Cheyenne, WY

Columbus, OH

Mcalester, OK

Fox News

Richard Rojem Jr., the Oklahoma man convicted of the 1984 rape and murder of his former stepdaughter, was served pizza and ice cream before he was put to death Thursday morning.For his final meal, he requested two small double-cheese, double-pepperoni pizzas from Little Caesars and two cups of vanilla ice cream. He also asked for a bottle of Vernors ginger ale, according to The Oklahoman.Rojem, 66, was put to death by three-drug lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester and was declared dead at 10:16 a.m., prison officials said. He did not seek any last-minute stay.OKLAHOMA DEATH ROW INMATE...

Death row inmate served Little Caesars pizza as last meal before execution for killing former stepdaughter

Rodeo On SI

As Sissy Winn looks to add a Canadian Finals Rodeo and third consecutive NFR qualification to her resume, she gives rodeo fans an inside look at life on the road through the lens of TikTok.

The Winning Ways of Sissy Winn Inside and Outside the Arena

Peru, IN

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Logansport, IN

Kristy Tallman

Logansport, Ind. – The Indiana State Police (ISP) are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Bryson Muir, who is believed to be missing and endangered. Investigators from ISP have recently communicated with Bryson's parents, Daniel and Kristen Muir. Despite their initial lack of cooperation, they have begun to show signs of willingness to assist in the investigation. However, Bryson has yet to be seen or located by ISP or the Cass County Department of Child Services (DCS).

UPDATE: Urgent Search Intensifies for Endangered 14-Year-Old Bryson Muir!

Weatherford, TX

With just three months left in the competition year, see who is sitting well in the world standings and who needs to hustle to secure their spot at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev.

World Standings Update: Top 3 and Those on the Bubble

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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WyoFile

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Reno, NV

The first two rounds of competition are complete and the roster has been set for the top 12 final round.  Here's who to watch.

Who to Watch at the Top 12 Qualifiers Reno Rodeo Finals

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Alexandria, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

Greeley, CO

At about the half-way mark of the scheduled performances, some paychecks have already been written but others have to hold off the competition.  See who is doing well in Greeley, Colo.

Stampede Showdown: Who Will be Crowned Champions in Greeley?

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Montana Free Press

This story is published by agreement with the Associated Press. It may not be republished without the express permission of the Associated Press. WEST YELLOWSTONE (AP) — Dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times featured in Native American religious ceremonies Wednesday that commemorated a recent rare event in Yellowstone National Park.

Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone

Montana State

The roads in Montana can be beautiful and breathtaking. We have some amazing places in the state, from the prairies, to the mountains. When it comes to "byways" in Montana, there is only one that is considered a "National Scenic Byway" by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The definition of...

Surprisingly Montana Has Only One of These Roads

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to college in Colorado,” says Hostetler, CEO, co-founder and owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.

How Mountain Meadow Wool Is Keeping Wyoming Ranchers in Business

Advnture

The man says he was checking out the campsite for his podcast when the moose came sprinting out of the trees

Podcaster captures hair-raising footage of grizzly bear chasing moose at campsite where fatal mauling took place

Maine State

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?

Powder

Montana residents received a Winter Storm Watch alert from the National Weather Service late last week. Snow, the NWS said, was possible at high altitudes throughout the state. There’s something undeniably silly about the NWS discussing “Winter Storms” in June. Should it have been a “Summer Storm ...

Montana Hit With Deep June Snowfall

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Move Over Boys! It's the Year of the Cowgirl at The Daddy!

The Daddy recognizes women who paved the way for today's ambassadors and competitors. Cheyenne Frontier Days continues to change the industry standard by naming its 128th...

Move Over Boys! It's the Year of the Cowgirl at The Daddy!

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