Jessica Carman
A Nebraska legislator from north Omaha, where there has been a long-standing housing crisis, is advocating for a bill that, if approved, may establish Nebraska as the first state to prohibit out-of-state hedge funds and other corporate entities from purchasing single-family homes. Sen. Justin Wayne’s bill aligns with legislative initiatives in other states and at … Read more
Stillwater, OK: The Stillwater Police Department has disclosed body camera footage and details of a significant operation conducted by investigators on January 31, 2024. Authorities apprehended five individuals connected to an advanced identity theft scheme. Police found the group at the Home 2 Suites off East Hall of Fame after receiving a report that they … Read more
Phoenix, AZ: Lawmakers anticipate that Alabama could generate substantial revenue if casino-style games, sports betting, and a lottery are approved. Representative Chris Blackshear, the proponent of the bill, stated that it has the potential to generate between $935.6 million and $1.214 billion. The lottery revenue is allocated to the Lottery for Education Fund. The fund … Read more
Fultondale, AL: An Alabama law enforcement officer committed suicide on Thursday while participating in a training session in Fultondale, as reported by authorities. Fultondale law enforcement Sgt. John Tanks stated that the training on sex offender investigations was being held at the Fultondale Event Center on Hawkins Lane. During the lunch break, the cop, who … Read more
Scottsdale, AZ: Authorities reported that a recent collaborative operation in Scottsdale aimed at combating human trafficking resulted in the apprehension of 158 individuals. The Scottsdale Police Department conducted a 12-day operation from Jan. 23 to Feb. 10 to apprehend those involved in soliciting sex, exploiting kids, and participating in the sex trade and human trafficking. … Read more
Nebraska Senator Merv Riepe has presented a bill to mandate state coverage of obesity treatments, including high-priced GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Nebraska would spend $42.4 million annually on GLP-1 medication coverage, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, if 60% of Medicaid patients with a body mass index (BMI) … Read more
Winter Park, FL: A lawsuit was filed on Thursday by the family of a man who was fatally shot by police at a Winter Park wedding over two years ago, suing the city over his death. In February 2022, authorities were called to the Winter Park Events Center to address a man attacking attendees at … Read more
Kansas City: Police arrested a 26-year-old woman last week on suspicion that she had put her infant daughter in an oven, which caused her serious injuries. An unresponsive infant was the reason for the dispatch of Kansas City Police to a residence on February 9, as stated in a redacted probable cause statement made public … Read more
San Jose, CA: A family in San Jose is experiencing extreme anxiety as their home was burglarized while they were away at work, resulting in the loss of belongings valued at nearly $30,000. The individual thought to be the suspect also released their dog. “They broke the locks and opened the window,” stated the homeowner, … Read more
A mind-bending bill from the legislative session has unanimously passed the Arizona State Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. There is a potential development in Arizona’s mental health treatment options with Senate Bill 1570, sponsored by Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge. This bill aims to legalize psilocybin mushrooms, opening up new possibilities for patients. “This … Read more