Lyons, CO

Columbus, OH

The Mirror US

Maps from AccuWeather show thick clouds of smoke covering central US and driving the air quality to plummet as wildfires rage on in the west

Terrifying maps show wildfire smoke descend across US sparking fears of 'unhealthy' air quality

California State

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West

Chico, CA

ABC News

A California man accused of deliberately starting what has become the largest active wildfire in the country was formally charged with felony arson, court records show.

Man accused of starting largest wildfire burning in the US charged with felony arson

A man has faced court accused of starting a California wildfire that has burned through more than 370,000 acres of land, destroyed scores of buildings and forced thousands from their homes. Ronnie Stout, 42, appeared in court on Monday afternoon charged with arson, for allegedly igniting the Park Fire by...

California suspect in court accused of starting huge wildfire

Oregon State

CBS News

Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with Oregon's Durkee fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Twenty-four major fires were burning across Oregon under record-breaking dry conditions as the state entered its 76th day without rain Wednesday morning.    Amid the early and intense start to the fire season in the West, U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Holly Krake warned of "another monster of a fire year" in the Pacific Northwest."The forest and grasslands behind me are tinder dry, and when you add 2,000 lightning strikes in...

Oregon fire grows large enough to create its own weather as blazes scorch West

As a California wildland fire exploded overnight into the state's largest blaze this wildfire season, another blaze on the Oregon-Idaho border was out of control.

Man allegedly pushed burning car into gully to start massive wildfire

USA TODAY

Fires in the Canadian Rockies burned through the popular tourist town of Jasper and damaged parts of Jasper National Park.

'Nightmare': Wildfires burn one of most beautiful places in the world

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Clarke County, MS

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

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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

Colorado State

California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a man accused of starting the destructive flames appeared in court Monday. At the same time, dozens of other fires continue to rage in the Western United States and Canada and thousands have been forced to evacuate. Here’s the latest:

Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire

It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained.

Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour

AccuWeather

The location of the ridge across the West and Central states will play a major role in the pattern, impacting monsoonal activity, temperatures and even transportation of wildfire smoke. Across the interior West, spotty afternoon thunderstorms have become a part of the normal pattern over the last few weeks. While...

Wildfire smoke, uptick in heat to accompany western US monsoon activity

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

The Guardian

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

Jamestown, CO

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Berthoud, CO

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Drake, CO

9NEWS

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RAW: Helicopter video appears to show wildfire burning home, vehicles north of Lyons

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RAW: Helicopter video appears to show wildfire burning home, vehicles north of Lyons

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