Vigo County, IN

Illinois State

Dolton, IL

Whiskey Riff

A chicken wing heist for the ages – until she got caught. An Illinois school worker by the name of Vera Lidell was recently caught in a scheme that saw her secretly steal $1.5 million dollars in food from the Havery School District in Dolton, Illinois. Lidell was the Director of Food Services, which is how she orchestrated the food caper – which was reportedly mostly chicken wings.

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers To Pay $1.5 Million To Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years For Stealing Chicken Wings

Georgia State

Before picking up your cold cuts from the deli, take caution. According to an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an active nationwide outbreak of listeria has been linked to sliced deli meats. The CDC states that "products sold at the deli, especially those sliced...

Deli Meats Sold Nationwide Linked to Listeria Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Knewz

Palmer Candy Company has recalled a batch of their “White Coated Confectionary Items” sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General, and other stores because of a risk of salmonella poisoning. Knewz.com has learned that the recall has been classified as “Class I,” which is the highest threat level. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

Candy Sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General Stores Recalled due to Salmonella Threat

Indiana State

New Albany, IN

TooFab

A mother-of-three from Indiana was shot dead by her ex, all while she was filming a TikTok video with one of her friends.

Indiana Mom Killed By Jealous Ex While Filming TikTok, Murder Caught on Video: Police

Chesterfield, MO

The US Sun

THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...

The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition

West Virginia State

Ohio State

InspireMore

There are some foods that simply feel […]
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Thousands Of Hot Dogs Recalled By FDA — Products Were Never Inspected Prior To Sale

Indianapolis, IN

Henry and Minh Cheng run a jewelry wholesale business based in California. They say when a client in Virgina got behind in his payments, he paid them $42,000 in cash and sent the money via Federal Express. State police in Indiana sued to confiscate the money under a law that...

Why Indiana police are seizing Fed Ex packages

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

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

The Independent

The USDA recalled 6,900 pounds of hot dogs after discovering that they did not undergo federal inspection. On Monday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a notice recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs when Kentucky-based meat house AW Farms found they were “produced without the benefit of federal inspection.” The recall of the summer classic affected restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia that received the hot dogs on or after May 30, which reportedly have a shelf life of 45 days. At the time, a public health partner of the state reported the discovery to the...

Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs recalled after producer missed federal safety inspection

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

America’s #1 Buffet & Grill brings back two of their guests’ favorite summer items along with expanded premium lemonade options. Golden Corral’s newest promotion highlights a selection of delectable offerings that are sure to satisfy every craving. Just in time for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, guests can get these delicious items either off the buffet or order them to-go to take to a family reunion, pool party, or other outdoor gatherings.

Golden Corral Kicks off All-You-Can-Eat Baby Back Ribs & Wings Promotion on National Chicken Wing Day!

Michigan State

Livonia, MI

WBCT B-93

'Just knowing this place has been open for so long and it’s closing…is a big deal'

Beloved Italian Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closing Locations In Michigan

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

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Orange City, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve ever enjoyed a buffet experience, you know how delightful it is to have endless options right at your fingertips. Florida is famous for its buffets, from Asian to Southern cuisines, but let’s not forget the pizza buffets! However, the news recently took a sour turn for one particular establishment—Cici's Pizza Buffet in Orange City.

A Pizza Buffet Restaurant in Florida Has Been Shut Down for Live Roaches, Flying Insects and Mold

South Carolina State

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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

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Vigo County Health Department food inspections for August 5 to August 9

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Vigo County Health Department had a busy week. Here's a look at food inspections for August 5 to August 9,...

Vigo County Health Department food inspections for August 5 to August 9

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