SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) —Final preparations are underway in many school districts across central Kentucky as they get ready to welcome students for the first day of school. In Scott County, students and staff will be navigating several changes and new opportunities, but school leaders told FOX 56...

Scott County School District navigating changes and new opportunities

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Kentucky State

As students start school, proud parents may want to share back-to-school photos, but police across the state suggest they should think twice before posting.

Back to school in Kentucky: Police suggest to pause before sharing photos

Lafayette, IN

The US Sun

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Engineer Canyon Willis failed a drug test on Deadliest Catch by using someone else's urine to cheat. Captain Jack prioritized the fishing operation over keeping Willis on the crew despite their friendship. Willis is losing earnings but can rejoin the crew in 2025 if he passes another drug test. Longtime...

'Deadliest Catch' Engineer Failed Drug Test and Sent Home

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Arkansas State

Little Rock, AR

Friday Fast Fact – OOH in Arkansas: The State by Numbers. For today’s Fast Fact, let’s take a look at some OOH statistics across the 75 counties of Arkansas!. Did you know that Arkansas is the only public place in the US where you can dig for your own diamonds? Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, AR was first discovered in 1906, and now allows visitors to mine for diamonds themselves – you can even keep whatever you find! This location is popular among visitors of all ages, and is one of the few places in the world where you can publicly mine for diamonds yourself.

OOH in Little Rock and Arkansas

Illinois State

Sangamon County, IL

The Independent

 The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help said Thursday that it will take the rest of his professional life to rebuild trust in his agency. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson killed Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, over a pan of hot water on July 6. In an interview with The Associated Press, Sheriff Jack Campbell said he was horrified by the body camera video that shows Grayson, who is white, shooting Massey just below the eye. “We will spend the rest of my career, certainly, trying to...

Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust

Richmond, KY

RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — The over-a-week-long search for a dog named Abby, who ran away from daycare, has come to a happy ending. Hannah Perkins, Abby’s owner, told FOX 56 that Abby was found and reunited with her on Wednesday morning. Two good samaritans found her in the Woods subdivision, nearly five miles from where she had escaped.

Abby, missing Richmond dog, reunites with owner on her birthday

Booneville, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Quincy, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Orange County, FL

Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Danville, KY

DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Boyle County high school football program has already done the unthinkable, and will now attempt to keep the unthinkable going. Head coach Justin Haddix has the most dominant program in the state right now with four straight state championships, and is now going for the 5-peat this season.

Boyle County ready to chase 5-peat as high school football season nears

NewsBreak

Woodford County students one step closer to learning in brand-new high school

VERSAILLES, Ky. (FOX 56) — A great education is a cornerstone for the future success of a student. Soon, with a brand new building, students in...

Woodford County students one step closer to learning in brand-new high school

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