Macon, GA

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Phoenix, AZ

Greyson F

Just about every culture has some kind of historical connection to meats prepared and then wrapped in bread. Cooking the meat, then covering it in an edible dough both protected the meat and helped it last longer, which was important in an age without refrigeration and when individuals were traveling for weeks (or months) and fresh food wasn’t readily available. Historically, this method of transporting meat originated in the Middle East, before spreading through Europe. The empanada was birthed in Spain (then passed to the Americas, where most countries make a different variation of the food), and in England, it became known as a pasty. Now, a popular restaurant in metro Phoenix has plans on making its own expansion in the Valley.

Local Restaurant Chain Opening New Location

Mesa, AZ

When you go to the grocery store you’re looking for quality products and affordable prices. You’re probably not considering how the shop performed on its previous health inspection. After all, it isn’t preparing food in the same way as local restaurants. However, grocery stores go through the same health and quality control inspections as restaurants in the community as well. One local grocery store in metro Phoenix has an attached restaurant. This restaurant performed poorly enough to receive a D grade on its inspection (despite the grocery store passing the same inspection).

Local Restaurant and Grocery Store Hit With D-Grade Health Inspection

Las Vegas, NV

Esther S

It's been a long, long wait, hasn't it? But it appears that groundbreaking may happen in the very near future. High speed rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California that runs parallel to I-15 most of the way is no longer just a twinkle in someone's eye. According to reporting by news3lv the developer, Brightline West, is finally talking about breaking ground for the project.

High Speed Rail Between Vegas and SoCal May Actually Happen Soon!

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Ruther Glen, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Dreams do come true. According to WTVR CBS 6, a woman from Ruther Glen, Virginia had dreamed for a long time of being a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Rita Armstead's dream came true when she appeared this week as a contestant on an episode of the iconic television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes.

Ruther Glen woman won a refrigerator on 'The Price Is Right'

Bronx, NY

BronxVoice

BRONX - One man is dead, and a woman remains in critical condition after a vehicle collided with a tree along Jerome Avenue, outside of the Woodlawn Cemetery. Police officers from the 50th Precinct were called to a long stretch of roadway on Jerome Avenue, between Bainbridge Avenue and East 233 Street on the Norwood – Woodlawn Heights border, after a 911 call at 3:20 a.m. on November 12.

Car Crash at Cemetery Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured

Portland, OR

Robbie Newport

Touring musicians must carry their musical equipment with them while on the road. In practical terms, this means storing their musical equipment in their vans and vehicles while sleeping, eating, and visiting the cities they are traveling through or playing in. While this sounds simple enough, in Portland it has been a challenge for more than just one band or musician.

Famous Scottish fiddler the latest victim to Portland thieves

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - A 49-year-old Lewiston man who was convicted of trafficking nearly two pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today in Nez Perce County Second District Court. Judge Michelle Evans ordered that Nickolas Jacobson be held for 10 years before he is eligible for parole and he must pay a $25,000 fine. He was found guilty by a jury following a two-day trial in September.

Convicted Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Nearly 2 Lbs of Meth

Santa Ana, CA

Laguna Hills, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old bartender has been charged with special circumstances murder for beating a 27-year-old woman to death with a fire extinguisher and leaving her body with a sandbag covering her head in a nearby construction site.

O.C. bartender facing murder charges after allegedly beating a woman to death with a fire extinguisher

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – One of the drivers involved in a Sunday evening crash on South Main...
The post Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene appeared first on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene

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Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Doswell, VA

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Washington State

West Plains, MO

RANGE

RANGE continues to report on PFAS in West Plains groundwater. If you have information you would like to share about this topic, we’d love to hear from you at team@rangemedia.co.

Poisoning the wells

Hempstead, NY

Wantagh, NY

Priority News Network

WANTAGH, NEW YORK - A 22-year-old violently crashed an SUV into a tree on the Wantagh State Parkway Wednesday morning after fleeing from a state trooper who pulled the driver over for speeding.

22-Year-Old Fatally Crashes Into Tree After Fleeing From Police Traffic Stop In Wantagh

Santa Maria, CA

Edhat

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 13-year-old missing juvenile, Elvia Romero Jacinto. Elvia was last seen by family on the morning of December 1, 2023 in the1700 block of S Biscayne St.

Santa Maria Police Seeking Help with Missing 13-year-old Girl

South Carolina State

Gaffney, SC

The Lantern

“We’re going to find this guy,” the sheriff said to Bill Gibbons, the news editor of the Gaffney Ledger. Bill was worried. He didn’t ask for this. Out of everything he wasn’t sure about, Gibbons was sure about this: “I just never want to hear that voice on my phone again,” He replied. They went back and forth about the upcoming rumors from the little town of Gaffney, South Carolina. The killer called once already, speaking directly to Bill about the coordinates of three different bodies that he placed around town. The people of Gaffney didn’t fully buy into the idea that he got this information for free. No, they had their own beliefs.

This 70's Serial Killer Strangled His Victims With His Own Belt - The Story of The Gaffney Strangler

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Oregon State

Bend, OR

While people may associate Portland with exceptionally bad homeless news stories, the upscale city across the Cascade Mountains called Bend, is also appearing on the infamous scene. Unsanctioned mass homeless camps have taken root in the woods (Deschutes County Forest) on the outskirts of the city in southeast Bend by China Hat Road.

Unsanctioned homeless camps driving longtime residents out of Bend, OR

Chicago, IL

Chicago's Mayor Johnson intensifies enforcement efforts to decrease migrant Influx as winter challenges loom. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago has initiated legal proceedings against what they term as "rogue buses" responsible for transporting migrants. This enforcement action is part of a broader strategy by the city to intensify efforts in managing the surge of new arrivals, proving to be one of the mayor's most complex challenges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Starts Suing  Operators of  'Rogue Buses' Bringing  Migrants to Chicago

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Macon bars to reopen with restricted hours following August homicide incident

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) - Macon leaders voted Tuesday to allow two downtown Macon bars to resume operations after being temporarily shut down following a recent...

Macon bars to reopen with restricted hours following August homicide incident

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