Alaska State

A-Z-Animals

We’ve all heard of polar bears and grizzly bears, but if you had to guess which one was the more dangerous species, what answer would you give? The truth is, with climates rapidly changing there have been showdowns that pit polar bears vs. grizzly bears, and one of the species has come out on top. […]

Polar Bears vs. Grizzly Bears: Which Would Win in a Fight?

Naknek, AK

HuffPost

The longtime fisherman fell from a ladder Thursday while having a heart attack.

'Deadliest Catch' Star Nick Mavar, 59, Dies At Alaskan Boatyard

State wildlife officials have now killed a total of 180 brown bears on Southwest Alaska caribou calving grounds in just over a year as part of a contested strategy to restore the renowned Mulchatna herd. Shooting from a helicopter between May 10 and June 5, Alaska Department of Fish and...

State kills over 80 bears in Southwest Alaska in second-year effort to boost caribou

Grizzly bears are impressive animals that have fascinated humans for centuries. Their imposing size and strength make them one of the most feared predators in North America. The largest grizzly bear ever recorded weighed more than a moose, which is an incredible feat considering that moose are one of the largest land animals in North […]

The Largest Grizzly Bear Ever Weighed More Than A Moose – 3 Reasons It Grew So Big

New York Post

Instead of fireworks in the sky to mark the Fourth of July, in Alaska, there’s flying cars.

Thousands of Alaskans celebrated July 4th with their signature car launch, where more than a dozen automobiles are thrown off a cliff on a remote hillside.

The eclectic event, held in Glacier View, AK, in Matanuska-Susitna, in the south central part of the state, marked its 20th anniversary this year.

Air Force Colonel 1 of 2 men missing after plane crashes into remote Alaskan lake

It welcomed the largest crowd in its history to watch the empty vehicles, from police cruisers to buses, go airborne and tumble...

Signature 4th of July car launch celebrates 20th year in Alaska

Fairbanks, AK

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - If you are traveling across the border for vacations this summer with your family pet, it is important to check all legal requirements to do so. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is enforcing new guidelines beginning August 1. The CDC says tightening restrictions are mostly...

Dog travel laws set to change

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Comparing different types of bears can be difficult, especially a Kodiak vs grizzly bear. These two bears are technically of the same species, commonly known as the brown bear. However, both Kodiak and grizzly bears are subspecies of this branch of animal, and Kodiak bears have made a name for themselves given their geographical location.  […]

Kodiak vs Grizzly: What’s the Difference?

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Wisconsin State

Bucks County Beacon

We are in dangerous waters on this Independence Day. While we obsess over the horse race and the latest polls, rubbernecking at the tragic disintegration of an accomplished, public-spirited president, the plot to overthrow American democracy and replace it with a violent, repressive, despotic regime is well underway.

Confronting a ‘Second American Revolution’ on the 4th of July

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Have you ever been out and about and needed to use a bathroom in an emergency? If you asked a restaurant, retailer, or other business if you could use their bathroom, they might have told you they had one for employees only. That situation is going to change in Virginia on July 1, 2024.

New Virginia law allows restroom access for those with medical issues in an emergency

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Juneau, AK

(CN) — A federal judge, on Wednesday, ruled against the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska in their bid to take over a 787-sqaure-foot parcel of land in Juneau. That parcel, "an overflow parking area" for the tribe office's employees and guests, has been held in a trust by the federal government on behalf of the tribe since last year, following a petition. Effectively, the tiny piece of land is "Indian Country," otherwise known as an Indian reservation, under the legal jurisdiction of the tribe, rather than the state. But the state of Alaska challenged the U.S. Department of Interior's approval of the tribe's petition. It also challenged the federal government's ability to place any land into trust in Alaska.

Federal judge rules against Alaska Indian Tribes in bid to take land back

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

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Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president

The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) took its first step towards a major leadership change last week. The AFN Board of Directors has hired Ben Mallott...

Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president

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