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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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Hazelhurst woman was recently arrested in Douglas by the Coffee County Drug Unit after methamphetamine was found inside her purse during a traffic stop, according to a preliminary report. Weekly jail bookings also indicate that the driver of the vehicle, another woman, was taken into custody on a felony probation warrant.

Two Arrested in Douglas on traffic stop for drug possession and felony probation warrant

Kettering, OH

Thanks to Claudia Timko of Kettering for sharing this wonderful photo of Dougie and Ruthie, who Claudia said are living at the Timko doggie B&B now while being medically fostered after a rough battle with heartworm. Dougie and Ruthie are both 10 and they've had a rough life she said they're finally safe. Thanks, Claudia!

Meet Dougie & Ruthie, our Pets of the Day for May 14

Dayton, OH

CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is offering free pet microchips for their annual Furry Skurry event, on Saturday, May 18th, at St. Leonard. The microchips will be available at the Dayton Humane Veterinary Hospital tent. All animals are welcome, no appointments are needed. However, if you bring small animals keep them in a pet carrier, as this is an outdoor event.

Free microchips and fun at the Furry Skurry

Nixon, TX

Karla Marie Speaks

In a shocking turn of events, a 10-year-old boy from South Texas has confessed to fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in his sleep two years ago. The tragic incident has left the victim's family in disbelief and the community grappling with the emotional and legal complexities of the case.

10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses to Fatally Shooting Man in His Sleep Two Years Ago

Lebanon, ME

LEBANON, Maine (WKRC) - The family of a Mega Millions winner has filed a lawsuit after they say he broke a promise to share a $1.35 billion jackpot. According to The New York Post, an unidentified man from Lebanon, Maine, who won one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history, is in the middle of a legal battle with his daughter's mother. Per The Post, the man, who claimed the winnings via a limited-liability company called LaKoma Island Investments, LLC, allegedly broke a promise to set up a million-dollar trust fund and cover medical expenses for his father.

Report: Family sues Mega Millions winner for breaking promise to share $1.35 billion prize

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Jacksonville man who spent more than 44 years in prison is suing over his wrongful arrest. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in a store robbery in 1975 and sentenced to life in prison, a crime he always insisted he did not commit. He was paroled in 2020 at age 79.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

Ohio State

Columbus, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Arganise Kline, pushing a stroller holding 11-month-old daughter Alivia in the bright sunshine Monday outside the Statehouse, was one of the first to arrive. Dozens and dozens more soon arrived to mark Ohio's take on the National Day Without Child Care. The rally's twin points:

Hundreds rally at Statehouse to improve child care in Ohio

Georgia State

Oxford, GA

Vanishing Georgia

In Cornerstone and Grove: A Portrait in Architecture and Landscape of Emory’s Birthplace in Oxford, Georgia, Erik Blackburn Oliver notes: The original part of this plain-style Greek Revival house is thought to have been built in the mid- to late 1840s; however, “there are records of a dwelling on these grounds in 1850 owned by […]

Hopkins House, Circa 1847, Oxford

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

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Dayton Public Schools and the EbonNia Gallery collaborated to present the 2024 Dayton Skyscrapers art project. The Artists Reception will be on May 26th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will run until June 14th. Both are hosted at EbonNia Gallery. The art was curated by project director Willis Bing Davis.

Inspiring the next generation: Dayton Skyscrapers

New York City, NY

Bronx, NY

The defendants admitted to exploiting pandemic relief programs and participating in illicit drug trafficking. In a significant federal case, two men from the Bronx, New York, have pleaded guilty to charges involving more than $25 million in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 unemployment benefits, with one of the defendants also admitting to involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the admissions, which stem from a complex multi-agency investigation.

Multi-Million Fraud & Fentanyl Ring: Guilty Pleas

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

A Douglas man was recently arrested by officers on a possession of methamphetamine charge after he was stopped on a bicycle just before 3:00 a.m. by an officer with the Douglas Police Department, according to an incident report.

Douglas Man Arrested for Meth Possession After Bicycle Stop

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Montgomery Co. Deputies investigating shots fired report

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Jefferson Twp. Substation are investigating a report on Sunday of shots fired in the...

Montgomery Co. Deputies investigating shots fired report

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