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Connecticut State

Mountain View, CA

Washington, DC

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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

Breathitt County, KY

Growing up, J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, visited family who lived in the Panbowl section of Breathitt County. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Kevin Nance) Sigmund Freud says we embrace mythical origin stories of leaders, warriors, and saints to disguise their true identity and to give them mystical powers or political agency.

Breathitt County, J.D. and me

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

Columbia, MO

Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent). In September 1992, as I performed one of the perfunctory duties of my job as assistant city editor of the Columbia Daily Tribune — watching the nightly local news to keep up with our competitors — a startling story came on KMIZ.

For 32 years, dozens of deaths tied to nurse at Columbia’s VA hospital have been unresolved

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

New Hampshire State

A plow truck clears a road during a winter storm in Laconia. (Getty Images) In the wake of recent floods and other damaging weather events, the Insurance Department announced Tuesday it was launching a weather catastrophe response team. After the immediate hazards of a storm have cleared, the team will...

Insurance Department launches weather catastrophe response team

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Alabama State

Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, stands on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives on Feb. 8, 2024. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) An Alabama lawmaker wants to increase the number of jobs a person has to apply for while receiving unemployment benefits from Alabama. HB 29, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver,...

Alabama bill would require people to apply for more jobs to receive unemployment

Wisconsin State

Kansas State

TOPEKA — The state treasurer for Kansas said the bipartisan settlement of multistate litigation against Delaware regarding unclaimed property from a money-transfer company would result in $1.5 million being forwarded to Kansas for distribution to consumers. The dispute had its roots in action by Delaware to distort federal law...

Settlement of Delaware lawsuit transfers $1.5 million in unclaimed property to Kansas

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Indiana State

Clark County, IN

Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel — who has pleaded guilty to more than two dozen felonies — could still qualify to receive taxpayer-funded retirement benefits for his public service. (Photo from Clark County Sheriff's Office. Photo illustration by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle) Even after Jamey Noel pleaded...

Questions remain over former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel’s eligibility for public pensions

It's been 35 years since iconic actress Amanda Blake died of AIDS-related hepatitis on August 16, 1989. Best known as Miss Kitty Russell on TV's long-running Western Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975), Blake was a trailblazer on and off-screen. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Pioneer Actress Amanda 'Miss Kitty' Blake ('Gunsmoke'): 35 Years After Her Tragic Death

Georgia State

Floyd County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Salem, OH

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

Melbourne, FL

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Honolulu, HI

People living on Oahu’s Westside have noticed more law enforcement officers patrolling the area during the past few weeks as the Honolulu Police Department pledged to increase the number of officers in the wake of recent high-profile shootings. Officials and some residents said that’s a good start, but more...

A Wave Of Westside Shootings Has People Saying ‘Enough Is Enough.’ But What More Can Be Done?

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

Marshfield, MA

A beloved festival is returning for another year of delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun! Marshfield Lobsterfest, which began in 2019 as a way to support local lobstermen and showcase the natural beauty of Marshfield, has become an annual event that draws visitors from near and far!

Don't Miss Marshfield Lobsterfest: Live Music, Delicious Food & More

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Maksim Silnikau, a 38-year-old national of Belarus and Ukraine, made his initial appearance in Newark federal court today after being extradited from Poland. Silnikau is facing charges related to leading two international cybercrime schemes, according to court documents unsealed Monday, August 12, 2024.

International Cybercrime Leader Extradited to NJ

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New signs: Welcome to CT, a small, yet immodest state

Highway signage unveiled Wednesday at seven entry points into Connecticut variously proclaim the state as home of the foodie capital of New England, pizza capital of...

New signs: Welcome to CT, a small, yet immodest state

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