Quincy, IL

Columbus, OH

Indiana State

Valparaiso, IN

New York Post

A US Merchant Marine Academy student is approaching trial in Indiana for allegedly strangling his mother after she handed him an eviction notice that requested that he find a job and keep his room and common areas of their home clean. 

Conner Kobold, 20, admitted to the heinous crime as soon as police arrived in February at the Valparaiso home he shared with his mother Shanelle Burns, an assistant vice president in advancement at Loyola University in Chicago, according to court documents obtained by the Chicago Tribune. 

He reportedly told officers he “killed somebody” and told them where they could...

USMMA student, 20, strangles mom over eviction notice that ordered him to find job, keep room clean to stay in home

Pennsylvania State

Moscow, ID

The murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the criminology grad student accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in 2022, is set to begin June 2, 2025, according to a scheduling order filed in court.

Bryan Kohberger murder trial in University of Idaho student killings set for June 2025

Missouri State

Neosho, MO

 Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker’s daughter and her husband, who were gunned down while serving as missionaries in Haiti last month, were mourned at a packed memorial service on Tuesday — where the lawmaker lamented that he “never” thought he would come “to something like this.”

The loved ones of Natalie Baker Lloyd, 21, and her husband, Davy Lloyd, 23, gathered at Bible Holiness Assembly of God in Neosho, Missouri, for the 10 a.m. service.



“I want to say thank you to everyone, for being here to honor Davy and Natalie. It means everything to us and our families,” Natalie’s father,...

Missouri Rep. Ben Baker’s daughter, son-in-law mourned at packed memorial service after slayings in Haiti

Gloucester County, NJ

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Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Houston, TX

The operator of a dental clinic in Houston was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme. Rene Gaviola, 68, was the operator of Floss Family Dental Care. From 2018 to April 2021, Mr. Gaviola submitted false claims to Medicaid for pediatric dental services, according to a June 25 news release from the Justice Department.

Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M fraud scheme

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council finally got an answer to members’ queries about how much, exactly, the mayor’s All in Mile High program to end homelessness has cost so far. According to council member Amanda Sawyer, who chairs the Finance and Governance Committee, the city will have spent $155 million during an 18-month span from July 15, 2023, to Dec. 21, 2024.

Denver mayor’s homeless shelters cost taxpayers $155 million

Louisiana State

WEKU

It's unclear whether the new law that requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms has any teeth to enforce the requirement and penalize those who refuse to comply.

How will Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Saint Louis, MO

Knewz

A former Missouri middle school principal was sentenced this week to two consecutive life terms in prison for hiring his friend to murder his pregnant girlfriend, who was a teacher, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced Tuesday, June 25. Cornelius M. Green, 42, pleaded guilty in February to one count […]

Former Principal Sentenced to 2 Life Terms in Murder-for-Hire of Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend

Georgia State

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

Daily Montanan

A former Bureau of Land Management employee who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the government was sentenced Wednesday to two years and seven months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Montana, Defendant Adrian Anthony Aragon of Butte, 53, will have to pay […]
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Ex-BLM employee sentenced for stealing $10,700 in government funds

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Hannibal, MO

HANNIBAL, Mo. — All five levee gates will be installed along the Hannibal riverfront on Tuesday, July 2. A press release from the city’s Emergency Management Department said the gates are being installed based on guidance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service. The Mississippi River in Hannibal is forecast to reach 20.5 feet on July 4 and rise to 22 feet on Saturday July 6.

Levee gates to be installed Tuesday along Hannibal riverfront

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Health Care Authority reports it is launching a new state program, ScalaNW, to expand access to medications for opioid addiction. Starting on Monday, ScalaNW will offer every emergency room clinician with round the clock clinical consultation and educational materials to treat opioid addiction, according to the HCA.

ScalaNW: Expanding ER Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment

Aurora, CO

About 80 people overtook Aurora’s City Council meeting Monday, causing the mayor to recess the meeting three times in an effort to bring about order. The council then agreed to extend public invited to be heard beyond the one-hour time limit. The speakers showed up to chide the City Council for not punishing the officer that shot and killed Kilyn Lewis. Lewis was a suspect in a crime which is why police approached him. Body camera footage released by the Aurora Police Department showed Lewis did not have a gun and repeatedly yelled “I don’t have nothing!” with his hands in the air. Despite this, officer Michael Dieck killed him with a single shot from his rifle. Lewis never had more than a cell phone in his hand, the video showed.

Supporters of Black man killed by Aurora police overtake council meeting

Pierce County, WA

Western State Hospital nurse Bakari Shaban Gakere of Pierce County has been charged with striking a patient, the Washington Department of Health reports. In May, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Gakere with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged with Assaulting Patient at Western State Hospital

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

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John Wood Community College graduates 21 from GED program

QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently celebrated the achievements of 21 students who earned their GED (General Educational Diploma) credential throughout the 2023-24 academic year....

John Wood Community College graduates 21 from GED program

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