MICHIGAN (DDN) – You’ll remember this if you tried saying “Sault Ste. Marie” for the first time. Or the time you were mocked because you pronounced Charlotte the traditional way. (No, it’s not as you think.) Fortunately, the state of Michigan maintains a comprehensive database of pronunciations for cities, townships, street names, and even notable people. It...
Chillicothe, Ohio, a small city with just 22,000 residents located in the southern part of the state, might not seem like much at first glance. The town’s adorable streets and historic vibe might give you the impression that it’s a calm place to call home, but the reality is quite different. Chillicothe’s crime rate is...
California has some of the most fascinating and bustling towns in the U.S. There are some pretty notorious and dangerous gangs that call that place home. They engage in illegal activities such as selling drugs, extortion, robbery, murder, and more, operating in various areas of the state. At the moment, these five gangs are the...
Miami-Dade, Flo. (DDN) – A Florida court determined Thursday that an Instagram model charged with killing two men in a deadly crash will not be able to recover her two iPads and iPhone because they have evidentiary value. Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County are attempting to break past the phone’s password protection in order to determine...
LAKE CO., Illi. (DDN) – After a high-speed chase, two people were arrested for allegedly resisting arrest and fighting with cops in north suburban Lake County early Saturday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office charged the two suspects with various offenses. Around 2 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy observed an automobile driving without headlights...
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (DDN) – Less than a minute after speeding past a marked Wisconsin squad car at nearly 100 mph, a crash occurred, sending five adolescents to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the incident started around 12:50 a.m. on March 9 when a Chevy Camaro passed...
Atlanta, Geo. (DDN) – A Spelman College student is facing charges after being engaged in a wrong-way crash on Friday morning, which injured one person seriously. The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on I-75/I-85 near the North Avenue exit, closing the freeway for several hours. A trooper observed a 2012 Mercedes-Benz driving north in the...
Berlin Township, Mich. (DDN) – A woman from Michigan was found guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday after crashing into a boat club last year during a “kid’s dream birthday.” This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of a 4-year-old boy and his 8-year-old sister. It was a unique DUI case, with prosecutors presenting video...
LOUISIANA (DDN) – With more seniors in Louisiana, it’s really important to know how to renew a driver’s license. No matter if you’re in lively New Orleans, the charming Baton Rouge, or out in the peaceful countryside, keeping up with the latest rules and requirements is key to being a safe and legal driver on...
LOS ANGELES (DDN) – Aging drivers in Los Angeles face unique challenges when it comes to renewing their driver’s licenses. Navigating the process can be daunting due to new rules, health concerns, or simply the rapidly changing DMV procedures. Fortunately, Los Angeles offers senior-friendly services and comprehensive options to ensure that elderly drivers maintain their...