Abilene, KS

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Gloucester County, NJ

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Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Is dance one of your new hobbies? Dancing has existed for many centuries and it is common globally. Various communities have different dancing styles. Yet, some zodiac signs are talented dancers, unlike others.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Love to Dance

Brighton, CO

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

North Carolina State

Mount Airy, NC

The town of Mount Airy is a fun place to visit if you're a fan of the TV show. Many of the places mentioned on the show are located here. The town is known for its "Mayberry" attractions. Mount Airy's economy depends on tourism. The town produces $100 million per...

Visiting: The Town of Mayberry in North Carolina

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

CALIFORNIA – The Department of Labor (DOL) published, June 13, an unemployment insurance weekly claims advance report showing 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks.

Department of Labor reports over 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks

Josue Torres

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

California forgives water utility bills for 4 million residents

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Timbrook has organized Fourth of July activities, competitions for 20 years

Kellee Timbrook, Parks and Recreation Department director, shouts for children to bring their turtles into the chalk...

Timbrook has organized Fourth of July activities, competitions for 20 years

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