Colorado State

Columbus, OH

UPI News

A pair of goats decided to give a stress test to a hiker's parked SUV on a Colorado mountain -- and the moment was caught on camera.

Watch: Goats trample parked SUV on Colorado mountain

Montana State

Columbia Falls, MT

A 72-year-old Montana man shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was alone picking huckleberries, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

A 72-year-old was alone picking huckleberries in a Montana forest. Then, a grizzly bear attacked him

New York Post

A 72-year-old man fought off and killed a grizzly bear that attacked him while he was picking huckleberries in Montana.

The man, who has not been identified, was alone on national forest land when the adult female charged at him on Thursday, leaving him with serious injuries, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said.

During the struggle, he able to fire off a handgun and kill the bear before he was rushed to a local hospital.



The bear was likely a mother trying to defend her cubs, according to agency spokesperson Dillon Tabish. Wildlife workers have begun searching for cubs in the area...

72-year-old man fights off, kills aggressive grizzly bear that attacked him while picking berries

Scripps News

A mountain lion euthanized in Colorado last year had the first recorded case of “staggering disease” in the species in North America, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday.

First case of 'staggering disease' in North America found in a Colorado mountain lion

Tennessee State

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News Wave

KNOXVILLE, TN - Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas, panthers, painters, and catamounts, are the largest felines in North America. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, historically, these majestic predators roamed the forests of Tennessee, but by the early 1900s, they were extirpated from the state due to overhunting and habitat loss, similar to the fate of wild elk and buffalo.

Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Tennessee Despite Said Extinction

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Red Lodge, MT

Advnture

Garbage, a cooler and food had been left unattended around and inside the tent where the attack occurred

3-year-old attacked by bear after family leaves unsecured food items in campsite

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Pine Mountain Club, CA

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Last week, California charter school teacher Elaine Salmon left her classroom for a few minutes to make some copies. When she returned, there was a pupil behind one of the desks that she hadn’t counted on: A young black bear. Worse, the bear had located the kids’ earthquake crisis kits, which contained snacks. When Salmon discovered the bear, it was midway through one of the emergency granola bars.

Teacher Finds Bear in Classroom Munching on Kids’ Granola Bars

Fox Weather

A child was hospitalized Sunday after a black bear attacked her inside a tent in southern Montana.

Black bear attacks 3-year-old girl in Montana

NBC News

A black bear attacked a child inside a tent in Montana on Aug. 11, according to state wildlife officials. In a statement released on Aug. 13, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said the attack happened at a private campground south of Red Lodge, a city about an hour southwest of Billings.

Child hospitalized after bear attacked her tent in Montana

Gardiner, MT

A photo of a dead grizzly bear with its head and paws cut off has caused an uproar, especially after learning it was a beloved bear known to the Yellowstone community. Early Monday morning, the gruesome photo of the bear was captured by a guide on the Yellowstone River near Gardiner.

Outrage In Yellowstone! Grizzly Bear Killed By Wildlife Officials & Left With Head & Paws Cut Off

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the 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

NewsBreak

Think tank says mountain lion hunting ban would cost Colorado millions annually; supporters call foul

Supporters and opponents of a ballot measure that would ban mountain lion and bobcat hunting in Colorado are arguing over the financial impacts of the proposal...

Think tank says mountain lion hunting ban would cost Colorado millions annually; supporters call foul

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