Tucson, AZ

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Greyson F

Sometimes, no matter the weather, there’s nothing better than a tasty scoop of gelato, frozen yogurt, or ice cream. That’s especially the case here in Tucson. While the frozen treat might melt before it touches your lips in the middle of the summer, at this time of year, when the weather is comfortable, if not just a bit chilly at night, it’s a great way to relax and enjoy one of the finer things in life. However, just like any other restaurant in the area, ice cream shops and gelato stands receive the same kind of health inspection, and one recently was hit with 14 violations.

Local Restaurant Hit With 14 Health Code Violations

Phoenix, AZ

Tempe, AZ

If you are a lover of fried chicken and chicken sandwiches, the last year or so has probably been heaven for you around metro Phoenix. There have been countless chicken restaurants opening up around the area, some locally bred, but many flying in from outside the state. It’s a long way off from when it was difficult to track down chicken wings back during the pandemic. Now, a local chicken shop that opened just a year ago has already connected with the community and has opened a second location, spreading even more fried chicken goodness to hungry patrons.

Locally Owned Fried Chicken Restaurant Now Open

California State

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

THE DELIVERY of medicinal cannabis is approved by the Garden Grove City Council (Shutterstock). The sale by delivery of medicinal cannabis was approved on Tuesday night by the Garden Grove City Council.

Cannabis delivery approved

New Jersey State

Morris County, NJ

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

Residents on Supplemental Security Income to Receive Two Payments This Month, With an Increase in Benefits. Morristown, NJ – Residents of Morris County who are beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have a unique financial event to look forward to this December. In a rare occurrence, they will receive two separate SSI payments, with the latter reflecting an increased amount due to a cost-of-living adjustment.

Special Double SSI Payments in December: Enhanced Benefits for Recipients

Georgia State

Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

Virginia State

Richmond, VA

Margaret Minnicks

When Jessica Vincent stopped at a Goodwill in Richmond, Virginia, a glass vase caught her eye immediately. The 13-inch heavy vase was wrapped in burgundy and green brushstrokes. On the bottom, she noticed the etching of a single word: Murano.

A woman buys a $3.99 vase at a Goodwill store in Richmond, Virginia and sells it for $107,100

Texas State

Huntsville, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

What would you do if you were having your coffee, minding your own business, and looked out your window — and saw a panther in your backyard?. If you're Huntsville, Texas man Jerel Hall, you'd take a picture and share it with your friends on Facebook.

Huntsville man claims he saw panther in his backyard. Turns out, it was a house cat.

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

Several people experiencing homelessness and those who support them told the City Council Monday that encampment sweeps in harsh weather must stop. They spoke in support of an ordinance that would disallow sweeps when the temperature dips below 32 degrees. “I have been out there and have watched,” said Richard Creswell during public comment period. “No one can find their gloves.” He said encampment sweepers shake the tents of the unhoused early in the morning, telling them to pack up and get out. He said sometimes crews will use a Bobcat poised to bulldoze a tent to get people to move faster. “They say if you don’t do this, we’re going to throw away your tent.” Creswell said campers often grab the frozen tent poles with their bare hands, which feel like they’re burning. “It’s really cruel.”

Homeless: Stop encampment sweeps in cold Denver weather

Hempstead, NY

Priority News Network

HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK - A hit-and-run driver fleeing a separate crash on Fulton Avenue ran a red light at Main Street, slamming into an SUV carrying children and multiple other vehicles before bursting into flames against a building late Friday night.

Horrific Fatal Crash Caused By Driver Fleeing Hit-and-Run Leaves 2 Dead, 4 Injured On Long Island

Kentucky State

Independence, MO

CJ Coombs

The Owens-McCoy House is located at 410 West Farmer in Independence, Missouri (Jackson County). On April 21, 1994, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Redfin real estate website, the house was last sold in 1993.

Historic Owens-McCoy House: a house's story that began in 1840 in Independence, Missouri

Chicago, IL

Aurora, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Bus companies avoiding Chicago due to $3,000 fines, buses being impounded when migrant arrivals break rules. In a bid to manage the unexpected influx of migrant buses, the Aurora City Council has implemented an ordinance to curtail unscheduled arrivals from Texas. This decision comes in response to four recent bus arrivals and the anticipation of four more in the coming days.

4 Buses of Migrants Arrive in Aurora This Week With 4 More Due, City Will Stop Unscheduled Arrivals

Tennessee State

Memphis, TN

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

A medical emergency unknowingly set off this missing person case. In 2008, Mattie Wilson suffered her second stroke and was admitted to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The 55-year-old was hospitalized for three weeks while she recovered, and during that time, her daughter was reportedly seeking new permanent housing for Mattie in a nursing home.

Mattie Wilson, 55: Disappeared After Being Mistakenly Sent To Memphis Homeless Shelter In 2008

Mount Pleasant, TX

Urgent Warning for Pet Owners: Additional Products Included in Pet Food Recall Over Health Concerns, Seeing-Eye Changes Foods. Mount Pleasant, Texas-based Mid America Pet Food has widened its voluntary recall initiated on October 30, 2023, now encompassing a broader range of pet food products. The recall, due to potential Salmonella contamination, affects products with Best By Dates before 10/31/24 manufactured at the Mount Pleasant facility.

Salmonella Risk Spurs Additional Recall of Dog and Cat Foods

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - A local man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly returned to Walmart and threatened to kill an employee who had previously trespassed him from the store and then created a biohazard in an officer's patrol vehicle by spitting several times after claiming he had COVID. Shankle also reportedly attempted to spit on an officer.

Local Man Arrested: Allegedly Threatened Walmart Employees & Spit Numerous Times in Cop Car

El Paso, TX

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

Bronx, NY

BronxVoice

BRONX - A moped driver was killed when he was struck by three separate vehicles and then dragged on the Cross Bronx Expressway, the NYPD said. Two of the drivers did not stay at the scene.

Moped Driver Struck by Multiple Vehicles, Dragged in Fatal Cycle Crash

Augusta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Kelvin Laron Howard, a 68-year-old resident of Augusta, Richmond County, was found guilty today on December 5, 2023, on charges of drug trafficking and gun possession by a U.S. District Court jury, per officials with the Southern District of Georgia.

Georgia man found guilty on charges of federal drug trafficking and gun possession

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Black Homeowner Threatened Over ‘Negro Santa’ Yard Decoration

The holiday tradition of sending letters to Santa was reversed for one Black homeowner who said he received a threatening note from Saint Nick. “Please remove...

Black Homeowner Threatened Over ‘Negro Santa’ Yard Decoration

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