Wood County, OH

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Brooklyn Park, MN

New York Post

A 3-year-old boy who was viciously attacked by a pair of pit bull mixes in Minnesota last week is not expected to survive his injuries, according to his heartbroken family. 

The tragedy unfolded when the boy, Covil Allen, and his mother, Natasha Palacios Vega, were visiting a home on July 19 in Brooklyn Park where the two dogs were up for sale, according to police.

Suddenly one of the dogs attacked Covil — and the second dog joined in, biting the boy and Vega.

Desperate bystanders grabbed any weapons within reach to fight back the animals.

“There were adults in the area that started...

3-year-old boy not expected to survive after getting viciously attacked by pair of pit bulls: family

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Herbie J Pilato

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

South Carolina State

Dover, OH

The Independent

A 12-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Georgia in May was found safe at a mall and her alleged abductor was arrested.Authorities located Maria Gomez-Perez in Dover, Ohio on Thursday, about 600 miles from her home in Gainesville. Officials expected that the child would be back in Georgia by Friday.“The tireless work of our criminal investigative bureau, law enforcement partners and the community has resulted in the best possible outcome,” Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said. “Our prayers for Maria’s safe return have been answered.”Gomez-Perez went missing on May 29. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office tracked the...

Missing Georgia girl, 12, found safe in Ohio mall after two-month hunt: 31-year-old man arrested

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

Michigan State

Flint, MI

American Songwriter

Jelly Roll has definitely come up in the world. He’s quickly gone from former convict to country music darling. It all comes down to being honest about his past through his music and present choices. Now, a sheriff in Michigan is rewarding him for his journey by officially swearing him in as a deputy sheriff.

Country Star Jelly Roll Officially Sworn in as Deputy Sheriff in Michigan

Detroit, MI

WBCT B-93

Here's where you can find the best steak in all of Michigan!

Popular Michigan Restaurant Crowned 'Best Steakhouse' In The Entire State

PopCrush

UPDATE (4:00PM ET): In a press conference, Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy confirmed that two children have died and nine other people were injured in the mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in Southport, England. Six of the injured victims are in critical condition. "It...

UPDATE: 2 Dead, 9 Injured After Mass Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class

Ohio State

Mentor, OH

92.3 WCOL

Nothing says "summer" quite like enjoying a tasty hot dog!

Ohio Restaurant Named The 'Best Hot Dog Joint' In The State

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Wellington, OH

The US Sun

PARENTS of a missing teenager are pleading with the public for information on their daughter’s whereabouts. Veronica Hayden Dininger, 17, was last seen on July 21, and now her parents are begging anyone who knows her location to come forward. Her mother, Jessica McClellan, said she last saw her daughter at their home in Wellington, […]

Urgent search for missing girl, 17, last seen on security footage as mom reveals her final words to her daughter

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Ashland, OH

Joel Eisenberg

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Longstanding Ohio Denny’s Unexpectedly and Permanently Closes

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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One killed two injured in Wood Co. crash Monday

WOOD Co., Ohio (WTVG) - One person was killed and two more were hospitalized Monday afternoon following a crash on Mermill Road. According to officials with...

One killed two injured in Wood Co. crash Monday

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