Jimmy Sylvia passes gavel to Ryan Dagley
Some retirees get a shiny gold watch for their years of service – but now retired County Judge Jimmy Sylvia got a hunting rifle for his 30 years of service.
Some retirees get a shiny gold watch for their years of service – but now retired County Judge Jimmy Sylvia got a hunting rifle for his 30 years of service.
Madden will play a key role in leading up Hinojosa's transition team as she settles into the position, serving as the team's executive director.
A domestic battery case against the son of a retired Will County judge was dismissed on Thursday after the alleged victim did not show up to court for the jury trial.
Today: We talk with newly elected Harris County Judge Letitia Plummer, discuss the state of the Texas Republican party following the midterms, and we talk about Houston trial attorney Tony Buzbee's new book. Plus, “Current Obsessions.”
As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Brian Thomas had 16,822 votes and Matt Foster had 13,619 votes.
Warning: This column mentions violent activity. NATIONAL In Texas, court documents identified John Braun and the Republican Women’s Caucus Fund as clients linked to text messages impersonating the Transgender Education Network of Texas...
An Ogle County judge has granted a former Carroll County dispatcher immunity when she testifies against a former sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide, and denied a defense motion that sought to limit what she could say.
<p>A Cook County judge who presides over domestic violence cases says she was a victim of a convicted felon who posed as the son of a Colombian drug lord.</p><p>Jeanne Wrenn is among at least three influential women with whom Jawad...
What would "Jesus Jugs" think of this?! The Real Housewives of Orange County officially marked 20 seasons with an unexpected first—and that's not just our opinion. Alas, longtime OC alum Tamra...
Judge Dusty Kawai of Ventura County Superior Court originally sentenced Stephen Vincent Chavez to one year in Ventura County Jail in June and three years probation.
A Napa County judge banned Paul Pelosi from driving for six months and ordered probation after the 86-year-old struck a parked car and fled.
A California judge suspended Paul Pelosi's license and ordered him into a "work program" for crashing into a parked car and fleeing the scene.
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The complaint was filed a day after the Trump administration issued a flurry of threats and subpoenas to local officials, claiming it was part of an effort to stop voting by undocumented immigrants. Covered by 12 outlets: 6 lean left, 4...
Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.
Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California The Guardian Trump Is Playing Up Voter Fraud Prosecutions. Meet Some of the Accused. The New York Times Justice Department Announces...
Latest arrests come after DoJ unsuccessfully fought to force state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots US midterms – live updates The US Department of Justice (DoJ) in California has charged six more...
Three judges who received negative bar association ratings sit just above the 60% threshold, with all but a few dozen city precincts reporting.
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The Country Women's Association is known for its high standards when it comes to baking, but just how hard is it to take out the top trophy in one of its competitions? Test yourself with our quiz and find out.
NEW YORK (AP) — Four men named in a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit are joining a co-defendant’s effort to block New York’s attorney general from leading a reopened criminal investigation into the woman’s gang rape...
Embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James aimed a fresh threat at President Trump this week — bragging that she’ll continue to “sue, baby, sue” while claiming she’s targeting “oligarchs.”
Four men accused of being involved in an alleged gang rape at Cornell University have joined a legal effort to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the investigation into the incident. Gov. Kathy...
NEW YORK (AP) — Four men named in a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit are joining a co-defendant’s effort to block New York’s attorney general from leading a reopened criminal investigation into the woman’s...
A four-judge panel found Nassau County's transgender athlete ban conflicts with New York's Human Rights Law, but the county vows to appeal it.
I know what you want. The humble city builder isn't enough for you any more, is it? You need a cities builder, you can't just stop at one, but you don't want to build up an entirely different city on a new save file. If it were up to...
DeKalb County Give and Take, a local group of moms on a collective mission to help one another, is looking to host its second free baby and kids’ clothing swap.
A hospital access and parking petition signed by over 1,800 will not be debated by Oxfordshire County Council "on a technicality" anger.
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Oxfordshire County Council will continue its development of a new 'campus' despite government plans to abolish the authority in April 2029.
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The three men pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in terrorist activity in November 2025.
Keep up to speed with all the signings, departures and overseas players in county cricket for the 2027 season.
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A judge has granted permission for elections officials in a major New York county to move thousands of paper ballots to a secure warehouse after a technical problem caused vote-scanning machines to malfunction. A printing error by the...
Tuesday's election produced sharply different results across northern Illinois. Democrats made sweeping gains in the suburbs, while Republicans carried rural counties such as Ogle, Bureau and Putnam.
Westchester County ballot tabulators malfunctioned across the county Tuesday, alarming voters and fueling a flurry of conspiracy theories online. NBC News' Jane Timm breaks down the incident, which, albeit...
Voters mark their ballot papers in voting booths at a polling station.
As polling machine issues in Westchester County, New York, stand to affect as many as 250,000 ballots , claims of fraud have already started surging on social media. It's just the beginning of the voter fraud...
A Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy has died while responding to a domestic violence shooting that killed three others, including the suspect. Three Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies have been injured after a responding to a...
Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry came under fire while trying to rescue possible hostages from a home.
Two Washington state sheriff's deputies were fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call near Spangle as they tried to rescue potential hostages.
Experts say the Spangle shooting that killed two Spokane County deputies is a reminder of the risks officers face and a chance to learn.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered flags be flown at half-staff for the two deputies killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Spokane.
The CEO of King County Regional Homelessness Authority resigns amid a restructuring plan following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccountable funds. Kelly Kinnison was the fifth CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness...
King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) CEO Dr. Kelly Kinnison submitted her resignation today after only two years on the job. The announcement comes as the beleaguered agency is in the process of being...
Kelly Kinnison was the fifth CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. She is leaving as the agency is drastically changing scope.
Kelly Kinnison stepped down as KCRHA head amid reports of $16 million in deficits and $8 million missing.
King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison, Ph.D., has resigned.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a Harris County deputy was arrested overnight at the Lone Star Rally. HCSO Deputy Cedric Cornell Walter was charged with DWI, evading arrest, and resisting arrest during Galveston's...
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, alongside nine local and state law enforcement partners, reported 185 total arrests around the county during the rally.
The sheriff’s office said the deputy was placed on administrative leave pending criminal proceedings and released on bond Saturday morning.
HCSO Deputy Cedric Cornell Walter was charged with DWI, evading arrest, and resisting arrest during Galveston's Lone Star Rally, authorities said.
A corrections deputy found the man, 54, unresponsive inside his cell Sunday morning. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are not rated.
A man was found dead inside his cell at the Snohomish County Jail Sunday morning; his cause of death has yet to be determined.
The 54-year-old inmate was booked in Snohomish County Jail on Oct. 29 and died Nov. 1.
A corrections deputy found the man, 54, unresponsive inside his cell Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway in west Harris County after a woman was reportedly found dead inside an apartment. A woman is dead after being hit by a car she jumped out of, and her boyfriend, who was driving, is facing charges, the...
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident early Sunday morning in the Katy area. They say a woman died after jumping from a moving vehicle on Salt Grass Trail Way near Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.
A woman is dead after being hit by a car she jumped out of, and her boyfriend, who was driving, is facing charges, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
A Pierce County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving a minor. A Pierce County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after attempting to arrange the sexual abuse of children and...
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Three people were on board, and no one was injured, according to Central Piece Fire and Rescue.
Jimmy Spurger, who spent years investigating capital murder cases, remained in custody as of Monday. Jimmy Spurger Jr., a Dallas County capital murder investigator, is accused of stabbing his wife Maria just days after filing divorce...
In a statement issued Monday, the chief public defender said the suspect has been placed on administrative leave.
Jimmy Spurger Jr., a Dallas County capital murder investigator, is accused of stabbing his wife Maria just days after filing divorce papers.
King County election officials are urging voters to utilize ballot drop boxes as operations ramp up ahead of Election Day, and they report strong turnout coming out of the final weekend of voting. Washington officials blocked a...
Law enforcement officials are expected to hold a briefing Thursday focused on cases tied to more than $4.6 million in gold bar schemes.
New batches of King County election results are scheduled for release at 4 p.m. daily throughout the week.