Stanley, ID

Columbus, OH

Wyoming State

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With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

The lightning-caused Fish Creek Fire has burned nearly 8,000 acres of Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest and triggered pre-evacuation notices as of Thursday morning. The wildfire’s total acreage has nearly quadrupled since Monday. Officials first reported the fire on Aug. 17 at just five acres, but quickly ballooned to...

Wyoming wildfire to grow ‘significantly’ after nearly quadrupling in size

Sag Harbor, NY

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NewsNinja

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

The Guardian

Edgehill fire started in San Bernardino and forced evacuations as over 200 firefighters assigned to blaze

Fast-moving California wildfire destroys homes and burns at least 100 acres

Colorado State

Loveland, CO

The devastating wildfire in Colorado that scorched 39 square kilometers and destroyed 48 buildings was determined to be human-caused, according to officials cited by the Associated Press on Saturday, August 10. This conclusion comes just a day after the Larimer County Assessor released a detailed report on Thursday, confirming that the Alexander Mountain Fire near Loveland obliterated 27 homes and 21 outbuildings while damaging an additional four homes.

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 48 buildings, confirmed as human-caused

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Vision Pet Care

Cats, with their mysterious demeanor and independent spirit, have long intrigued their human companions. One lesser-known aspect of feline behavior is their response to music. While it may seem unusual, many cat owners have observed their pets reacting to different tunes, leading to the question: what music do cats like?

What Music Do Cats Like?

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Montana State

Rodeo On SI

As wildfires ravage the state, Kiley Scott-Kocher and Alicia Werner team up to help those affected stand Wyoming Strong

Wyoming Ranchers Stand Together in the Face of Devastating Loss

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

The Associated Press

Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative. The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to...

Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles

Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

Cripple Creek, CO

AccuWeather

The myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains is proven wrong for the second time in a year with a tornado at over 10,000 feet. Have you heard the myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains? This has been proven wrong twice in just over a year at one of the United States' highest mountains -- Pikes Peak, Colorado.

Rare high-elevation tornado confirmed at Pikes Peak in the Rockies

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

California State

Wildfires are raging across the western U.S. and Canada, triggering severe air quality alerts for millions as others remain in danger of drifting smoke. Thousands upon thousands of firefighters are working to fight the fires, one of which has been described as California's fifth-biggest wildfire ever — the Park Fire, which is raging in northern California over a swath of more than 562 square miles.

Harrowing images show wildfire hellscape as blazes ravage California, western US

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Crews have mostly contained a massive northern Wyoming wildfire that ignited less than a week ago, authorities said Monday. But other fires in the area, including two burning in Campbell County and one in Sheridan County, continue to grow. A fifth major blaze near the Continental Divide, meantime, continues to affect the northwest corner of the state.

Wildfires have consumed 448K acres in northern Wyoming, southern Montana

Big Sky, MT

Powder

Starting next winter, lift ticket holders at Big Sky can ride the Lone Peak Tram without paying additional fees on a per ride basis.

Wildfire roundup: Wapiti Fire burns nearly 90,000 acres

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