Kansas City, MO

Columbus, OH

Six Flags will never be the same as we know it. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the entity resulting from the upcoming merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags, has unveiled its leadership team. This announcement comes ahead of the official merger date of July 1st, 2024, per Six Flags. Richard...

All Original Six Flags Theme Parks to Shut Doors Forever, Overhaul Launches Summer 2024

Texas State

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Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

Marathon, FL

Where an aging 1960s home and guest house once stood on two acres in Marathon, Florida, a 23,000-square-foot retreat crackles with new energy. There’s a guest house, twin guest villas, and the owner’s main house. The guest villas are sheltered under a common roof, separated by open breezeways. But the complex, which has the feel of a mini-resort, is all tied together with a limestone walkway composed of fossilized corals and stones.

Family Retreat in the Florida Keys Offers a Resort-Like Escape

ABC News

ABC News reports on the dwindling clean water supply in one of the world’s largest cities, forcing many residents to resort to drastic measures.

Mexico City residents, faced with water crisis, resort to drastic measures

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Götene, a town in rural Sweden, is selling plots of land for just 9 US cents per square meter, to encourage new residents to come and build their dream homes.

This idyllic Swedish town is selling off land for the price of a cup of coffee

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Hawaii State

After acquiring a sprawling, splendid abode in the high seas with his $300 million Launchpad superyacht, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is erecting another paradise in Lake Tahoe. The Silicon Valley tycoon plans to build a 75,000-square-foot, seven-building compound on the lake’s western shore, surrounded by unmatched natural beauty and views of imposing mountains. Rumor mills have been abuzz since December 2018, owing to a $22 million investment in a 3.5-acre property from the family of the late investment banker Robert Quist. This was followed by another massive purchase of a $37 million estate next door through a company named Golden Range LLC.

Blueprints reveal that Mark Zuckerberg’s seven-building compound on the Lake Tahoe shore will mirror his eccentric Hawaiian Koolau Ranch. From a 35-foot structure to fire pits, a bunkhouse, bridges, and mulch trails, it embodies quintessential Zuckerberg taste.

Colorado State

Fort Collins, CO

Travel + Leisure

Local experts share some of the best places to retire in Colorado, from small towns to big cities.

8 Best Places to Retire in Colorado for Low Property Taxes, Beautiful Mountain Scenery, and Outdoor Adventures

The Melting Pot World Emporium & Smoke Shop will be closing after 28 years. The Midtown store announced the closure on its Facebook page on Friday. Although it did not announce the exact closing date, it said the doors will be closing after this year's Burning Man season. It also...

The Melting Pot World Emporium & Smoke Shop Closing after 28 Years

Georgia State

Dahlonega, GA

Georgia is filled with stunning small towns across the state, destinations that offer a quiet beauty by letting the natural scenery, friendly atmosphere and unique attractions shine bright enough to draw you in and experience something you may not get in a bigger, bustling city. According to a list compiled...

Georgia Town Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The Entire State

The City and County of Denver likely will pay $500,000 next week to settle lawsuits against the police and sheriff’s departments. The City Council will vote Monday on two settlements. The first, stemming from a lawsuit filed against the police department in U.S. District Court, case 2023 CV00750-RM-JPO, is for $100,000. The second settlement is for $400,000 to be paid to Scott Peters and stems from a prisoner’s civil rights allegedly being violated, according to Justia. According to Justia, the lawsuit lists as defendants the City and County of Denver, Daniel Rodriguez, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3-12, Mohammed Mohammed, Michael Fitzmaurice, James Casias, Billie Humbles, Daniel Trujillo, Ian Schiffhauer, Michael Bennett, Cherif Sarr and Noreen Roberson. Additional information was not available Thursday.

Denver to pay $500,000 in lawsuit settlements against police, sheriff departments

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Wisconsin State

That siren song of adventure and the joy of discovery. When it comes to road trips, Wisconsin might not be the first place that springs to mind. But let me tell you, the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway is one of those hidden gems you simply can’t overlook. This...

This Picturesque 70-Mile Road Trip Might Just Be The Most Underrated Adventure In Wisconsin

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, Virginia, is a historic gem located just 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C.

This Waterfront Virginia Town Has a Chic New Hotel With a Rooftop Bar and Stunning Views

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

Kansas State

Our final posting features some interesting natural scenery of Kansas. The first stop is the appropriately named Prairie Dog State Park. The next stop is the strangely named Little Jerusalem State Park, a badlands area. In my opinion the best, by far, is Monument Rocks. A collection of chalk monoliths...

A Lap of America – Natural Scenery in Kansas

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Kansas City, KS

Independence, MO

Riverside, MO

Mission, KS

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Country Club Plaza sale is looming

It’s official – well almost. The impending sale of the Country Club Plaza is expected to be finalized June 28 with an event led by KC...

Country Club Plaza sale is looming

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