West Virginia State

Fayette County, WV

Kimberly, WV

Lootpress

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic dispute between a couple ends with a girlfriend behind bars after she spat on her boyfriend, threw a glass saucer, hitting him, and the dog bitting his thigh. On June 20th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Fayette County 911 Center received a report of an ongoing domestic […]

Domestic dispute lands girlfriend behind bars

Kentucky State

Carroll County, KY

Worthville, KY

Wide Open Country

In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.

Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him

Kanawha County, WV

Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show.

West Virginia couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children to be used as ‘slaves,’ authorities allege

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia

Beaver, WV

BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]

Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location

New Jersey State

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Phil Norman

It’s a sad day for retail lovers, especially those who’ve grown up shopping at Bob's Stores. The regional chain, a fixture in the Northeast for nearly seven decades, is shutting down all its locations. This news follows a June 18 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing—a move that marks the end of an era for a brand deeply rooted in communities across New England, New York, and New Jersey.

Retailer Closes All Stores After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

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

Youngstown, OH

The evening of July 3, 2015, was much like any other, according to Crystal Rogers‘ boyfriend, Brooks Houck: Houck said the 35-year-old mother of five played games on her phone that night. But when Houck woke up the next morning, Rogers and her car were gone. She was never seen again.

Crystal Rogers disappeared from Youngstown, Kentucky. Could she be connected to four other unsolved murders from the area?

The US Sun

WALMART has come under fire from shoppers who are going to rival retailers due to the chain’s strict anti-theft measure. As retailers battle to save their profits, theft is consistently noted as a key threat taking billions of dollars every year from the industry. In response, large chains have started implementing changes in stores from […]

‘Worse than being asked to show a receipt’ Walmart shoppers fume over strict policy – they’re going to Meijer instead

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Sandusky, OH

Akron Beacon Journal


                        The merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags is complete.
                        The Millennium Force roller coaster is still climbing up 310 feet to take riders on a crazy 92 miles per hour ride.
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How the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger might impact your trip to Cedar Point

Fayetteville, WV

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The rain did not stop Fayetteville residents and visitors from enjoying 4th of July festivities on Thursday. Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a carnival at Charlie McCoy Town Park. The fun continued into Thursday with multiple food and craft vendors set up downtown with multiple contests taking place […]

GALLERY: Fayetteville shines in 4th of July Parade despite rain showers

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Indiana State

Ohio State

A transcript of 911 calls made by Bryson Muir's grandmother after he went missing shows she begged police for help over fears he was in danger. Officials issued a Silver Alert for Bryson, 14, last month after he was reported missing by his grandmother, Cheryl Wright. She called the police, alleging the teen had been abused as he left her home with his parents on June 16.

Bryson Muir's grandmother tells of 'relief' after pleading with cops in two 911 calls

Michigan State

Sportscasting

West Virginia has become the fourth U.S. state to send a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada Sportsbook, joining Michigan, Colorado, and Connecticut. The West Virginia Lottery issued the letter to the Curacao-based website on June 27. West Virginia could join seven U.S. states in preventing Bovada Sportsbook from accepting bets from...

West Virginia Becomes Fourth State to Send Cease-and-Desist Letter to Bovada

Mcdowell County, WV

Keystone, WV

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tragic incident occurred in McDowell County after a man was hit and killed by a train. According to McDowell County Deputies, they responded to a call shortly before 11 pm in Keystone, about a man hit by a train. When deputies arrived, the man was pronounced dead.  The identity […]

Man hit and killed by train in McDowell County

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W.Va. Turnpike travel plazas closing for demotion, $122M in renovations

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Travel plazas along the West Virginia Turnpike will soon be closing for the year, allowing contractors to complete $122 million in renovations....

W.Va. Turnpike travel plazas closing for demotion, $122M in renovations

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