Youngstown, OH

Pennsylvania State

Erie, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

The search is on for a small alligator in Erie, Pennsylvania, after it was caught on video last weekend swimming just off the shore of Lake Erie. The first sighting was Sunday, according to the Erie Times-News, and since then animal rescue specialists have been scouring the area. There are reports of possible footprints and other sightings this week.How did the alligator end up in Lake Erie? It is unclear how the gator ended up in the freshwater lake, but officials suspect it may have been a pet."We are aware of it," Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission spokesman Mike Parker said...

Alligator caught on video swimming off shore of Lake Erie

Utah State

Cedar City, UT

Fox News

Taberon Dave Honie, 48, was put to death by lethal injection in Utah early Thursday, more than two decades after slashing the throat of his girlfriend's mother.

Utah man who slashed woman’s throat gives 3-word message to family before lethal injection

Louisiana State

Harris County, TX

The family of a 12-year-old girl in Houston is asking for help as they believe the child may have been lured to a hotel by a man before being abducted. Chloie Brewer is thought to have gone missing early Monday, leaving her Houston home in her mother’s SUV and driving to a Crystal Inn and Suites on Little York in north Harris County, Texas, her family told Click2Houston.

Worried family pleads for help finding missing 12-year-old they say was lured away by a man

Poughkeepsie, NY

Shine My Crown

Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...

Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully

Hamilton County, OH

The Independent

A man is accused of fatally stabbing his 74-year-old mom and wounding his dad after he was told he could stay at their Ohio home, according to a report.Kenneth Mortimer, 40, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder and felonious assault in connection to the attack.On Friday, police in Hamilton County, Ohio, were called to a home. Authorities determined that Mortimer got into an argument with his mom, Barbara Mortimer, when she told him he could not stay overnight at the home, according to WXIX.The argument turned physical and Barbara asked her husband, Thomas, to call 911.That is when Kenneth Mortimer grabbed a knife from the kitchen and approached his parents sitting on the couch, according to the report. He began to stab both of them.Barbara Mortimer ran to the door but was tackled by Kenneth and dragged back into the home.Kenneth Mortimer fled the scene after the alleged attack and was found by police. He admitted to stabbing both his parents, according to the report.A judge set Kenneth Mortimer’s bond at $2 million. His dad remains in serious condition at the hospital.

Man accused of stabbing his 74-year-old mom to death after she said he could not stay the night

Sandusky, OH

Cedar Point has revealed devastating news, confirming a permanent shutdown at the iconic Ohio amusement park. The most iconic amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has been embroiled in a series of crises and scandals recently, from assaults to animal escapes and threats from activist groups, expecting a permanent closure at Cedar Point.

Cedar Point Confirms Permanent Shutdown Following Demands for Immediate Federal Action

Columbus, OH

New York Post

Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday in the murder of the Ohio single mom who was struck by her own SUV when she tried to stop a carjacking as her young son sat in the backseat, cops said.

One of the suspects taken into custody by police was 16-year-old Ray-Yon Hawkins, who allegedly admitted to striking Alexa Stakely with the Honda in a panic after he tried to steal her ride with a couple of buddies earlier this month, authorities said.



Stakely, 29, smashed her head on the pavement after she was hit as the group of friends ditched the car a short...

3 teens charged in murder of Ohio single mom hit by own SUV during carjacking

Salt Lake City, UT

Utah has now ended its decade-long execution hiatus after an inmate was put to death for the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s mother. Taberon Dave Honie died by lethal injection early on Thursday morning at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. In his final words, the 48-year-old...

Utah carries out first execution since 2010 as inmate put to death for murder of ex-girlfriend’s mother

A 19-year-old man and two teens have been arrested in connection with the death of Alexa Stakely, an Ohio mother killed while trying to rescue her 6-year-old son from a suspected carjacker. Alexa Stakely suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by her car early on the morning of July 11, according to the Columbus Division of Police.

Three Arrested in Connection with Ohio Mother’s Death While Rescuing Son from Carjackers

Houston, TX

Law & Crime

A 28-year-old father in Texas was arrested after he allegedly abandoned his infant daughter in a dumpster behind a restaurant because he didn’t want to care for the child. Anferne Gray appeared in court on Tuesday donning a Nirvana T-shirt where he was formally charged with felony abandoning a child and aggravated assault, court records reviewed by Law&Crime show.

Father accused of abandoning infant daughter in restaurant dumpster shows up to court wearing Nirvana smiley face T-shirt

Kent County, MI

Cedar Springs, MI

The Mirror US

Missing teen Penelope Wise, 17, was located about two months after she'd left her family's home on May 31. Investigators said she is now engaged to an older man 44, who was helping her conceal her identity

Michigan teen girl missing for months found having got engaged to 44-year-old man

Monroe Township, NJ

An Ohio father read from the Bible, told his children he loved them, and called his own father – cryptically telling him that his eldest boy would be “the hardest one” – before he murdered his three young sons in a horror attack at the family home.

Ohio dad read from the Bible and told his three young sons they were the ‘best boys ever’. Then he killed them

Ohio State

Bedford, OH

NewsNation

According to a news release, Thomas Collier Jordan, who died in 2009, is linked to both cases.

Shoelaces, DNA link man to 1987 rapes and murder in Ohio

Oakland, CA

Black Enterprise

TanDaGod was killed at a meet-and-greet at the grand opening of Glamor Beauty Supply. A tragic event unfolded at a new store opening in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend, claiming the life of rapper Alliauna Green, known by her stage name TanDaGod, reports KTVU. The incident occurred during the grand opening of Glamor Beauty Supply on July 13.

Rapper Killed At Grand Opening Of Beauty Store

Ashtabula, OH

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Isla Chiu

ASHTABULA, OH - Are you a fan of snow crab legs? If you answered yes to that question, you might want to check out Becker's Restaurant, which can be found at 1601 W Prospect Rd. According to the Ashtabula restaurant's social media account, Becker's is currently offering all-you-can-eat crab legs on Monday nights from 4 PM to 8 PM. The cost of AYCE crab legs is $42.99 per person. The AYCE crab leg special also comes with bread, corn, and hushpuppies.

This restaurant in Ashtabula, Ohio offers all-you-can-eat crab legs every Monday

Scranton, PA

Community Health Services is selling the facilities to WoodBridge Healthcare in a $120 million deal. Pennsylvania officials expressed optimism about the sale. In another move to offload some of its properties, Community Health Services, Inc. is selling three hospitals in Pennsylvania. The company has reached a deal to sell Commonwealth...

Three Pennsylvania hospitals to be sold

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Campbell, OH

Struthers, OH

Girard, OH

Hubbard, OH

Mineral Ridge, OH

Lowellville, OH

Canfield, OH

Villa Maria, PA

Niles, OH

North Lima, OH

Hillsville, PA

Wheatland, PA

Masury, OH

New Middletown, OH

Warren, OH

Edinburg, PA

Farrell, PA

North Jackson, OH

West Middlesex, PA

NewsBreak

Annual Youngstown car show raises money for residents of Realty Tower

DNA Professional Detailing's annual Downtown Car Show is helping raise money for Realty Tower residents. The car show is celebrating it's third year in Downtown Youngstown,...

Annual Youngstown car show raises money for residents of Realty Tower

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