Vernon County, WI

Wisconsin State

Niagara, WI

Law & Crime

Natasha L. Hunt was sentenced to jail and probation after she livestreamed herself "violently" abusing her 2-year-old son in Wisconsin last year.
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Mom who livestreamed herself 'violently' abusing her 2-year-old son is sentenced to jail

Booneville, MS

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Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Cairo, MS – May 5, 2024: The Prentiss County Sheriff's Department responded to a call on Wednesday concerning a woman found unconscious in a vehicle at the Dollar General in Cairo according toa press release from the PCSD.

Woman Found Passed Out at Dollar General Charged with Drug Possession Enhanced with Firearm

Iowa State

A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa has collapsed due to severe flooding, illustrating the extensive impact of the recent heavy rains across the Midwest. This collapse adds to the growing infrastructure damage and challenges faced by the region. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said the collapse of the bridge is a crucial link for transporting commodities and will have significant repercussions for many months. One person has died in South Dakota and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in Iowa during flooding in the upper US Midwest.

Bridge collapses amid severe flooding in US midwest

Benton, WI

Meat lovers, there’s a hidden gem in the heart of Wisconsin that’s just waiting for you to discover: the New Diggings General Store-Inn in Benton. This unassuming spot might look like a relic from a bygone era, but inside, something magical happens. Smoked meats that will make your...

The Best Smoked Meats In Wisconsin Are Hiding Inside This Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store

NewSantaAna

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

Hortonville, WI

When it comes to culinary adventures, Wisconsin holds a treasure trove of surprises. Among them, the Black Otter Supper Club in Hortonville stands out like a gem. This place isn’t just a supper club but an experience that wraps you in warmth, comfort, and a sense of community. You...

This Charming Supper Club In Wisconsin Has A 160-Ounce Prime Rib Known Around The World

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Daily Mail

Citizens in low-lying areas of the Minnesota River Valley have thus been told to evacuate - as officials continue to monitor whether the Rapidan Dam will fully collapse.

Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition' after heavy flooding, residents warned

Walworth County, WI

CBS Chicago

A Wisconsin man who was pulled out of his home after it exploded has died, authorities said Wednesday. The Walworth County sheriff's office identified the victim as Leland Holden in a post on its Facebook page. Holden, 68, was found Tuesday afternoon by first responders in the basement of the home in Lafayette, a rural community about 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee. He was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital trauma center where he later died, the sheriff's office said.Calls to 911 reported the explosion at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff's deputies arrived about 15 minutes later and saw that the house was completely destroyed, the sheriff's office said.It took first responders more than 30 minutes to reach Holden, who was trapped under rubble, Elkhorn Area Fire Chief Trent Eichmann said."It looked like when the house exploded, most of it laid down into one side of the basement and that's where the gentleman was found," Eichmann said.The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Propane gas is used in the area, Eichmann said.


Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Clarke County, MS

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

Newark, NJ

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

Minneapolis, MN

Mankato, MN

Fox News

Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.

Minneapolis bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding

WyoFile

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

The Independent

A woman has pleaded guilty to murdering her parents and then living in their home for years after.Virginia McCullough appeared by prison video-link before Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to the murders of John and Lois McCullough, who were both aged in their 70s.The defendant, of Pump Hill, Chelmsford, Essex, admitted killing the pair between June 17 2019 and June 20 2019.After carrying out the murders she concealed their bodies within the property and continued to live at the address.To cover her tracks, she told persistent lies about their whereabouts, frequently telling doctors and relatives her parents...

Woman admits murdering her parents and living in house with their bodies for years

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

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

Illinois State

 Some 175 years after the U.S. government stole land from the chief of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation while he was away visiting relatives, Illinois may soon return it to the tribe.Nothing ever changed the 1829 treaty that Chief Shab-eh-nay signed with the U.S. government to preserve for him a reservation in northern Illinois: not subsequent accords nor the 1830 Indian Removal Act, which forced all indigenous people to move west of the Mississippi. But around 1848, the U.S. sold the land to white settlers while Shab-eh-nay and other members of his tribe were visiting family in Kansas. To...

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

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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

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

According to an historic marker placed by the Basford family in 2008, this vernacular Greek Revival cottage was built circa 1858 by Randolph Avera. At the time of its construction, it was more a country place, on the edge of the city. J. A. Weirig, a Thomasville carpenter, purchased the home in 1895. His daughter, […]

Avera-Weirig House, Circa 1858, Thomasville

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Fatal motorcycle crash in Vernon County

VERNON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Vernon County on Sunday, June 23rd. According to Sheriff Roy...

Fatal motorcycle crash in Vernon County

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