Utah State

Millcreek, UT

Prince William County, VA

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Newport News, VA

The Quick Historian

WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Authorities have apprehended a 28-year-old man following the discovery of the body of a missing 30-year-old mother last week. The Prince William County Police Department issued a news release stating that on Thursday, March 21, just before 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 12200 block of Stevenson Court for a missing persons inquiry. A family member had reported Taty’ana Cooks missing after she failed to collect her child from day care, prompting immediate concern.

Man arrested after his ex is found dead in garbage truck

Richmond, VA

Axios Richmond

Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g. Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios VisualsWalmart is once again the most popular grocery chain in the Richmond area, but the megastore saw a notable drop in market share last year.Why it matters: Walmart has held the top spot as Richmond's most shopped at grocery store since 2019.That year it ousted Kroger, which barely and briefly claimed the most popular title in 2018.State of play: Walmart commanded just under 22% of Richmond's grocery spending dollars in 2023, according to data shared with Axios by Chain...

Walmart tops Richmond grocer list despite losing market share

Dallas, TX

Arlington, TX

Axios Dallas

An 18-year-old Arlington high school student was killed this week in a school shooting that mirrors other incidents across North Texas.Why it matters: School lockdowns and increased security have become the norm on Texas campuses after high-profile mass shootings but the measures haven't stopped violence among students.State of play: Dallas high school students recently walked out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School where a student had been shot the week before to urge school leaders to do more to protect them."Our children are supposed to bury us. We're not supposed to bury them," Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, whose son died in...

Arlington school shooting shows similarities to others

Washington State

Manassas, VA

Tracy Leicher

PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. – Reports of a suspicious man in a stolen vehicle turned into an arrest for double-murder on Tuesday. According to a media release from the Prince William Sheriff’s Office (PWSO), the chain of events began in the early morning hours of April 2, 2024.

Police Arrest Man For Carjacking and Learn He's the Prime Suspect in a Double Homicide Investigation

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, NJ - In a significant drug enforcement operation, Djavon Holland, 37, from Virginia, has been convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The conviction occurred on April 15, 2024, following a federal jury trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton, New Jersey.

Virginia Man Convicted in NJ for Fentanyl Trafficking

Ohio State

Sandusky, OH

Axios

Cedar Point hosted its annual media day Thursday to give outlets across the Midwest a preview of the rides and attractions that guests can expect this season. Why it matters: For the first time ever, the amusement park's hometown paper, the Sandusky Register, was not in attendance. Cedar Point denied...

Cedar Point bans hometown newspaper from media day

Minneapolis, MN

Columbia Heights, MN

Axios Twin Cities 

Robbinsdale, Columbia Heights and Corcoran are the latest homebuying hot spots in the Twin Cities.The big picture: Those cities notched among the largest increases in the number of homes sold in March compared to a year ago, according to Minneapolis Area Realtors.What they're saying: It's not unusual for a Columbia Heights home to see multiple offers days after it's listed, real estate agent Tanner Hagen tells Axios.State of play: More people are shopping for homes in relatively affordable areas like Columbia Heights and Robbinsdale because of higher mortgage rates, David Arbit, director of research at MAR, tells Axios.Pricier locations —...

What $325K gets you in hot Twin Cities suburbs

Middlesex County, MA

Stow, MA

STOW, Mass. -- A tragic incident unfolded last week as authorities discovered the lifeless body of a teenage girl during a routine welfare check, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend on suspicion of her murder.

Man charged after underage girlfriend found dead

Iowa State

Illinois State

Fort Worth, TX

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Saturday 4/27/2024 marks the third straight day of severe weather risk from the Plains to the Mississippi and Missouri River Valley. The Storm Prediction Center has issues a rare moderate risk for severe weather from North Central Texas to Southeast Kansas. This includes the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City among others.

Rare moderate severe weather risk & damaging tornadoes Texas to Illinois. EF2-EF5 tornadoes possible

Omaha, NE

Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES: BREAKING NEWS - Reports of severe destruction has come out as tornadoes tear through Nebraska, leaving a trail of devastating scenes in their wake. The Omaha, NE Emergency Dispatch has reported the loss of 30-40 houses and has requested mass casualty resources.

Tornadoes Devastate Midwest, Leaving Widespread Destruction

San Bernardino County, CA

Baker, CA

Pain In The Pass

BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Three people were killed in an head-on accident on northbound Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon. Four people were airlifted to the hospital. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

3 Killed, 4 Airlifted to Hospital Following Head-On Collision on I-15 near Baker CA., on Saturday

California State

San Diego, CA

San Diego is opening its first permanent shelter for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Why it matters: Nearly 30% of LGBTQ youth report experiencing homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives nationwide, which puts them at an increased risk for mental health issues. In San Diego, about 40%...

San Diego to open LGBTQ+ youth homeless shelter

Florida State

Clermont, FL

Jim O’Rear

A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by Khalil Bin Laden, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s co-founder and terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, is undergoing demolition. The home has changed owners several times over the years and it used to belong to the family that created Tupperware and a creator of Jello.

Former Bin Laden Florida Mansion Demolished.

San Francisco, CA

Axios San Francisco

Data: University of Toronto; Note: Downtown defined as the central location with the highest concentration of employment in each metro area; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosMost American downtowns saw a bump in visitor activity over the past year — but not San Francisco, new data shows.Why it matters: Amid narratives about crime, store closures and an emptied downtown post-pandemic, local officials have launched a suite of initiatives aimed at revitalizing the city. The updated figures reveal that we haven't quite bounced back.By the numbers: San Francisco's downtown visitor activity dropped over 21% between March 2023 and this past February, according to researchers...

San Francisco's downtown visitor activity dropped 21% over the past year

Salt Lake City, UT

Midvale, UT

West Jordan, UT

Sandy, UT

NewsBreak

Your guide to Salt Lake-area Easter egg hunts

Get your baskets and keep your eyes peeled. There are lots of Easter egg hunts this weekend for families and adults. Memory Grove Park: Preservation Utah...

Your guide to Salt Lake-area Easter egg hunts

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