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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

California State

Tracy, CA

Golden Gate Media

Two firefighters sustained burns while battling a rapidly expanding wildfire east of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Site 300. As the fire rages southwest of Tracy, it has forced the closure of a major highway. I-580 is closed in both directions from Corral Hollow Road to I-5 due to heavy smoke and zero visibility, with no estimated time of reopening provided.

Brush fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; Flames spread to California interstate forcing closure

Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Newly introduced legislation by the Ohio Senate is proposing modifications to rules for marijuana home grow and adult-use cannabis in Ohio. Senate Republicans have introduced new legislation that proposes some reforms to the recreational marijuana law that was approved by voters in November. Since late...

Ohio Senate wants to modify regulation of medical marijuana, adult use cannabis, hemp

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

Oroville, CA

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues to closely monitor and manage water releases from Lake Oroville as the reservoir reaches its peak storage capacity. Currently, Lake Oroville stands at an elevation of 898 feet, with storage levels hovering around 3.52 million acre-feet. This equates to 99% of the reservoir's total capacity and 126% of the historical average.

Huge California lake nears storage capacity; State to begin tweaking water releases downstream

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Another litter of puppies was dumped in Clermont County. The warden said the suspect left the dogs in a blanket with a pile of kibble. Nine of them were recovered at a popular fishing spot. They are believed to be only eight weeks old. Nine...

'It's inhumane': 9 puppies dumped by fishing spot in Clermont County

Covington, OH

Thanks to Patricia Gragg of Covington for sharing this spectacular photo of Cali & Aspen, our Pets of the Day for May 30.

Meet Cali & Aspen, our Pets of the Day for May 30

Nashville, TN

Murray, KY

The Murray Sentinel

MURRAY – A Murray couple was arrested last week after two juveniles in their care were admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for severe weight loss with supporting evidence of malnutrition and physical abuse.

Foster parents arrested after children found to be extremely malnourished

Contra Costa County, CA

Port Costa, CA

The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is currently managing a hazardous conditions emergency in Port Costa following reports of two pieces of military ordnance discovered on Canyon Lake Drive.

Entire California community alarmed after two pieces of military ordinance are found inside home

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s mental health than physical health, according to a new survey by CVS Health-Morning Consult .

Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health

Kentucky State

The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers

Santa Clara County, CA

Los Altos, CA

The Los Altos Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office, has finalized its investigation into the tragic deaths of Los Altos residents Steven Hooper, aged 74, and Chris Cryer, aged 66.

Coroner reveals surprising cause of death of senior couple found dead in wealthy California suburb

Chicago Star Media

The Biden administration declared on Wednesday that it will cancel an additional $7.7 billion in student loans for 160,000 Americans. Qualified borrowers have been made eligible through repayment programs like the administration's SAVE Plan, or the Public Student Loan Forgiveness plan for which supports public service workers, according to CNN.

Biden Administration cancels another $7.7 billion in student debt relief

New York City, NY

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - James Gomes, a former branch manager of an international bank in New York, admitted to stealing more than $208,000 from a customer, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Gomes, 43, of New York, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Bank Manager Steals $208K, Faces 30 Yrs in Prison

Cincinnati, OH

FAIRBORN, OHIO (WKEF/WRGT) - Multiple area high school baseball teams played in regional semifinal games Thursday, with four advancing to the championship round in their respective regions. Russia and Troy Christian will play each other Friday at Princeton High School in Cincinnati, while Coldwater will face Millbury Lake in Hamler;...

High school sports update - May 30

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Lexington, Ky.--One defendant in a federal drug trafficking investigation, William D. Johnson, also known as "Bubba Johnson," has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Fayette County. The plea agreement, filed Wednesday, described the operation as a 'trap house' on Lexington's southside.

Court docs detail DEA takedown of southside Lexington "trap house"

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

NEW JERSEY - A woman from Hudson County, New Jersey, identified as 29-year-old Zyeama Johnson of Jersey City, has been charged with burglarizing two U.S. Post Offices on six separate occasions, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson, who was formerly employed at one of the post offices she allegedly targeted, appeared today in Newark federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy Waldor and was subsequently released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Ex-employee charged with multiple post office burglaries

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

Dayton, OH

NewsBreak

Kettering Fairmont CTC receives $2.8 million for tech education renovations

KETTERING, Ohio (WKEF) -- Since March , Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted have placed a large importance on the funding of career technical...

Kettering Fairmont CTC receives $2.8 million for tech education renovations

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