Yuma County, AZ

San Luis, AZ

Newark, NJ

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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

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Southside Matt

As stated by The Zebra in their History of U.S. Homeownership: how housing has changed since 1960, “The United States is in the midst of a housing crisis.” They report that 40 million renters are currently at risk of eviction. That equates to almost half of the renters in the U.S. in serious danger of losing their homes. While minority residents, primarily Black and LatinX, are disproportionately affected by this, the current economic situation has caused this to hit all races.

Homelessness being outlawed

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Colorado State

Massachusetts State

CBS Boston

Fireworks have become a staple of July Fourth celebrations across the United States, where towns and cities often host professional shows to mark the occasion each year. In some areas, smaller displays of less powerful fireworks pop up at private holiday parties. For people wondering where fireworks are legal — and where they're illegal — nationwide, here's what to know.Full list of U.S. states where some fireworks are legalThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned several types of fireworks — like M-80s, cherry bombs and anything else that contains more than 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic material — at the...

Map shows states where fireworks are legal on July 4, 2024

Hawaii State

Maui County, HI

Kula, HI

The Independent

Two men arrested last month on a road within Oprah Winfrey 's property on the Hawaiian island of Maui are suspected of illegal night hunting, state officials said Monday. The two Maui men, both 19, were arrested just before midnight on June 21 after officers found them using a hunting spotlight on a public road that runs through Winfrey's ranch in Kula, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release.While they were not caught actively hunting, officers found a loaded shotgun and a loaded rifle in the pair's truck, and Winfrey's ranch surrounds the road...

Police arrest two men within grounds of Oprah’s Hawaii ranch

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

WyoFile

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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J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Sammamish, WA

A TikTok showing a high school preventing a young girl from wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei at her graduation ceremony has caused uproar on the popular platform. In the 142-second video, uploaded by the girl’s brother, kainoa.b, a Hawaiian family — led by the girl’s passionate father — can be seen remonstrating with Eastlake High School officials about the institution’s supposed policy preventing students from wearing any cultural items deemed unsuitable for graduation wear.

‘The discrimination is so real’: Hawaiian student isn’t allowed to walk at her graduation ceremony in traditional garb

102.5 The Bone

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say. The incident occurred just before midnight on June 21 in the Kula area of Upcounty Maui, according to the Department of Land and Natural resources in Hawaii, when two men were stopped by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) after they were observed allegedly using a spotlight for hunting purposes. “This happened near the intersection of Thompson Road and Kamaʻole Road, in the Kula area of Upcountry Maui. Thompson Road is a public road that runs through private property owned by the Oprah Winfrey Ranch,” officials said. “Luke Allen and Ty Munoz, both 19, of Upcountry Maui were arrested after being stopped.” Allen and Munoz were subsequently taken to the Maui Police station in Wailuku for booking but further charges are expected following a police investigation.

Pair of 19-year-old men arrested for illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii ranch

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Oregon State

It’s a modern spin on the classic treasure hunt: six special bottles hidden across Oregon, offering the chance to direct $6,000 to local nonprofits. The Hidden Bottle Hunt is back for another year in Oregon, hiding the treasure in parks and on trails around the state, offering a series of clues to help people find them.

When to look for Hidden Bottle Hunt treasures in Oregon parks

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Stockton, CA

CBS Sacramento

STOCKTON — The heat did not slow down Fourth of July celebrations in San Joaquin County. That started with the annual parade and ended with fireworks lighting up the sky over Banner Island Ballpark.The family-friendly day of events is a tradition in Stockton—even triple-digit temperatures and a heatwave didn't stop the celebrations or fans from attending the festivities."This is Stockton. It might be 111 to 112 today, but we're definitely used to the heat in the summer," said Matt Beckwith, a Stockton resident.The grand marshal for the parade was Stockton native Jose M. Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut.The festival at...

Stockton Ports sell out, Fourth of July Fireworks light up the sky

Illinois State

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

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

Fayetteville, WV

Lootpress

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Independence Day is quickly approaching so we’ve compiled a list of fireworks shows near America’s newest national park. LOOTPRESS has compiled the following list of scheduled fireworks shows for communities surrounding New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. FAYETTEVILLE: Fireworks will begin at dusk on Thursday, July 4. The Fayetteville Heritage […]

Fireworks shows happening near New River Gorge National Park

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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

Gadsden, AZ

Somerton, AZ

Yuma, AZ

Bard, CA

NewsBreak

San Luis Parks and Rec gets $10k from Campesinos Sin Fronteras

A South Yuma County non-profit group that serves farmworkers and low income families has made a donation to a local parks and recreation group. San Luis...

San Luis Parks and Rec gets $10k from Campesinos Sin Fronteras

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