Tazewell County, IL

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Pontotoc County Woman Arrested for Felony Child Abuse. Pontotoc County, MS - On May 21, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department arrested Mariha Dunn, a 25-year-old resident of Pontotoc County, on two counts of felony child abuse. The charges stem from an incident involving her two young children: a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department.

Mother arrested on felony after 3 & 5 year old found alone in "sauna" like house with no electricity

California State

Salton City, CA

Golden Gate Media

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolted California's Imperial County near the Salton Sea on Monday morning, sending ripples of tremors across the region and prompting residents to brace for the sudden jolt.

Magnitude 4.1 temblor jolts region of California, same spot of huge earthquake swarm

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Missouri State

Ironton, OH

CJ Coombs

Rax hasn't been in Missouri for a long time. As Rax fizzled out of your community, it was probably converted into an Arby's or Fazoli's. Today, there are only a handful open in Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. It also doesn't appear that Rax has an official website any longer. The specialty, of course, was that roast beef sandwich. By the way, Arby's continues to do well.

The 1980s: the popularity and disappearance of Rax Roast Beef with 8 still operating

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Palo Alto, CA

Police are actively investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday morning at the Palo Alto Shell, where three suspects stole approximately $30,000 worth of cigarettes from a semi-trailer truck during a delivery.

Semi-truck filled with cigarettes robbed during delivery at California Shell gas station

Irvine, CA

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

San Jose, CA

Tragedy struck on Friday morning, May 24th, 2024, when a fatal collision occurred on US-101 southbound, north of Blossom Hill Rd., involving a big rig tractor-trailer combination and a Honda sedan.

California man, 22, instantly killed after he collides head-on into semi truck in wrong-way crash

Elk Grove, CA

In a significant bust, authorities in Yolo County apprehended two individuals, one from Sacramento and the other from Elk Grove, after discovering them in possession of nearly $100,000 worth of stolen merchandise, including LEGO sets, aquarium filters, and more.

Two arrested in massive California $100,000 LEGO toy heist that drove consumer costs up statewide

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe weather outbreak during the Memorial Day weekend that left five people dead. The tornadoes and straight-line wind events on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 led 26 counties and 12 cities to declare local states of emergency, while Gov. Andy Beshear issued one for the entire state, and another to activate Kentucky’s ban on price-gouging.

NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend

Arlington, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility made a significant drug bust on Friday, discovering over 400 pounds of cocaine hidden within the fuel tanks of a tractor trailer.

Truck driver hollowed out fuel tanks in attempt to smuggle 400 pounds of cocaine from Mexico into CA

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers

Tacoma, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Substance use disorder counselor Bryan David Jeffers-Atkins has regained his license after allegedly buying illicit drugs from patients, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday.

Substance Abuse Counselor Regains License Despite Drug Charges

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20-year-old woman pedestrian killed in crash on U.S. Route 24 in Tazewell County

A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle on a...

20-year-old woman pedestrian killed in crash on U.S. Route 24 in Tazewell County

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