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Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

  • The Associated Press, Buffalo News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch & Waco Herald-Tribune

You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

    Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.

    Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

    Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

      Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.

      Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

      Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

      • Chris Machian World-Herald Photographer

      See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

      69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

      69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

      • USA TODAY Network

      Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.

      The Buffalo News

      The Buffalo News

        Where Your Story Lives

        Wells Fargo eliminating 112 jobs in Raleigh as NC workforce reductions expand

        Wells Fargo eliminating 112 jobs in Raleigh as NC workforce reductions expand

        • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

        Wells Fargo & Co. is eliminating 112 jobs in Raleigh as part of ending support operations within its Chief Operating Office business unit that also affect employees within the consumer banking and lending, finance and technology businesses.

        Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

        Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

          Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.

          Photos: Students protest ICE actions outside Fremont High School

          Photos: Students protest ICE actions outside Fremont High School

            About 150 students streamed out of Fremont High at 2 p.m. brandishing anti-ICE signs and chanting anti-ICE slogans Thursday.

            Suicide Prevention: Help is Available

            Suicide Prevention: Help is Available

              Suicide Prevention: Help is Available

              Photos: Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement

              Photos: Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement

                Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement during a press conference at Eppley Airfield.

                Passenger on airplane texted 'emergency landing' before crash that killed 7 in Statesville

                Passenger on airplane texted 'emergency landing' before crash that killed 7 in Statesville

                  "We are not aware of any other communications from passengers on board the aircraft to those on the ground,” Graham said.

                  Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

                  Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

                    Many rural school districts around the United States are having a hard time making up for federal grant money that's been cut by the Trump administration.

                    See photos of NTSB investigating Statesville plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle

                    See photos of NTSB investigating Statesville plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle

                      The National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the Statesville Regional Airport on Friday.

                      Local News

                      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                      Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                      Kannapolis names roundabout for Mike Legg, also presented Order of the Longleaf Pine

                      Kannapolis names roundabout for Mike Legg, also presented Order of the Longleaf Pine

                      After more than 30 years shaping the city’s growth and identity, longtime City Manager Mike Legg was honored Monday with North Carolina’s highest civilian award and a series of tributes recognizing his legacy.

                      As Dale Earnhardt’s mythology grows, so does that of his NC hometown. ‘One of us’

                      As Dale Earnhardt’s mythology grows, so does that of his NC hometown. ‘One of us’

                      Sometimes, Ryan Dayvault has no idea what he’s stepping into. This was one of those times. It was several months ago, on a cool weekday in Kannapolis. Dayvault, the town’s mayor pro tem, had received a text to meet with some folks who’d road-tripped from hours away. So he made arrangements to get off work early and to meet the couple, in their 50s, at Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza, in the heart ...

                      Charity car wash planned to aid residents displaced by Wiley School Apartments fire

                      Charity car wash planned to aid residents displaced by Wiley School Apartments fire

                      SALISBURY — More than a month after a devastating fire displaced dozens of residents at the Wiley School Apartments, community members are continuing efforts to help those still recovering from the loss.

                      State & Regional

                      Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                      Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                      You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                      Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                      Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                      Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.

                      Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                      Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                      Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.

                      Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                      Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                      See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                      Nation & World

                      US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

                      US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

                      The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.

                      Iran hands over new proposal; Trump not satisfied

                      Iran hands over new proposal; Trump not satisfied

                      U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he isn't satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy.

                      Conservative Panelist Has Heated Exchange Over Iran War Debate

                      Conservative Panelist Has Heated Exchange Over Iran War Debate

                      Conservative CNN panelist Scott Jennings reacts strongly when pressed on Trump's Iran policy during a panel discussion.

                      US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

                      US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

                      Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.

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                      Friday Five: Celebrity spotted, Chick-fil-a opens and Rotary at the library

                      Friday Five: Celebrity spotted, Chick-fil-a opens and Rotary at the library

                      Kannapolis names roundabout for Mike Legg, also presented Order of the Longleaf Pine

                      Kannapolis names roundabout for Mike Legg, also presented Order of the Longleaf Pine

                      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                      Shopping

                      Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                      Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                      Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                      Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                      Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                      How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                      How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                      Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                      Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                      Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                      Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                      Crime

                      Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                      Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                      The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

                      Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                      Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                      The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.

                      Who killed Peter Jordan? Reward upped in Lake Norman cold case murder.

                      Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...

                      Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                      Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                      Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.

                      Politics

                      NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                      NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                      Gov. Josh Stein established the council on the caanabis industry in large part out of concern that "our state’s unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." North Carolinians spent about $3.2 billion on unregulated marijuana products just in 2022, according to a U.S. Cannabis Report. About 1.6 million North Carolinians used cannabis in 2022, including 15.8% of high schoolers.

                      Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                      Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                      The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.

                      The Buffalo News

                      The Buffalo News

                      Where Your Story Lives

                      Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                      Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                      Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.     

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