Rhode Island State

Columbus, OH

Iowa State

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Minnesota State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley today, particularly impacting southeastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and northeastern Iowa. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Upper MS Valley; Evening; August 26th 2024

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A Dime Saved

Some states are safer than others, and this is a big influence on where people move. Places with a low level of public safety have a lot of crime, which can prevent the public from wanting to move there and even visit.

The 15 Absolute Safest States In The Whole America

Retirement Daily

Discover the key considerations and risks associated with relocating a nursing home resident on Medicaid to a new state.

What to Expect When Moving a Medicaid Nursing Home Resident to Another State: Risks and Solutions

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

New York City, NY

Suffolk County, NY

CBS New York

BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...

Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says

Lodi, CA

CBS Sacramento

LODI — There is a banner debate in Lodi with the Sunwest Homeowners Association responding to CBS13 after it initially reported how it was requiring a resident to remove his Donald Trump 2024 signs and banners."I'll trim it up right here," said Paul Wood Bonilla, who has lived in his Lodi home for over 30 years.He said he is considering trimming his Trump signs if it means he can keep them up. That is after he received a letter from his HOA, Sunwest, a part of Katzakian Property Management, last week that read all three signs were violating the three...

Lodi homeowner complies with HOA, removes 2 of 3 Trump 2024 signs posted

USA TODAY

The laws even apply to people in need who call 911, like women facing domestic violence, the Justice Department said.

Evictions for making too many 911 calls happen. The Justice Department wants it to stop.

Maryland State

Rockville, MD

The Hill

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said in a press release that a Maryland police officer was convicted Friday for acts he committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, “including throwing a smoking and sparking object in the direction of” police. According to the press release, Justin Lee is 25…

Maryland officer who tossed ‘a smoking and sparking object’ at police line on Jan. 6 convicted

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Colorado State

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

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Alaska State

Alaska Beacon

Seven attorneys have thrown their name in the ring for a judicial position in Alaska’s Supreme Court. All seven candidates are women, meaning that – if everything proceeds as expected – the court will be majority-women for the first time in state history.  The seven applicants were announced last week by the Alaska Judicial Council, […]

Alaska Supreme Court positioned to be majority-women for first time

North Carolina State

Belmont, NC

Town Talks

There’s no argument in many folks’ minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Reuters

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down a rule adopted by President Joe Biden's administration designed to raise pay for tipped workers, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed federal agencies' ability to issue regulations.

US appeals court scraps Biden tipped wages rule

NBC News

Many Americans turn to medications like buprenorphine to overcome opioid addiction. But some say they’re being discriminated against as they go about their lives because they carry a stigma. NBC News' Kate Snow introduces us to Derek Scott who, once in recovery, spent years fighting for the opportunity to work as a lawyer.

Medication helped him overcome addiction. Then he says he was blocked at first from getting a law license

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

WyoFile

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

NewsBreak

Decision on Illegally Built Seawall Could Say Plenty About Rhode Island

A state agency decision expected this fall, or perhaps later in the year, could reveal how blatant Rhode Island’s game of favorites really is. (istock) This...

Decision on Illegally Built Seawall Could Say Plenty About Rhode Island

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