Boise, ID

Columbus, OH

Louisiana State

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Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

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

Mississippi State

Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

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Horoscope for Friday, August 23rd

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Ginger, an adorable Chihuahua mix pup who is ready to move into your heart and house! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were very well cared for and very loved before tragedy struck. Sadly, Ginger's owner passed away leaving her and her siblings without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England took in Ginger and placed her safely with a foster. Now Ginger is just waiting for the last move she will need to make. Her pup bags are packed and she's just waiting for you to go get her!

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

Idaho State

Moscow, ID

Idaho prosecutors have opposed a request to move the trial of Bryan Kohberger out of the county where he’s accused of having killed four University of Idaho students in 2022. Koberger is charged with murder for the killing of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who...

Idaho prosecutors urge judge to deny Bryan Kohberger’s request to move trial out of Moscow

Herbie J Pilato

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Georgia State

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

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

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Voters on Tuesday across Duval, Nassau and Clay counties chose attorney Ashley Wells Cox , a former assistant state attorney in the Fourth Circuit, to become a judge on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Wyoming State

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

Seattle, WA

Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon – Toyota presents Snowvana, the Northwest’s largest snow sports festival. It will feature two big weekends of films, up to 70% off gear discounts, dozens of resorts, interactive features, and live music for snow riders of all ages. The La Niña weather pattern will produce heavy...

Save the Date and Get Stoked for Snowvana ’24 in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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

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What makes today’s date special for your zodiac sign? Today, all zodiac signs are set to experience extraordinary cosmic shifts that would likely affect certain areas of their lives. For some signs, today’s cosmic boost will positively affect their finances. The planets have aligned to bring luck and good fortune their way. Hence, some individuals will feel a special wave of optimism and passion to lay a good foundation for financial abundance.

Artifacts found at assay office construction site in Boise

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