Ohio State

Cincinnati, OH

The Mirror US

A man is in critical condition after he was bashed in the head by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island, which reaches a top speed of 68 mph. He had reportedly been in a restricted area of the park

Man fighting for life after being smashed in head by 68-mph King's Island 'Banshee' roller coaster

Cleveland, OH

The Associated Press

A woman who fatally stabbed a 3-year-old boy sitting in a grocery cart outside an Ohio supermarket attacked him and his mother in less than five seconds before walking away, police said. Police said witnesses had no time to stop the stabbing that investigators believe was random. Officers arrested 32-year-old...

The fatal stabbing of 3-year-old outside an Ohio supermarket took just seconds, police say

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Bodycam footage shows responding officers try to help the woman out of the vehicle before they were allegedly injured when she sped off; prosecutors secured a high bond after a past incident of "using that vehicle as a deadly weapon" was revealed. An Ohio woman charged with her mother's murder,...

Woman Accused of Killing Mother By Pinning Her Against Garage Wall with Car Breaks Down In Court

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Independent

A 22-year-old murder suspect was accidentally released from an Ohio jail after a “typographical error” but is now back in custody after hours on the run.Amarion Sanders was indicted in October 2023 for aggravated murder and other charges in connection to the death of 39-year-old Derek Driskill. He has been held in jail since his arrest because he failed to pay the $1 million bond.But then, on Monday, June 24, Sanders was released.The case number of an unrelated case was entered incorrectly, so Sanders’ case was mistakenly  dismissed, a judge wrote in a docket entry: “Unfortunately due to this...

‘That’s not justice’: Typo lets accused murderer walk free from jail before police are able to recapture him

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

North Olmsted, OH

The alleged killer of three-year-old Julian Wood rocked back and forth in a chilling pre-trial hearing in court on Monday morning. Bionca Ellis, 32, stands accused of fatally stabbing the youngster outside a Giant Eagle store in North Olmsted, Ohio while out shopping with his mom, Margot, who was also wounded in a seemingly random attack on June 3. During her appearance a handcuffed Ellis, dressed all in blue, was led into the courtroom before sitting down in front of the judge.

Julian Wood's alleged killer rocks back and forth and stares at ground in chilling court appearance

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Akron, OH

High School On SI

Manny Lebron of Padua's sliding defensive play in the Division II state semifinals was voted as the top play from the 2024 OHSAA baseball state tournament

Padua's Manny Lebron wins vote for top play at the 2024 Ohio (OHSAA) baseball state tournament

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Columbus, OH

An Ohio mother and her partner have been arrested following the death of eight-year-old Martonio Wilder, whose body was discovered wrapped in a garbage bag in the attic of their home. Martonio’s body was found inside the attic of their Milo-Grogan neighborhood residence on Friday. The coroner’s office confirmed that the boy died from deep neck compression, according to court records obtained by NBC4.

Ohio Mother and Partner Arrested After Death of 8-Year-Old Martonio Wilder

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

Ashley Summers was a typical teenager in 2007: She argued with her mom about getting a tattoo and frequently stayed with extended family on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. "[Ashley] had started to disagree with her mom about a couple of things," FBI Cleveland Special Agent Cristin McCaskill said in a post on the FBI’s website. "One point of contention was when Ashley got a tattoo—it read 'Gene,' the name of her boyfriend at the time, with a heart around it."

Ashley Summers disappearance: FBI seeks tips on missing 14-year-old girl

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton volleyball's new freshman class includes Corrie Anderson, Sydney Barrett, Abbie Cresse, and Ella Joesting for the 2024 season. Corrie Anderson set a new school record for kills in a season (470) as a junior. Sydney Barrett led Kings High School to its first-ever OHSAA DI state title...

Meet University of Dayton Volleyball’s Impressive Freshman Recruits for 2024 Season

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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Ohio invests $8M in safety projects for kids who bike, walk to school

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State officials have announced that the state is investing more than $8 million for projects making it safer for children walking and biking...

Ohio invests $8M in safety projects for kids who bike, walk to school

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