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One dead, multiple sick in listeria outbreak of meat sold in Ohio, other states

OHIO — Spartanburg, SC-based Yu Shang Food, Inc. is recalling approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This…

Applebee’s releases statement after multiple locations close suddenly overnight

Several Applebee’s restaurants across the Kansas City metro area abruptly closed this week, leaving many employees shocked to find their workplaces shuttered Wednesday morning. Applebee’s officials confirmed the closure of eight locations in Kansas City, attributing it to financial challenges…

Future of Ohio Denny’s locations unknown, 150 stores to close

OHIO — Denny’s, the popular family dining chain known for its classic breakfast and comfort food, has announced plans to shutter 150 underperforming restaurants in an effort to adapt to changing consumer habits and address declining sales. Representing about 10%…

VP Harris releases statement on one year anniversary of Lewiston shooting

LEWISTON, ME — On the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 individuals and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement commemorating the victims and underscoring her commitment to addressing…

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores in 2025

In a recent earnings report, Walgreens announced plans to close 1,200 stores across the U.S. over the next three years. This decision comes as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative aimed at refocusing the company’s efforts on its primary business…

Woman arrested after strangling 12-year-old at fall festival

EVANSVILLE, IN — A 33-year-old woman was arrested Friday night after allegedly strangling a 12-year-old girl during an altercation at a Fall Festival in Evansville, Indiana, according to police. Detectives with the Evansville Police Department were working undercover at the…

Ohio U.S. Senate race too close to call in new poll

OHIO — A recent Washington Post poll conducted from October 3-7, 2024, among 1,002 likely voters in Ohio reveals that Donald Trump holds a six-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in a hypothetical presidential matchup. According to the poll,…

Kentucky woman arrested for murder of mother 

KENTUCKY — A Kentucky woman, 32-year-old Torilena Fields, has been charged with murder after her mother’s dismembered body was discovered at their home, with parts of the body reportedly “cooked” in an oven.  Fields has been indicted on several charges,…

Spirit Halloween to open Spirit Christmas stores for 2024 holiday season

This fall, Spirit Halloween is transforming some of its locations into ‘Spirit Christmas’ stores, bringing a fresh twist to the holiday shopping experience. Known for its extensive array of Halloween costumes and décor, Spirit Halloween is now venturing into the…

Harris says resources being coordinated in “efficient and effective” manner ahead of Milton

WASHINGTON — As Hurricane Milton approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the federal government’s preparedness efforts.  In a White House briefing with VP Harris and President Biden on Wednesday afternoon, Harris said that federal, state, and local agencies have been…