Parents in Oswego say District 308 invited only nonwhite students to remedial summer programming, prompting calls for a clear explanation of how students were selected. The district’s summer-school page lists June sessions and online registration.

Physicians, PAs and advanced practice providers at MetroHealth say they are organizing with AFSCME to press for more time with patients and greater support. A rally is scheduled for April 28.

A Sheboygan shopper, Jermie Nelson, won $1 million on a $50 Crossword scratch ticket bought at Love's Travel Stop and claimed the prize in Madison. The game still has one top prize remaining.

The Contra Costa College Foundation paid off small unpaid balances for nearly 200 Spring 2026 graduates, clearing holds that kept diplomas and transcripts from being released.

A Texas Longhorn that wandered into Barry County was located after a flashlight-lit search and guided back to its owner by Michigan State Police and the animal’s handler.

A Pineville man who recently bought a house won the $1 million top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery second‑chance drawing and chose a lump sum to pay off his mortgage.

Organizers say the Philly Pride Festival will relocate from the Gayborhood to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 2026 to handle larger crowds and expand programming.

NYC Public Schools are rolling out Hidden Voices lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history as part of a city effort to curb religion‑based harassment. Teachers say training and classroom time will determine whether the materials stick.

A Fort Worth ticket matched five Powerball numbers and, with Power Play, paid $2 million. The winner chose to remain anonymous after validating the prize.

Union leaders say a 2 p.m. May 6 impasse hearing will keep teachers from speaking; the district warns higher recurring raises could force cuts. The board will decide in May.

A Houston homeowner was told an irrigation meter couldn’t be capped — the city now permits a one‑time $150 cap after KPRC’s 'DRAINED' reporting. The change expands options for customers seeing surprise water charges.

A large pig has been seen wandering Bridgewater this week, with neighbors sharing video and reports placing it on High Street. Police urge residents to report sightings.

A photoshopped, lewd Instagram image tied to a lacrosse account targeted Athens Drive and Broughton students and was deleted after parents and school officials condemned it. Schools say they will investigate and assign consequences.