Hinton, IA

Columbus, OH

Irish Star

Maurnice Declue, the teenager who was captured on camera beating a fellow student and went viral earlier this year, was sentenced to court-supervised probation

Teen who 'beat' Kaylee Gain in brutal school fight released on court supervision

Milwaukee, WI

BIN: Black Information Network

A lawyer for a 22-year-old Black man who was spat on during a Black Lives Matter protest as a teen said a "disappointing" settlement was reached in the case.

'Disappointing' Settlement Reached After White Woman Spat On Black Teen

New Jersey State

TooFab

Christopher Gregor, the New Jersey dad accused of murdering his 6-year-old son after forcing him to run on a treadmill as he increased the speed, has has been sentenced.

Dad Who Forced Son, 6, on Treadmill Addresses Court Before Sentencing, Calls Behavior 'Inexcusable'

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker’s Old Lady Gang Restaurant Gets Win In Court After Lawsuit Over 2020 Shooting Dismissed. “While waiting to be seated at Old Lady Gang, a man entered and was near the front of the restaurant. Shortly afterward, a second man, who was wearing a red tracksuit, entered Old Lady Gang. Upon information and belief, the men who entered Old Lady Gang were the same men who were arguing in the parking lot prior to the shooting.”

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker’s Old Lady Gang Restaurant Gets Win In Court After Lawsuit Over 2020 Shooting Dismissed

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Kentucky State

Erlanger, KY

Business Insider

A Kentucky jury awarded more than $2 million to the estate of a 76-year-old man who died after being scalded by 150-degree water in a motel shower.

A Kentucky motel has to pay $2M to the family of a man who died after a 150-degree shower

Kansas State

Excelsior Springs, MO

A Missouri man has been accused of murdering a woman whose body was found by kayakers in the Missouri River nearly 13 months ago. He was already behind bars for accusations of kidnapping. Timothy M. Haslett Jr. was charged with the first degree murder of Jaynie Crosdale. Prosecutor Zachary Thompson...

White Missouri Man Charged For Torturing Black Women In Dungeon He Built To 'Punish Them'

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Nebraska State

Wayne, NE

A family said they moved from a Nebraska town after their Black son endured racist bullying at his high school.

White Student Kneeled On Black Classmate, Asked If He Could Breathe

A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found guilty of stabbing to death library worker Patricia Jeschke from St Joseph, Missouri, in November 1980. She was given a life sentence.

US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Fernandina Beach, FL

Akeena

The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Denver, NY

The Independent

A recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness during fight training at police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the “barbaric hazing ritual”. Paramedics have been accused of ignoring warning signs.Victor Moses, 29, alleges in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday that aggressive officers knocked him down multiple times in the second round of “fight day" last year, with one of them shoving him off the mat and causing him to hit his head on the floor. He said he was pressured to continue, with officers picking him up and setting...

Recruit lost both legs in ‘barbaric’ police academy hazing ritual

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Colorado State

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

Washington, DC

WyoFile

A federal judge on Tuesday convicted a western Wyoming man of assaulting law enforcement officers with a flagpole during the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S Capitol. Douglas Harrington, 69, was found guilty of two felonies — assaulting an officer and civil disorder — as well as five misdemeanors including disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and engaging in violence on the Capitol grounds, according to court records and the FBI.

Wyoming man convicted of assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot

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Trial dates set for 3 hazing lawsuits filed against the Hinton school district

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Trial dates set for 3 hazing lawsuits filed against the Hinton school district

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