Richmond, KY

Columbus, OH

Floyd County, KY

Martin, KY

A man was arrested for the 2023 murder of a woman along with his father, a well-connected dentist in Kentucky, and another man who are accused of hiding evidence and cleaning up the woman's blood, according to multiple news reports. On July 30, Michael "M.K." McKinney III, 24, was arrested...

3, including a dentist, arrested in high-profile murder case

Madison County, KY

Law & Crime

A Kentucky woman was recently arrested for a vast array of child abuse-related offenses that included keeping her 10-year-old daughter locked in a dog cage for days on end, police say. Sheila Mann, 31, stands accused of one count each of strangulation in the first degree, first-degree criminal abuse involving...

Mother arrested for allegedly locking her 10-year-old daughter ‘inside a dog kennel-type cage’ for days at a time

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Middletown, OH

TheDailyBeast

JD Vance, no fan of gender-neutral bathrooms, was photographed in his high school yearbook next to three girls posing in front of urinals in a bathroom during his senior year.The photo, unearthed by the Daily Mail, shows an 18-year-old JD Hamel, as he was known at the time, standing next to the three girls, who were facing the urinals. The picture was captured in the 2003 Middletown High School yearbook. One of the three girls pictured in the photo spoke to the Daily Mail, telling the tabloid the photo was intended to illustrate the authority of the girls in the...

Unearthed Photo Shows Teen JD Vance Posing in Bathroom With Three Girls at Urinals

Georgia State

Henry County, GA

PopCrush

If you needed a reason to say, "this world is a crazy place" today, buckle up, because you are in for a wild ride on this one, in which a mother and daughter were arrested over pizza. It all went down at a Sam's Club store in Georgia. A woman...

Mom and Pregnant Daughter Arrested Because of… Their Pizza Order?

Monroe Township, NJ

An Ohio father read from the Bible, told his children he loved them, and called his own father – cryptically telling him that his eldest boy would be “the hardest one” – before he murdered his three young sons in a horror attack at the family home.

Ohio dad read from the Bible and told his three young sons they were the ‘best boys ever’. Then he killed them

Lexington, KY

CBS News

A former University of Kentucky student pleaded guilty Monday to assault and other charges for a racist attack on a Black student that was captured on video.Sophia Rosing, 23, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct and public intoxication, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.Rosing, who is white, attacked a Black student in 2022 while she was working in a campus residence hall. Rosing was arrested the night of the assault and later expelled from school and banned from campus by the university president.Rosing had been previously indicted by a grand jury on six counts, including assault and...

Ex-University of Kentucky student pleads guilty in racist attack

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Indiana State

Jackson County, IN

Freetown, IN

DC News Now

An Indiana mother and daughter allegedly made four attempts to kill the mother's husband by poisoning his food and drink before they ultimately succeeded in December 2022, according to court documents.

Indiana woman helped mom poison step dad several times before his death: authorities

South Carolina State

Utah State

Fox News

A Utah woman has been charged with kidnapping after she allegedly brought her daughter from Utah to a cult-like religious compound in Missouri with her family's help.

Utah mom kept missing daughter, 5, hidden in cult 'compound' for months with help from adult sons: prosecutors

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Hamilton, OH

Butler County, OH

NBC News

“The Devil,” a U.S. fugitive who was featured on “America’s Most Wanted,” has been captured in Mexico, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Antonio Riano, 62, was arrested Thursday in his hometown of Zapotitlan Palmas, Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca, officials said, where he was found to be working an ironic job.

U.S. fugitive 'The Devil' caught in Mexico working as police officer 20 years after Ohio killing

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

There aren’t many advantages to working nights, Alan Nash says, but getting a glimpse of the aurora borealis is one. Nash, a locomotive engineer, photographed the green and magenta ribbons of light early Monday just south of Bill, Wyoming.

Northern lights brighten the night shift

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Berea, KY

Waco, KY

Winston, KY

Paint Lick, KY

Lancaster, KY

Nicholasville, KY

Winchester, KY

Irvine, KY

Ravenna, KY

NewsBreak

McGregor Hall residents relocated after another flooding incident

On Monday, Aug. 19, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) McGregor Hall had a pipe burst. According to an email sent on behalf of EKU’s Provost, Sara Zeigler,...

McGregor Hall residents relocated after another flooding incident

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