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Caught on Camera: DA Sandra Doorley defies police orders in traffic stop

The heated exchange took place at Sandra Doorley's home in Webster after she failed to immediately pull over.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files to dismiss claims in sexual assault lawsuit

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are fighting to dismiss claims raised in a sexual assault lawsuit brought against the music mogul, arguing that he can’t be sued under laws that didn’t exist at the time of the alleged incident. In a motion filed in a New York court Friday, Combs’ legal team requested that claims made in a suit brought by Joi Dickerson-Neal, including revenge porn and human ...

Biden grants clemency to Douglasville man who pled guilty to non-violent drug offense

A Douglasville man was granted clemency by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, a release from the White House said.

Police arrest 40-year-old man in fatal southside stabbing

Police arrested Damon Wallace Jr. for his alleged role in the stabbing.

Two women boost Hispanic representation in healthcare

Channel 9 has shared stories of people in Central Florida’s Puerto Rican community doing great work all week.

Dakota Wesleyan seniors selected for Honors of Distinction Awards

Apr. 27—MITCHELL — Four Dakota Wesleyan seniors were awarded the third annual Honors of Distinction awards, the university's highest honors, during the annual Honors Banquet Friday night. Established in 2022, the Wesleyan Honors of Distinction are awarded annually to four Dakota Wesleyan University seniors who have most notably embodied and exemplified the university's values of learning, ...

Hamilton chamber president: 'When it comes down to it ... it's just a bad law'

Apr. 27—Miami Conservancy District MaryLynn Lodor said the flood protection agency isn't here to penalize any community, and many in Hamilton agree. But the century-old agency created to prevent another 1913 flood from happening announced the seventh reappraisal of benefits which threatens, according to Hamilton business and community leaders, the dozen-plus years of revitalization the city's ...

MPD: Woman chases man around yard with hatchet

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing assault and drug charges after chasing a man around a yard with a hatchet. Around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, the victim says they saw the suspect, 37-year-old Christy Dunagan, with a box of custom knives that he immediately recognized belonged to someone else. The victim took the knives […]

Climber killed, another injured in 1,000-foot fall in Denali National Park

Apr. 27—One person was killed and another was seriously injured when the pair fell while climbing a peak in Denali National Park and Preserve on Thursday night, the National Park Service said Friday. The two-person team was climbing Mount Johnson, an 8,400-foot peak located in the park's Ruth Gorge, when they fell about 1,000 feet, the park service said in a statement. The fall killed one of ...

Sheriff sets tone of policing throughout county, candidate Donnie Wheeler says

Apr. 27—FAIRMONT — Within the system of social issues facing Marion County, Donnie Wheeler sees substance abuse as No. 1. "It's like a downstream effect," he said. "The drugs have led to all these other issues." Wheeler is one of two candidates vying for the Republican Party nomination for sheriff of Marion County. Since there is no one running for the Democratic nomination, whoever wins the ...

Man suffering from life-threatening injuries after shooting in Mattapan

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Boston.

2 Polk County deputies shot, 'sovereign citizen' suspect killed in North Lakeland shootout

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the man was a "sovereign citizen" whom deputies were questioning about being in the park after hours.

'Unparalleled dedication': Florida governor honors local heroes at special reception

Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored "exemplary Floridians from across the state" at the 2024 Heroes Reception.

4 injured after shooting in Daytona Beach, police say

Police are currently investigating a shooting on Seabreeze Boulevard in Daytona Beach.

I went to college at 40 while raising my 5 children. I had to make some parenting sacrifices.

A 40-year-old mother decided to go to college while raising her five children. She had to stop cooking dinners and attending events for her kids.

Beachwood man accused of brandishing machete in Toms River road rage incident

Austin Martinez of Beachwood faces charges from Toms River Police, who say he wielded a machete during a road rage chase around Ocean County Mall.

ODOT clears trees along Interstate 90

Apr. 27—Motorists traveling along Interstate 90 may have wondered why so many trees were cut down in the last several months. The answer is trees can be cut between Nov. 1 and April 1 in the Ohio Department of Transportation right of way. After April 1, there is a moratorium on cutting of the trees because of concerns about Indiana bat habitat, said Justin Chesnic, a public information officer ...

Steptoe Butte repaving delayed to next year

Apr. 27—Work on Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site has been delayed a year. The Washington State Parks Department announced in January crews would repair the old road surface and permanently remove the summit restroom in May. Plans have been moved to spring 2025, according to a post on its website. Construction is anticipated to result in a four-month closure of the eastern Washington ...

Police: Pike man who stabbed grandmother, set body on fire believed she was the devil

A Pike County man allegedly stabbed his grandmother, set her on fire and told police that he believed that she was the devil.

Ramstad: Minnesota demographer takes deeper look at migration, workforce pressure

While I spent the last two weeks stumbling around as an amateur demographer, the professionals at the State Demographic Center dropped a new report analyzing migration trends and patterns in Minnesota. The 30-page document, which can be downloaded from the center's website, shows that movement in and out of Minnesota is less volatile than suggested by the alarming narrative of exodus that's ...

Judge: Gilbert council candidate can stay on ballot, signatures OK in election fraud claim

An election challenge to kick off a Gilbert council candidate on the grounds of alleged fraud is dismissed. Here's what to know.

How Arizona aerial firefighters take down wildfires from the air

Pilots from the Western Pilot Service are preparing for a potentially intense, higher-than-normal wildfire season in Arizona.

Lawmakers hope to use this emerging climate science to charge oil companies for disasters

A fast-emerging field of climate research is helping scientists pinpoint just how many dollars from a natural disaster can be tied to the historic emissions of individual oil companies — analysis that is the centerpiece of new state efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay billions for floods, wildfires and heat waves. When a flood […] The post Lawmakers hope to use this emerging climate science to charge oil companies for disasters appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.

'Development should not displace or erase': Phoenix designates International District

In a bid to spruce up part of Camelback Road and fortify residents against development interests, the city is creating an inclusive cultural hub.

Suspect in custody after 4 shot on Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach Police say

Daytona Beach Police posted on social media that four people were shot on Seabreeze Boulevard and transported to a nearby hospital.

Illinois State Fire Marshal awards $4 million in grants

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal awards $4 million in grants to fire departments across the state, including in the Metro East. The grants allow departments to purchase small firefighting and ambulance equipment. The office received more than four hundred applications.

Sheriff: 1 killed, 2 injured in deputy-involved shooting

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said one person is dead and two deputies are injured after a shooting.

Severe Weather Live Tracker: Latest forecasts, live radar, tornado risk maps

Tens of millions are under a dangerous severe weather threat Saturday as another tornado outbreak looms just hours after tornados caused extensive damage in towns in Nebraska and Iowa.

No injuries after fire breaks out at Arlington Hardees, JFRD says

The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at a Hardees on Merrill Road.

Teen girl missing from Matthews since later March

A girl from Matthews hasn’t been seen in a month, and police are asking for the public’s help finding her.

Judge denies LaPlante a new trial

Apr. 27—The sentencing date for Robert J. LaPlante remained unchanged after a hearing that discussed his request for a new trial, including a heated exchange between LaPlante and 2nd District Judge Mark Monson over LaPlante's complaints of an unfair trial. LaPlante filed several motions since his trial took place in March for first-degree attempted murder. His sentencing date is May 15 and he ...

Missing teen’s body found dismembered, man she met online charged

A missing Louisiana teenager’s body was found dismembered in a river in January. Now, a man she met online has been charged with her murder.

Anxiety over squatters, fueled by TikTok, inspires a wave of legislation

Across various news channels and outlets, a visceral fear of some property owners — that an unwanted guest could move into their vacant home, refuse to leave, and then claim ownership — has been a trending story. These squatter horror stories have reached a fever pitch in the past month after a migrant TikTok influencer, […] The post Anxiety over squatters, fueled by TikTok, inspires a wave of legislation appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.

Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would have taxed wealthy Mainers at higher rates

A proposal to add new tax brackets and increase rates for wealthier Mainers was vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday. In her veto message, Mills listed multiple reasons for her veto. Because the bill started as a concept draft — a document without substantive text that is often used as a placeholder before the […] The post Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would have taxed wealthy Mainers at higher rates appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

What happened to this Tennessee county and why does it no longer exist?

Over its 220+ year history, Tennessee has only seen one county come and go. The county, known as James County, was established in 1871.

Tri-City Herald death notices April 26, 2024

Death notices for Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and the Yakima Valley.

$36M overpass might be open but closure leaves many Pasco small businesses needing help

“Twenty to 30 businesses have fallen through the cracks. It’s not acceptable… We have the means to work, but when they take away all of our access, it makes it impossible.”

Treat says Stitt has “personal hatred” for him

Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said he believes Governor Kevin Stitt has a “personal hatred” of him after Stitt vetoed several bills sent top his desk by the Senate this week.

Man found dead on burning boat in Brooklyn: NYPD

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was found dead on a burning boat in Brooklyn Saturday morning, authorities said. The boat caught fire while parked on a trailer in a parking lot at 253 Conover St. in Red Hook just before 5 a.m., according to the NYPD. Officers found the man unconscious on the boat […]

Another dangerous tornado outbreak expected Saturday as 55 million under severe weather threat

Another widespread and life-threatening tornado outbreak is likely across the Southern Plains on Saturday just hours after twisters ripped through the nation’s heartland, leaving more than a dozen injured and neighborhoods reduced to rubble.

In private emails, Perry questioned city's no-bid dog control deal

Apr. 27—Niagara Falls City Council Chairman Jim Perry has said several times in recent weeks that he believes the city acted appropriately and legally last year when it awarded a lucrative contract for animal sheltering services to a Grand Island provider without first seeking bids from other vendors. Emails Perry sent to critics of the agreement in February and March show, at that time, he ...

Falls council chair suspends Pit Chic critics' speaking privileges

Apr. 27—Wednesday's Niagara Falls City Council meeting got off to an unusual start — with a message from the council chairman admonishing two women for their unruly behavior and informing them that he is suspending their public speaking privileges on non-agenda items during council meetings until at least June 4. In an effort to crack down on what he described as the "circus-like" behavior ...

OSBI makes multiple arrest in marijuana grow robberies

A murder and several robberies at marijuana grows in Okfuskee County and Stephens County has now resulted in the arrest of 10 people.

Democrats Shaina Maxey Pomerantz, Dan Rayfield vie in primary for Oregon attorney general

The winner of the May 21 primary will run in the November general election against the winner of the Republican primary.

Oklahoma City business is booming. So why isn't the OKC warehouse market?

A warehouse is not personal. It's strictly business, although what goes in goes out to someone. With building there's a disconnect: high inflation.

Boot camps, business accelerators: Rapid City, Sioux Falls get creative with child care grants

South Dakota’s two largest cities are creatively spending child care grants awarded by the state, with uses including boot camps for providers and the hiring of a child care entrepreneur-in-residence. Both communities face a shortage of available child care slots and struggle with affordable child care options for families, which can cost economic productivity and […] The post Boot camps, business accelerators: Rapid City, Sioux Falls get creative with child care grants appeared first on South D

New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday released a sweeping set of rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Environmental and clean energy groups celebrated the announcement as long overdue, particularly for coal-burning power plants, which have saddled hundreds of communities across the country with dirty air and […] The post New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.

Zanesville man sentenced after pornographic images of children found on his phone

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A man was sentenced to at least eight years in prison after pornographic images of children were found on his phone. Charles E. Cawley, 43, was given the sentence this week in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court, convicted of pandering obscenity involving a minor. In addition to his sentence, he will […]

TikTok changed their lives. What would a ban mean for Tampa Bay creators?

Over 2.2 million TikTok users follow Caulin Donaldson, aka @trashcaulin, as he documents beach cleanups and other eco-endeavors. The Pinellas County creator’s fanbase has led him to speaking gigs at Harvard and Dartmouth. Donaldson was even among a group of influential TikTokers that scored an invite to visit the White House at the end of February. During his trip, he met with government ...

Political notes: Senate ad watch, Hogan at the border, plus a big endorsement in CD-6

Alsobrooks' spot looks a little like the 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album cover, with tailored versions for the Baltimore and D.C. media markets. The post Political notes: Senate ad watch, Hogan at the border, plus a big endorsement in CD-6 appeared first on Maryland Matters.