Minneapolis, MN

Three Rivers, MI

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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

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

California State

San Diego, CA

Axios

California teachers have the highest salaries in the country, yet many still struggle financially. Why it matters: Teachers and their unions are fighting for better pay to keep up with inflation and alleviate chronic staffing shortages, particularly in areas with expensive housing, like San Diego. The big picture: Despite record...

California's high teacher pay still isn't enough

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Michigan State

Detroit, MI

Axios Detroit

Data: The Trace via Gun Violence Archive; Map: Axios VisualsRoad rage shootings have decreased in Michigan, but they've skyrocketed over the past decade nationwide, a new analysis finds.The big picture: The findings, from an analysis of Gun Violence Archive (GVA) data by gun violence newsroom The Trace, mirror a broader increase in gun-related violence.The organization found the incidents increased by 83 nationally in 2014 to 456 in 2023 — a nearly 450% jump and an average of 23% each year over the past decade, The Trace reports.By the numbers: Road rage incidents in Michigan have dropped since 2020, when the state averaged almost two...

Road rage shootings down across Michigan, up nationwide

Phoenix, AZ

Orange, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 33-year-old Phoenix man has been convicted of murdering four men in a failed attempt to take over the drug business that left three of the men shot to death, their bodies set on fire inside of a burning car left abandoned in a residential neighborhood in Orange in the middle of the day in 2015. The body of a fourth man was found inside of a car in Fontana six days after he was shot to death; his killers recorded his dying moments on a cell phone, according to the OCDA .

Phoenix man convicted of killing and burning four cartel drug dealers in Orange and in Fontana

San Francisco, CA

Axios San Francisco

Despite an increase in new veterinary clinics in California, there's still an ongoing statewide vet shortage that animal advocacy organizations say must be addressed.Why it matters: The national and statewide vet shortage, as well as pet-friendly housing restrictions and other factors, have all contributed to shelter overcrowding, according to the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA).State of play: The SF SPCA, along with other animal welfare organizations, announced last week a free statewide pet adoption day on June 1 as part of the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day.A 2023 SF SPCA survey found that vet...

Animal advocacy groups seek to address vet shortage

Homes in Rancho Penasquitos and Mira Mesa are hot commodities in San Diego's real estate market, as those areas saw the highest jumps in home values this year compared to 2023 per Zillow data shared with Axios. Why it matters: Fewer homes on the market kept prices growing, even as...

These are San Diego's hottest zip codes for home value appreciation

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

New Jersey State

Bronx, NY

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Kedwin Ramon Then Gutierrez, a 35-year-old Bronx, New York resident, has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The plea was entered in Camden federal court before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in NJ

Mclean, VA

Axios DC

All of the DMV's priciest home sales last month were in the 'burbs, with McLean, Virginia, clocking in with the top price at $9 million.Why it matters: The luxury housing market is outperforming the normal market in the mid-Atlantic according to a recent Bright MLS report, and our region is leading the charge.By the numbers: Six of the top 10 mid-Atlantic ZIP codes with the most luxury sales in 2024's first quarter were in the D.C. area.#5: $5,688,000Where: Potomac, 9837 Avenel Farm Dr.The seller: Not yet updated on Montgomery County's property records.The buyer: Not yet updated on Montgomery County's property...

The DMV's priciest home sales last month

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Philadelphia, PA

Axios Philadelphia

Monday marks 39 years since police bombed the MOVE home and devastated a section of West Philadelphia.Why it matters: The city is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy that left 11 members of the Black liberation group dead and destroyed 61 homes.Driving the news: MOVE will hold a day of remembrance at 5pm at the corner of S 63rd Street and Osage Avenue.The MOVE organization is marking the anniversary this week with its first exhibit at the Paul Robeson House & Museum in West Philly.Zoom in: "MOVE: The Old Days" will feature archives and artifacts maintained by the...

New MOVE bombing exhibit marks 39 years since tragedy

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

“We have no idea where we are going, when we are going or if we will have housing or need to return to the buses [at the landing zone]”. [ORIGINAL STORY] Migrants in the Standard Club shelter on S. Plymouth are living hour to hour as the information they are giving changes. Children are told to keep their toys in their bags and to take only one out to play with, something easy to pack quickly if needed. They are all on edge as the city decides what to do with their group, having received information and instructions that seems to be ever-changing and to provide no details about what’s to happen to them.

Migrants in Downtown Chicago Speak Out About Being Told to Be Ready to Leave at a Moment’s Notice

Bentonville, AR

Axios NW Arkansas

I recently swore off chains, but when fried chicken comes into play, well, I'll probably try it.The vibe: Waldo's Chicken and Beer isn't where you go if you're counting carbs or calories or sodium or anything.This is where you go after a long weekend hike or an all-day fishing excursion and feel like a guilty culinary reward.Bottles of ketchup and hot sauce are on each table, along with, thankfully, a napkin dispenser.And yes, there's a full bar.Dig in: Bone-in chicken isn't served most places anymore, but Waldo's offers a nice mix of it, along with tenders and some salads.The quarter...

Monday Munchies: Waldo's Chicken and Beer

The Northern Lights lit up the San Diego County sky over the weekend. Why it matters: The most powerful solar storm in 20 years hit Earth on Friday, causing a celestial light show that's rarely viewable in the U.S. to spread across the country.

In photos: The Northern Lights visit San Diego sky

Florida State

Tampa, FL

L. Cane

Despite the caloric content and directives from a person's family doctor, many people enjoy a big, juicy hamburger every once in a while. A burger is arguably the ideal comfort food.

Florida's Thee Burger Spot, Which Reportedly Has The "Best" Burgers, Has A Burger Option For $7.75

Mendota, MN

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Minnetonka, MN

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Minneapolis lands three James Beard finalists: Oro by Nixta, Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen

Two Minneapolis chefs and one restaurant are finalists for prestigious James Beard awards. Why it matters: Making these lists — and potentially winning — helps raise...

Minneapolis lands three James Beard finalists: Oro by Nixta, Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen

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