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Edgar County, IL

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Chicago, IL

New York Post

A Chicago dad was killed by a gruesome head injury from a Fourth of July firework after he went to check out an unexploded 12-inch mortar tube and it went off while he was holding it.

Neighbors reportedly found human remains on their property from the blast, and the Chicago Fire Department had to hose down the garages and roadway in the alleyway where the blast happened, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and to CBS Chicago.

Earl Lory, a 34-year-old father of two with a third child on the way, was setting off fireworks when one — described by neighbors as a...

Chicago dad dies from gruesome head injury after huge 4th of July firework explodes in his hand

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Phil Norman

In a surprising turn of events, Delta Apparel, a name synonymous with beach vibes and laid-back lifestyle gear, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Known for its popular Salt Life brand that features everything from T-shirts to board shorts ideal for surfers and beach lovers, the company is now navigating through some seriously choppy financial waters.

An unexpected apparel retail company has filed for bankruptcy

Kentucky State

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Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Coffee County, GA

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

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43-year-old Joseph Roberts was sentenced in connection to the killing of Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner, 27.

Man Sentenced For Killing Fiancée Whose Remains Were Found In Trash Bag

Indiana State

Missouri State

Five men have been charged with kidnapping after a missing Indiana teenager was discovered in Missouri. The incident originated in Cass County, Indiana, and the teenager was found during a traffic stop in Missouri. The suspects, Carlos Funez, Marlon Aguilar, Arturo Eustaquio, Noe Guzman Hernandez, and Daniel Ruiz Lopez, face...

Five Men Charged with Kidnapping Missing Indiana Teen Found in Missouri

Saint Johns County, FL

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

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Whitestown, IN

Indiana police are investigating an interstate shooting that left a semi truck driver critically injured. The shooting took place at 4:30 p.m. on July 3 in Whitestown, Indiana. The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department (WMPD) responded to northbound I-65 at mile marker 130.5 for a report that a semi truck ran...

After brake checking multiple semis, suspect shoots trucker on Indiana interstate

North Carolina State

Town Talks

One North Carolina Hospital Received a "D" in Patient Safety. When you need medical assistance in North Carolina, it's important to choose the right hospital. Unfortunately, not all hospitals in the state offer the same level of patient safety.

North Carolina Hospital Received a "D" in Patient Safety Sparks Concern

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Waynesfield, OH

GLSS Sprints Waynesfield Raceway Park; Jim DenHamer Photos Sprintacular Weekend on Tap for USAC Sprints July 5-6 at Lincoln Park Speedway!. You must be logged in to post a comment.

Waynesfield Raceway Park 7-3; Will Shunk Photos

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

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

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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J. Souza

*This article is an update from a previous story about a 14-year-old autistic boy who went missing while on a cruise to Germany. A 14-year-old American boy, Aydin Brown, who disembarked from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany on July 4th, has been found safe and reunited with his family.

14-Year-Old American Cruise Passenger Found Safe After Missing in German Port

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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

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

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Sullivan County couple killed in western Edgar County crash

EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) - A Sullivan County couple has died after a crash involving a motorcycle in western Edgar County. It happened just before 3...

Sullivan County couple killed in western Edgar County crash

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