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Columbus, OH

Pryor, OK

An Oklahoma-based nonprofit founder and his wife are accused of picking the pockets of a charity designed to help opioid addicts. Jordan Parker, 39, and his wife Vanessa Parker, 29, of Pryor, Oklahoma, are charged in Tulsa County District Court with six counts of embezzlement. They are accused of misusing...

Oklahoma Couple Charged with Embezzling Money from Faith-Based Nonprofit for Opioid Addicts

Crete, NE

The Mirror US

Billy Booth, 74, was found dead inside his Crete home with self-inflicted gunshot wounds and reportedly had a history of disputes with his Hispanic neighbors going back to 2021

Nebraska man shoots 7 neighbors, including 4 kids, after telling them ‘go back to where you came from’

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

Tahlequah, OK

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Construction of a sprawling, $10 million park near the Cherokee Nation’s tribal headquarters in Tahlequah kicked off June 21. Named after the late principal chief, Wilma P. Mankiller Capitol Park – when completed in fall 2025 – will feature a community building, dog park, heirloom garden, amphitheater, stickball field, playground, walking trails, food truck area, water feature, a memorial statue to honor Mankiller herself, and more, all on 15 acres.

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on $10 Million Mankiller Park

Coffee County, GA

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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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

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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

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Florida State

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Tens of millions of children face increased hunger during the summer months without the certainty of free and reduced-price meals provided by schools.

These 13 states — including Florida and Texas — opted out of a $2.5 billion federal food program that would help feed low-income kids this summer

Kelso, WA

The teen took just one day off a week, volunteering any remaining time to his community service program after earning a near perfect GPA and being elected class president

Homeless student living in shelter and working two jobs wins full-ride scholarship to college

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

Topeka, KS

CBS News

Topeka, Kansas — When Angelica Chernytska and her mother Larysa left war-torn Ukraine earlier this year, they never expected Topeka, Kansas, would quickly feel like home."I was overwhelmed, that is how I can describe my feelings," Angelica told CBS News. That's because the people of this Midwestern city have created a modern-day welcome wagon. "It's very rewarding to see the children thrive in school, not afraid of sirens," said Yana Ross, president of the nonprofit group Top City Promise.Ross, who immigrated from Ukraine herself, started the volunteer group to help new immigrants, mostly Ukrainians so far, with almost all expenses...

How a unique Topeka program is welcoming immigrants and helping them thrive

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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

Arkansas State

Vital food banks in Missouri & Arkansas will benefit. Greenway Equipment introduces the very first Hunger Hero Signature Series fundraiser, a special initiative aimed at making a significant impact on food insecurity in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. From July 1st through October 31st, Greenway will offer a unique selection of...

Jason Aldean announces fundraiser with Greenway Equipment

In a recent trend reflective of the growing #HomelessCrisis, a group of individuals experiencing homelessness has resorted to digging out underground cables in urban areas to tap into power sources. This desperate act not only underscores the dire need for basic amenities but also poses significant risks. Public safety has...

Homeless Individuals Risk Lives to Steal Copper Cables Amidst Urban Crisis

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

Keep your children and family busy this Summer with these fun activities!. Your children definitely won’t be bored with this full list of activities to choose from!. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn compensation when you click on the links; at no additional cost to you. Please see the disclosure policy for more information.

Summer of fun: 75 boredom busting activities

Wyoming State

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

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InfoWest gives back: Best of Southern Utah winner supports kids with free backpacks, summer STEM camp

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InfoWest gives back: Best of Southern Utah winner supports kids with free backpacks, summer STEM camp

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