Iowa State

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One of the strictest abortion bans in the nation will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Why it matters: Most abortions will be prohibited after about six weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions in the cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the patient. Driving the news: Iowa...

Iowa's abortion ban, one of the nation's strictest, to take effect Monday

The Independent

 Advocates are decrying Iowa’s heartbeat abortion ban as “devastating” as the restrictive law went into effect on Monday morning, complicating the already dire abortion landscape in the Midwest.Last week, a judge ordered the six-week ban to take effect today at 8 a.m. That ruling came after the state’s supreme court cleared the way for the law when it reversed the year-long temporary injunction on June 28. Limited exceptions are available in the case of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.The Iowa Abortion Access Fund, considered one of the oldest abortion funds in the nation, condemned...

Iowa’s six-week abortion ban starts today. Advocates are calling it ‘devastating’

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Iowa City, IA

Pleasant Hill, IA

Publisher, editor and beat writer, Go Iowa Awesome. Hawkeye offensive lineman Cade Borud, who transferred to Iowa from FCS North Dakota and enrolled as a preferred walk-on in July, was arrested in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, over the weekend for OWI (first offense), according to court records. According to Polk County records, Borud was taken into custody early Saturday morning, and was released from the Polk County Jail later that morning. Borud was also cited for driving the wrong direction on a two-way highway. Borud is the second Hawkeye charged with OWI over the offseason, following an early July arrest for...

Transfer OL Cade Borud Arrested for OWI

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Tupelo, MS

Tupelo, MS - July 3, 2024. According to Tupelo Police Department officials, an arrest has been made following an investigation into embezzlement allegations at Titan Storage located on 2074 North Gloster Street. The incident, reported on June 10, 2024, involved the alleged embezzlement of approximately $1,200 from the business.

Embezzlement Arrest Made: Tupelo Police Department Reports

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

Memphis, TN

Desoto County, MS

Walls, MS

July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

MOLINE, IL – The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) President John W. Boyd, Jr. has called for the resignation of John Deere CEO John May and initiated a boycott against the company. Boyd’s demands come in response to John Deere’s continued plans to launch an autonomous tractor by 2030,...

Shocking Move: John Deere’s New Robot Tractors Could Leave American Farmers Jobless!

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Nebraska State

Omaha, NE

NBC News

A woman was arrested this week in the death of her 5-year-old foster son after he was found unresponsive in a hot car in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha police said Juanita Pinon, 40, was charged with one count of child abuse by neglect, resulting in death, after the boy was discovered inside the vehicle just after 5 p.m. local time Wednesday.

Nebraska woman arrested after death of 5-year-old who was left alone in car for hours

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

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

KCRG

NewsBreak

State leaders urge Iowans to learn how to recognize human trafficking

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State leaders urge Iowans to learn how to recognize human trafficking

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