Clayton, MO

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

Iowa State

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Missouri State

National Weather Force

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across the Missouri Valley, particularly impacting parts of eastern Kansas, southeastern Nebraska, southwestern Iowa, and northwestern Missouri. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Likely; MO Valley Area; Late Afternoon; August 14th

Illinois State

Alton, IL

Tucked away in the charming town of Alton, Illinois, lies a culinary gem that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about fried chicken. Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken is a modest establishment with an unassuming exterior. But once you step inside, you’ll find yourself enveloped in the...

The Best Fried Chicken In Illinois Is Hiding Inside This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

Washington County, MO

Law & Crime

"This case is horrifying in every respect, and my office will not rest until the victim’s killers are brought to justice," the prosecutor said.
The post Man, new girlfriend strapped his ex to wheelchair, rolled her out to wooded area where he executed her and buried body in shallow grave: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.

Man, new girlfriend strapped his ex to wheelchair, rolled her out to wooded area where he executed her and buried body in shallow grave: Cops

Springfield, IL

The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The deputy sheriff who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her Illinois home last month said he believed that when the Black woman who called 911 for help unexpectedly said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” that she intended deadly harm, according to the deputy’s field report released Monday.

Deputy who shot Sonya Massey thought her rebuke ‘in the name of Jesus’ indicated intent to kill him

Dolton, IL

Whiskey Riff

A chicken wing heist for the ages – until she got caught. An Illinois school worker by the name of Vera Lidell was recently caught in a scheme that saw her secretly steal $1.5 million dollars in food from the Havery School District in Dolton, Illinois. Lidell was the Director of Food Services, which is how she orchestrated the food caper – which was reportedly mostly chicken wings.

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers To Pay $1.5 Million To Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years For Stealing Chicken Wings

Saint Louis, MO

In the heart of St. Louis, a late-night robbery attempt turned fatal when a teenager accused of the crime died after being shot by one of the victims. The incident, which has sparked an intensive police investigation, occurred on July 20th near the intersection of 9th and Russell. The Incident...

Fatal Robbery Shooting: Teen Dies, St. Louis Police Investigate (Video)

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Cameron Eittreim

Vails Brothers Shrimp Chicken & Fish is one of those hidden gems I’d driven past countless times without giving it a second thought. A year ago, I finally decided to stop in, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The staff here is incredibly friendly, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in.

Uncovering St. Louis's Best Kept Chicken Wing Secret

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

Columbia, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 29, 2021. It has since been updated. A Missouri high school student made history, this homecoming season, by becoming the first male student to be crowned Homecoming Queen during the school's homecoming game this week. "It was literally like a dream," the student, Zachary Willmore, told KOMU 8. "It was just really special to me." A video of the ecstatic moment when Willmore won the hearts across social media after it was posted to Twitter and YouTube. In the footage, people in the vicinity are heard going wild with cheers when the teen's name is announced and he adorns the homecoming sash on the field in front of the crowded bleachers.

High school picks a boy as its homecoming queen for the first time

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Ferguson, MO

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson police on Tuesday released officer-worn body camera footage showing a protester knocking a Black police officer to the ground on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, leaving the Missouri officer with a life-threatening brain injury. Police Chief Troy Doyle, speaking at a news conference, said the body camera footage shows that the suspect, 28-year-old Elijah Gantt of East St. Louis, Illinois, had charged at Officer Travis Brown on a sidewalk outside the police station after protesters attempted to pull down a perimeter fence.  Video played at the news conference from two different angles shows that a man, identified by Doyle as Gantt, had a running start and flattened the officer, whose head violently struck the pavement. Officer Brown was unconscious and prone on his back with the suspect lying on this chest as other officers quickly arrived and jumped on the suspect. Many of the 150 or so people at the news conference — including at least three dozen police officers and mayors from several St. Louis-area cities — gasped when they saw it. 

Ferguson police release body camera footage showing protester knocking officer to sidewalk

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

After a two-week road trip filled with culinary adventures, we found ourselves craving Mexican food while passing through Arkansas, only to be met with disappointment. But by the time we reached St. Louis, I had mustered up the courage to give it another shot, and I'm so glad I did. Chavas turned out to be a true gem.

St. Louis's Best-Kept Secret: The Mexican Restaurant You Can't Miss!

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This is one way to not get a safety deposit back.

St. Louis Couple Attempted to Tie Up Apartment Employee During Final Walkthrough: Cops

Maryland Heights, MO

Authorities in Missouri announced veteran rapper Nelly had been arrested for alleged ecstasy possession and not having insurance. According to NBC News, the 49-year-old rapper, born Cornell Haynes II, was arrested around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. The Hot In Herre rapper was said to be in possession of four ecstasy...

Nelly responds to his arrest in Missouri

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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

Saint Charles, MO

Nelly's legal team is firing back at police after the rapper was arrested at a Missouri casino ... they say he was "targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer."

Nelly's Attorney Rips Police For Casino Arrest, Claims Rapper Was Targeted

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

St. Louis, MO

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St. Louis County starts sign-up for senior property tax freeze updates

CLAYTON, Mo. — Saint Louis County has launched a sign-up system for updates on the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program. Residents can...

St. Louis County starts sign-up for senior property tax freeze updates

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