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A Man’s New Prison Sentence After a Day of Chaos

May 28, 2026

The story begins in Kent County, Michigan, where a 46‑year‑old former juvenile lifer was sentenced to prison again. He had been released in 2023 after serving 27 years for a 1996 murder that followed an armed robbery. His release was part of a larger shift in how the courts treat young offenders, bu

crime

City Boosts Bike Patrols as E‑bike Craze Rises

May 28, 2026

Elyria is stepping up its road watch to keep pace with the growing popularity of electric bikes, dirt bikes and scooters. As spring rolls in, more people are hitting streets, parks and pools on these fast vehicles. The police chief told the council that patrols will increase across traffic, bike lan

weather

More Rain on the Horizon for Western North Carolina

May 28, 2026

"On Memorial Day, a sudden surge of rain dumped nearly three inches over Asheville, shattering the previous record for that date. The National Weather Service noted 2. 89 inches of precipitation, a figure that also set new highs in nearby Mount Mitchell and Pisgah Forest. Because the ground was alre

weather

Thunderstorm Hits Northwestern Ravalli County

May 28, 2026

A strong storm is moving across northwestern Ravalli County. It travels about 10 miles per hour toward the northwest and will keep going until 7:30 PM MDT. The storm is seen on Doppler radar, which tracks its path and strength. Four towns feel the impact: Victor, Woodside, Pinesdale, and Bell

entertainment

Family‑Run Petting Zoo Brings Smiles to the County

May 28, 2026

A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o

lifestyle

A Classic Steakhouse Says Goodbye After 56 Years

May 28, 2026

Gulliver’s Restaurant, a staple on MacArthur Boulevard in Irvine, will shut its doors for good on June 30. The eatery has been a familiar spot since 1970, offering hearty steak dishes and an English‑inn vibe that many locals have come to love. The closure comes not from the owners but from the la

crime

The Jail Call That Became a Drama

May 28, 2026

Mackenzie Shirilla, now 20, is behind bars after a fatal crash that killed her ex‑boyfriend and a friend. While at the Cuyahoga County Jail in Cleveland, she used her phone call with her mother to complain about missing an iPad and the food she was given. She begged her mom to ask the jail staff, bu

environment

Garden Grove chemical scare: What comes next for public safety?

May 28, 2026

Last Memorial Day weekend, Orange County had a close call. A storage tank at a local aerospace plant started overheating dangerously, raising fears of a deadly explosion or toxic leak. Authorities scrambled to evacuate 50, 000 people in a hurry, but cooler temperatures and a lucky tank crack helped

education

California Schools Fight Back Against Funding Cut

May 27, 2026

In Sacramento, a coalition of teachers, school boards and labor unions met to protest Governor Newsom’s latest budget move. The governor proposes to pause $3. 9 billion of the mandatory education money set aside by Proposition 98, a law that guarantees about 40 % of the state’s general fund for scho

crime

Remembering a hero and looking at crime in Arlington

May 27, 2026

Corporal Barry Foust spent over three decades keeping Arlington safe before retiring and later returning to policing after a stint managing airport security. His real legacy traces back to September 11, 2001 when he became the first voice reporting what turned out to be the Pentagon attack. For week