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Mohave County, AZ

Newark, NJ

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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

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia is opting out of a federal program that would give families extra money to feed their kids this summer. The so-called Summer EBT program is an extension of the Pandemic EBT program model, which had near national enrollment and ended last year.

Georgia’s opting out of a federal food program this summer. Here’s what’s available for kids in need

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Lexington, NC

A North Carolina burger joint loads its patties with cheese, and fans can’t get enough of them. According to results published by Yelp, a Lexington-area restaurant now ranks as the state’s best place to get a cheeseburger.

Best cheeseburgers in North Carolina? The ones served at this restaurant rank No. 1

Trump won the state by just 1.3 percentage points in 2020. He also carried it – by a wider but still relatively small margin – in 2016 against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

North Carolina Voter Demographics Could Decide Biden vs. Trump Showdown

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

Spokane County, WA

Deer Park, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Spokane County dentist Sandy Fletcher Montano has been suspended for unsanitary practices, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday. In April, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended Montano's dentist license for subpar sanitation and infection control standards, according to the DOH.

Dentist's Suspension: Unsanitary Practices Exposed

Buxton, NC

If you’re ready for a coastal getaway, a North Carolina destination may be the most ideal place to visit, a new report finds. That’s because Lighthouse Beach in Buxton was named one of the best beaches in the country.

This Outer Banks beach in North Carolina ranks among the nation’s best

According to a report by Safewise, the latest state of safety survey, a recent survey shows that 50% of North Carolinians are worried about their safety, compared to 47% of Americans overall. This concern is likely due to high levels of property and violent crimes in the state. North Carolina ranks fourteenth in the country for these types of crimes, adding to residents' fears.

The 10 Safest Cities in North Carolina for 2024

South Carolina State

Blowing Rock, NC

A small town in North Carolina is “big on charm” and ranks No. 1 in the state. Blowing Rock, nestled in the mountains, tops the list of places that offer visitors unique experiences in a smaller setting, according to results published by Southern Living.

The small town in North Carolina is big on charm and ranks No. 1 in the state. Here’s why

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

While some zodiac signs are known to break the rules, others are known for their obedience and love for due process. Everyone has that friend, relative, or colleague who would never break a law or go against standing orders, even if everyone is doing so. Rather than disobeying instructions, such people will not mind losing money, jobs, and other great opportunities.

3 Zodiac Signs That Follow The Rules

Pierce County, WA

Gig Harbor, WA

Pierce County nurse Peter Meric Atanasoff has been accused of failing to properly administer medications and practice good needle hygiene, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Thursday.

Nurse charged with medication mixup, poor hygiene

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Since the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for Americans to legally carry concealed weapons in public spaces two years ago, the number of concealed carry permit holders in the city of Los Angeles has skyrocketed.

Concealed Carry Firearm Permits Soar More Than 42,000% in Los Angeles, These are The Neighborhoods With The Most Permit Holders

Green Bay, WI

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Trump, price gouging, student loads, summer forecast

Jacksonville, FL

Duval County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Twenty-seven men have been arrested on charges of soliciting children on the internet to engage in sexual acts as part of Operation Valiant Knights, says Sheriff T.K. Waters. Among the suspects jailed in the five-day undercover sting is a former pro baseball player and a Duval County school district employee.

School employee among 27 accused of soliciting children

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Regulators shut down attempt to reinterpret Arizona environmental rules for power plants

Utility regulators denied a request by Tucson Electric Power’s sister company to exempt a proposed 200-megawatt power plant expansion from environmental review. UniSource Energy filed a...

Regulators shut down attempt to reinterpret Arizona environmental rules for power plants

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