Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

Fox News

Authorities say that the death of a woman whose body was discovered inside baggage machinery at O'Hare International Airport has been ruled a suicide.

Woman found dead in O'Hare airport baggage machinery was a suicide: police

Snopes

Social media users claimed students would have to take the ASVAB exam "in an effort to combat military recruiting issues."

Fact Check: Project 2025 Wants All Public High School Students To Take Military Entrance Exam?

MotorBiscuit


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3 Officials Who Aren’t Highway Patrol, but Can Pull You Over Anyway

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

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Mississippi State

Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Washington, DC

There are a few essential rules to remember when flying: buy your snacks before getting to the airport, always book a window seat and remember to pack your toiletries in 3.4 ounce bottles. Despite that last one being law for almost 20 years, people still forget and the Transportation Security Administration confiscates millions of dollars worth of liquids every day. Now, one U.S. airport is looking to save confiscated liquids from the trash heap.

This Is What Happens To All The Toiletries That TSA Confiscates

Illinois State

Harvey, IL

Hollywood Unlocked

A former food service director who previously worked in an Illinois school district will be spending 9 years in the slammer after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings. According to Fox News, the wings were supposed to distributed to students during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.  While working for Harvey ... Read more

Illinois School District Teacher Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Stealing $1.5 million Worth Of Chicken Wings

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

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Christian Dingus says he was attacked after kissing his boyfriend. (Screenshot via Channel 4 News) D.C. police are investigating as a suspected hate crime an incident in which a gay man says he was attacked and beaten by four or five employees of the Dupont Circle Shake Shack restaurant on Saturday, Aug. 17, after he and his male partner kissed each other while waiting for their food order.

Gay man attacked, beaten by D.C. Shake Shack staff

The parents of more than 1,000 children will receive financial help towards the cost of school uniforms. The States of Guernsey said it had so far accepted 470 applications from parents for its uniform grant scheme for the 2024/25 academic year. The figures represented a similar total as previous years...

Parents of 1,000 children get school uniform help

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Mcdonough County, IL

Black Enterprise

In a tragic turn of events, a 4-year-old child named Terrell Miller was shot and killed by Illinois police in March. Terrell, the baby cousin of Sonya Massey, became a heart-wrenching symbol of the unintended consequences of police action when he was caught in the crossfire during a domestic dispute. Vigils around the country have also taken place for the dead toddler’s fallen cousin. 



On July 23, prosecutors decided not to file charges against the officer involved in the incident that killed little Terrell.



The incident occurred on March 16 during a response to a domestic dispute involving Anthony T. George, a...

Sonya Massey’s 4-Year-Old Cousin Was Also Allegedly Killed By Police, Prosecutors Will Not File Charges

Ferguson, MO

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — On May 28, 2020, Associated Press photographer Julio Cortez got a call asking him to head to Minneapolis from the East Coast. What he saw on the ground was unlike any protest he’d ever covered. It was then that he knew something had shifted in the Black Lives Matter movement.

From Ferguson to Minneapolis, AP reporters recall flashpoints of the Black Lives Matter movement

Denver7 News KMGH

Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is touting the success of a device that was developed by a roofer to stop fleeing suspects. It's called the grappler.

Colorado State Patrol uses device developed by roofer to stop fleeing suspects

USA TODAY

A federal investigation found at least 973 kids died at US-run Native American boarding schools. It suggests several measures, including an apology.

'Crying for their parents': More than 900 children died at Indian boarding schools, U.S. report finds

Tulsa, OK

The Washington Post on Monday reported that many Americans are considered homeless despite working regular jobs due to inflation and high rent costs.

Growing number of Americans with jobs are homeless thanks to 'fast-rising rents,' inflation: Report

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

NewsBreak

St. Louis Public Schools parents concerned about student safety in transportation plan

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4)—As St. Louis Public Schools transportation trip-ups and struggles continue, parents tell First Alert 4 their plans have security flaws. “Safety...

St. Louis Public Schools parents concerned about student safety in transportation plan

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