The Fourth of July is a national holiday that many Native Americans have a hard time celebrating. The reasons vary, but one reason is that it reminds them of what was lost to many tribal communities to make room for what is now the United States. Join Levi Rickert, publisher...

Native Bidaské with Mark Charles (Navajo) on the Fourth of July

NBC News

Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4. The birth of the white buffalo, which fulfilled a Lakota prophecy that portends better times, was the first recorded in Yellowstone history and is a landmark event for the recovery of buffalo, said park officials in confirming the birth for the first time.

Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth, officials say

North Dakota State

Watford City, ND

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The justices ruled 6-3 in favor of a truck stop in North Dakota that wants to sue over a regulation on debit card swipe fees that the federal appeals court in Washington upheld 10 years ago.

The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulators

New Mexico State

Mora County, NM

Source New Mexico

Buffalos have long played a significant role for many Native American tribes. They have provided clothing, food, shelter and much more. Sen. Martin Heinrich has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a permanent buffalo program that would help tribes manage current and future herds. The Indian Buffalo Management Act would provide consistent funding for tribal organizations that have established […]
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Heinrich introduces a bill to help tribes better manage buffalo herds

Newark, NJ

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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

Seattle, WA

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Port Angeles, WA

Ada E.

Nadia Erika Cole, a 21-year-old woman from Port Angeles, Washington, was eagerly looking forward to a three-week vacation in Italy with her mother. They had been planning this trip for over a year to celebrate Nadia's recent graduation from Washington State University. On May 29, 2024, the excitement quickly turned into a nightmare when Nadia vanished from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, leaving behind her phone and carry-on bag.

Nadia Cole, 21, was last seen in Washington on May 29, 2024, after leaving the airport

Phoenix, AZ

ABC News

"Operation We Will Find You 2" focused on cities such as Phoenix and Miami.

US Marshals rescue 200 missing children over six weeks

Idaho State

Pullman, WA

Fox News

Washington woman Nadia Cole and her Idaho fiancé Aaron Aung may be traveling to Mexico with his missing 2-year-old daughter, Seraya Aung Harmon, after they were last seen on May 29.

Washington woman, Idaho fiancé may have fled to Mexico with missing 2-year-old Seraya Aung Harmon: police

Hawaii State

Scientists fear Washington’s Mount Rainier could trigger a swift debris flow caused by melting snow and ice. An event could endanger nearby populated areas.

Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano keeping scientists up at night

EUGENE, Ore. -- Sha'Carri Richardson got passed on the outside down the stretch and finished fourth in the 200-meter final at U.S. track trials Saturday, meaning she'll only have one chance for an individual Olympic gold medal next month in Paris. Gabby Thomas won the race in 21.81 seconds for...

Sha'Carri Richardson finishes 4th, won't have spot in 200 meters at Olympics

At least 30 people are dead and more than 100 were left injured after multiple suicide bombings were carried out in Nigeria, sources said.

At least 30 dead, more than 100 injured after multiple suicide bombings in Nigeria

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Utica, NY

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Utica, New York, is demanding justice.

New details emerge in police shooting of 13-year-old New York boy

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

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

Manhattan, NY

The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York has postponed sentencing to Sept. 18, according to a letter sent to the parties.

Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing to Sept. 18

Flight UX045 experienced strong turbulence early Monday morning and landed safely after being diverted to Natal International Airport in Brazil, Air Europa said.

40 people injured after turbulence launches plane passengers into ceiling

A study shows that FDA-approved migraine drug atogepant is effective for relieving “medication overuse headaches” as a result of using too much pain medications.

Top migraine med for preventing migraines, drug-induced headaches is hard to access

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

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Senator wants Washington Commanders to pay tribute to an old logo that offends many Indigenous

After a half century of activism, many Native Americans thought a bitter debate over the capital's football mascot was over two years ago when the team...

Senator wants Washington Commanders to pay tribute to an old logo that offends many Indigenous

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