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The US Sun

KENTUCKY lawmakers are expanding a popular traffic law to help drivers. States across the US have laws that require drivers to pull over and make way for emergency responders on the road. Kentucky passed a state law in 2003 that required drivers to slow down or move over for highway...

Crackdown law comes into effect with $500 fines & jail time for drivers who fail to make crucial move on the road

Ohio State

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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

Texas State

The Hill

Texas Rep. Greg Casar (D) led more than 70 members of Congress in a joint letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to demand protection for U.S. Postal Service workers amid a wave of extreme heat. The letter, released Wednesday, called for the finalization of a proposed rule by the...

Reps call on postmaster general to implement new heat rule for workers

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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Tuskegee, AL

HUNDREDS of drivers are eligible for a refund after a mayor pulled a speed monitoring system from the roads. Drivers may receive a check in the mail refunding up to $330 in road law violation tickets. Tuskegee, Alabama’s ambitious automated camera traffic ticket initiative, which launched earlier this year, is now in limbo, according to […]

Hundreds of drivers to get one-time payment up to $330 as tickets are thrown out & enforcement put on hold over lawsuit

New Mexico State

Source New Mexico

The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]

New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

Alabama State

Don't Waste Your Money

See which states are offering tax-free holidays this summer that include clothing, electronics, school supplies and more for students and parents.

Mark your calendars for back-to-school tax-free shopping days in these states

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Polk County, FL

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

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

MotorBiscuit


Who can drive in the emergency lane? Is it illegal for cops to use it? What happens if you decide to use it?
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Is It Illegal for Police Officers to Drive in the Emergency Lane?

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects


While you do have to follow state traffic laws, you have certain rights.
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Drivers always have these 3 rights at a DUI checkpoint

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

A WOMAN fought her tax bill for 2024 after she noticed a dramatic increase in her vehicle's value - it was $1,000 more than last year. Even after the city adjusted her car's value, she appealed the decision again. Shirley Davis, a Durham, North Carolina resident, experienced "sticker shock" when...

My 2018 Honda was taxed like a brand new car years after I bought it – I refused to pay the $252 fee twice & fought back

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Reminder! Drive sober or get pulled over!

From August 16 through September 2, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be...

Reminder! Drive sober or get pulled over!

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