Arizona State

The Independent

 Go to Willcox Playa Wildlife Area, they said. You’ll see plenty of sandhill cranes. Sandhill cranes? We get those in Florida, we replied. Ah, not like this, they insisted. And they were right.The region in southeast Arizona is home to the annual migration of sandhill cranes, and the sight of thousands of these majestic birds arriving at sunset over the Playa’s marshland was akin to being in the middle of a David Attenborough documentary.Like the massed formations of World War II bombers – but distinctly less hostile – the cranes floated in from the setting sun on a perfect...

Crossing cowboy towns and cactus-filled wonderlands on a US road trip through Arizona and New Mexico

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

 A 20-year-old woman was found dead in the Grand Canyon this week, marking the third death at the National Park in a week.Rescue teams found the body of Leticia Castillo, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 150 feet below the rim of the Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive, according to the National Park Service.The body was recovered and a medical examiner identified Casillo.Authorities believed she entered the park around August 3 and was later reported missing. Her remains were found on August 6, officials said.No cause of death was released and investigators have not said if they believed foul...

Missing woman found dead at Grand Canyon marking third death in one week

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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”

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

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Gilbert, AZ

 Rescuers in the Grand Canyon National Park are searching for a woman who was swept away during a recent flash flood.The flash flood, which occurred shortly before 1.30 pm on Thursday, led to several hikers being stranded in the area near Havasu Creek.According to the National Park Service, 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson, from Gilbert, Arizona, was swept into the creek during the flood and remains missing.She was swept into Havasu Creek approximately 0.5 miles above the Colorado River confluence and was not wearing a life jacket, the service said in a news release. She is described as 5”8, 190 pounds,...

Rescuers searching for missing hiker who was swept away by flash flooding in Grand Canyon

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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

Have you ever wondered what life was like for ancient civilizations in the American Southwest? Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico offers a glimpse into the lives of the Mogollon people who lived there over 700 years ago. Nestled in the rugged Gila Wilderness, these cliff dwellings provide a unique opportunity to explore well-preserved structures built into natural caves. Imagine walking through rooms where families once cooked, slept, and thrived. The surrounding area also offers hiking trails, hot springs, and stunning views, making it a perfect destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Ready to step back in time?

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument – New Mexico’s Mogollon Culture

In a significant move to preserve one of Southern Arizona’s most culturally and ecologically vital landscapes, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has introduced the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act. This bill seeks to designate nearly 400,000 acres of land as the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument, ensuring the protection of a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.

Grijalva Introduces Legislation to Protect Culturally Significant Lands in Southern Arizona

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Arizona unveils new state brand called ‘Vibrant Arizona’

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona is getting a makeover, and we’re not talking about roadwork. With the goal of bringing tourism and business to the...

Arizona unveils new state brand called ‘Vibrant Arizona’

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