Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Pennsylvania State

A ticket purchased in Pennsylvania matched all five white numbers and the red Powerball, resetting the next drawing to $20 million ($10.2 million cash value) for Wednesday (August 14). Results from Monday's Powerball game are listed below:. NUMBERS: 9-22-57-67-68 POWERBALL: 14. POWER PLAY: 3x. The odds of winning the Powerball...

Powerball Winner: Here's Who Won The $214 Million Jackpot

Whether whipping up a sandwich like Julia Child or transforming it into a party-worthy appetizer, tuna is a must-have in any pantry. Few proteins are as easily accessible as canned tuna because it doesn't need to be heated before eating, and when properly stored, it can last for years. The mild-tasting fish is also a favorite for budget-friendly meal planning. Whether shopping for pouches or cans, many brands offer portions for only a couple of dollars. While the price of the tinned fish is typically low, recently, two companies were accused of conspiring to raise tuna prices across multiple retailers, placing a bigger burden on consumers' wallets.

2 Major Tuna Brands Just Settled a $3.9 Million Class Action Lawsuit—See If You Qualify for a Claim

A food bank in Auckland, New Zealand, inadvertently distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy. The charity, Auckland City Mission, said a member of the public donated the pineapple-flavored candies, which were sealed in a retail-sized bag. The candies were donated about six weeks ago. However, the candies were actually bricks of...

Food Bank Handed Out Potentially Lethal Doses Of Meth Disguised As Candy

Harris County, TX

A shocking video captured two toddlers wandering in the middle of a Texas highway after they were ejected from a car. The video shows one of the babies standing and looking confused while the other slowly stood up and looked around. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there was a...

WATCH: Two Toddlers Wander On Highway After Being Ejected From Car In Crash

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

PopCrush

Applebee's recently brought back their all you can eat appetizer, which includes their double-crunch shrimp, tender riblets and boneless buffalo wings for just $15.99. With that, you also get unlimited fries — just as long as you don't share them. It's a rule the restaurant tells patrons of ahead of time (it's noted on the menu), but a woman in Illinois disregarded that warning and shared her appetizers anyway.

Woman Arrested After Sharing Her Applebee’s All You Can Eat Appetizer

Racist allegations against celebrity chef Paula Deen have resurfaced. In a 2013 interview with the New York Times that recently resurfaced on TikTok, Dora Charles, who served as the main cook at Deen’s The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah, said the chef used her recipes for 20 years before she ditched her for fame.

Paula Deen Accused Of Stealing Black Woman's Recipes In Resurfaced Clip

Tampa, FL

Brandon, FL

Law & Crime

A Florida man is behind bars for allegedly breaking into his mother’s home through the dog door to steal from her and stabbing her to death while two kids — including his own daughter — were in the house. John “Jake” Aylor, 37, is facing charges of...

Son breaks into mother’s house through dog door, stabs her to death because he was upset there was nothing to steal: Cops

On TikTok, Hassan Rahim posted a video talking about his upcoming wedding, where guests are being asked to pay $450 for a “ticket.”. Rahim says “friends and family” were invited, but every one of them has “declined the invitation.”. Rahim says that he and his fiancée...

WATCH: Man Says He May Cancel Wedding If Guests Don’t Pay $450 To Attend

Montana State

Carbon County, MT

Red Lodge, MT

A three-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked in her tent by a black bear. The girl was with her family at a private campground near Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana, on Sunday (August 11) when a bear wandered into the area just before 10 p.m.

Three-Year-Old Girl Attacked In Tent By Black Bear

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

Oswego County, NY

Madison County, NY

Wampsville, NY

Wampsville, N.Y. - Madison County giving kudos to their Highway Department, after the State Comptroller office ranked Madison County in the Top 5 Counties with the lowest percentage of bridges in poor condition. Madison as of 2023, has 174 bridges of those 115 are maintained by Madison County, only 3...

Madison County Praises Highway Department After State Comptroller Report

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Victor, NY

One man is dead, after a tree fell on him in Victor. Troopers say the 68-year-old man was on his tractor at a property on Willis Hill Road shortly after 2:30 this afternoon, when the tree toppled onto him. He was dead at the scene. The man's name has not...

Man Killed by Falling Tree in Victor

Illinois State

Do you live in the safest city in all of Illinois?. While there are many safe places to live across Illinois, only one is constantly referred to as the safest, based on property and violent crime rates over the course of a year. These cities are considered very great places to raise a family, and provide the peace of mind attached to feeling out of harm's way as you navigate your way through everyday life.

Illinois Destination Named 'Safest' Place To Live In The Entire State

Oregon State

A traffic stop of a big rig in southern Oregon uncovered a major illegal drug shipment. Oregon State Police stopped the commercial truck on I-5 in Jackson, County for a traffic violation. The driver gave consent to search the truck and the trooper found two five-gallon buckets weighing 60 pounds...

Traffic Stop Leads To Major Drug Bust

Boston, MA

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — For people who may have thought their last roommates would be from their college days, guess again. As the cost of housing continues to skyrocket, especially in the city, more and more young adult renters are getting creative when trying to afford rent. And in...

Some Adults Choose Living With Roommates As Boston Housing Costs Soar

Omaha, NE

Police say all four youths, ages 11 through 17, who are in custody in connection with a northwest Omaha homicide, have been booked at the Douglas County Youth Center. Investigators say they are each booked on numerous charges including criminal homicide in connection with the shooting death of 64-year - old Mursal Jama near 93rd and Cady Court.

Young Omaha Homicide Suspects Booked Into Custody

NewsBreak

Woman Steals $300 Worth Of Stuff By Paying $20 Bucks?!

A woman stole nearly $300 worth of merch from a Target, by swapping labels. Carla Nishikura, was arrested on charges of shoplifting, scheme to defraud and...

Woman Steals $300 Worth Of Stuff By Paying $20 Bucks?!

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