Dekalb County, IN

Illinois State

Milwaukee, WI

The Independent

 An arm discovered on a beach in Illinois has been identified as part of the remains of Sade Robinson, a Milwaukee student who was dismembered after going on a first date with a man who police say killed her.The arm was found on 11 May by someone walking along Waukegan Municipal Beach, about 50 miles from Milwaukee, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office. A DNA analysis was used to match the arm to Robinson, according to the coroner. The 19-year-old Milwaukee Area Technical College student was killed after going on a date with 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson in April....

Arm found on Illinois beach identified as belonging to Milwaukee student dismembered on first date

Springfield, OH

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Kianna Writes

In a move that caught the locals off guard, Roosters in Springfield, Ohio, has officially closed its doors. This unexpected farewell came to light when customers arrived only to find a heartfelt note stuck to the front door. After over a decade of serving up American-style comfort food, the closure of this beloved spot has left a void in the community’s culinary scene.

Beloved Restaurant Closes Unexpectedly in Ohio

USA TODAY

A large fight broke out on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, video footage shared on social media shows.

Large fight breaks out on Carnival cruise ship, video footage shows

OK Magazine

Mike Heslin has tragically passed away at age 30. The Lioness actor's husband, Scotty Dynamo, took to Instagram on Friday, July 5, to reveal Heslin died on Tuesday, July 2, after going into an "unexpected cardiac arrest." "Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened," his spouse penned in the heartbreaking announcement.  "Michael was brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel.""He single-handedly carried me through multiple rounds of cancer. He was the first person everyone would call to share good news with, and he was the perfect person to call if...

'Lioness' Actor Mike Heslin Dead at Age 30 After Going Into 'Unexpected Cardiac Arrest'

Texas State

Harlingen, TX

The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...

Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday

Advnture

Approaching animals from behind is a good way to startle them

Careless couple corner bison in Yellowstone National Park, demonstrating perfectly how not to photograph wildlife

Crete, NE

The Mirror US

Billy Booth, 74, was found dead inside his Crete home with self-inflicted gunshot wounds and reportedly had a history of disputes with his Hispanic neighbors going back to 2021

Nebraska man shoots 7 neighbors, including 4 kids, after telling them ‘go back to where you came from’

Virginia State

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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

Thomasville, GA

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Vanishing Georgia

Thomasville’s Old Cemetery dates to at least 1842, based on burial dates, and is a microcosm of 19th century funerary art, ranging from exceptional vernacular memorials to grand marble obelisks and monuments. It is said to be the oldest cemetery in Thomas County, incorrectly, but it may be the oldest in Thomasville proper. The deed […]

The Old Cemetery, Circa 1842, Thomasville

Newark, NJ

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

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

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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

Burns Harbor, IN

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. The effort would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago area via the Great Lakes, according...

U.S. Customs OKs Indiana port's plans for new container terminal

 Some 175 years after the U.S. government stole land from the chief of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation while he was away visiting relatives, Illinois may soon return it to the tribe.Nothing ever changed the 1829 treaty that Chief Shab-eh-nay signed with the U.S. government to preserve for him a reservation in northern Illinois: not subsequent accords nor the 1830 Indian Removal Act, which forced all indigenous people to move west of the Mississippi. But around 1848, the U.S. sold the land to white settlers while Shab-eh-nay and other members of his tribe were visiting family in Kansas. To...

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Davenport, IA

Dubuque, IA

DC News Now

John Deere said layoffs are being made due to reduced demand for products from factories in Illinois and Iowa.

John Deere laying off hundreds of Midwest workers

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

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

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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Woman thrown from motorcycle after hitting deer in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A woman was thrown from her motorcycle after she hit a deer Thursday evening in DeKalb County. The crash took place...

Woman thrown from motorcycle after hitting deer in DeKalb County

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