South Florida Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Offering “Happy Meal” to Undercover Detective Posing as Teen

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South Florida Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Offering "Happy Meal" to Undercover Detective Posing as Teen

A 38-year-old Pembroke Pines man, Luis Miguel Manrique, is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attempted to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl during an undercover child-exploitation sting, even offering to buy her a “Happy Meal.” Manrique appeared in Miami‑Dade bond court Tuesday after being booked earlier at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional … Read more

Dog Owner Demands Changes After Pet Killed Outside Miami-Dade Animal Services

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Dog Owner Demands Changes After Pet Killed Outside Miami-Dade Animal Services

A Miami-Dade County woman is calling for changes after her dog was killed by another animal in the parking lot of Miami-Dade Animal Services in Doral  over the weekend. Emily Mirabal said she had gone to the facility to get new tags for her pets when her 6-year-old dachshund, Toby, was attacked. “Toby meant everything to … Read more

Four Found Dead in Rancho Cordova Home, Including Two Children

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Four Found Dead in Rancho Cordova Home, Including Two Children

Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after four people, including two children, were found fatally shot inside a home in Rancho Cordova on Tuesday. Sacramento County deputies were initially called to Copper Sunset Way following reports of gunshots. A man reportedly contacted authorities, claiming he was the shooter and that he had set up booby … Read more

Man Arrested for Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall

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Man Arrested for Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid by a man during a town hall event on Tuesday, but she refused to leave immediately and continued speaking, emphasizing her determination not to be intimidated. The suspect, identified by police as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, was apprehended on the spot and booked into Hennepin County … Read more

Charleston Police Seek Public’s Help in Credit Card Fraud Case

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Charleston Police Seek Public’s Help in Credit Card Fraud Case

Charleston police are asking for the public’s assistance in a credit card fraud investigation. The incident occurred on January 10 at 1015 Bridge Road, where a credit card was reportedly used fraudulently. Investigators obtained surveillance video showing two suspects and a related vehicle connected to the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the … Read more

House Passes Bill Requiring Some Opioid Treatment Programs to Offer Long-Term Birth Control

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W.Va. Senate Approves Bill Requiring Aitken Bible In Certain Public School Classrooms

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday requiring certain opioid treatment programs to offer long-acting reversible contraceptives. House Bill 4196 mandates that patients receiving methadone or suboxone treatment at licensed facilities be offered long-term birth control as part of the program’s services. The legislation also requires programs to provide non-coercive counseling … Read more

Extreme Cold and Strong Winds Complicate West Virginia Power Restoration

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Extreme Cold and Strong Winds Complicate West Virginia Power Restoration

Appalachian Power is working to restore electricity to all West Virginia customers affected by the recent ice storm as of Tuesday evening. At the storm’s peak, more than 40,000 customers lost power, with roughly 3,900 linemen deployed for restoration. By Tuesday afternoon, the number of outages dropped to below 4,000. Extreme cold and strong winds … Read more

Governor Morrisey Appoints Two Members to West Virginia Legislature

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Governor Morrisey Appoints Two Members to West Virginia Legislature

Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed two individuals to fill vacancies in the West Virginia Legislature. Trenton Barnhart of Pleasants County was appointed to the 3rd District of the West Virginia Senate, replacing State Senator Donna Boley, who retired earlier this month after 41 years of service. Barnhart has served in the West Virginia House of … Read more

Kanawha County Residents Face Power Outages and Roadblocks Amid Storm Cleanup

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Kanawha County Residents Face Power Outages and Roadblocks Amid Storm Cleanup

Many residents in Kanawha County remain without power as crews work to clear roads and restore electricity following recent storms. “We’ve got people that are sleeping in their cars because they don’t want to leave their pets,” said Loudendale VFD Chief William Eads. Crews have been working nonstop to remove debris and reopen roadways. Eads … Read more

Kern County Charter Proposal Sparks Heated Debate at Supervisors Meeting

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A Kern County Supervisors meeting turned contentious Tuesday as public comments focused on a proposed county charter. One speaker strongly opposed the initiative, stating, "No to the Kern County charter initiative. While it's presented as a plan to improve efficiency, this charter actually centralizes power in a small group of leaders, reducing transparency and limiting public accountability ... This initiative is another invitation to more greed on the Kern County initiative, we are saying no!" The speaker also criticized the timing of their public comment, exclaiming, "You put the clock on when I came up!" The meeting was briefly paused, and deputies escorted the speaker out. After the meeting resumed, Supervisor Philip Peters apologized for the timer issue, clarifying that all speakers are given two minutes. Peters noted that earlier speakers had used less than their full time, despite the timer not being activated. The charter initiative, first presented to the board in November 2025, is modeled after Shasta County’s charter. A county charter allows local governments to customize their structure, giving supervisors authority over compensation, terms, removal of board members, and decisions on which offices are elected or appointed. Currently, Kern operates as a general law county, meaning its structure is governed by the state constitution and general law. Other charter counties in California include Los Angeles, Fresno, and Sacramento. The transition to a charter government could cost up to $3.4 million. During the meeting, supervisors unanimously voted to place the proposal on the ballot, allowing voters to decide on its approval in the June 2 primary election.

A Kern County Supervisors meeting turned contentious Tuesday as public comments focused on a proposed county charter. One speaker strongly opposed the initiative, stating, “No to the Kern County charter initiative. While it’s presented as a plan to improve efficiency, this charter actually centralizes power in a small group of leaders, reducing transparency and limiting … Read more