Columbus, OH

A tragic ending has come to the search for Raychel Sheridan, a 24-year-old from Plain Township, Ohio. Authorities have confirmed that the body found by Canton Sanitation workers on the morning of July 3rd is believed to be hers. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to her disappearance on...

Raychel Sheridan Found Dead, Boyfriend Arrested After Ohio Search

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that a complaint had been filed in Superior Court against Ironworkers Local 11, a New Jersey labor union, for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The union is accused of creating a hostile work environment and systematically bypassing Black union members for jobs, while giving them less desirable assignments.

Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Ironworkers Union in NJ

Georgia State

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A two-vehicle collision in Northeast Georgia claimed the life of a motorcyclist, a report from the Georgia State Patrol says. State troopers worked the fatal crash early Saturday, July 6, north of Athens. The wreck occurred around 1:10 a.m. on GA 8 at Ed Coile Road.

Motorcyclist killed when pickup backs out in front of it, GSP says

Detroit, MI

Traverse City, MI

Irish Star

The American drugstore chain has announced the closure of more than 500 stores altogether

Rite Aid to close eight more stores on Monday - is your local closing? Full list

Coffee County, GA

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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

Food banks in the West of England could be forced to turn people away as they struggle with cuts to local funding, a survey reports. Neighbourly, which helps businesses donate time and resources to groups in need, says that 41% of the charities they surveyed, including food banks, are unable to meet demand.

Food banks 'could be forced to turn people away'

(Bloomberg) — After her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott changed the game of billionaire philanthropy, writing huge checks to small charities at a breakneck pace from her newly independent $36 billion fortune. Now, the philanthropy world is hoping for another seismic shift from Melinda French Gates,...

Melinda French Gates’ $12.5 Billion Creates Path to Unrestricted Giving

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

Daily Mail

Many Americans are moving from large coastal cities to smaller towns, with states like California losing significant populations. Cities and towns across the US are offering financial incentives

How seven US cities are offering residents up to $50,000 to move there

Cleveland, OH

Editor's note: This article was originally published on July 5, 2022. It has since been updated. A fourth-grade teacher in Cleveland, Ohio, went viral on social media a few months ago when he spilled the tea on just how little teachers are paid in the United States. Kyle Cohen, known as Mr. Cohen to his students, has reportedly been teaching for four years and recently completed his master's degree in educational leadership. In a video that gained more than 1.1 million views on TikTok, the 26-year-old educator revealed how much he got paid during his first year of teaching. "In my first year of teaching, I taught at a charter school here in Cleveland, Ohio, and I made $31,000 as a fourth-grade teacher with a class of 16 students with a wide range of special needs—and I had my college degree and experience," Cohen says in the clip.

Fourth-grade teacher gives eye-opening response to claim that teachers only work '8-9 months' per year

Wisconsin State

Minnesota State

National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

Illinois State

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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

Minneapolis, MN

WashingtonExaminer

After a seven-week trial, a jury found five defendants guilty for their part in exploiting government funding for a program created to feed low-income children after school and during the summer. The defendants received more than $40 million from the Department of Agriculture for 18 million meals at 50 food sites across Minnesota, which was overseen […]

Five found guilty in $40 million scheme to steal from federal food aid program

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

The construction industry continues to struggle to retain young workers, which is a problem as Baby Boomers are projected to age out of the workforce by 2030. According to For Construction Pros, the labor shortage remains a major area of concern for many industry professionals, with research showing there are open positions at 85% of construction firms. At the same time, 10,000 people are retiring per day. Because of this, promoting construction careers to younger generations is essential to address the workforce gap and sustain industry growth. This can be done in a number of ways, including early engagement through school programs, developing talent internally, and recruiting underrepresented communities, among other methods.

As Professionals Age Out of the Construction Industry, Young Workers Are Needed to Fill the Gap

Hawaii State

GOBankingRates

Within the United States, Hawaii is considered a paradise where you can live -- if you can actually afford it. Living in this tropical haven can impact your wallet heavily, so being realistic about...

These Hawaiian Cities Have the Highest and Lowest Cost of Living in 2024


				













	Researchers at SMB Compass, the financial services firm, set out to see how much income single adults need to “live comfortably” in each state. And while the most costly and least costly states to live may not be a surprise, the difference between them is startling.Survey Reveals Increased Intent to Slash Budgets From Apparel to Travel This Summer




	According to the study, the difference between the most and least expensive states to live comfortably is $30,000.




	SMB Compass said the researchers considered essential costs such as food, housing, transportation, health care, utility prices and taxes to obtain the necessary income to live...

States Ranked by Salaries Needed to Live Comfortably

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

UPI News

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that more than $600 million in infrastructure funding is being made available to communities around the country.

Communities to get $600 million from DOT from Biden infrastructure law

New York State

Progressive Insurance has agreed to a $48 million settlement with a class of 93,000 New York policyholders who claim the insurer underpaid their total loss claims on their vehicles. The $48 million represents approximately 54% of the compensatory damages alleged by plaintiffs plus pre-judgment interest. The settlement covers New York...

Progressive to Pay $48M to New York Drivers Over Underpaid Total Loss Claims

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Charles Mill Marina slated to receive nearly $1 million in state funds

ASHLAND — The Charles Mill Marina is one of 11 Ashland County projects that will receive state monies from a One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund courtesy...

Charles Mill Marina slated to receive nearly $1 million in state funds

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