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Newport loses $330K in fraudulent web scheme
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (352+ words) NEWPORT " Newport officials said the city lost $330,000 after an investigation found it was the victim of a fraudulent web-based scheme that resulted in the wrongful transfer of city funds. The city has notified appropriate law enforcement authorities. The matter, which…...
Newport man arrested on kidnapping, homicide charges
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (183+ words) NEWPORT " A Newport man has been arrested on homicide and kidnapping charges after deputies found a woman chained on private property and discovered a buried body during a Thursday welfare check. When deputies arrived at the scene, they contacted a…...