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Dallas, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

Bad news for bargain shoppers. Liquidation sales are ongoing in Dallas, San Antonio, and other parts of Texas at one of Texans' favorite places to cheap out. After doing business for 42 years, the 99 Cents Only Stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas are going dark.

Retailer ends an era after 42 years in business, all Texas locations closing

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Roseland, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a shocking development, two individuals have been apprehended following accusations of embezzling thousands of dollars from a hotel located in Roseland. Roseland Police have identified the suspects as Sara Penter and Kristin Bridges, both of whom were employed at the Holiday Inn Express during the time of the alleged thefts, which occurred in December 2023. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation, reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with multiple witnesses before moving forward with the arrests.

Former Hotel Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $50,000 in Roseland

Houston, TX

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

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

An out of town woman is asking the publics help locating her beloved anima that was lost after a vehicle accirdent near Booneville. The dog was last seen on 4/16/24 near Booneville and goes by the name Xena. The dog is 7 years old and weighs 7 pounds.

Police asking for public help locating dog lost after vehicle crash near Booneville

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

Four suspects worked together to distract an employee and removed multiple 18K gold chains from a kiosk at the Asian Garden Mall , located at 9200 Bolsa Ave. , according to the Westminster Police Department .

Four suspects distracted an employee and made off with several gold chains, in Westminster

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

Last week, three people were arrested after they used fraudulent Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase 64 containers of baby formula, according to the Irvine Police Department .

Three women were arrested on burglary and I.D. theft charges after using fraudulent EBT cards in Irvine

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.

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

Clifton, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Los Angeles, CA

Baker, CA

Pain In The Pass

BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The California Highway Patrol has released details on the fatal head-on collision that occurred Saturday afternoon on northbound Interstate 15 that left a woman and two children dead. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

Update on Fatal Crash near the Town of Baker on I-15 Freeway that left a Woman and 2 Children Dead

On Friday, March 22, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., police officers were conducting surveillance in shopping centers due to recent organized distraction thefts, according to the Irvine Police Department .

The Irvine Police arrested an organized credit card theft group from L.A. County

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora pit bull owners and other dog lovers made themselves heard Monday during the Aurora City Council meeting. A judge’s recent decision means pit bulls once again aren’t allowed in the city. This prompted owners of the breed to take their grievances to City Hall.

Pit bull owner to Aurora council: ‘You’re not taking my dog’

Arkansas State

Campbell, MO

CJ Coombs

When homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it usually means there will be an intended purpose to keep the structure alive whether it’s through historic restoration, repurposing, or general maintenance. Sometimes, too, these places get demolished.

This house in the southern tip of Missouri constructed over 160 years ago could be a book of stories

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a man entered the U.S. Bank on Barranca Parkway in Irvine and demanded money from a bank teller, according to the Irvine Police Department . The suspect entered the bank and demanded $18,000.00 from the bank teller using a note. The teller gave the suspect the money from the drawer, totaling $446.00. The suspect ran out of the bank and fled the area in a newer model white Toyota Sienna.

The Irvine Police are searching for a man in his 40’s who robbed a U.S. Bank

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What's For Lunch: Mandez's Seafood Bar and Grill, Serving Up Fresh Seafood Dishes in 2 Locations

Looking for a new place to eat? We have you covered! Check out Mandez's Seafood Bar and Grill! They have two locations, in...

What's For Lunch: Mandez's Seafood Bar and Grill, Serving Up Fresh Seafood Dishes in 2 Locations

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