Champaign man arrested after 1983 Albuquerque murder DNA match

 

Champaign — A 73-year-old Champaign man, identified as Charlie Brown Jr., was arrested Tuesday in connection with the Nov. 11, 1983, strangulation death of 71-year-old Agnes Tybo at the Sundowner Motel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after modern DNA testing linked preserved crime-scene evidence to his profile, according to Albuquerque police...

Federal court blocks Alabama nitrogen gas execution method

 

Montgomery, Alabama. A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked the state from executing Jeffrey Lee, 49, using nitrogen hypoxia, ruling the method violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment; the order followed an appeals court decision that found the protocol posed substantial risk. Alabama immediately filed an appeal...

Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary, Will Face Collins

 

Portland, Maine. Graham Platner won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, securing his party’s nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November general election; the Associated Press call was noted at 9:25 p.m. with early returns. Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer, addressed campaign controversies and framed his...

Nevada Primary Narrows Field; Lombardo Wins GOP Nomination

 

Las Vegas, Nevada. Gov. Joe Lombardo won the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, securing his party’s nomination to run for a second term after defeating six challengers in a statewide vote. Simultaneously, Democrats nominated Attorney General Aaron Ford, and nominees emerged in other Nevada contests including the 3rd Congressional District...

Lakeland Industries Posts Q1 Profit; Shares Jump 18%

 

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Lakeland Industries Inc. reported on Tuesday that it swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit, recording net income of $369,000 and earnings of $0.04 per share on $47.4 million in revenue. The Huntsville-based manufacturer of protective garments and decontamination services sells products across more than 50 countries and...

Teen Convicted in High School Track Meet Killing

 

MCKINNEY, Texas. A jury convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony on Tuesday of murder for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco-area high school track meet on April 2, 2025. The confrontation took place in a Memorial High School tent during rainy conditions; Anthony did not testify and student...

Kentucky extends gas tax cut for select jurisdictions

 

Frankfort, Kentucky — Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday extended a May 5 executive order that reduced the gasoline tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested an extension. The original order was issued with a 30-day period that would have ended on June 10; under...

Haugh returns to Florida, forgoing immediate NBA opportunity

 

Gainesville, Fla. — Thomas Haugh announced this week that he will return to the University of Florida for his senior season, postponing entry into the NBA draft. The All-SEC forward said Tuesday he spent several weeks weighing the choice and prioritized living with teammate Alex Condon, attending school with his...

Colorado declares statewide emergency amid severe drought

 

DENVER, Colorado, June 9, 2026 – Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as persistent dry conditions tightened their grip across the state. The move comes as about 93% of Colorado faces moderate to exceptional drought and roughly 75% of the state endures severe to exceptional drought, according...

Wisconsin tourism hits record $27 billion in 2025

 

Wisconsin: State tourism officials reported that in 2025 the industry generated a record $27 billion in total economic impact and welcomed 117.9 million visits, officials said Tuesday. The report, issued by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism with data from Tourism Economics, shows a one-year increase in visits and revenue compared...