Columbus, OH

Weather Alert... Temperatures at or above 100 degrees - Friday through next Wednesday (will likely need to be extended) Clear and mild overnight, lows in the 50s-near 60. Sunny and very warm again tomorrow with highs in the mid 80s-90. Sunny and hot on the 4th of July with highs in the low-mid 90s.

Weather Alert - Heat Wave Starting Friday.

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Many places may have limited hours or are closed altogether on the Fourth of July, but other retailers are open. Here's a list so you can plan accordingly.

What’s Open and Closed on the Fourth of July?

Colorado State

Pueblo, CO

Pueblo for its charming Downtown, History, Art and a Slopper. Pueblo Colorado makes a fun weekend escape and with the right lodging, throws a little romance in the mix. Located 100 miles south of Denver, this city of 111,000 people offers a charming Union Street with boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops.

Pueblo Colorado Weekend Get-Away

Utah State

Utah is HOT right now and with the upcoming holiday many are thinking of their favorite may-based salads for the event. Fourth of July BBQs are an American tradition and can be a great time. However, there are some rules that apply for food safety. One of the biggest being that you can’t leave your favorite side dishes like potato salad, macaroni salad, or egg salad out in the summer heat.

Utah Heat Poses Health Risk To 4th Of July BBQs

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

I had not seen so many disappointed and disgruntled adults as I had all through this day until about an hour ago. Baby Boomers had been excited about the launch of MeTV Toons, which was supposed to take place at 6:00 a.m. this morning.

MeTV toons has officially launched on Frndly TV, and Boomers are happy

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

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Has anyone ever broken your heart? That is an experience which you wouldn’t want to have again. It hurts when your partner betrays or lets you down when you need them the most. Some zodiac signs are bound to break your heart while others avoid doing so.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Can Break Your Heart

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Atlanta, GA

365 Atlanta Traveler

July 4th is going to be HUGE at Atlanta’s favorite hometown theme park, Fun Spot America Atlanta. With 27 rides, including the award-winning Arie Force One roller coaster, Fun Spot is the perfect place for families to spend time together and make new memories. Thursday, July 4, the park will host a HUGE Independence Day fireworks display that only Fun Spot can provide.

Huge 4th of July Fireworks at Fun Spot America

New Jersey State

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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

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

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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

July 2 is Siggy's birthday! On this Top Three Tuesday Laynie and Siggy share their dream birthday gift and Siggy opens his gift from the Wake Up NonStop Local crew.

Top Three Tuesday: Dream birthday presents

California State

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?

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Mooresville, NC

Huntersville, NC

As summer temperatures soar in the Lake Norman area, finding ways to beat the heat becomes a priority. Summer brings longer days and abundant sunshine, but the sweltering heat can often make outdoor activities unbearable. Luckily, this vibrant region offers a variety of indoor activities that are perfect for escaping the oppressive weather. Here are several ways to enjoy the day when it’s too hot to be outside, including stay-at-home options.

Escaping the Heat: Cool Options in the Lake Norman Area

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

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The first big heat wave of the summer is coming soon for the Inland Northwest

A ridge pattern is beginning to dig in leading to a forecast full of sunshine and quite the warming trend ahead. High temperatures on Wednesday will...

The first big heat wave of the summer is coming soon for the Inland Northwest

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