Kennesaw, GA

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Montana State

WEST GLACIER, Mont. (Gray News) - Authorities say a 26-year-old woman drowned after falling into a creek at a national park in Montana over the weekend. According to the National Park Service, the woman slipped on slick rocks and fell into Virginia Creek between St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls at Glacier National Park on Sunday.

Traveling nurse drowns while visiting Glacier National Park after falling into creek

Harris County, TX

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City Pulse

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

People who lived in the New Mexico town of Ruidoso had to leave their homes completely last week because of two fast-moving wildfires. On Monday, they were allowed to go back to see if their houses were still standing. New Mexico State Police have confirmed that two people have died...

29 People Are Missing After Residents of a New Mexico Town That Was Destroyed by Fire Were Allowed to Return

Colorado State

Las Vegas, NV

The Independent

An alien-like monolith popped up in northern Colorado, days after a similar structure was taken down from a mountain range near Las Vegas.A Reddit user posted pictures of a metallic monolith jutting out of a grassy area in a Fort Collins, Colorado, subreddit on Wednesday - 10 days after the initial otherworldly object unexpectedly showed up in Nevada, KDVR reported.It’s unclear if the two structures were created or put up by the same person — or why they were put up in the first place.The Reddit user tried to figure out why the strange-looking object was installed.“Apparently the story is,...

Heading east! Mysterious monolith appears in Colorado days after another was taken down in Las Vegas

Nick Davies

In the vast, sun-baked expanse of Death Valley, one of the most enduring and perplexing mysteries of modern times unfolded. It’s a story of adventure turned tragic, a tale that has baffled investigators and captured the imagination of many. This is the story of the Death Valley Germans.

Vanishing in Death Valley: A Desert Mystery

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Yosemite National Park, CA

Golden Gate Media

Yosemite National Park officials have reported that five black bears have been hit by cars this year. Each "Speeding Kills Bears" sign in the park marks a location where a vehicle has struck a bear within the calendar year.

Warning signs go up at California's Yosemite National Park urging drivers to slow down for bears

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

 The strange monolith looks like it could have come from another world.Jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas, the glimmering rectangular prism's reflective surface imitates the vast desert landscape surrounding the mountain peak where it has been erected.But where did the object come from, and is it still there? That's a mystery the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it was trying to solve after learning about it Monday through a social media post.Las Vegas police said on the social platform X that members of its search and rescue unit found the otherworldly...

Gleaming monolith pops up in Nevada desert, the latest in a series of quickly vanishing structures

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Enslaved people who had previously attended Baptist services with their White enslavers in Thomasville began holding separate services at the First Baptist Church in 1853. In 1866, they established the First African Baptist Church. The first pastor, Rev. Jacob Wade, served from the establishment until his death in 1877. The present church building was completed […]

First Missionary Baptist Church, 1900, Thomasville

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Mens Journal

Motorcyclist Dead Amid Record Temperatures in Death Valley

Bellvue, CO

The US Sun

A MYSTERIOUS monolith has popped up in Colorado just four years after an eyebrow-raising mirror column was spotted in Utah. The unusual metal objects have left conspiracy theorists buzzing – as more and more stone pillars have emerged worldwide of late. On June 25, an eerie rectangular monolith was spotted by residents in Bellvue, Colorado. The discovery […]

Mystery monolith appears in Colorado 4 years after first mirror column in Utah – and no one knows where they come from

Port Angeles, WA

Kristy Tallman

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA – A fatal traffic collision occurred on July 5, 2024, at 12:33 p.m. on US101 at Milepost 312, resulting in the death of Leroy S. Perfect, a 64-year-old resident of Port Angeles.

High-Speed Tragedy: Medical Emergency Leads to Fatal Crash on US101

The shiny monolith that mysteriously appeared in the desert near Las Vegas has been removed by local police, citing “public safety” concerns. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) made the decision after the mirrored structure was discovered last week, prompting mixed reactions on social media, with many calling the move “lame.”

Las Vegas police remove mysterious monolith amid public safety concerns

Scituate, MA

Summer in a small town brings with it a unique charm. The slower pace, friendly locals, and idyllic landscapes create an atmosphere that invites relaxation and exploration. Smithsonian Magazine recently named Scituate, Massachusetts as one of the best small towns to celebrate summer. This selection is due in part to its beautiful seaside views and historic landmarks, such as the Old Scituate Light - one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States.

Smithsonian Magazine Names This Massachusetts Small Town Among Best Places To Celebrate Summer

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

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Kennesaw Mountain road could close to cars, bikes every day starting next summer

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Kennesaw Mountain road could close to cars, bikes every day starting next summer

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