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Cleveland, OH. - Nine-year-old Alaya Brown was robbed of her childhood seven years ago when a reckless driver shot her in the head. At the time, Alaya was two years old. This day will always hunt this family. It was reported as Alaya's mom held her in her arms, a car with men drove by following an altercation, and the men in the car began to shoot. As a result, Alaya was struck in her head. Her brain and skull were severely damaged. Her stomach is paralyzed.

Cleveland Grandmother Plea to Car Thieves; Please Return Grand-Daughters Customized Wheelchair-Stroller. Let Her Live! 

Ohio State

Marysville, OH

Steel Ohio Media

On January 14, 2023, Roxanne Gillenwater received a phone call that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Her mother received a phone call from someone on behalf of the Central Ohio Youth Center, Marysville, Ohio stating her 17-year-old daughter Alana Richardson had died while in their custody. Roxanne stated she received that phone call at approximately 3:40 p.m. on the mentioned date.

17-year-old juvenile dies while in State Custody at Detention Facility

Texas State

Rio Grande City, TX

Foro E.

Y'all better hold on tight because I've got some mind-blowing news about the Texas real estate market that's making our friends up north in Canada green with envy. There's a house down in Rio Grande City, Texas that's causing quite the commotion, and let me tell you, it's an absolute steal at a listing price of $355,000. Can you even believe it?

This Texas House Costs $355K and It's Driving Canadians Insanely Jealous!

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Clay County, FL

Macclenny, FL

Zoey Fields

A sister is suing Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook and four sheriff’s deputies in a wrongful death lawsuit of her brother, Joshua Swann, 33, of Macclenny. The family is asking for $5 million in damages, saying Swann died as a result of abuse and neglect. Attorneys for the family said there is a history of bad behavior at the jail and they hope this case will bring it to light.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, 4 deputies sued in wrongful death lawsuit of 33-year-old inmate

Houston, TX

Texas never fails to offer unique and thrilling opportunities for adventure seekers. Among its many attractions, the Downtown Aquarium in Houston, TX stands out with its exhilarating underwater train ride, known as the Shark Voyage. This remarkable experience takes you through the heart of a massive shark tank, allowing you to witness the majestic beauty of these sea creatures up close. So, buckle up and prepare to dive into an unforgettable journey!

In Texas, Ride an Underwater Train and Come Face-to-Face with Huge Sharks!

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Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - Two Lewiston, Idaho residents who were arrested in late November on local drug charges have been indicted by a federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington State. Kimberlee Perrigo (39) and Joshua Hescock (33) were indicted on two counts: Conspiracy to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl and Possession With Intent to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl.

Lewiston Residents Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Allegedly Trafficking Large Amounts of Fentanyl

ASOTIN, WA - For the second time in a month, a 52-year-old Asotin woman has been arrested for allegedly taking a motor vehicle without permission. Both incidents reportedly happened within hours of each other - and in both Asotin (Washington) and Nez Perce (Idaho) counties.

Woman Arrested For Alleged Theft of Two Vehicles Within Hours of Each Other

LEWISTON, ID - A federal grand jury has indicted a 52-year-old woman for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the towns of Bovill and Lapwai while she served as city clerk for them. According to court documents, Tracy Lynn Prior has been charged with four counts of Wire Fraud for allegedly taking nearly $157,000 from the town of Bovill and nearly $288,000 from Lapwai for a total of more than $444,000.

Former City Clerk Indicted For Allegedly Embezzling More Than $444,000 From Two Idaho Towns

Chicago, IL

Gurnee, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Safety officials are investigating violent incident that occurred at the theme park Monday evening. In a disturbing incident at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois, a brawl erupted on Monday night involving two groups of teenagers, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. The violent altercation, which involved both patrons and law enforcement officers, caused chaos and led to injuries among several of the teens as well as four police officers trying to restore order.

Violent Brawl at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois  Leads to Teen Arrests and Police Injuries

Washington State

Asotin County, WA

CLARKSTON, WA - Asotin County Prosecutor and Coroner Ben Nichols succumbed to his injuries following a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Critchfield Road and Swallows Nest Drive at 11:59 a.m. According to the Asotin County Sheriff's Office, Nichols was traveling eastbound on Critchfield Road and was just passing the intersection of Swallows Nest Drive when a Subaru SUV attempted to make a lefthand turn onto Swallows. The car, driven by 79-year-old Richard B. Hensley of Lewiston, collided with Nichols' motorcycle.

Asotin County Prosecutor/Coroner Ben Nichols Tragically Dies After Motorcycle Crash

Portland, OR

The new 35-story addition to Portland’s skyline will open in the late summer. It will be the city’s first five star hotel.

Portland Ritz Carlton gets finishing touches

Denver, CO

David Heitz

(Denver, Colo.) A resident during public comment period of the Denver City Council meeting this week said advocates for people experiencing homelessness are “letting people die on the streets.”

Homeless advocates letting people die on the streets, man tells council

Maine State

Clinton, ME

Rachel Perkins

CLINTON, Maine — In a high-octane incident that unfolded on the streets of Clinton on Friday, local woman Brittney Young found herself in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase that clocked over 30 miles above the speed limit.

Clinton Woman Leads Police in High-Speed Chase, Then Runs Inside Her House to Feign Slumber as Her Alibi

As Mayor Lori Lightfoot prepares to leave office, she signs executive orders to guild her administrations accomplishments and shape the path for her successor's administration.

Mayor Lightfoot Concludes Term by Signing Executive Orders, That Could Force Successor to Continue Her Initiatives

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