Oregon State

Portland, OR

Columbus, OH

Oklahoma State

Vera, OK

The Independent

An Oklahoma father and his girlfriend were arrested after police found the man's 15-year-old daughter tied up to a tree with a ratchet strap in his backyard, authorities say.Police arrested Johnny James, 40, on a charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect. His girlfriend, Kayla Sharee Clark, 42, has also been charged with child neglect. The incident occurred on July 28 after Washington County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home in Vera, Oklahoma. The deputies received a call reporting child abuse at the home, according to Law&Crime, which viewed a probable cause affidavit. The woman who called police said she...

Father tied his 15-year-old daughter to a tree for three days because ‘she can’t be trusted and lies’

Washington State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Location: Angeles National Forest, Southern California. In a surprising turn of events, a search and rescue mission in the Angeles National Forest took an unexpected twist when the team stumbled upon comedian and former late-night host Jay Leno. The team was initially looking for a missing hiker, Mr. Yang, a 78-year-old experienced hiker who was separated from his group during a hike to the summit of Mt. Waterman.

Search and Rescue Team Accidentally Finds Jay Leno While Searching for Missing Hiker

Editor's note: This article was originally published on July 9, 2021. It has since been updated. High schoolers across North America with a passion for crafting, sketching and designing showed off their incredible creative talents in a bid to win a $10,000 scholarship. The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest—put on by Duck Brand duct tape—saw an array of impressive submissions from teenagers who created stunning prom dresses and tuxedos entirely out of duct tape. Erika Avellaneda, an Ottawa Grade 9 student who was one of the finalists after beating 102 other dresses, told CTV News that she thought the contest would be a "super fun" experience since "it's not like your average scholarship where you have to write essays."

High schoolers create stunning prom dresses entirely out of duct tape for scholarship contest

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

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

Upworthy

Even for the parents who prioritize showing up for their kids, missing an event now and then might be unavoidable. But certain occasions are more painful than others when a parent can’t show up, and fatherless father-daughter dances undoubtedly fall into this category. Earlier this year, six-year-old Harper was nearly put in this situation when her dad couldn’t show up to her dance studio's annual summer showcase—which normally includes a father-daughter dance—because of a work commitment.Thankfully, her 14-year-old brother Micah is the coolest brother in the world, and stepped up to take her dad’s place so she wouldn’t miss out. 

Big brother steps in for his sister's father-daughter dance and then steals the show

MotorBiscuit


An officer warns you to think twice before you pull out and pass a police car.
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2 ways you could get a ticket just by passing a slow cop

West Sacramento, CA

A 31-year-old California man was found guilty of murdering his 23-year-old girlfriend while she was driving with her four young children in 2020, likely to get the maximum sentence for this crime. On that fateful day, Mandiko Kwazdo shot his girlfriend Carliena Clayton, causing the car to crash into a...

Mom shot by boyfriend drives 4 kids into a river as witness sees 'little hands trying to poke out'

The US Sun

MILLIONAIRE Barrie Drewitt-Barlow has put out an advertisement for a personal assistant to help him with his luxe jet-setting lifestyle. Entrepreneur Barrie, 54, who appeared on Rich House Poor House, shared how the candidate will help with tasks like choosing outfits for him and coordinating his schedule. Barrie, who has...

Millionaire dad who gifted newborn £1m home is looking for an assistant & you’ll help dress him & jet around the world

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Parade

The TLC star shares 14 kids with her ex, Deon, and has homeschooled all of them.

'Doubling Down With the Derricos' Karen Shares Major First for Her Children in New Video

"He stated this was the only option to keep her restrained because he did not know what else to do to help her," said authorities. An Oklahoma couple is behind bars after the man's daughter was allegedly found tied to a tree near a chicken coop -- with a witness saying she'd been there for days.

Dad Left Daughter Who 'Cannot Be Trusted' Tied to Tree for Days with 'Hole In Her Leg': Police

South Carolina State

Conroe, TX

After the heartbreaking loss of their son, Staff Sgt. Joseph Villasenor, in a car accident, Rachel and Raymond Villasenor were amazed to find something remarkable at his gravesite. Driven by their curiosity and resolve to uncover the truth, they began a quest to unravel the mystery, finding comfort in the unexpected generosity of a kind-hearted individual.

A Stranger’s Simple Act of Kindness Brings Comfort to A Veteran’s Grieving Parents

Georgia State

Elizabethtown, KY

ABC News

Three family members were shot, including two fatally, near a courthouse in Kentucky they attended a hearing on an emergency protective order, officials said.

Boyfriend kills girlfriend, her mother in shooting outside courthouse: Police

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Tennessee State

Greeneville, TN

Happily

A grandma couldn't believe her eyes when she thought she was on a video call to her military family overseas, only to realize they were sitting on her porch after three years apart.
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Military Family Return Home After Three Years to Surprise Grandma With Grandson She Hasn’t Met

They both said yes to the dress. Many couples burst into tears during their first look on their wedding day. Tennessee brides McKenzie Ball and Erin Ball, however, couldn’t stop laughing. McKenzie, 27, and Erin, 29, had selected nearly identical lace mermaid gowns from different stores in different states.

See couple react when they realize they are wearing the same wedding dress

Los Angeles, CA

Next time you’re out with friends or in a crowded spot, look around—you’ll notice groups dressed almost identically. It’s like fashion déjà vu; once you spot it, you can’t unsee it. This isn't about couples who intentionally coordinate but those who do so...

Once you notice it, you can't stop seeing how people dress like each other everywhere

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Gladstone, OR

West Linn, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Clackamas, OR

Happy Valley, OR

Oregon City, OR

Tualatin, OR

Damascus, OR

Beaverton, OR

Wilsonville, OR

Canby, OR

Gresham, OR

Boring, OR

The Oregonian

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Sunny weather in store for Portland area as kids head back to school

Sunday’s forecast for the Portland area calls for sunny skies and a high of 77 degrees, and the crisp weather is expected to stick around for...

Sunny weather in store for Portland area as kids head back to school

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