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- USWJAX
‘About keeping kids safe’: Speed cameras to start being used in Neptune Beach school zones
Neptune Beach is installing school zone speed cameras; it’s a move officials say will protect students and improve road safety.
3 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Sen. Baker, Rep. Ryncavage, Rep. Pugh announce funding for projects
Jan. 31—WILKES-BARRE — PA Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Lehman Township), as well as PA House Reps. Alec Ryncavage (R-Hanover Township) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Dallas Township) on Friday announced the awarding of several grants for projects in their districts. A $125,000 grant was received for continuing improvements to Ashley Borough Centennial Park. The funding is through the Greenways, Trails and ...
4 min read - USWJAX
Local law enforcement publicize recent immigration arrest numbers
The Middle District of Florida reports that it charged 56 people with reentry in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 - which ended on December 31st. That number is expected to increase as Florida and National law enforcement signal support for the administration’s focus on ending illegal immigration.
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Summons for 185 Butler County jurors sent for 2 Butler County murder trials beginning Monday
Jan. 31—Two aggravated murder trials are scheduled to being Monday in neighboring Butler County Common Pleas courtrooms, setting up some challenges for court staff, the clerk of courts office and even staff to assist with the county's newer parking payment system. Judge Keith Spaeth will preside over the capital murder trial of Robbi Robinson. The 25-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, ...
3 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Bethel Twp. man charged, electronic devices seized in child porn investigation
Jan. 31—A Bethel Twp. man is facing charges after deputies seized electronic devices as part of a child pornography investigation. On Thursday, Miami County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant in the 8800 block of U.S. 40 in Bethel Twp. Deputies seized computer hard drives and thumb drives, a cellphone, digital tablet, router and other electronic items, according to the sheriff's ...
1 min read - BusinessSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
JobsOhio names new leader of Advanced Air Mobility Center in Springfield
Jan. 31—The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield has a new executive director. Ted Angel is the center's executive director, JobsOhio said Friday. The center, which the state says is the nation's only facility of its kind, is a haven for manufacturers and operators of advanced air mobility vehicles, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Man charged with attempted murder in Miami Twp. stabbing
Jan. 31—A West Carrollton man is facing charges after he reportedly seriously injured a man during a stabbing on Wednesday in Miami Twp. Mario Ajak, 40, was charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault in Miamisburg Municipal Court. He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday. Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Miami Twp. police responded to stabbing reported at a ...
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Arrest made in shooting death of Middletown man
Jan. 31—Police have arrested a suspect the fatal shooting of man Thursday night in Middletown's Mayfield neighborhood. Dylan J. Busam, 25, was arrested at the police station about 1:15 p.m. Friday and charged with murder and aggravated robbery, according to police. He is in the Middletown jail awaiting arraignment in municipal court. Police say they are not looking for anymore suspects at this ...
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
2 teens facing charges for bringing guns to Springfield school
Jan. 31—Two teens are in jail and facing charges after bringing guns to a Springfield school. According to Springfield police, at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the Opportunities for Individual Change (OIC) school at 10 S. Yellow Springs Street after a school resource officer found a firearm in a backpack. Police also received a report of another student with a gun, which ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Author Steven Garber to speak at Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast
Author and founder of the Washington Institute for Faith and Vocation will be main speaker at the 45th annual Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast set for Tuesday. Speaking at Bakersfield City Hall South Friday morning, Mayor Karen Goh invited members of the public to the breakfast where organizers expect roughly 1,000 attendees. "What a wonderful opportunity we have to be in unity during a time when ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
CHP seeks public’s help in finding suspect of fatal hit-and-run in Oildale
The California Highway Patrol asked Friday for the community’s assistance in finding the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Oildale in July. Bakersfield Communications Center received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Universe Avenue, west of North Chester Avenue, at around 9:35 p.m. July 12, according to a CHP news release. The pedestrian, Michael Dominick ...
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
District 32 candidates share a common frustration: Sacramento
Ballots were mailed Monday to voters in California's 32nd Assembly District, which has been without a representative in the state Legislature since last May. Four candidates have filed and if one of them wins more than 50% of the vote in the Special Primary Election on Feb. 25, he or she will head to Sacramento. If none does, the top two vote-getters will move on to a Special General Election ...
8 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
CHP warns of incoming major rainstorm, urges public to drive safely
The California Highway Patrol urged the community to drive safely ahead of the significant rainstorm expected to impact Central and Northern California starting Friday. Drivers should drive with extreme caution and prepare for dangerous driving conditions due to wet roads, reduced visibility and potential hazards such as downed power lines, flooding and snow. These factors could create ...
2 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Ohio House changes rules: Dems say transparency reduced
Jan. 31—The Ohio House will operate under slightly different rules during the 136th General Assembly than in previous years after rule changes that Democrats say will hinder transparency. The rules, approved largely along party lines earlier this month, eliminate a requirement that the House's legislative session agenda be set at least 24 hours prior to session starting. The new rules also ...
3 min read - USNBC News
Decades after his father vanished, one man wonders what role a murderous boss may have played
Before socialite Sante Kimes' decades of crime and deception were uncovered, employee Elmer Holmgren vanished without a trace.
10 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
What Statehouse committees do area lawmakers serve on?
Jan. 31—Lawmakers of Ohio's 136th General Assembly received their initial committee posts earlier this year. Committee posts are not paid, unless the lawmaker is assigned a leadership position on that committee. Chairs, vice-chairs and ranking members all receive a $6,750 stipend, but lawmakers with multiple committee leadership posts can only receive one committee stipend. Below are the ...
2 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Inside Ohio Politics: 10 local lawmakers dealt powerful positions in Ohio legislature
Jan. 31—Editor's note: This is the first piece of our Inside Ohio Politics series, which will give readers an in-depth look at how the Statehouse works, and how policies impacting all Ohioans become laws. Email Avery.Kreemer@coxinc.com with any suggestions on aspects of Ohio politics we can help explain. Ten area lawmakers have been picked to lead Ohio House and Senate standing committees over ...
9 min read - USJournal Star
Did anyone win Mega Millions last night? Winning numbers for Jan 31, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot
Winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $59 million drawing jackpot Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Did anyone win last night? When is the next drawing?
3 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
Authorities investigate body found near Highway 101 south of Camarillo Springs
A female body was found in a ravine south of Camarillo Springs Road Friday, authorities said.
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Jan. 31. Did anyone win $59 million jackpot?
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $59 million with a cash option of $26.6 million for Friday night's drawing.
6 min read - PoliticsSalon
Dozens of prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 cases fired by DOJ
The Department of Justice issued pink slips to prosecutors who worked on the cases of pardoned J6 rioters
1 min read - BusinessGrand Forks Herald
Grain facility in Warren, Minnesota, to get expansion and upgrade to nearly double storage capacity
Jan. 31—WARREN, Minn. — A grain facility project in Warren that's been a topic of conversation for years is finally moving ahead, said a member of farmer-owned cooperative and agribusiness CHS Inc. It's an exciting investment in a great community, said Senior Director of Operations Ryan Anderson, who works in Warren. "The Warren facility has a great following of growers, of patrons," he said. ...
3 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Grand Forks' new police chief says he's 'proud to have the opportunity to lead'
Jan. 31—GRAND FORKS — New Grand Forks Police Chief Jason Freedman said it's the honor of a lifetime as he took his oath of office Friday morning. "I am grateful and humbled to become our next chief and join not only the law enforcement family here but also our community," Freedman said. "I became involved in law enforcement leadership to make a difference and serve and protect those who serve ...
3 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Medical plane that crashed Friday near Philadelphia planned to stop in Springfield
A small plane that crashed Friday evening in a residential area of northeast Philadelphia was apparently planning to make a stop in Springfield.
2 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Norwich and Groton utilities award grants to energy-saving projects
Norwich Public Utilities and Groton Utilities have awarded $356,000 to help fund energy efficiency projects in Norwich, Groton and Lebanon through a state tax credit program that diverts state taxes to approved projects. Although NPU and GU are nonprofit, municipally-owned utilities, they pay state gross receipts taxes on wholesale electricity they purchase. The state Neighborhood Assistance ...
3 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
New London council mulls $3M pier renovation financed by offshore wind company
New London — The City Council on Monday night will discuss and possibly approve a nearly $300,000 contract for the design of a rehabilitated city pier, part of a $3 million project to be paid for by an offshore wind company. The proposed contract calls for hiring the Mohawk Northeast, Inc. marine engineer firm, which has offices in Groton, to inspect the ramshackle “elbow” pier jutting out ...
3 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Plainfield police arrest juvenile, increase presence in schools after social media threat
Plainfield — A juvenile has been arrested after allegedly making a threat that led police to increase their presence in all of the town’s schools on Friday, town police said. According to a statement from the police, Plainfield Public School administrators notified law enforcement at 9:49 p.m. on Thursday that they had learned of a social media comment which was threatening in nature. Police ...
1 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Plainfield residents reject Lion's Park upgrades
Plainfield — A proposal to upgrade Lion’s Park with a mix of state and local funds will not move forward after residents overwhelmingly rejected the plan at a special town meeting Thursday night. The proposal to use up to $100,000 from the town’s fund balance as a 20% match to unlock up to $500,000 in state grant funding was squashed in a 61-to-17 vote, voiding a request to send the plan to a ...
2 min read - USWFTV
Plane with 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia and sets multiple homes ablaze
A medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia on Friday about 30 seconds after taking off, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball into the night sky. Two people were on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
3 min read - PoliticsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Another federal judge blocks Trump's federal spending freeze
A second federal judge Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from freezing federal grants, loans and other assistance.
3 min read - USKIRO
Elderly robbery victim in Bellevue was ‘frightened out of her mind’
Bellevue police say the teen who robbed an elderly woman outside of a grocery store is now behind bars.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
The Way We Were: A peek back at the old YMCA in downtown Naperville as it looked in the early 20th century
Here’s a glimpse of the YMCA gymnasium as it looked in the early 20th century when the facility was located in downtown Naperville. The photographer was Charles Koretke, according to the credit on the front of the photo, which is part of the Naperville Heritage Society collection. The Y was a fixture on Washington Street until just a few years ago, when efforts to save it as a historic ...
- USL.A. Mag
525-Pound Bear Takes Shelter Under Altadena Home During Fire
Wildlife officials used gourmet bait to rescue massive creature from crawlspace
2 min read - PoliticsChicago Tribune
Illinois clean energy leaders strategize in wake of Trump orders: ‘Make this about consumers’
A roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten on Friday offered a sneak peek at strategies Illinois clean energy supporters are considering as President Donald Trump threatens to reduce funding for wind farms, solar power and electric vehicles. Casten highlighted the rapid decline of coal in the U.S., the rise of low-cost renewable energy and consumer interest in electric cars, the ...
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Naperville City Council candidate questionnaire responses for the April 1, 2025, election
The Naperville Sun asked each of the candidates running for the Naperville City Council in the April 1, 2025, election to complete a biographical form and to answer questions about four issues facing the city. Below are their answers. They are posted in the order in which they were received them and appear as written by the candidates. If a candidate is not listed here, their questionnaire has ...
26 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Plane crash in Northeast Philly; what is an air ambulance?
The plane was on its way to Missouri when it crashed after takeoff in Northeast Philly.
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Middletown school leader charged with sharing child sex abuse material to messaging app
Justin Smith, the head of school at St. Anne’s Episcopal School since July of 2024, is facing 25 felony charges, the Delaware DOJ said.
2 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Two die in Russ Avenue head-on crash
Jan. 31—A head-on accident on Russ Avenue on Wednesday evening left one Arden couple dead. The accident occurred around 6:35 p.m. on the stretch of road between Shining Rock Classical Academy and the Haywood County Senior Resource Center. A BMW SUV was heading north towards Dellwood City Road. The vehicle was traveling in the far-right lane, farthest from the center line. Something caused the ...
3 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Waynesville police chief selected for regional leadership role
Jan. 31—Waynesville Police Chief David Adams earned a new role at the state level — serving as regional director for the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. During the NCACP Annual Conference, Adams was selected by his peers to serve as regional director for Region 1 this year. "I was excited because it brings a spotlight to the Waynesville Police Department as well. It helps us ...
1 min read - USKOIN
Transportation officials prepare for potential snow in the Portland metro area
For the first time this winter, snow showers are possible in Portland this weekend, with state and local agencies offering advice on how the public can prepare.
2 min read - USWJAX
Report: Jacksonville woman arrested after police find kids, pets in ‘infested’ home
Kenya Marshall was arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty after police found children and pets in her “infested” home on Jan. 27, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
2 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Housing Authority short on cash after misuse of $2.8 million in funds
The Housing Authority has been using rent assistance funds for unauthorized purposes, the agency's newly hired finance director discovered.
3 min read - USWFXT
‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered
Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner has been recovered.
7 min read - USChicago Tribune
Feds capture man charged with stabbing wife to death less than 48 hours after their wedding
A former Southwest Side resident on the FBI’s list of “Ten Most Wanted” people was arrested in Mexico on Thursday in connection with the 2012 stabbing death of his new wife, the agency announced. Authorities charged Arnoldo Jimenez, 42, with stabbing Estrella Carrera to death in May 2012 after she was found in the bathtub of her Burbank apartment, still wearing her wedding dress. Carrera left ...
1 min read - USDeseret News
Learjet crashes in residential area in Northeast Philadelphia
The plane crashed near a mall soon after taking off from a nearby airport, reports say.
1 min read - USKOIN
Ex-boyfriend of slain woman found in trunk after crash appears in Polk County court
A Salem man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, then crashing a car with her body inside, appeared in court Friday.
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump administration forces out multiple senior FBI officials and January 6 prosecutors
Trump administration officials have forced out all six of the FBI’s most senior executives and multiple heads of FBI field offices across the country, current and former FBI officials told NBC News.
7 min read - USMSNBC
Shadow POTUS? Uneven Trump overshadowed by ‘mighty Musk’ & his many conflicts
New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that Elon Musk forced out the longest-serving career official at the Treasury Department. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how the world’s richest man is asserting sweeping control over government spending, personnel, buildings and policy. (The Beat's YouTube playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Ari: / arimelber Beat merch: www.msnbc.com/Beat5)
- USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Former Olmsted County deputy pleads guilty to privacy invasion
Jan. 31—ROCHESTER — A former Olmsted County Sheriff's deputy charged 15 months ago with a host of sex-related crimes will enter a guilty plea on several of those charges. In a petition filed this week in Olmsted District Court, Mathew Richard Adamson, 45, says he will plead guilty to four counts of gross misdemeanor interference with privacy. The charges stem from Adamson's time as a deputy in ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Mantorville man receives stay of adjudication for child sex abuse material charges
Jan. 31—MANTORVILLE, Minn. — A Mantorville man was sentenced to probation after Dodge County investigators found 25 files of child sex abuse materials uploaded to his phone. Luke Brian Quimby, 29, was charged on Jan. 12, 2024, with 10 counts of possessing pornographic work involving a minor and one count of fifth-degree possession of drugs. Quimby was arrested after a search warrant executed ...
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