South Dakota State

Use of fireworks on the Black Hills National Forest and within the Black Hills Fire Protection District is prohibited. “Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks or pyrotechnic device is prohibited on the Black Hills National Forest, year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays,” said Scott Jacobson, Public Affairs Officer, Black Hills National Forest. “The prohibition includes smaller items such as sparklers, snakes, and smoke balls.”

Fireworks and Campfire Safety on the Black Hills National Forest

Wisconsin State

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Minnesota State

National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

Daily Mail

The National Forest System ordered the more than 500 members of the Rainbow Family of Living Light to pack up their bags on Wednesday or face up to $5,000 in fines or up to six months in jail.

Rainbow Family is ordered to leave Norhtern California forest or risk jail after thousands of 'counter culture' members threatened to descend on small town

101.3 KDWB

Minnesota Lake Crowned 'Best Lake' In The Entire State

Fox News

Dozens of tourists say they fell ill on a recent visit to a popular and picturesque stretch of waterfalls deep in a gorge neighboring Grand Canyon National Park.

Mystery as huge group of people fall violently-ill while hiking through remote part of Grand Canyon

California State

New York Post

Peace out!

Hundreds of modern-day hippies who form a commune known as the “Rainbow Family” are being kicked out of their campsites at a California national forest with the threat of fines and jail time. 

The US Forest Service ordered about 500 of the permitless campers to leave Plumas National Forest within 48 hours on Wednesday or face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or prison time of up to six months, according to the vacate order. 

The California eviction is the first time the Rainbow Family of Living Light — a loose-knit group of free-spirited people who gather to camp...

Hundreds of modern-day hippies known as ‘Rainbow Family’  ordered to leave California forest — or face fines

Colorado State

USA TODAY

The Rainbow Family gathering, an annual countercultural festival held since 1972, has been ordered to leave a Northern California forest this week,

Gathering of 10,000 hippies in forest shut down as Rainbow Family threatened with jail

After staying the night at the Bright Angel Campground, a 41-year-old hiker was found dead in the Grand Canyon.

41-year-old man dies near bottom of Grand Canyon after overnighting in the park

Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation. Public Works Administration (PWA), Conservation and Public Lands, Public Works Funding, National Park Service (NPS) Started:. Completed:. Designer:. Quality of Information:. Marked:. Site Survival:. Description. Construction of the McKinley Park Hotel began on July 12, 1937 and was completed in 1939....

McKinley Park Hotel (burned) – Denali National Park AK

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Clear Creek County, CO

The Independent

A hiker died after falling 300ft from a Rocky Mountain glacier, according to rescuers in Colorado.The Alpine Rescue Team says first responders were called to search for a stranded or fallen hiker near St Mary’s Glacier on Thursday afternoon.The emergency call was thought to have been made by a bystander at the lake who witnessed the fatal fall.Rescuers in Clear Creek County arrived on the scene and found the hiker dead.Crews then spent several hours lowering the victim, who has not been identified, down the ice-covered slope.Officials say that the victim was wearing micro walking spikes, which were not considered...

Hiker dies in 300-foot fall off Colorado glacier

Denver, CO

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Southwick, MA

Camilo Díaz

(MA) It is no secret that prices for entertainment options have been rising in recent years. This can be especially difficult for larger families who are trying to find enjoyable ways to get out of the house for a day of excitement. Luckily, Southwick's Zoo is once again offering a day of affordable fun for the whole family.

Largest Zoo In New England: Over 50% Off 4th Of July Special

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement agreement with Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to address allegations that the company violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws in its marketing and sale of Fios services.

Verizon Settles Fios Marketing Lawsuit - Pays NJ $175K

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Norfolk, VA

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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4th of July on the White Mountain National Forest

Campton, NH (July 1, 2024) – As you make your plans for the upcoming July 4th holiday officials are reminding visitors to be prepared. We want...

4th of July on the White Mountain National Forest

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