Alaska State

Columbus, OH

Alaska, the largest and most rugged state in the United States, welcomes travelers with its majestic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and pristine natural beauty. This guide will take you through Alaska’s captivating terrain, from the coastal fjords to the towering peaks of the interior, offering a glimpse into the raw and untouched wilderness.

Experience Alaska Like Never Before: 12 Top Highlights

TravelNoire

Alaska is a popular state for nature lovers although it is not located on mainland United States. With over 50% of Alaska being wilderness, it is no surprise that there is plenty of space for visitors to enjoy the state. Travelers can immerse themselves in Alaska’s outdoor activities, thriving wildlife, and native Alaskan culture. The surrounding nature of Alaska is lush and ample because much of it has been left untouched.

The Top 5 Unique Wilderness Stays In Alaska

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

A-Z-Animals

We’ve all heard of polar bears and grizzly bears, but if you had to guess which one was the more dangerous species, what answer would you give? The truth is, with climates rapidly changing there have been showdowns that pit polar bears vs. grizzly bears, and one of the species has come out on top. […]

Polar Bears vs. Grizzly Bears: Which Would Win in a Fight?

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Hill

The melt rate of a major Alaskan icefield is accelerating and could reach a point of no return much sooner than previously anticipated, a new study has found. The thawing of glaciers in the Juneau Icefield, which connects Alaska and British Columbia, has surged dramatically since 2010, according to the study published Tuesday in the Nature…

Alaskan glacier melt is accelerating — and the effects could be irreversible: Study

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

PBS NewsHour

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars were turned around at the park’s only entrance, tour buses were canceled and public facilities, including the visitor’s...

Wildfire temporarily closes entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park

Montana State

Powder

Montana residents received a Winter Storm Watch alert from the National Weather Service late last week. Snow, the NWS said, was possible at high altitudes throughout the state. There’s something undeniably silly about the NWS discussing “Winter Storms” in June. Should it have been a “Summer Storm ...

Montana Hit With Deep June Snowfall

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

State wildlife officials have now killed a total of 180 brown bears on Southwest Alaska caribou calving grounds in just over a year as part of a contested strategy to restore the renowned Mulchatna herd. Shooting from a helicopter between May 10 and June 5, Alaska Department of Fish and...

State kills over 80 bears in Southwest Alaska in second-year effort to boost caribou

Wyoming State

Advnture

In video captured by a wildlife guide, the wolf is seen giving chase before the tables turn

For once, it's a Yellowstone wolf – not tourist – that regrets its decision to chase elk

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

Idaho State

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

A bear hunter in Idaho believed they had killed a black bear when in reality it was a protected grizzly bear, but it wasn’t the hunter’s fault. It was Idaho Fish and Game’s fault. The unidentified hunter sent Fish and Game recorded videos of the bear at...

Hunter mistakenly kills grizzly bear, but it wasn’t hunter’s mistake

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Maine State

WanderWisdom

Video of Moose Calf Reuniting with Mom in Alaska Has People Fired Up

A Wyoming-based guide has captured dramatic footage showing an elk running for its life while being chased by a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Bo Welden’s footage (posted below) begins with text informing viewers to prepare for an “expected outcome.”. While that’s a vague hint of what’s to...

Watch: Yellowstone elk turns tables on wolf after stirring chase

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 1, 2024

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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 1, 2024

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