Towson, MD

Baltimore County, MD

Kenosha, WI

The family of Kyle Rittenhouse is begging for money to avoid eviction from their apartment as his sister cites her "brother's unwillingness to provide support or contribute to our family," leaving them to fend for themselves. The family is asking for $3,000 on a GoFundMe set up by Rittenhouse's sister,...

Kyle Rittenhouse's family beg for money to avoid eviction as he's 'unwilling to support them'

A top federal drug official is calling for the government to move “away from criminalization” under the drug war, saying that the country’s failure to offer drug treatment to incarcerated people only exacerbates the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. “It remains a common belief that simply stopping people...

Top Federal Drug Official Wants U.S. To Move ‘Away From Criminalization’ And Focus On Treatment

Coffee County, GA

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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

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?

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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

Rigby, ID

Alabama Reflector

This story originally appeared on Stateline. Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness […]
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Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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

The Guardian

President to unveil rent control plan for larger landlords that would restrict increases to 5%, or risk losing tax breaks

Biden housing plan seeks to curb rent increases by penalizing landlords

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Illinois State

McPhersonBuzz News

Illinois is investing millions under the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act to expand clean energy jobs, focusing on underserved areas, but faces criticism for potentially neglecting rural and predominantly white communities in its efforts. Illinois Boosts Clean Energy Jobs with Expansion of Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program According to the Washington Examiner, Illinois is putting more […]

Illinois Invests $14M in Clean Energy Jobs – But Can it Balance Equity Across the State?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

UPI News

President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress and federal agencies to take steps to help reduce housing costs.

White House announces plans to stabilize rental costs, build affordable housing

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

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Rent vs. Income: The Harsh Reality for U.S. Renters in 2024

Baltimore, MD

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	UPS is temporarily closing shop at a customer center in Baltimore in a move that impacts hundreds of employees.Levi's Leans on More Outsourced Distribution to Accelerate DTC Push




	The customer center will shutter Aug. 23, which could result in the axing of up to 540 employees, according to a Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notice that UPS filed June 20 with the Maryland Department of Labor.




	UPS expects an “enhanced” version of the Baltimore facility to reopen in late 2025, according to a company statement.




	“Our employees are extremely important to us, and we are working to place as many employees as...

UPS Could Lay Off 540 Employees Upon Closing Baltimore Warehouse

Understanding and communicating with multifamily residents are top challenges for property managers, according to a new report from San Diego-based management software provider Zego. In addition, there appears to be a disconnect between what owners and managers think renters want and what they really desire. The report draws from surveys...

Property managers, residents out of sync on living preferences

Denver, CO

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Parkville, MD

Phoenix, MD

Stevenson, MD

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Hunt Valley, MD

Nottingham, MD

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Red Maple Place fight in Baltimore County not over

The fight over the Red Maple Place affordable housing project in East Towson is not over, with opponents now zeroing in on its environmental impact. The...

Red Maple Place fight in Baltimore County not over

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