Shenango Township, PA

Columbus, OH

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

Gainesville, GA

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Hall County, GA

Now Habersham

A 12-year-old Hall County girl missing for nearly two months has been found safe in another state, law enforcement officials announced late Thursday, July 25. In a social media update, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says investigators with its Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) “safely located and recovered Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville this evening in another state.”

Missing Hall County girl Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in another state

Pennsylvania State

Mercer County, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

MERCER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Grisly details emerged about the killing and dismemberment of a transgender teenager in Mercer County during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Twenty-nine-year-old Dashawn Watkins is charged with homicide in the death of 14-year-old Pauly Likens, who was reported missing and was later found dismembered around a lake in Mercer County."She loved everyone and to be taken away in such a disgusting manner -- justice needs to be had," said Liken's mom, Jennifer McClure.Multiple people took the stand on Thursday, revealing several new details. On June 23, two days before Pauly likens was reported missing, Watkins allegedly purchased sawblades...

Grisly details emerge about killing and dismemberment of transgender Pennsylvania teenager

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Nashville, TN

Whiskey Riff

Even though the autopsy and toxicology reports are complete, we're still getting new information about what happened the night Riley Strain passed away.

It's been three months now since the body of Riley Strain, the 22-year old University of Missouri student who went missing on March 8 in downtown Nashville, was found in the Cumberland River after a two-week search.

Strain, who was in town for a fraternity formal, was last seen after being asked to leave Luke Bryan’s lower Broadway bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge, and then for some reason walked in the opposite direction of his hotel.

Authorities said at the time...

Security At Luke Bryan’s Nashville Bar Claimed Riley Strain Was “Verbally Aggressive With Staff” Before Being Kicked Out

Dollywood Ceases All Operations: Beloved Theme Park Now Closed

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Athens, GA

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Alabama State

Fayette County, AL

The Independent

A young mom was found murdered in Alabama after leaving rehab and now a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection to her killing.Michael Wade Tucker, 36, was charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Laci Whitson, according to ABC 33/40.Tucker was the last known person to be with Whitson, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.Whitson went missing after leaving a rehab facility in Lauderdale County, Alabama, last week, according to the Tuscaloosa Thread.Her loved ones started to worry after not hearing from her and raised the alarm.On Sunday, Whitson’s remains were found wrapped in a blanket and...

Man, 36, accused of killing young mom, 21, who went missing after leaving rehab and found dead in the woods

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

Philadelphia, PA

102.5 WDVE

Have you driven past the giant mansions that make up this PA zip code?

Pennsylvania Neighborhood Named 'Most Expensive Place To Live' In The State

North Carolina State

Town Talks

As much as we want our pets to live forever, there will come a day when we have to say goodbye. Holding a memorial service for your pet and laying them to rest can be a great way to begin the healing process.

Can you bury a pet at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Shenango Township Mourns as 75-Year-Old George Koprivnak Jr. Dies in Lawn Mowing Mishap

A tragic incident unfolded in Shenango Township on Monday evening when a 75-year-old man died in a lawn mowing accident on his own property. According to...

Shenango Township Mourns as 75-Year-Old George Koprivnak Jr. Dies in Lawn Mowing Mishap

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