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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Bridgeport, WV

Back in November of 2022, a group of eight West Virginia University engineering students, taking part in a group known as the CE Capstone Project team – presented a recommendation to Bridgeport City Council. The project involved fixing a problematic city intersection. Nearly two years later, the project is...

One of City's Most Problematic Intersections Ready to See Improvement as Bids Due for Six-Figure Project

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Bridgeport, CT

A late Monday morning accident near downtown Bridgeport saw a vehicle roll over onto its top, according to Bridgeport Fire Chief Phil Hart. Bridgeport Fire, along with the Bridgeport Police Department, were alerted to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries at South Virginia. Avenue. The call came in at...

Vehicle Suffers Heavy Damage after Rolling onto Top on Virginia Avenue; No Injuries, Police Investigating

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Chicago, IL

Plainfield, IL

Pace Suburban Bus recently welcomed Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to its Heritage Division in Plainfield, IL, to celebrate Community Project Funding secured by the congresswoman for the purchase of an electric bus for use in the agency’s I-55 express bus service. The $826,779 in funding will be put toward a...

Pace And Congresswoman Celebrate Community Project Funding For Electric Bus

Denver, CO

The Denver City Council finally got an answer to members’ queries about how much, exactly, the mayor’s All in Mile High program to end homelessness has cost so far. According to council member Amanda Sawyer, who chairs the Finance and Governance Committee, the city will have spent $155 million during an 18-month span from July 15, 2023, to Dec. 21, 2024.

Denver mayor’s homeless shelters cost taxpayers $155 million

Clarksburg, WV

Clarksburg City Council swore in three members to its governing body at a special meeting held in the city's municipal chambers Monday evening. Incumbents Martin Howe and Marc Jackson were sworn in during the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Also, newcomer to the city's governing Ryan Deems was sworn in. City Clerk...

Trio Sworn in to Serve on Clarksburg City Council

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Harrison County, WV

A weekend structure fire in Harrison County outside of Clarksburg is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, according to authorities. The fire, which took place Saturday evening along Wilsonburg Road, saw multiple agencies respond. Among the groups responding were the Reynoldsville, Nutter Fort, Spelter, and Salem Volunteer Fire Departments.

Local Weekend Structure Fire is Under Investigation

Military Times

The Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.

More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus pay

WEEK 9 – JULY 1 – JULY 5, 2024. It is possible, but not likely, that residents may experience some discoloration, cloudy water, low pressure, or temporary loss of service of water during this period. The City will not be responsible for any damage caused by discolored water.

Bridgeport to See 41 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 1 through July 12

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Some farm use vehicles must obtain DMV official tags. An unofficial farm use tag not issued by theDMV used to suffice in the Commonwealth. They will no longer be sufficient for smaller vehicles in Virginia beginning July 1. Those who have these vehicles should obtain the proper tags before that date.

Smaller farm use vehicles will have to purchase DMV tags by July1

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

This week, City Council is set to begin discussing the proposed deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate EverBank Stadium. At its center is the agreement for a $1.4 billion stadium overhaul, the cost of which would be split 50-50 with the Jags after the city also covers $150 million in overdue maintenance and repair work. The city has said it plans to pay for its $625 million construction portion, for the most part, by redirecting revenue from a half-penny sales tax, passed as “the Better Jacksonville Plan.” But it’s not a straight line from the tax revenue pot to getting cranes in the air — the plan depends on budget changes to avoid debt on other projects, and using money that would have gone toward paying down that debt on the stadium reno.

How the city wants to pay for the ‘Stadium of the Future’

The construction industry is at a pivotal moment. With an aging workforce, evolving technology, and a need to adapt to changing demands, the future of construction hinges on the ability to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce. With the younger generation largely not realizing what a fulfilling and lucrative career can be had in construction, many challenges exist, such as developing the crucial role of women in the industry and remaining competitive with top-tier talent. Shaping your company’s future for the better will all come down to how these issues are handled.

The Evolution of the Construction Workforce

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WVU Getting $6.4 Million from USDOT for Upgrades to University's Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,400,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for improvements to West Virginia University’s...

WVU Getting $6.4 Million from USDOT for Upgrades to University's Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System

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