Arizona State

Elyria, OH

On June 19th, a retired couple from Missouri was attacked in their RV by a knife-wielding assailant at a Nebraska rest area. James D. Thompson, Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of use of a deadly weapon, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, and operating a vehicle to avoid a felony.

Missouri Couple Attacked at Nebraska Highway Rest Area

Iowa State

A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa has collapsed due to severe flooding, illustrating the extensive impact of the recent heavy rains across the Midwest. This collapse adds to the growing infrastructure damage and challenges faced by the region. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said the collapse of the bridge is a crucial link for transporting commodities and will have significant repercussions for many months. One person has died in South Dakota and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in Iowa during flooding in the upper US Midwest.

Bridge collapses amid severe flooding in US midwest

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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

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

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

Sioux Falls, SD

A man in northwest Iowa drowned in his basement during severe flooding that devastated the Midwest this past week, police said, bringing the death toll in the region to at least three.

Iowa man drowns in his basement, bringing death toll in Midwest flooding to at least 3

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

Missouri State

Five men have been charged with kidnapping after a missing Indiana teenager was discovered in Missouri. The incident originated in Cass County, Indiana, and the teenager was found during a traffic stop in Missouri. The suspects, Carlos Funez, Marlon Aguilar, Arturo Eustaquio, Noe Guzman Hernandez, and Daniel Ruiz Lopez, face...

Five Men Charged with Kidnapping Missing Indiana Teen Found in Missouri

North Dakota State

The construction of numerous low-head dams altered North Dakota's rivers and streams over a century ago. Originally intended for livestock watering, irrigation, water supply, and recreation, these seemingly benign structures conceal a sinister secret. Known as "drowning machines," these low-head dams have claimed numerous lives, transforming tranquil waterways into death...

Dozens Of Deadly Drowning Machines Still In Place In North Dakota

Nebraska State

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Travel + Leisure named the 50 most beautiful destinations in America, and this Nebraska location made the list!

One Nebraska Destination Named Among The 'Most Beautiful Places' In The US

Daily Mail

Local community members in a small Missouri town are outraged after a police K9 tragically died after being left in a hot car overnight by deputies.

Beloved police K9 dies in sweltering hot car after being left inside overnight by deputies

South Dakota State

In South Dakota, sculpted rock formations rise from the earth, lakes shine like glass, and prairies grasp onto the horizon like endless oceans of grass. The landscape is so astonishingly beautiful it feels like one big national park. This is the ancestral land of the Lakota and Dakota. Today the state is home to nine tribal governments and more than 71,000 Native American people.

A first-time guide to South Dakota

Minnesota State

Mankato, MN

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — At least two people are dead after severe storms and major flooding hit the Midwest, according to officials, and a dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of collapse.

At least 2 are dead from catastrophic Midwest flooding and a Minnesota dam is at risk of collapse

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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that 13 individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their involvement in schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. These charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in 193 defendants being charged nationwide for submitting over $2.75 billion in false claims.

NJ Health Care Fraud Bust: 13 New Jerseyans Charged in $2.75B Scheme

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

A Minnesota family living on the edge of a failing dam fear the worst as they recall the startling moment they had to flee their decades old home.

Life threatening moment of family living on the edge of Minnesota Dam

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Experts advise people to remain calm amidst river flooding

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) While there might be some concerns about the flood levels of the Missouri River, experts advise people to remain calm as the water...

Experts advise people to remain calm amidst river flooding

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