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CJ Coombs

If you like catfish, it might be worth a trip to Dowd's Catfish & BBQ. Dowd's is located at 1760 West Elm Street in Lebanon, Missouri. Whether you're traveling to or from Branson or Springfield, if you feel like going out of your way, it's a 3-hour drive from Kansas City or a 2-hour, 20-minute drive from St. Louis.

Hearty Meals await at Dowd's Catfish and BBQ

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Missouri State

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Kansas City, MO

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It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The City and County of Denver likely will pay $500,000 next week to settle lawsuits against the police and sheriff’s departments. The City Council will vote Monday on two settlements. The first, stemming from a lawsuit filed against the police department in U.S. District Court, case 2023 CV00750-RM-JPO, is for $100,000. The second settlement is for $400,000 to be paid to Scott Peters and stems from a prisoner’s civil rights allegedly being violated, according to Justia. According to Justia, the lawsuit lists as defendants the City and County of Denver, Daniel Rodriguez, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3-12, Mohammed Mohammed, Michael Fitzmaurice, James Casias, Billie Humbles, Daniel Trujillo, Ian Schiffhauer, Michael Bennett, Cherif Sarr and Noreen Roberson. Additional information was not available Thursday.

Denver to pay $500,000 in lawsuit settlements against police, sheriff departments

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Wyoming State

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

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

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

Meet Bagel: A "Deliciously Petite" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons announced their intention to sign star Point Guard Cade Cunningham to a five-year $226 million rookie extension. Tonight's news shows the Pistons are content to build around Cunningham going forward as the team looks forward to a brighter future. It has been a busy day in the "Motor City" as the Detroit Pistons announced J.B. Bickerstaff as the new head coach of the team. They parted ways with Head Coach Monty Williams on June 19, 2024.

Detroit Pistons Set To Sign Star Player To Lucrative 5-Year Contract

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

Adam Thielen Speaks on 'Brutal' 2023 Season in Carolina

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