More than three years before she was arrested on the accusation of being a covert Russian agent, Maria Butina gave a guest lecture to about a dozen students munching pizza in a setting far removed from the country’s political world: a university in Vermillion, S.D. The next month she spoke to about 20 business-minded students at a public high school in Sioux Falls. And that summer, she talked to a crowd of teenagers at a politically oriented summer camp organized by South Dakota Republicans. The incidents are drawing scrutiny after federal authorities arrested Butina last week and charged her with acting on behalf of the Russian government as part of a campaign to influence U.S. politics. These incidents, far removed from the national political sphere and its nodes of power, give a window into the years of planning and attention to detail that undergird what investigators say was Butina’s campaign. According to an affidavit filed in the case, Butina was under the direction … [Read more...] about Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina’s South Dakota visits draw scrutiny
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South Carolina tops 2018 list for most children dying from being left in hot cars
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State police on scene of fatal crash south of Georgetown
Adam Duvernay Delaware News Journal Published 7:36 p.m. UTC Jul 21, 2018 State police are investigating a fatal crash south of Georgetown. The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on West Piney Grove Road, west of East Trap Pond Road, according to state police. Motorists in the area should expect delays. This is a developing story. Contact Adam Duvernay at (302) 319-1855 or [email protected] FATAL CRASHES Delaware State Police release video of suspect in fatal hit-and-run Trinidad family funerals still on hold after Delaware Route 1 accident … [Read more...] about State police on scene of fatal crash south of Georgetown
South Portland faces second challenge to short-term rental rules
SOUTH PORTLAND — A resident took out a petition Friday calling for the City Council to repeal or send to referendum controversial short-term rental ordinances that were approved Tuesday. It’s the second time that Michael Frabotta of Preble Street has set out to challenge the council’s efforts to regulate the popular room and home rentals advertised on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.Frabotta has until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 to collect signatures from 1,000 registered city voters, an amount that represents 5 percent of registered voters at the last regular municipal election, said City Clerk Emily Scully. In March, Frabotta and fellow petitioners collected an estimated 1,484 signatures in a similar effort. Scully certified 1,289 signatures, leading councilors to repeal an initial set of short-term rental regulations that they had approved by a 6-1 vote in February. Related South Portland council renews ban on unhosted short-term rentals The divisive issue sparked … [Read more...] about South Portland faces second challenge to short-term rental rules
Russian warship reportedly carrying billions in gold found off South Korean islandSunke
Member Center:Create Account|Log InManage Account|Log Out HOMEKPLC Gas Price TrackerHurricane CenterU.S. & World NewsNewsTop Video ClipsLegal CornerHometown HeroesSlideshowsConsider ThisWEATHERLatest river stages, forecastsHurricane CenterFirst Alert Allergen IndexMarine Forecast and Tide TimesFishing & Hunting ForecastNational Weather ServiceKPLC Personal ForecastProgramming a Midland Weather RadioBen's FacebookWade's FacebookTrafficSPORTSTouchdown LiveLSUMcNeese State SportsSaints and NFLHigh School SportsSports Person Of The WeekOutdoorsCrimeSkyCamsHEALTHTV ListingsContestsAbout UsRequest a copy of a news storyCW Russian warship reportedly carrying billions in gold found off South Korean islandSunke 2018-07-21T14:52:57Z2018-07-21T16:41:22Z The Dmitrii Donskoy sank during the Russo-Japanese War of 1905. The cost of the cargo is estimated at more than $130 billion. (Source: Shinil Group/CNN) (CNN) - A South Korean firm has discovered a massive Russian warship at … [Read more...] about Russian warship reportedly carrying billions in gold found off South Korean islandSunke