Homicide/Suicide Investigation Underway in Spring Valley Lake

Julii Johnson was a hardworking single mother, loved by many, with a beautiful spirit that radiated around her. In January 2017, the 34-year-old mother from Oak Park, Michigan, was dating 44-year-old Jim Terrell Latner. Jim’s ex-girlfriend, Marcie Griffin, is also the mother of two of his children.

My dog of six years caught a cold, and my mom gave him Tylenol. By the next morning, he was gone. A simple online search would’ve told her that dogs can’t have Tylenol, but she never bothered to check. She’s given him grapes and chicken bones before, too. I was away at school, and my family didn’t even tell me until a week later—after they had already buried him. I never got to say goodbye.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating its own after three officer-involved shootings in as many days left one man dead on Wednesday, a woman critically injured on Tuesday night, and a truck shot up on Monday.

While there were no injuries reported in Kentucky due to Sunday’s storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) says another round of severe weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday with their biggest concern being the possibility of major flooding, to end the week.

When I bought my first house, I thought I was finally free—my own space, my own rules. Then I met the HOA. At first, it seemed harmless. A small monthly fee, some basic upkeep rules. No big deal, right? Wrong.

Denver’s homeless hotels and clogged traffic on Pena Boulevard dominated the public comment period Monday during the City Council meeting. Homeless advocate Ana Miller told the council the conditions at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec, one of many such hotels owned by the city, are “Absolutely grotesque … worse than most poorly run prisons ....(I’m) tired of hearing things are fixed. When you’re done using (a hotel) it will need to be completely gutted for habitation again. I want the council to look into these conditions and do something about it. Push for better oversight of how they’re running their shelters.”

Gen Z in public service? Let’s be real – this system is a death sentence. As a Gen Z cop, half my department will retire by 2030, and nobody’s hiring replacements. Why? Because public service jobs pays nothing, offer zero retirement security, and come with the emotional baggage of fixing a country your grandparents helped dismantle.

Members of Housekeys Action Network Denver, a homeless advocacy group known as HAND, gave impassioned pleas to the City Council Tuesday to stop funding contracts for The Salvation Army.

DELANO – State troopers are seeking a Subaru Impreza they say fled from a traffic... The post Troopers seek vehicle that fled at 100+ on Interstate 81 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Hey everyone, let’s talk about this: If someone is riding your bumper, do you speed up or play it cool? Here’s my recent experience. I merged onto a winding road heading home (no-passing zones, obviously), and the car behind me was basically glued to my rearview. I gradually increased my speed from 55 to 65 mph over the first 5 miles, but they stayed dangerously close. When we hit the long, straight stretch? I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. Lost ’em temporarily, but then they started gaining speed again—only to pull into my neighbor’s driveway like nothing happened.

CALIFORNIA – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on March 11 it is offering a $20,000 reward for tips leading to a penalty or conviction in the case of a decapitated California sea lion.

The Great Victor is undoubtedly the character on The Young and the Restless who has amassed the most adversaries throughout the years. Even though he is our all-time favorite inhabitant of Genoa City, his traits as a brutal businessman, an extremely protective family guy, and a strong rival in matters of the heart make him somewhat of a prickly personality to anyone who comes into contact with him.

I dont know it can be fun to build random stuff like that. Depends if hes a fun guy to work with or not. Me and some friends built a lot of random things. Like took a v6 from a dodge avenger and put it into a golfcart. Its not practical at all and its really ugly but it was fun to build and drive around.

Starting April 1, 2025, new California laws will significantly enhance protections for renters statewide. All of them aimed at increasing fairness and transparency in landlord-tenant interactions.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

CALIFORNIA – California federal judge William H. Alsup, ordered, March 13, the Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of employees who were recently mass-fired. Alsup ordered immediate reinstatement of terminated probationary employees of the Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Energy, Defense, and Treasury departments. These agencies must also cease termination of probationary employees, effective immediately.

I’ve heard the “don’t buy a condo” advice, but here’s our experience: we absolutely loved it!. The HOA covered everything outside—mulching, landscaping, pool maintenance, snow removal—totally worth it. We lived in our condo for about 8 years, and when we sold, we got every penny back. In the 3 years since, its value went up another $80K! Condos are in high demand where we are, especially with people struggling to afford single-family homes.

According to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, there's a charming new resident who's capturing hearts with his unique physique and personality while waiting for his forever family to find him. Chunk, as he's appropriately named, weighs quite a bit despite his short stature. "If it isn't obvious, Chunk got his name from his amazing physic. This low rider has tiny legs but weighs in at 60 lbs, an absolute tank of a dog," explains the nonprofit shelter. "Chunk is some sort of bully breed mix. English? Maybe. Whatever he is, man is he cute! His smoothy face and constant snorting adds to his charm."

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a gentle, eager-to-please dog named Ava, who has already overcome so much in her short life. Ava was rescued from a rural shelter in Central Texas and is estimated to be about five years old. “Ava spent her early years being used for breeding and living in a garage. She came from a neglectful situation—shockingly, at the hands of a former police officer—and is now beginning her journey toward healing,” explains the nonprofit rescue who stepped in to help her find her forever family.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Nubs, a charming seven-month-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix who is searching for his forever home. This small but resilient pup, weighing around nine pounds, has a unique characteristic that earned him his name - one of his back paws is missing all its toes. While the origin of this condition remains unknown, whether from birth or an accident, it doesn't seem to cause him any pain or require surgical intervention.

Sulfur salt blocks have sparked plenty of debate among cattle producers. Some ranchers swear by them, believing they offer real benefits to their herd. In contrast, others argue they’re nothing more than an unnecessary expense. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s easy to see why the topic can be confusing. Do sulfur blocks truly help cattle, or are they just another product that sounds good in theory but doesn’t deliver? Making the best decision helps to take a closer look at what they actually do—and what they don’t.

A police shooting that snarled southbound I-95 traffic late Monday remains under investigation as police try to piece together why a Jacksonville police lieutenant fired his gun at a truck after their vehicles came together.

A dedicated rescue in New England is looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster and adoptive homes to help save dogs who have been rescued from Texas. According to a recent announcement from Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., the organization is facing increasing pressure on their existing foster network in Massachusetts.

A friend of mine just helped his mother secure a Section 8 apartment in a great neighborhood. The place is beautiful, but the upfront costs? Absolutely insane. The landlord required $15k upfront, including a broker fee, just to allow her to rent under Section 8.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young puppy named Chucky who is searching for his forever family. Currently weighing in at only 12 lbs, this Great Pyrenees mix puppy is expected to be a larger dog when he grows up. At just 2 months and 3 weeks old, Chucky embodies all the delightful traits of a typical puppy. His daily routine revolves around the simple pleasures of eating, sleeping, and playing - a cycle that brings joy to everyone around him.

I don’t like to talk very much about my hometown, Rock Island, Ill. My house was shot up there as I was writing about missing persons. I sold my home and fled to Denver, where I became homeless after suffering years of psychological abuse in Illinois. Colorado helped me pick up the pieces, and I’m grateful.

I have written before about the residents who bang on the walls at Fusion Studios, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless property where I live. It often goes on day and night.

The Denver City Council will vote Monday on an $800,000 settlement for the family of a man who was slain by police. Officers Samuel Bailey, Steven Whiteman and Ryan Nelson all fired their weapons at Duane Manzanares after stopping him for shooting at a vehicle. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann cleared the officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting.

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this article. People who reside at or are familiar with the goings on at permanent supportive housing buildings for the unhoused often liken them to mental institutions.

A possible surge in overdose deaths in Denver could indicate some irregularities in the street drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned Monday. The Denver Post reported there have been a dozen outdoor deaths in March in Denver, including nine in a nine-day stretch. “Over the past month, there have been a lot of reported overdoses in Denver being responded to with naloxone by people who use drugs, services providers, and around the Colorado State Capitol,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville said in the needle exchange’s newsletter Monday. “Over the past couple of weeks, we started noticing the public death posts on social media and then multiple sources from the city reached out to let us know they were overdose related. We alerted HRAC participants and other service providers for quick communication. Unfortunately, many in the city have expressed that we will need to wait for weeks and months before they will officially determine these deaths as overdoses. That is incredibly frustrating as we need real time information of the drug supply and the names of those we have lost.”