Maryland State

Columbus, OH

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The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Coffee County, GA

Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Late last month, officers from the Braxton Police Department arrested a woman who allegedly attempted to commit an armed robbery at a convenience store and then claimed she was making a TikTok video.

Coffee County Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery Attempt then Claimed It Was For a TikTok Video

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New York Post

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray uttered three chilling words — “I did it” — to investigators soon after he was arrested for the slaughter of two classmates and two teachers earlier this week, the local sheriff said. 

The baby-faced 14-year-old, who is set to make his first court appearance Friday after being slapped with murder charges, allegedly made the admission while being interrogated in the aftermath of the bloodshed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith told CNN. 

Gray is accused of unleashing a barrage of gunfire with an AR-15-style rifle at his school in Winder, just outside...

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray allegedly uttered three chilling words after arrest

According to a report from a local Dominican Republic news outlet, controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has an international warrant for his arrest issued by authorities in the Dominican Republic. Today (Aug. 29), Diario Libre reported that the Court of Appeals in the Judicial District of La Vega issued this...

International Warrant Issued for Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Arrest

Louisiana State

Tampa, FL

The Mirror US

John Jonchuck was 25 when he threw his five-year-old daughter Phoebe off the 60-foot Dick Mesiner Skyway Bridge in Tampa, Florida. He was sentenced to life in prison

Killer dad drops 5-year-old daughter off 60-foot Florida bridge to 'save her' after 'hearing voices'

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 23-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, who both had warrants, were arrested following a traffic stop. On August 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a detective with the Coffee County Drug Unit was observing traffic on Hwy 21 North in the Oak Park Community when he noticed a Black GMC Pickup traveling south toward the city. The detective said he observed behavior that he believed to be an indicator of criminal behavior.

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizure in Douglas

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Delaware State

CBS Philly

WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) -- A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 southbound is blocking four lanes on that side of the highway on Friday morning, according to Delaware State Police.The crash is near Airport Road after Route 141.Traffic cameras showed the truck appeared to be a fuel tanker. The roadway was treated with sand to clean what may have been a fuel spill.Avoid the highway if you can and expect delays.We're working to find out what caused the crash and when the lanes will open back up again.This is a developing story and will be updated.


Multiple lanes closed on I-95 south after tractor-trailer crash

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable little pup who is ready to start the next chapter of her life. Lovie Island is a Chihuahua and Rat Terrier mix pup who has spent most of her life in a loving home. Sadly, Lovie and her pup siblings were left without a home when their human mom passed away.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost Her Owner Now Headed North And Looking For Love

Pennsylvania State

New Boston-morea, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – A man serving a life sentence for homicide in southwestern Pennsylvania died this...
The post Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Panama City, FL

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For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Chesterfield County, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that a Chesterfield special needs student was found with drugs belonging to an elementary teacher on Thursday, August 29. Mary Horton was arrested at Hopkins Elementary School after an officer with the Chesterfield County Police Department responded to a report of “what appeared to be methamphetamine” in her possession."

A special needs student found drugs belonging to an elementary teacher in Chesterfield County

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

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Salisbury Police arrest pair in connection to shots fired incident

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury Police arrested two people in connection to a shots fired incident earlier this week. At around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, officers were patrolling...

Salisbury Police arrest pair in connection to shots fired incident

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