May 11, 2023 Former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud tries to avoid prison time Michael Capp, a former lawmaker from Kansas, was convicted of 12 felonies for committing COVID-19 relief fraud. He is trying to avoid jail time and cited his Air Force service.
May 11, 2023 Minnesota Democrats add pair of gun violence prevention measures to public safety budget bill Democrats in Minnesota added a pair of gun violence prevention measures to a broad public safety bill. This move makes the measures much more likely to become law.
May 11, 2023 Fight over free speech, racial equality intensifying on Wisconsin college campuses Republicans in Wisconsin are looking to close campus diversity offices and are demanding students and faculty treat GOP speakers with respect.
May 11, 2023 Jackson Mahomes seeks to communicate with witnesses in sex assault case over feeling isolated: report Jackson Mahomes is seeking to be able to contact multiple witnesses in his sexual assault case, according to The Kansas City Star, citing a recent court filing.
May 10, 2023 Second Michigan school district bans backpacks after 3rd-grader found with loaded gun: 'a drastic step' A second school district in Michigan has announced it would not allow students to use backpacks to carry their books as they can also be used to conceal firearms and weapons.
May 10, 2023 Milwaukee man second to be sentenced to life in prison for 2021 homicide A second Milwaukee man was sentenced to life in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in an alleyway in March 2021, and he is eligible for extended release after 30 years.
May 10, 2023 Soros-backed St. Louis attorney refuses to charge Cinco De Mayo shooting suspect on lack of evidence: reports A St. Louis woman was arrested for allegedly shooting someone during a festival on Saturday, but she was released from custody after the city attorney's office refused charges.
May 10, 2023 Constitutional amendment vote threshold question slated to appear on Ohio's August ballot A proposal to raise the vote threshold for future amendments to the Ohio Constitution will appear on the Buckeye State's August ballot.
May 10, 2023 Illinois grants full benefits to Chicago first responders disabled by COVID Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed off on a bill guaranteeing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters disabled by COVID-19.
May 10, 2023 Transgender militia leader's appeal denied in Minnesota mosque bombing case Antigovernment militia leader Emily Claire Hari of Illinois' conviction and 53-year prison sentence was affirmed by a federal appeals court. Hari masterminded a 2017 mosque bombing.