Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings
Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.
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Chris Sale strikes out 5 in what could be final rehab start
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Chris Sale struck out five Triple-A batters in what could be his final rehab start before he returns to the Boston Red Sox rotation. Sale left the game for the Worcester Red Sox after he walked in a run with two outs in the fourth
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Boone County adds 30 new voters during last day to register to vote in August primary
Time has run out for people to register to vote in the August primary.
Continue Reading Zion Williamson, Pelicans aim to end “negative” narratives
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson is celebrating his a $193 million, five-year extension with New Orleans by saying he hopes the deal puts negative narratives behind him and allows him to focus on helping the Pelicans win. Williamson says the past season was a “roller-coaster of emotions” as
Continue ReadingAtacante de Highland Park admitió haber disparado contra el desfile y había contemplado cometer otro tiroteo en Madison, Wisconsin, según autoridades
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El atacante de la masacre del desfile del cuatro de julio en Highland Park, Illinois admitió haber llevado a cabo el ataque que terminó con la vida de siete personas y dejó a decenas más heridas, según afirmaron los fiscales en la corte este miércoles. Robert E. Crimo III, de 21
Continue Reading Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A’s 2-1 to snap 5-game skid
By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 to snap a five-game losing streak. Matt Chapman also homered against his former team for the second straight day. Chapman spent his first
Continue ReadingAn officer sought permission to shoot the Uvalde gunman before he entered school but didn’t hear back in time, report says
By Rosa Flores, Rosalina Nieves and Christina Maxouris, CNN An Uvalde police officer armed with a rifle spotted the gunman outside Robb Elementary School and was ready to fire. He asked for permission to take the shot but his supervisor either did not hear him or responded too late — and by that time, the
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Biden will rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally
By Shawna Mizelle and Sam Fossum, CNN President Joe Biden in a letter to Congress on Wednesday said that he will officially rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non‑NATO ally. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the President wrote: “In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended
Continue Reading Rudy Gobert arrives in Minnesota, after 9 seasons with Utah
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Rudy Gobert reads Twitter comments, so he’s aware that Minnesota fans didn’t like him very much during his first nine NBA seasons. And he also heard Timberwolves coach Chris Finch complain regularly about the way he sets screens. Those perspectives are probably going to change. The Timberwolves announced the
Continue Reading Ex-Haiti sports minister repatriated to face rape charges
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Authorities in Haiti say a former sports minister accused of rape, sexual abuse and indecent exposure has been repatriated to the country. Haiti’s National Police said Wednesday that Evans Lescouflair was arrested Saturday in Puerto Rico and then deported to the Dominican Republic before arriving in Haiti. He is accused of
Continue Reading Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia takes over as interim head coach
MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia took over as interim head coach Wednesday after firing head coach Khari Jones and defensive coordinator Barron Miles. Maciocia also added Noel Thorpe as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. The Alouettes (1-3) are off this week. Jones was 18-18 in the regular season over two-plus
Continue Reading Injury bug hits Atlanta again with Hyndman to miss 4-6 weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United’s injury woes have continued with the team losing midfielder Emerson Hyndman for about four to six weeks with a quadriceps injury. The team says Hyndman suffered the injury in practice. On June 27, United lost defender Brooks Lennon for six to eight weeks with a knee injury. United has lost
Continue ReadingKenner police investigating after a body of a missing person was found in the canal
By Kacey Buercklin Click here for updates on this story KENNER, Louisiana (WDSU) — Kenner police are investigating after the body of a missing person was found floating in the 1000 block of Canal 12, which is located in the Kenner subdivision of Lincoln Manor. The person has been identified as Ida Clouden, 83, who
Continue ReadingLittle Miami Middle School mourns loss of beloved custodian
By WLWT Staff Click here for updates on this story MORROW, Ohio (WLWT) — The Little Miami Middle School community is mourning the loss of their beloved custodian. The school posted to Facebook announcing the untimely death of beloved custodian Robin Gredig who died on July 5. The school said they’re devastated by his passing
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID cases
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Continue Reading Vaughn, Garcia help White Sox rally, beat Twins 9-8 in 10
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The White Sox trailed five times in the game and tied
Continue Reading Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A’s 2-1 to snap 6-game skid
By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 to snap a five-game losing streak. Matt Chapman also homered against his former team for the second straight day. Chapman spent his first
Continue ReadingAmazon facility in Bondurant was evacuated due to threats
By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story BONDURANT, Iowa (KCCI) — The Amazon facility in Bondurant was evacuated due to threats on Tuesday evening. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Jordan Laurie. They say around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Amazon employees reported Laurie made threats to bring a gun back to the
Continue ReadingLouisville to host biggest youth girls basketball tournament in the country
By Addie Meiners Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — More than 13,000 young athletes will be visiting the city of Louisville this week for the Run 4 the Roses tournament. It runs July 5 through July 8 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The tournament is for girls teams aged fourth-grade
Continue ReadingCoyote bites woman in parking lot of restaurant in Swampscott, Massachusetts
By Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story SWAMPSCOTT, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Texas woman who is visiting family in Massachusetts is undergoing rabies treatment after she was bitten by a coyote in the parking lot of a restaurant in Swampscott. Kathy Ellis said she was leaving the Bertucci’s at the Swampscott Mall
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