Jefferson County, OR

Culver, OR

Terrebonne, OR

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Terrebonne, Ore. — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue (CRRFR), Redmond Fire, Cloverdale Fire, and Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded to a residence on SW Sage Hen Rd. last night following a reported explosion and structure fire.

Dramatic Explosion Rocks Terrebonne Home, Family Narrowly Escapes Inferno

Tennessee State

Gulfport, MS

Lauren Johansen, 22, was found dead, her body mutilated and wrapped in a sheet inside a car at a Gulfport, Mississippi cemetery. Bricen Rivers, 23, her ex-boyfriend, allegedly fled the scene, leading police on a dramatic chase before being captured by authorities after a lengthy pursuit. This shocking discovery has left the local community in disbelief and mourning.

Lauren Johnson, Dead at 22: Found Wrapped in a Sheet Inside a Car at Gulfport

Mississippi State

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Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Portland, OR

CBS News

Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 28 people Friday after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park.Portland Fire and Rescue said on the social platform X that firefighters worked with engineers at Oaks Park to manually lower the ride, but crews had been prepared to conduct a high-angle ropes rescue if necessary. All riders were being evacuated and medically evaluated, and there were no reports of injuries. One rider with a pre-existing medical condition was taken to a hospital for further evaluation as a precaution, Oaks Amusement Park...

28 rescued after ride malfunctions at century-old amusement park

Oregon State

Greenhorn, OR

Oregon's Tiniest Town: Greenhorn, Where Three is a Crowd. Greenhorn's history is intertwined with the gold rush era. Founded in the late 1800s, it once boasted a population of over 2,000 during its mining heyday. However, as the gold rush faded, so did the town's population. Today, Greenhorn consists of a few scattered buildings, including a general store, a community hall, and a handful of private residences.

What is The Smallest Town in Oregon?

Seattle, WA

I’m sure you’ve already heard that sometimes we don’t choose our cats, but instead, they choose us. Well, one such example is the heartwarming story about an orphaned kitten who stole this man’s heart and got the forever home she always wanted. A kitten named Jubilee...

Former Seattle Marine Finds Orphaned Kitten In Dire Straits And Changes Her Life Forever

Fox News

Kaileigh Seidel, a 24-year-old Oregon woman, died in a boating accident on June 22. She was reportedly on an inner tube when she was flung into the side of another boat.

Oregon woman dies in boat tubing incident after dangerous driving on water, family says

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Port Angeles, WA

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA – A fatal traffic collision occurred on July 5, 2024, at 12:33 p.m. on US101 at Milepost 312, resulting in the death of Leroy S. Perfect, a 64-year-old resident of Port Angeles.

High-Speed Tragedy: Medical Emergency Leads to Fatal Crash on US101

The Guardian

Hotel Marysville was renowned for its floating dance floor and once hosted stars such as Babe Ruth and Bing Crosby

Landmark California hotel, nearly 100 years old, destroyed by fire

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

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

I remember when Mount Saint Helens erupted on May 18th, 1980. I was working at a small radio station here in Wenatchee. I was doing nights and I remember telling listeners that Mount Saint Helens had erupted, but I had no idea of the scope of what was going on.

Will there be a Mount Saint Helens, Part 2?

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

The Craftsman appearance of this cottage dates to circa 1920 but the house was built circa 1883. Joseph Young was a successful Black businessman in Thomasville and he often rented rooms in the house for overnight guests. He also housed overflow from the boarding house next door, owned by his family. Historically, Oak Street was […]

Joseph Young House, Circa 1883 + 1920, Thomasville

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

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

Boston, MA

One of the oldest churches in Boston, Trinity Missionary Baptist is a Freedmen’s congregation established in 1867. The present structure, likely dating to the early 1900s, is a typical uneven-steeple style common among Black churches at the time. It was originally a frame structure before the addition of the brick veneer. Boston Historic District, National […]

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Boston

Dreaming of trading your current locale for Oregon’s lush forests and hipster coffee shops? Before you don your raincoat and embrace the Pacific Northwest vibes, there are a few quirks you might want to consider. From endless drizzles to wildfire scares, here are ten reasons why some folks might find themselves missing their old stomping grounds!

10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Oregon

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Madras, OR

Redmond, OR

Sisters, OR

Warm Springs, OR

Powell Butte, OR

Camp Sherman, OR

Prineville, OR

Bend, OR

Ashwood, OR

NewsBreak

Fire destroys Culver-area home, vehicle; Jefferson County, other crews tackle at least 3 brush fires possibly sparked by train

CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jefferson County firefighters, joined by several other departments from around the region, rushed to stop and put out a string of at...

Fire destroys Culver-area home, vehicle; Jefferson County, other crews tackle at least 3 brush fires possibly sparked by train

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