Denver, CO

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An immigrant from south of the border told the Denver City Council Monday that newcomers staying in city shelters are treated like “animals.”. Willy Bastidas addressed the council during the public comment period. Members of the dais do not respond to comments in order to give more people time to speak during the 30-minute session.

Migrants treated like ‘animals’ at Denver shelters, newcomer tells council

It’s a fair question: Have people experiencing homelessness moved to Denver for a free hotel room?. At least one man did. The mother of a missing man messaged me the other day to tell me she is looking for her son. She said he moved back to Denver from Florida thinking he could get a free hotel room as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan. Of course, those rooms all are full now. Also, most people who received the rooms were in established encampments that the mayor swept. There never were any rooms for people who might move to Denver one week to be housed the next.

Opinion: Did homeless people move to Denver for a free hotel room?

Las Vegas, NV

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Henderson, NV

The Quick Historian

In a distressing incident that has shaken the community, Nevada parents Misty and Jeffery Scanlan have been arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect after their 11-year-old child was found confined in a "large metal enclosure." The arrest came to light when officers were summoned to investigate a truancy issue.

Parents arrested after 11-year-old found in metal enclosure

Three Rivers, MI

The Bendr Daily

Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Roseland, IN

In a shocking development, two individuals have been apprehended following accusations of embezzling thousands of dollars from a hotel located in Roseland. Roseland Police have identified the suspects as Sara Penter and Kristin Bridges, both of whom were employed at the Holiday Inn Express during the time of the alleged thefts, which occurred in December 2023. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation, reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with multiple witnesses before moving forward with the arrests.

Former Hotel Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $50,000 in Roseland

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

Axios Twin Cities 

If you're new to Minnesota, here are a few good ways to get to know the people, spirit and landscape of the state:Getting to know us🎡 Minnesota State Fair: It's the melting pot of the state. Deep-fried foods make all the headlines, but there's no better place to quickly get a taste of Minnesota's people, music, history and culture. Aug. 22-Sept. 2🚲 See the cities by bike: Consistently rated a top U.S. city for biking, Minneapolis is easy to take in on two wheels. The Grand Rounds system includes trails that hug the Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, Mississippi River...

A newcomers guide of things to do in the Twin Cities

Needles, CA

Pain In The Pass

NEEDLES, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Authorities have identified the person killed in a traffic collision on Interstate 40 in a two vehicle collision. Rhiannon Sullivan, 29, of Bullhead, AZ was involved in a collision that happened at around 4:15am on April 10, 2024 on eastbound I-40 Freeway near Park Road exit.

Authorities ID a Person Killed in a Traffic Collision on Interstate 40

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Axios Raleigh

Brooklyn Pickle, a New York sandwich company founded in Syracuse, is doubling down on its presence in North Carolina. The latest: Brooklyn Pickle said Friday that it will open its first Raleigh location on Lake Boone Trail on Monday. It's the sandwich shop's sixth location overall and second in North Carolina, with another shop in Southern Pines. What to expect: The menu offers sandwiches you'd see at most New York delis, including pastrami, Reubens and roast beef — all starting at under $10. The shop also makes a variety of subs, wraps, soups, salads and several types of pickles. Location: 4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 120

Brooklyn PIckle's second North Carolina location will open in Raleigh

Texas State

Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Canton, MA

A Canton firefighter testified at trial that he heard Karen Read say she hit her boyfriend the morning after he was killed. (MassLive) "I hit him, I hit him. Oh my God, I hit him," Read said, according to Lt. Anthony Flematti, though he didn't tell investigators at the time.

BTMU: Read witness on the morning after

Clifton, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Anyone curious about tiny house living can give it a try at this Airbnb tucked behind an apartment near 35th Street and Ingersoll Avenue in DSM.Zoom in: It's got a bed, a full kitchen and bathroom.A private deck sits above its garage.What they're saying: More than 100 guests have given this 520-foot palace a positive review.Owner Jake Trerotola tells Axios he's considering developing other tiny metro-area Airbnbs.State of play: It's already booked for much of this month.Yes, but: As of this morning, this weekend is still open for reservations at $119 a night. An inside look at this tiny Airbnb located in DSM's Ingersoll neighborhood.

A tiny rental has big popularity in Des Moines

San Antonio, TX

Austin, TX

Axios

Austin's downtown saw a bump in activity between March 2023 and February 2024, per new University of Toronto data examining U.S. and Canadian cities. Why it matters: The updated figures are one way to understand which cities are recovering and which are still struggling after the worst of the pandemic.

Austin's downtown is still in COVID recovery mode

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant policy change that will standardize the treatment of rental subsidies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants and recipients across the nation. Starting September 30, 2024, a uniform rule concerning "business arrangements" for rent payments will be applied, expanding a previously limited exception to all states.

SSI Rental Subsidy Expansion Nationwide by September 2024

Englewood, CO

Littleton, CO

Aurora, CO

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Denver diverts flower bed funds to flow to migrants

Denver parks will be less colorful this spring and summer as the bright blossoms typically planted around the city this time of year won't be a...

Denver diverts flower bed funds to flow to migrants

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