New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

New York State

The Mirror US

Paige Gibbons, 19, died of a fentanyl overdose in 2022 after she and a friend took what they thought was a Percocet pill, which turned out to be 100 per cent fentanyl

College student, 19, dies of Fentanyl overdose after taking what she thought was a painkiller

In Touch Weekly

Following Matthew Perry’s death from the “acute effects of ketamine” last October, authorities launched a bombshell criminal probe. In June, In Touch reported exclusively on a shocking new lead in the investigation: “Officers seized an iPhone and a laptop from a [famous] woman’s room at a sober living residence in L.A. and brought her in for questioning,” an insider revealed, explaining that the Friends actor, who died in his hot tub at age 54, had “formed an unexpected friendship” with the well-known woman after meeting her during one of his 15 rehab stints. On June 25, In Touch publicly identified that celebrity, who was “completely cooperative with authorities, says the insider: socialite and actress Brooke Mueller, 46 — actor Charlie Sheen’s former wife.

Matthew Perry Death Bombshell: 2nd Celebrity Suspected of Involvement Amid Investigation

Colorado State

CBS Denver

A Northern Colorado man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in supplying fentanyl to a teenage boy. Samuel Strait was sentenced Tuesday afternoon by 8th Judicial District Judge Daniel McDonald.Strait, 32, was prosecuted and convicted for his role in the 2022 overdose death of the teenager. CBS News Colorado has agreed not to publish the name of the victim due to his age.Strait sold the 15-year-old fentanyl pills late at night in July of 2022.Investigators with the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force said the boy contacted Strait multiple times seeking access to fentanyl pills. The boy,...

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 25 years for 15-year-old's fatal overdose

Pryor, OK

An Oklahoma-based nonprofit founder and his wife are accused of picking the pockets of a charity designed to help opioid addicts. Jordan Parker, 39, and his wife Vanessa Parker, 29, of Pryor, Oklahoma, are charged in Tulsa County District Court with six counts of embezzlement. They are accused of misusing...

Oklahoma Couple Charged with Embezzling Money from Faith-Based Nonprofit for Opioid Addicts

Indianapolis, IN

Motherly

Teacher burnout is a very real problem, and this viral video highlights why so many are closing the book on their careers.

Teacher shares why so many are quitting the profession: ‘I parent more than I teach’

California State

Hawaii State

Business Insider

The construction company built the house on the wrong plot after incorrectly identifying it using telephone poles.

A Hawaii judge ordered the demolition of a house after a California woman bought a vacant plot, only to discover the building on her land

(NewsNation) — The mother of a U.S. Army soldier who died from an accidental overdose after taking a pain pill laced with fentanyl is demanding the military provide her granddaughters with owed survivor benefits nearly a year after the tragedy. Shannon Laudermilk’s daughter, Holly Eakins, joined the Army at...

Veteran daughter dies from fentanyl after treatment delays: Mom

The Guardian

Marlena Robbins believes psilocybin could help treat mental health and addiction issues among Native Americans

Magic mushrooms helped a Navajo woman deal with trauma. Now she wants to help others 

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Indiana State

Valparaiso, IN

Death of 10-Year-Old Foster Child Dakota Stevens Ruled Homicide. Foster Care Tragedy – Dakota Stevens’ Death Due to Mechanical Asphyxia. According to the article True Crime News, Dakota Stevens, a 10-year-old boy in foster care, died in April, and his death has been ruled a homicide by mechanical asphyxia. On April 25, police were called to a home in Valparaiso, Indiana, where Dakota Stevens was having a medical emergency. He was taken to a hospital in Porter and then flown to South Bend, but he died two days later after being taken off life support.

Foster Care Tragedy: 10-Year-Old Dakota Stevens’ Death Ruled Homicide

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

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

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Child neglect is one of the most common forms of child mistreatment. It can affect a child’s physical and mental health and can lead to long-term adverse consequences. Child neglect springs from many complex issues, including parental mental health, poverty, and drug and alcohol use. According to the Children’s...

What To Know About Child Neglect

When it comes to finding the best Hamburger restaurants in Albuquerque, you’re in for a delightful culinary journey. This vibrant city, known for its rich food culture, boasts an array of eateries that serve up mouthwatering burgers, each with its unique flair and flavor. In this article, we’ll highlight...

Best Hamburger Restaurants in Albuquerque, NM

Santa Fe, NM

SANTA FE, N.M. — A guard at the Penitentiary of New Mexico outside Santa Fe was stabbed in the back of the head by an inmate earlier this month, according to criminal charges filed this week. Cain Esquivel, a 36-year-old prisoner at the facility, faces a charge of aggravated...

N.M. corrections officer stabbed in back of head by inmate

Nevada State

InsideEdition

As they struggle and mourn the death of their 12-year-old daughter, Flora, Alice Martinez and Joshua Parker they want to help others who have been victims of bullying.

Devastated Parents of Girl, 12, Who Died by Suicide After Enduring Months of Bullying Speak Out, Demand Change

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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

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Community leaders advocate for urgent change in fighting opioid epidemic

An average three New Mexicans die every day from overdose, according to the Legislative Finance Committee. As millions in opioid settlement funds come into the city...

Community leaders advocate for urgent change in fighting opioid epidemic

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