Grand Junction, CO

Mesa County, CO

Columbus, OH

El Paso, TX

Border Report

A traffic stop led to the seizure of a weapons and ammo cache that border authorities say was bound for Mexico.

Mexican-bound weapons, ammo seized during traffic stop

Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Fox Weather

A man who was illegally BASE jumping at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona died earlier this month after a 500-foot plummet from the South Rim.

BASE jumper killed in 500-foot plummet at Grand Canyon National Park

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

CBS Denver

A 23-year-old man from Boulder and a 21-year-old man from Arizona were killed in fatal falls in the Colorado high country on the same day last month.Peter Kubiniec and John James Coffee died in separate accidents on Monday, July 22. Both men's bodies were lifted from their remote locations by helicopter on Wednesday the 24th. Weather and difficult terrain complicated both recoveries.   Boulder's Kubiniec was reported missing the following morning when he failed to return from a lengthy trek across the Continental Divide. The person reporting him overdue told authorities that Kubiniec intended to hike from Brainard Lake over Pawnee Pass...

2 young men who died on Colorado peaks identified

California State

Lukeville, AZ

UPI News

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers discovered 361 pounds of fentanyl and cocaine hidden in a flatbed truck trailer attempting to enter the country officials announced Thursday.

Border agents find fentanyl in flatbed trailer trying to enter California

Peoria, AZ

Prescott, AZ

HuffPost

The unnamed shooter apparently believed his gun was empty when he pulled the trigger, according to local authorities in Arizona.

Groom-To-Be Fatally Shoots Best Man After Skunk Hunting At Christian Camp: Sheriff

Arizona State

(The Center Square) – United States Customs and Border Protection agents just announced their largest fentanyl seizure ever. The announcement on Thursday related to half a ton of fentanyl seized at the Port of Lukeville on July 1, as it was being trafficked in the United States by a 20-year-old citizen from Arizona.

Arizona fentanyl bust biggest ever for CBP

Ohio State

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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

Hey there, future mover! Before you get too excited about relocating to Colorado, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Centennial State your new home. Mountain Overload. If you’re not a fan...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Colorado

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Moab, UT

Fox News

Human remains found in a canyon in Grand County, Utah, are those of a woman who went missing while exploring the area with her husband, according to the medical examiner.

Medical examiner identifies remains found in Utah canyon as missing Texas woman

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

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

The Guardian

Discovery of 20-year-old Leticia A Castillo’s body marks third reported death in national park since 31 July

Woman found dead in Grand Canyon after multi-day search

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government on Thursday announced water cuts that preserve the status quo. Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river. The 1,450-mile...

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Fort Collins, CO

Get Out of Town is our weekly roundup of recommended events across Colorado, focusing outside of Denver, to help everyone enjoy the whole great state. For Denver happenings (and more), check out our events calendar. This week brings more chances to check out some underrated Colorado towns and enjoy great...

Events of the week around Colorado

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

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Clifton, CO

Palisade, CO

Whitewater, CO

Fruita, CO

Glade Park, CO

Loma, CO

De Beque, CO

Mack, CO

Mesa, CO

Molina, CO

NewsBreak

I-70 traffic stop leads to seizure of 50k fentanyl pills and 3 lbs of heroin

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A Deputy with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) stopped a car traveling eastbound on I-70 Wednesday morning for a traffic...

I-70 traffic stop leads to seizure of 50k fentanyl pills and 3 lbs of heroin

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