Colorado State

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot after he approached “suspicious” people on his street in Houston, leaving behind his two children and wife, who is eight months pregnant, authorities say. The incident occurred on August 10 at 12.30am when the husband, later identified as Osvaldo Casas, confronted “suspicious...

Husband dies in pregnant wife’s arms after being attacked while confronting car vandals

Sarasota, FL

A 12-year-old Florida girl has been critically injured after her mother accidentally ran her over on Monday during drop-off on her first day of school. The accident happened just outside Booker Middle School in Sarasota at around 7:45 a.m. local time, when the mother dropped off her daughter in the right turn lane in front of the school.

12-year-old girl critically injured after her mom accidentally runs her over on first day of school

Donald Trump hinted that he might flee to Venezuela if he loses the election this November. The former president made the comment as part of a fear-mongering prediction during his X interview with Elon Musk on Monday. “If something happens with this election, which would be a horror show, we’ll...

Donald Trump says he’ll flee to Venezuela if he loses the election

Louisiana State

Biloxi, MS

A former city councilman has been jailed for six years and was forced to hand over his monster truck, along with $1.9 million, after he admitted selling drugs in his vape store. Robert Deming III, a former councilman in Biloxi, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to...

City councilman jailed for six years, forfeiting monster truck and $1.9m, for selling drugs

Mount Vernon, WA

Skagit County, WA

Concrete, WA

Three people are dead and investigators are looking for a pickup truck that went missing from the scene of a deadly fire that ripped through a home in a rural area of Washington state. Authorities are still trying to figure out what led to the fire in Skagit County on...

Search underway for missing pickup truck after house fire kills three in rural Washington

Canton, OH

Canton, MI

A man in Canton Township, Michigan, allegedly shot and killed his neighbor because the man's daughter touched his mulch. Nathan Morris, 35, was killed just before noon on Saturday. "On Saturday, while taking a stroll with his family in his neighborhood, his daughter touched the mulch of one of the...

Father shot dead by neighbor in argument over daughter touching ‘mulch’ on property

Indiana State

Portage, IN

A woman was arrested after she got into a shouting match with an Applebees manager over the exact terms of an "all you can eat" deal, according to police. Shawneesha Cobbs, 28, and members of her family were visiting an Applebees in Indiana earlier this month and decided to order an all you can eat meal.

Woman arrested at Applebee’s after she challenged restaurant’s all you can eat rules

Lake Mary, FL

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Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Los Angeles, CA

Beverly Hills, CA

A handgun belonging to Christopher Dorner, a former police officer who went on a fatal 2013 rampage, turned up when investigators searched a Beverly Hills residence in connection to the robbery of a $1m watch. The bizarre coincidence took place after two suspects from South America were accused of stealing...

Gun belonging to infamous LA cop killer is found at scene of $1m robbery

Las Vegas, NV

Video footage, played for a packed courtroom in Las Vegas on Wednesday, revealed a person in a straw hat and bright orange vest, nonchalantly strolling along a suburban street. Prosecutors say that this is the elected county official who was “lying in wait” at the home of veteran Las Vegas...

Footage at murder trial reveals Las Vegas politician ‘lying in wait’ for journalist, prosecutors say

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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

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Investigators seized a massive shipment of methamphetamine weighing 2,585 pounds that was hidden among boxes of celery at a Georgia farmer’s market, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced. The drugs, worth an estimated $3.2m, constitute the largest bust in the history of the DEA’s Atlanta office. “This is a...

DEA seizes $3.2m in meth from Mexican cartel hidden in celery at Georgia farmer’s market

Douglas, GA

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

Lexington, KY

A former University of Kentucky student who was accused of hurling racial slurs and attacking a Black schoolmate while drunk has pleaded guilty to assault and other charges. Sophia Rosing, 23, admitted four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of public intoxication, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

College student who used the n-word 200 times in drunken attack on Black classmate faces jail after pleading guilty

New Jersey State

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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MAGA Rep Lauren Boebert pulled over for speeding in Colorado

MAGA congresswoman Lauren Boebert was reportedly pulled over for speeding in May and then failed to pay her fine on time, causing her case to be...

MAGA Rep Lauren Boebert pulled over for speeding in Colorado

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