Two Teens Charged In the Death of Their Spanish Teacher Asked to be Released Under The Supervision of Their Parents, An Iowa Judge Said Not So Fast
An Iowa judge will keep the bond for two teenagers charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of their Spanish […]
news.yahoo.com2 Iowa teens charged with teacher's murder seek lower bond
Two southeast Iowa teenagers charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of their high school Spanish teacher asked a state court judge Tuesday to lower their bond so they could be released from jail, while prosecutors asked it be maintained at $1 million or even raised to $2 million. Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and Jeremy Everett Goodale, both 16, are accused of killing their high school Spanish teacher Nohema Graber in Fairfield.
news.yahoo.comEight candidates running for Whitehall City Council in revamped election cycle
WHITEHALL, MI -- Eight candidates are vying for seats on the Whitehall City Council in a revamped election cycle for the city this November. Keith Heidelberg, 39, works for the White Lake Fire Authority and has been a firefighter and EMT for 20 years. Holmstrom represents Whitehall on the White Lake Fire Authority Board, is a member of the Whitehall Marina Advisory Committee and served on the Whitehall City Council from 2003-17. He also assisted with recording of performances at the Playhouse at White Lake Community during the COVID shutdown. He previously served on the Whitehall City Council for 14 years and on the Whitehall Planning Commission for three years.
mlive.comFormer GOP senator, Trump ally Scott Brown plans to jump back into the political arena
Former Sen. Scott Brown announced on Wednesday he is resigning as head of New England Law Boston and plans to "re-engage in the political arena."Why it matters: There are a few potentially attractive opportunities for the former Massachusetts Republican — who has strong name recognition and is an ally of former President Trump — in his new home state of New Hampshire. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeRepublican Gov. Chris Sununu
news.yahoo.comProsecutor rejects new defense info in Mollie Tibbetts case
A prosecutor rejected defense claims Thursday that the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts could be connected to sex trafficking and other abductions that happened in the rural area where she disappeared while out for a run. A 21-year-old man's alleged confession that he helped kill Tibbetts after she was kidnapped and held at a house used for sex trafficking wasn't credible, Assistant Attorney General Scott Brown said during a hearing on what had been the day 27-year-old Cristhian Behena Rivera was due to be sentenced for her death. In a court filing before Thursday's hearing, he argued there should be “no doubt” about Bahena Rivera’s guilt based on the evidence.
news.yahoo.comAttorneys react to guilty verdict in Iowa slaying
A farm laborer was found guilty in the abduction and killing of an Iowa college student in 2018 and will face life behind bars for a crime that shocked the nation. Attorneys react to the decision and talk about the man's unexpected testimony. (May 28)
news.yahoo.comThe Finer Pointes: Meet Scott Brown
This series profiles the finalists of the Grosse Pointe News’ “The Finer Pointes” art contest. Grosse Pointe Woods resident Scott Brown has been painting and drawing since childhood. “I stopped to rest in front of the Grosse Pointe Art Center and my whole life changed. For “The Finer Pointes,” he plans to paint “a classic view from the wall at the Crescent Club, War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Lakeshore,” he said. “The water, the sky, the boats – all the best of Grosse Pointe – with a hint of Canada in the background.
grossepointenews.comNo officers convicted by Iowa AG in force cases since 2004
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, Iowa attorney general Tom Miller speaks in Iowa City, Iowa. Jones escaped one officer’s tackle and carried a handgun as he fled through a neighborhood in Burlington, Iowa. To determine whether Chiprez should face charges, authorities turned to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, a Democrat and the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history, with four decades in the role. It pursued charges against two officers out of 35 force cases reviewed, and both were ultimately acquitted. Kim Reynolds in June, in response to racial injustice protests, authorizes the attorney general to investigate any officer’s use of force that results in death.
Elizabeth Warren's new role: Key Joe Biden policy adviser
Warren, a Massachusetts senator and leading progressive, has become an unlikely confidant and adviser to Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Warren, a Massachusetts senator and leading progressive, has become an unlikely confidant and adviser to Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Those forums have provided opportunities for Warren to make a case on top policy issues to Biden, who ran a more centrist primary campaign. Her presidential campaign didnt go particularly well, Reed said. But Warren has lately become a visible face of the Biden campaign.
Craving some Italian food? Head on over to Clawson for this family deal!
Clawson The dining out experience has drastically changed since COVID -19, but many restaurants have come up with creative solutions to stay open. While safety and health are always of the utmost importance, supporting a local business by enjoying some of their delicious food is a win-win! So I revisited a place Ive Dined in the D at before to see whats new at Zeolis Modern Italian, a family-owned restaurant in Clawson, with a passion for motorcycles! The big new thing they have been offering since quarantine started is their big family meal deal. Zeolis Modern Italian is located at 110 E. 14 Mile Rd in downtown Clawson.
Man who used "affluenza" defense for killing 4 people in DUI crash is jailed in Texas
A Texas man who used "affluenza" as a defense at his trial for killing four people while driving drunk was arrested Thursday after authorities say he violated the terms of his probation. Ethan Couch, 22, was booked into a jail in Fort Worth after he tested positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, court records show. Ethan Couch Tarrant County JailCouch became known as the "affluenza teen" during his manslaughter trial for the 2013 crash. Couch, 16 at the time of the crash, was found to have a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit for adult drivers after the crash. But a psychologist told a juvenile court that he was affected by "affluenza," or irresponsibility caused by family wealth.
cbsnews.comFed meeting begins, a North American trade deal, economic data: 3 things to watch for Tuesday
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHere are the most important things to know about Tuesday before you hit the door. Fed meeting beginsFederal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee starts its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday. House Democrats and the Trump administration are near a deal to replace the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement after more than a year of deliberations, sources told CNBC. The USMCA vote could come in the immediate aftermath of a vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, sources said.
cnbc.com2 die in fall while hiking at Arches National Park
A man and woman died Friday morning while hiking in a popular area of Arches National Park in Utah. Chief Ranger Scott Brown said a 65-year-old man and 60-year-old woman died after falling into the bowl area near Delicate Arch. Conditions on the trail at Delicate Arch were a mix of rainy and snowy, but rangers said it's too early to speculate what caused all three people to fall. Delicate Arch trail closed for several hours Friday. When it reopened, park officials warned on Twitter that "winter conditions make for slippery hiking" and to "proceed with caution."
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