Cedar Rapids Police confirm that investigators believe two men fired more than a dozen shots inside a Cedar Rapids nightclub left a man and a woman dead and 10 people wounded early Sunday morning. Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman said that officers – who were just outside the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge because of …
Monthly Archives: April 2022
President Biden scheduled to announce new steps on controlling gun violence
On Monday, President Joe Biden is scheduled to introduce new policy measures on firearms. Biden’s announcement comes amid growing concern about gun violence and untraceable “ghost guns” that can be 3D printed at home. As part of Monday’s policy rollout, Biden is expected to name a new replacement nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …
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Runaway June introduces new bandmate, Stevie Woodward
Runaway June took to their social media channels to introduce their new bandmate, Stevie Woodward. Woodward joins Natalie Stovall and Jennifer Wayne as part of the trio. Runaway June posted: “Y’all welcome Stevie… we can’t wait until y’all fall in love with her as much as we have!! It’s been so hard to keep it …
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Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and more added to 2022 CMT Music Awards Performance Lineup
CMT revealed a new round performers for tonight’s 2022 CMT Music Awards. Jason Aldean, Bryan Adams, Jimmie Allen, Little Big Town, Monica, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett and Riley Green are the newest additions to the performance lineup. Aldean will join forces with Adams, while Allen, Monica and Little Big Town are set to team up …
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ tops the North American box office with $71M
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $71 million in its weekend debut. The film now holds the record for the biggest opening weekend for a movie adapted from a video game, surpassing the $58 million that the franchise’s original film, “Sonic the Hedgehog” made during its three-day opening …
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2022 Primetime Emmy Awards to be held in September
The 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards will take place in September, with the Television Academy sharing on social media that the 74th annual awards show is scheduled for Sept. 12. “Attention TV lovers! Mark your calendars, the 74th #Emmy Awards are Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT on @NBC. Who are you …
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Missing Unity Teen
Donoven Queener, 16, from Unity is missing. Queener, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, was last seen by his family in Unity Monday, April 4, in the evening. If you have any information, call (207) 338-2040. #UPDATE: The Waldo County Sheriff's Office says 16-year-old Donoven Queener has been found safe. STORY: https://t.co/9DSjJoTfda …
Auburn Apartment Fire
Traffic has been tied up on Center Street in Auburn this afternoon, Friday April 8, because of a fire in an apartment building. **TRAFFIC ALERT: There is a structure fire at 405 Center Street. Auburn Fire & Police are on-scene. Center Street is… Posted by Auburn (Maine) Police Department on Friday, April 8, 2022 #DEVELOPING: Center …
Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson, making her the first Black woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Senators voted 53-47 in favor of her confirmation. Three Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted with Democrats …
House passes bill to provide $55 billion in grants for restaurants and other small businesses impacted by COVID-19
On Thursday, the House passed a $55 billion bill to aid restaurants and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bill includes $42 billion for restaurants and $13 billion for other small businesses. The Senate still must vote to pass the bill for it to become law. The money in this bill replenishes the Restaurant Revitalization …