Kansas State

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TheStreet

Dental hygienist careers offer high pay for a relatively low up-front time and money commitment. Here's how much they can make after two years of school and two licensures.

How much do dental hygienists make after a 2-year degree?

San Antonio, TX

The Independent

A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families and using it to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included multiple mansions, a fleet of luxury cars and designer accessories was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison.Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez after pleading guilty in March to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return. Prosecutors say Mello, a civilian employee at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, stole the money and...

US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced

Bonsall, CA

The leader of a nationwide retail crime operation faces five years and four months in state prison and must pay millions in restitution. A CNBC investigation in March detailed Michelle Mack's operation and showed how law enforcement traces stolen items from organized retail rings. Mack oversaw a multimillion-dollar operation in...

Retail crime 'queenpin' faces five years in prison, millions in restitution

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Georgia State

Some of the spaces that formerly housed Walmart Health are getting a new tenant. CenterWell, the health care services business of Humana Inc., said it plans to lease clinical space and open senior-focused primary care centers at 23 Walmart Supercenter stores in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. The centers will be located next to the Walmart stores in clinical office spaces that was formerly occupied by Walmart Health.

Humana to open primary care centers for seniors at Walmart locations in four states

Texas State

Houston, TX

A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program. Rene Fernandez Gaviola paid kickbacks to marketers who referred pediatric Medicaid beneficiaries to his Houston clinic, according to a July 30 news release. He then fraudulently billed the state's Medicaid program for services not rendered and also used unlicensed individuals to practice dentistry.

Texas dental clinic operator sentenced to prison for $6.9M fraud scheme

Denver, CO

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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

Jefferson County, OR

Denver7 News KMGH

Federal regulators have shut down the trucking company at the center of a deadly crash on Highway 285 in Jefferson County last month.

Regulators shut down trucking company involved in deadly Highway 285 crash

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

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

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

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Motorious

Kyle Wade faces challenges in fixing the first-ever totaled Tesla Cybertruck, a project fraught with technical difficulties and uncertainties. The screen goes red, and the vehicle crawls at 4 mph. It looks every inch a failed project. This is the first totaled Tesla Cybertruck, T-boned by a Ford Edge earlier this year, and it appears as though it will never drive again. Kyle Wade, an expert in rebuild projects, bought it with hopes of fixing it but might end up regretting his decision.

First Totaled Tesla Cybertruck Faces Uphill Battle in Restoration Attempt

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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

Pennsylvania State

Schuylkill County, PA

Summit Station, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – The Schuylkill County Fair kicked off Monday near Summit Station, but, did you...
The post When northern Schuylkill had a fair of its own first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

When northern Schuylkill had a fair of its own

Kentucky State

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

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

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‘Love, Kansas’ Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce

As Bridgette Jobe describes it, “Love, Kansas” is not just a talent recruitment campaign – it’s a full-on love letter. “‘Love, Kansas’ is a love letter...

‘Love, Kansas’ Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce

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