Boise, ID

Columbus, OH

Idaho State

Idaho County, ID

Oxygen

Idaho’s mountainous wilderness forests are filled with majesty — and mysteries. Few are more unsettling than the one involving Terrence Woods. On October 5, 2018, Woods, then 26, was part of a 12-member crew that ventured into the forest in Idaho County for a daylong shoot for a TV project.

Production Assistant Suddenly "Took Off" Down Mountain in Idaho, Hasn't Been Seen Since

Raleigh, NC

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Town Talks

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

Mississippi State

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Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Montana State

Red Lodge, MT

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

Juliaetta, ID

Skylar Meade, an Idaho inmate who sparked a huge police manhunt after he was sprung from custody in an ambush at a hospital in March, has been sentenced to life in prison. Meade’s sentence is a fixed term of 30 years. He has been ordered to serve another 35 years concurrently on other charges, according to Idaho News 6. At the time of his escape, Meade, 31, was serving a 20-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff in a high-speed car chase.

White supremacist who sparked massive manhunt after escaping Idaho hospital is jailed for life

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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

North Carolina State

North Carolina is home to a variety of communities, each with its own unique character. Among these are places known for their affluence, high educational attainment, and perceived sense of superiority—qualities that some might consider snobbish.

These are Top 4 Snobbiest Places In North Carolina For 2024

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

Billings, MT

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump’s private airplane was forced to make an emergency landing in Billings, Montana, on Friday after it suffered a mechanical issue, according to reports. Scripps reported Trump was supposed to land in Bozeman – about 140 miles west of the Billings – for a rally he...

JUST IN: Trump’s Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Montana After ‘Mechanical Issue’

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and walk among ancient creatures? Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Idaho offers just that experience. This site is famous for its rich fossil deposits, especially the Hagerman Horse, an ancient relative of today’s horses. Visitors can explore the area and see fossils that date back millions of years. The monument provides a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing a variety of prehistoric animals and plants. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about ancient life, this place has something for everyone.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument – Idaho’s Horse Quarry

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for Jacksonville’s Black conservatives, political values trump a candidate’s personal identity.

Republicans look to shore up support among Black conservatives in Jacksonville

Massachusetts State

Fox News

Bing Olbum, 89, was last seen setting off on his trek along the Hunter Creek Trailhead in Salmon-Challis National Forest on Aug. 1, officials said.

Idaho hiker, 89, vanishes after setting off on trail over a week ago

Great Falls, MT

How Did The State Fair For Montana End Up Being Held In Great Falls?. Before we get into the how, let's talk about Montana ExpoPark. Originally known as North Montana State Fairgrounds. Designed by Gordon G. Cottier and George M. Shanley. Many of the buildings are in Art Deco style:...

The Fascinating History Of Montana State Fair In Great Falls

Idaho Falls, ID

USA TODAY

The internet can't seem to get enough of Braden Smith's TikTok videos of him using his Tesla Cybertruck to care for his 2,000-acre farm.

Idaho farmer goes viral after trading in his F-250 for a Cybertruck: 'It’s really fast'

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Garden City, ID

Eagle, ID

Meridian, ID

Kuna, ID

Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID

Star, ID

Nampa, ID

Horseshoe Bend, ID

Middleton, ID

Emmett, ID

Melba, ID

Caldwell, ID

Placerville, ID

NewsBreak

Two candidates vie for open seat on Boise district’s board of trustees

Krista Hasler and Matthew Shapiro bring different backgrounds inside and outside of the education system as they seek a two-year seat on the Boise School District’s...

Two candidates vie for open seat on Boise district’s board of trustees

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