the 12-year-old girl’s aunt, authorities say.
1 min read - USNBC News
Student and woman found gunned down in university dorm in Colorado are identified
Two people found fatally shot in a Colorado university dorm room were identified Sunday as investigators continued to search for a killer most likely known to the victims, police said.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Lottery player’s ‘very specific feeling’ results in big prize. ‘I started shaking’
“I knew I was going to win,” the Maryland woman told lottery officials.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tim Burchett deletes false post about Kansas City shooting after talking to Knox News
Knox News talked to Burchett about the false X post, and he replied he was taking it down. "Thanks for bringing that to my attention," he wrote.
2 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
FBI investigating incident at home church of Speaker Mike Johnson
The church is also the business address of Onward Christian Counseling Services, owned by the speaker's wife, Kelly Johnson.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
As Burnsville shootings add to list of law enforcement fatalities, departments lean on each other
Sheriff Scott Knudson of St. Croix County, Wis., joined the procession on Sunday as hundreds of fellow law enforcement officers mourned two Burnsville policemen and a paramedic fatally shot a few hours earlier while working. As much as anyone, Knudson knows the pain involved. Last May, St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising was fatally shot while answering a call about a drunk driver in a ...
3 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle raises funds for local heroes
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle held its annual Bandfest fundraiser Saturday night, featuring a night of music, dancing, food, and spirits to raise money for families of public safety personnel at its event in Bushland.
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
Oregon State Police seeking help in finding missing St. Paul man
Gurjinder “Gary” Singh Grewal was last seen Feb. 8 on the St. Paul Bridge in north Marion County.
1 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Storm brought more than 6 inches to one SLO County spot. See how much fell in your area
Several spots received more than 2 inches of rain over the last two days.
2 min read - USWHIO
Car theft epidemic: The revolving door that allows it to keep happening
Police efforts to stop or find stolen vehicles often lead to car chases and crashes. National and local arrests show many of the thieves are juveniles, but are they being punished?
1 min read - ScienceCBS News
Satellite to crash through Earth's atmosphere this week
A satellite weighing about as much as an adult male rhinoceros is set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this week, but scientists don't yet know when or where exactly the return will be.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Early voting to resume Wednesday in Chicago after temporary pause
Early voting for the March 19 primary election will resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday following a temporary pause to remove a judicial candidate’s name from ballots to comply with a court order, election officials said in a statement Monday. Democratic mail-in ballots have not been mailed and will be sent out “as soon as possible” after being reprinted, the Chicago Board of Elections said Monday. ...
1 min read - USThe Pueblo Chieftain
Yearning for springtime? Here's when to expect spring weather in Pueblo
Spring may be coming early this year, but Puebloans should still expect chilly temperatures over the next few months. Here's what to know.
3 min read - USWSOC
Concord family fights to keep chickens for child with special needs
A family is fighting to keep their chickens.
2 min read - BusinessVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Homes in Tulare County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Tulare County in November 2023.
3 min read - USThe News-Press
North Fort Myers couple charged with animal cruelty after wife has sex with dog, husband records
A North Fort Myers husband and wife face animal cruelty charges after authorities say they performed sexual acts on household pets.
1 min read - SportsWPXI
Blake Hinson earns ACC Player of the Week honors
On Monday afternoon, the ACC announced that Pitt basketball star Blake Hinson was the ACC Player of the Week after his massive performances this past week.
1 min read - USNBC News
Student who entered a Dallas-area school with a gun is injured after a police shooting, officials say
A student with a gun was injured Monday morning after police in suburban Dallas were called to a charter school on a report of an active shooter, officials said.
1 min read - PoliticsKitsap Sun
Three citizen initiatives score public hearings in Legislature
Initiatives on police pursuit, taxes and a 'bill of rights' for parents could potentially be adopted as law by legislators before a vote.
5 min read - USTODAY
2 officers, 1 first responder killed responding to domestic violence call in Minnesota; shooter also dead
Two police officers and a first responder were killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, responding to “a call of a family in danger” Sunday morning, according Minnesota Gov.
5 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Police say theft of 9 vehicles at a Waukesha dealership may be part of Chicago theft ring
One arrest was made in connection with the theft of vehicles Sunday morning from the Fields Jaguar Land Rover Volvo dealership in Waukesha.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
After a bad legal week for Trump, even worse could be on the horizon
The ex-president is scrambling to come up with $450m after the judgment in his fraud trial as the next case looms
5 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
‘Working for a better tomorrow’: St. Aug’s president outlines path out of financial woes
The interim president of St. Augustine’s University said any decision to close the university is “years away,” but acknowledged the university is facing a serious crisis.
7 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Mattie’s Call issued for missing Clayton Co. teen suffering from mental illness
A Mattie’s Call has been issued for a Clayton County teen suffering from mental illness who has been missing since Wednesday.
1 min read - HealthThe Gainesville Sun
Gainesville native Peter Kizza, Ph.D., is a trailblazer in the field of health informatics
Making a mark in the emerging field of health informatics is what is being done by Peter Kizza,Ph.D., a 2008 graduate of G'ville Eastside High School
4 min read - USFlorida Today
County Commissioner Rita Pritchett to run against incumbent Lisa Cullen for tax collector
Lisa Cullen, who has served in the role as Brevard County Tax Collector since 2008, will have to defend her seat against Rita Pritchett.
3 min read - USThe Ledger
FDOT considering a new road crossing I-4 between Walt Williams and SR 33 in North Lakeland
The FDOT is considering a new connector between Walt Williams Road and State Road 33 in North Lakeland. Take a look at an open house and comment.
4 min read - USWHIO
Foul play not suspected in reported shooting at Xenia house
Just after 1 p.m., Xenia police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Harmony Drive on reports of a shooting.
1 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
These Tahoe destinations are among best in the world, Forbes 2024 travel guide says
Out of 2,039 travel destinations around the world, these spots in the Tahoe region made Forbes’ list.
4 min read - USThe Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach code board waives over $30,000 in fines for fence built without permit
The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board unanimously voted to waive the fines incurred by homeowners over unpermitted fencing.
3 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Who should be the Lubbock A-J student of the week?
See who's nominated for this week's Lubbock A-J Student of the Week award. Click to vote.
1 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Tupelo boy, 13, killed in Sunday afternoon shooting, two men charged
Feb. 19—TUPELO — A pair of men have been charged with murder after a Sunday afternoon shooting in central Tupelo killed a 13-year-old and sent another male juvenile to the hospital. Tupelo police were initially dispatched at around noon on Feb. 18 to a shots-fired call in the area of Hancock Street and Boggan Drive. According to police, responding officers recovered evidence of a shooting and ...
2 min read - USNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Rienzi woman killed in Alcorn County two-car wreck
Feb. 19—NEW ALBANY — A two-car wreck in Alcorn County Saturday evening claimed the life of a Rienzi woman. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the collision on Highway 45 in Alcorn County just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 AC6=:>:?2CJ :?G6DE:82E:@?[ y:>>:6 !:A2 5C:G6? 3J |682? #9@56D[ ba[ @7 #:6?K:] #9@56D H2D EC2G6=:?8 H6DE @? r@F?EJ #@25 c_h 2?5 4C@DD:?8 ...
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Omaha zoo warns visitors about throwing coins after 70 are found in alligator’s stomach
Workers at a zoo found metal objects in the stomach of 36-year-old resident Thibodaux, a leucitic American alligator, during a routine exam.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Malfunctioning taillight led Hall deputies to find meth during traffic stop on I-985
Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Hall County on Thursday.
1 min read - USWDAF
Kansas City police ID victims in multiple deadly shootings
Kansas City police have identified victims in multiple other homicides last week as the city was also reeling from the Chiefs parade shooting.
3 min read - USNBC News
Two suspects arrested in deaths of children found in suitcase and concrete
Two suspects were being held Monday in connection with the deaths of two Colorado children whose remains were found this year, one in a concrete-filled container and the other in a suitcase in a car's trunk, jail records show.
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
SBI investigating excessive force allegations against NC police officer
Initial evidence indicates the officer used a Taser on individuals who weren’t resisting arrest, court documents state.
2 min read - USWSOC
Authorities help Gaston County dog get treatment after viral video
A video of a dog in a Gaston County backyard went viral recently after it appeared to show the dog chained up in poor condition -- but now the dog has received medical treatment.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man drives Yosemite park ranger’s stolen car off 200-foot cliff and survives, feds say
He hit another car head-on during a high-speed, wrong-way chase on a bridge in the park, prosecutors said.
1 min read - TechnologyAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Gearing up for more tech coverage
Feb. 19—As you're reading this, technology tested in New Mexico is on its way to the moon. Last week, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocketed to space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, carrying Intuitive Machines' lunar lander, Nova-C. The lander — the first private lander to touch down on the moon's surface, if all goes well — will be the first U.S.-launched space vessel to land on the moon in more than ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
APD investigating in-custody death
Feb. 19—A man died after being arrested by Albuquerque police officers in Southwest Albuquerque, APD spokeswoman Franchesca Perdue said. Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a call of a driver going the wrong way in the area of 98th and Gibson. Officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver kept going before crashing into a guard rail and utility box, she said. Perdue ...
1 min read - BusinessAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
One-on-one with Paul Mondragon
Feb. 19—Paul Mondragon was an adult when he overcame attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Raised in Albuquerque and a graduate of Valley High School, Mondragon said that he struggled in high school and college — especially when compared to his two brothers — because he had a hard time staying on task. Now the market president of Bank of America in central New Mexico, Mondragon has taught ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Energy codes will require EV charger infrastructure at new developments
Feb. 19—New parking lots in New Mexico are going to be more electric. Starting Aug. 1, developers will be required to install infrastructure in new developments that supports the installment of electric vehicle chargers. The state's Construction Industries Commission recently adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code that includes added requirements that new buildings include ...
7 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
California 20th Congressional District Debate: How to watch
Four candidates seeking to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat once filled by Kevin McCarthy will take to the debate stage Thursday in a bid to win your vote.
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