Montana State

Columbus, OH

Oregon State

Seneca, OR

NBC News

A pilot has been found dead after the air tanker he was flying crashed near the scene of a wildfire in Oregon, authorities said Friday. The Bureau of Land Management had contracted with the pilot flying the single-engine air tanker that was assisting with the Falls Fire, officials posted Friday on Facebook page dedicated to providing updates on several wildfires.

Pilot of air tanker that went missing fighting Oregon wildfire is found dead

Idaho State

Custer County, ID

Fox News

An 89-year-old Idaho hiker is home safe after going missing for more than a week in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. He was found last weekend.

'Will to survive' helped missing 89-year-old hiker through 10-day ordeal in Idaho wilderness

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Detroit, MI

The family of a Michigan teen who was handcuffed and jailed after she fell asleep in a Detroit courtroom earlier this month sued the judge who presided over the measures, accusing him of violating her civil rights in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 56-page complaint, filed in U.S. District...

Family of Michigan teen sues judge who ordered her handcuffed after she fell asleep in courtroom

Missouri State

A security camera captured the moment a Missouri home exploded overnight, two bodies were found within the rubble. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, but the Missouri Propane Safety Commission has launched an investigation as the home used propane.

Outdoor camera captures moment a Missouri home exploded

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Coffee County, GA

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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A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

Monterey, CA

MONTEREY, California — Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people. Caution tape has been put up but crowds are still drawn to the animal spectacle, taking photos of the sea lions as they rest and play on the sand and in the water.

Sea lions take over California beach

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Lenawee County, MI

Tipton, MI

Three years after she went missing, the remains of Michigan woman Dee Ann Warner have been identified, authorities confirmed Thursday night, days after they were discovered at her husband's property. The death has been ruled a homicide and that the “the manner of death has been confirmed,” Michigan State Police...

Remains of missing Michigan woman Dee Warner ID'd days after they were found at husband's property

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

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

Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the parents of an American citizen who was taken hostage by Hamas during the attack on the Nova Music Festival, were met with chants of "bring them home," and said the release of those being held in Gaza "not a political issue."

Parents of hostage being held by Hamas met with 'bring them home' chants at the DNC

Alabama State

Oakland County, MI

A Detroit-area doctor has been charged with using hidden cameras to secretly record women and children in the hospital where he worked over six years in a case police said showed his "depravity had no limits." Dr. Oumair Aejaz, 40, recorded children as young as 2 and women recovering from...

Michigan doctor charged with recording women and children in hospital with hidden cameras

Denver, CO

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

Colorado State

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Injured Montana man survives on creek water for 5 days after motorcycle crash on mountain road

BOISE, Idaho — A Montana motorcyclist who was missing for five days after crashing along an Idaho mountain highway survived by drinking creek water until he...

Injured Montana man survives on creek water for 5 days after motorcycle crash on mountain road

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