Iowa State

Ames, IA

(Ames, IA) -- The City of Ames is increasing penalties for nuisance party violations. The first offense is $650. The penalty is $855 for each repeat offense. The policy is in effect from 5 p.m. Friday, August 23rd thru Sunday, August 25th at 4 a.m. That's the weekend before classes start at Iowa State University.

Ames Enacts Hefty Fines For Nuisance Parties

Cedar Rapids, IA

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Students at Cedar Rapids Schools with chronic attendance issues could face legal trouble under a new policy. Chris Gibson, Director of Student Services for CR Schools tells Iowa's News Now that "we will have to by law let the county attorney know that the student has missed 20% or more of the school year, but they won’t take that case unless the family has had no communication, and is not really working to help the child get to school."

Cedar Rapids Schools Tightening Attendance Policy

(Undated) -- Bicycle enthusiasts are about to peddle onto a nine-mile trail extension in central Iowa. The extension links the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley trails, forming a nearly continuous 120-mile paved loop. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition will lead a bike ride Saturday, August 17th, at 11 a.m. to...

Bicyclists Celebrating Opening Of Central Iowa Trail Extension

Wisconsin State

Texas State

USDA released its most recent Crop Progress report Monday, reporting for the first time this season which states had corn at the dented growth stage. Here’s a closer look at which 12 of the top 18 corn-producing states had dented corn. Texas. According to USDA’s most recent Crop Progress...

12 states report dented corn

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

Dallas, TX

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Raising Cane’s Giveback Day

National Dog Day is on August 26th, so Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care and boarding company, has come out with their annual list of the top five large and small dog breeds. For the seventh year in a row, the Labrador retriever is the most popular large breed, followed by the Golden-doodle.

Top Dog Breeds for 2024

Florida State

Lake Mary, FL

The Little League Baseball World Series begins today, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is cheering on Lake Mary. "Congrats to Lake Mary on earning a spot in the Little League World Series," DeSantis posted on X, formerly Twitter. "Good luck in Williamsport!" Lake Mary is representing the Southeast Region and...

Gov. DeSantis Played in Little League World Series, Congratulates Lake Mary

Maine State

Nevada State

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in Nevada on Tuesday (August 13), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Indian Springs at a depth of 9.3 kilometers (about 5.8 miles). The USGS said it received 196 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication on Tuesday.

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US

Rochester, NY

Two parolees are in custody on murder, assault, and drug charges for the deadly triple shooting Monday in Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood. Police Captain Greg Bello says one of the suspects, 21-year-old Nasezire Horton already has a long record and has had his parole revoked several times. Horton was arrested again...

2 Parolees Arrested in Deadly Maplewood Triple Shooting

Buena Park, CA

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How depraved and brazen would you have to be to stick your cell phone under the door of a changing room at a store to get a picture of a woman trying on clothes? Well, that happened in Buena Park on July 19, at 10:40 a.m.

Man recorded a woman who was in a Buena Park Target dressing room

Ohio State

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

Marion, OH

MARION - The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with The Marion Police Department and The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. tonight on Mount Vernon Ave. east of Forest Lawn Dr. in the City of Marion.

Marion OVI Checkpoint on Mount Vernon Ave. Tonight

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 449 people across 31 states and Washington, D.C., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak, involving Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, has led to 125 hospitalizations, but no deaths have been reported so far. The CDC believes the actual number of people affected is likely higher, as many recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened Hundreds In 31 States

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

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Galveston, TX

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Tanya Nolan. A true Southern girl hailing from Galveston, Texas, who believes in multiple streams of income as an R&B Artist and Entrepreneur. Her distinctive journey began as a percussionist in middle school, evolving into the first female frontline drummer at Grambling State University.

Popular R&B Singer owns largest Upscale Child Care and Learning Center in T

Nebraska State

Hey there, future mover! Before you start picturing yourself surrounded by rolling prairies, friendly Midwesterners, and small-town charm, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Nebraska your new home. Flat as a Pancake.

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Nebraska

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse , N.Y. - Syracuse Police investigating a school bus being hit by gunfire Wednesday afternoon. Police say the First Student School bus with four children onboard was traveling on the 400 block of Highland Street a little after 2, when people on the side of the road and fired off some shots. A bullet went through the front of the bus and hit the radiator. Luckily no one was injured.

School Bus Struck By Gunfire In Broad Daylight In Syracuse

Are Justin and Hailey Bieber dropping us Easter eggs on a potential baby name? One fan seems to think so! Tanya Rad shared on-air people believe that the Biebers are naming their first child Plum. TikToker Cia Pia believes Hailey got pregnant around November or December and that's when a...

Fans Think Justin, Hailey Bieber Are Naming Their Baby This

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Cop On A Rooftop Event Today In Iowa

(Des Moines, IA) -- From 6:00 a.m. until noon, participating Dunkin' locations across Iowa will have a cop...

Cop On A Rooftop Event Today In Iowa

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