Indiana State

Chicago, IL

Columbus, OH

The northern tier of the country will be a hot spot for strong to severe storms through late week. Wind damage and large hail are the primary concerns. An isolated tornado threat is possible. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel...

Severe Storms Pack Wind Damage, Large Hail, Isolated Tornado Threats In Northeast, Midwest

New Hampshire State

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) – Geomagnetic storm conditions observed over the weekend strengthened Monday morning, creating a “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field,” the Space Weather Prediction Center said. The storm reached a G4 level in strength — the second-highest on the scale, classified as “severe” — just before...

Rare, severe geomagnetic storm hits Earth: Will it impact the grid?

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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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

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Woodinville, WA

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Arkansas State

AccuWeather

After rumbling over the Rockies to start the week, severe weather will advance across the Plains and then the Midwest as the week progresses. Following localized severe weather over portions of the Rockies on Tuesday, AccuWeather meteorologists say the main threat of severe thunderstorms will shift eastward across the Great Plains at midweek and then to more of the Midwest Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms to rattle Plains, Midwest

It has seemed almost routine this summer to see records broken for heat. It was a historically hot July for Earth. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, it was not only the hottest July on record but also "more likely than not the warmest month on record for the globe since 1850."

Potentially deadly heat wave to expand across the US: 'New highest monthly average'

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Mental_Floss

If you’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.

What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Pennsylvania State

Let me start by saying, of all the severe thunderstorm outlooks we have done this year, this one is probably the most difficult. The models are indecisive, with some guidance suggesting a large complex of strong to severe storms moving through at differing times Wednesday, and other guidance showing much less.

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Later Wednesday Across Parts of Pennsylvania; Damaging Winds & Frequent Lightning Risk

New York City, NY

Washington, DC

Axios

A relatively brief but intense heat wave peaks Wednesday from the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley eastward into the New York to Washington corridor. Threat level: Heat advisories and warnings are in effect for 55 million people in at least 10 states as temperatures soar into the low 100s°F, and heat indices climb to dangerous levels as high as 115°F.

Heat wave to break records from Ohio Valley to Mid-Atlantic

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

California State

Los Angeles Times

The last seven years have been marked by a surge in heat-related deaths, including 2,325 deaths in 2023 — the planet's hottest year on record.

As national heat deaths rise, California girds for worsening bouts of extreme temperature

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

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Evergreen Park, IL

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Excessive heat warning issued for entire Chicago area with potential for 115-degree heat index

Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana will see another sweltering day Tuesday, with even warmer temperatures, higher heat indices and an excessive heat warning. Tuesday will also...

Excessive heat warning issued for entire Chicago area with potential for 115-degree heat index

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