Lewiston, ID

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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

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Lance R. Fletcher

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

New Hampshire State

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that John Santiago a.k.a. Freddy Muniz, age 46, has been sentenced for his conviction of (i) conspiracy to sell fentanyl; and (ii) possession with intent to sell approximately half a kilo of fentanyl. Mr. Santiago was found guilty after a jury trial in September of 2023.

Fentanyl Offender Receives 20 Years to Life Sentence in State Prison

Lompoc, CA

Edhat

The Lompoc Police Department is requesting the publics assistance with identifying the pictured male, who is a suspect in a recent shoplifting theft investigation that occurred at Marshalls Department store on 11/01/2023.

Lompoc Police Searching for Shoplifting Suspect

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Texas State

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

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

EXAMPLE of the suspect’s Toyota Camry (GGPD). An investigation into a four-car crash in Garden Grove that took the lives of two men is continuing. According to Sgt. Royce Wimmer of the GGPD, the deceased are Jose Guadalupe Jimenez Viloria, 39, and Augustine Soledad Jimenez Viloria, 37.

Two are killed in 4-car crash

Indiana State

La Paz, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a disturbing incident this week, a 39-year-old woman, identified as April Campbell, was arrested after allegedly leaving her 10-year-old daughter at a gas station in LaPaz, Indiana, while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Daughter at Gas Station While Driving Drunk

Florida State

Ocala, FL

L. Cane

Some Floridians may tell you that there is nowhere in Florida that is considered to be "affordable" anymore. After all, inflation in some areas of Florida has seen some of the highest rates in the nation.

Florida's "Most Affordable" Place To Live Has Also Been Called Its Most "Unhealthy"

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

Orlando, FL

There's arguably much to like about eating at a buffet restaurant. You don't have to choose just one item, you get to try many different things, and if you are going to embrace "all you can eat," then a buffet can be economical.

Large Buffet Chain Is Reportedly Closing Another Florida Store To Make Way For New Development

New Jersey State

Concord, NH

CONCORD – A New York man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Goods from Lowe’s and Home Depot

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

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Howard County 4-H celebrates 4-H month

October is celebrated as 4-H month in many states across the United States. For over 100 years, 4-H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities....

Howard County 4-H celebrates 4-H month

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