It remains too close to determine the top two candidates for the Nebraska Legislature’s north-central Omaha District 13 seat. Nick Batter, left, had a significant lead at about 38%. The next two in the race were separated by five votes as of the end of Tuesday, May 14, with about 23% each: Ashlei Spivey, center, […]
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Columbia County deputy, man he saved recount heroic 2020 call
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tim Johnson on Aug. 10, 2020 received a call about a man who stopped breathing while driving on Washington Road. It was pouring down rain with heavy traffic and Johnson was the first to arrive. Johnson immediately began CPR on 32-year-old Will Johnson after he was pulled from his car. […]
California congressional election to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo down to a two-way race after primary recount
The congressional race in California that was poised to be a three-way general election will now see a traditional two-way general election after a recount. Democrats Evan Low and Joe Simitian previously tied for second place in the state’s primary for the 16th Congressional District, with each candidate securing 30,249 votes. But after the recount, […]
Controversial recount breaks tie in Silicon Valley congressional race
After more than two weeks of recounting and several contested ballots, the verdict in California’s 16th Congressional District is in. Democratic Assemblymember Evan Low has narrowly edged out Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian for second place, meaning Low will continue to the November ballot alongside first-place finisher former San José Mayor Sam Liccardo, also […]
Voter behind Silicon Valley recount downplays candidate ties
The single Silicon Valley voter who called for the dramatic recount in California’s 16th Congressional District insisted he’s a concerned citizen seeking an honest outcome, after backlash over his ties to one of the candidates. San Jose resident and tech entrepreneur Jonathan Padilla called for the recount after the March primary set up an unprecedented […]
Congressional race in California heads toward a recount after a primary tie
It started with an unlikely second–place tie at 30,249 votes each, putting three Democrats on track to go head-to-head-to-head in the November election. It looked unlikely to experts that California’s 16th Congressional District primary would move toward a recount, given the hefty price tag and apparent lack of motive. Despite the apparent improbability, a voter […]
An Eastern WA county has to recount its presidential primary ballots by hand. Here’s why
Walla Walla County election officials will start hand recounting all ballots submitted in the March 12 presidential primary after “slight report issues” were found at the time of the election certification. The laborious recount of more than 13,900 ballots will begin 10 a.m. Monday, April 8, in the county commission chambers in the Eastern Washington […]
Pet owners recount alleged dog trainer scam, abuse
Mar. 29—Dozens of pet owners across the area paid more than a combined $200,000 and put their trust in a dog trainer who they say returned them covered in feces, underweight with rashes, missing fur and in at least one case with filed teeth, according to the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office and interviews. The business, […]
Passengers recount mid-air jolt on LATAM Boeing 787
STORY: The aircraft experienced a “massive jolt”, passenger Brian Jokat told New Zealand media. As a result, 10 passengers and three cabin crew members were taken to a hospital, the South American carrier said as it investigates the cause. Another passenger Lucas Ellwood said there were “people scared, screaming, crying and lots of injuries”. The […]
Former Dwell members recount experiences with controversial church
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Former members of a Columbus church are speaking out about allegations of exploitation and emotional abuse in the name of religion. Dozens gathered Sunday night for a panel of former members of Dwell Community Church to share their stories and answer questions. It was an emotional evening, but the goal was […]
Green signs mandatory election recount bill into law
Mar. 10—It is “important that the people have faith in an election and its process, ” a statement from the governor’s office said. The first bill of the 2024 state Legislature session to be signed into law is intended to clarify the conditions necessary for mandatory recounts in state and county elections. On Tuesday, Gov. […]
Experts, eyewitnesses recount lapses in gun safety
The trial of Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues in Santa Fe, N.M., with prosecutors spotlighting weapons mishandling on the set of the Western film prior to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez-Reed, 27, who faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter after a gun the film’s […]