Colorado State

Columbus, OH

Pagosa Springs, CO

The Independent

 A family in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, were “alarmed” to discover a “giant” bear hanging out under the deck of their home.Officers from Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) were called to the house last week after the family heard the giant beast “huffing and moaning.” There they found the 400-pound, 10-year-old bear, the agency said in a July 2 release.The bear had been spotted in the area for several years and had “a reputation for getting into non-natural food sources,” so the officers used a tranquilizer dart to sedate the bear and relocate it, CPW said.Once the bear was sedated,...

Grin and bear it: ‘Giant’ bear found under deck of Colorado home

CBS Denver

With hundreds expected to hit waterways across the state for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people about the dangers of boating under the influence. There have already been at least 26 water-related deaths in Colorado so far this year. Last year, CPW tracked 32 water-related deaths for the entire season, which was down from 42 in 2022. That number set a record for water-related fatalities. For the holiday weekend, CPW will boost patrols on both water and land as part of "Operation Dry Water" which is a national campaign that goes into effect every Fourth...

Colorado Parks & Wildlife warns about dangers of boating under the influence

“Bears are gonna bear,” writes Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) on X in a thread that shares a trail cam video of a black bear vs. black bear fight. Though CPW says the two bears involved in the tussle are young bears, they look pretty huge as they stand on two legs and test each other’s strength and skill.

Black Bear vs. Black Bear Caught on Trail Cam in Colorado

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

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Jefferson County, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO

Jefferson County Public Health announced that the first case of tularemia has been found in a Wheat Ridge resident.JCPH describes tularemia as a bacterial disease that is associated with animals such as rodents and rabbits, along with insects, ticks and deerflies. "While tularemia is rare, it is important for residents to be aware of the symptoms and take preventive measures," said Rachel Reichardt, environmental health specialist with Jefferson County Public Health. "Prompt treatment with antibiotics is effective, so early diagnosis and medical attention are crucial." Symptoms of tularemia include fever, non-healing skin ulcer at the site of infection and swollen and painful lymph glands. Sore throat, mouth sores, abdominal pain and diarrhea can be symptoms if the infection is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. Health officials say tularemia can be cured and to see a physician if you experience any symptoms associated with the infection after being in areas where contact with wildlife is possible.  


First human case of tularemia found in Jeffco

A-Z-Animals

Grizzly bears are large, ferocious members of the Ursus family, which are native to North America. Where do grizzly bears live? Here is your guide to the grizzly bear population by state. Meet the Grizzly Bear The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is also known as the North American brown bear. It is a big […]

Grizzly Bear Population by State

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

California State

Downieville, CA

Advnture

The last fatal black bear attack in the US was a year ago

California confirms first-ever fatal black bear attack on human

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Auburn, CA

InsideEdition

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh there is a donkey in with [the elk]. This is the weirdest thing,’” Max Finnel, who was hunting in Auburn, California, tells Inside Edition.

Beloved Runaway Donkey Seen Appearing to Be Leading Herd of Elk After Going Missing 5 Years Ago

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

PetHelpful

Talk about having your hands full! A grizzly bear was spotted with 5 cubs in tow at Yellowstone National Park on June 5th. The video was shared by Stan Mills, who captures animals in the wild throughout the park, including bears, wolves, cougars, and anything else he crosses paths with.  The ...Continue reading

Grizzly Bear with 5 Cubs Caught on Camera in Yellowstone and Everyone’s Smitten

Jackson, WY

Luckily for him, playing dead seems to work

Wyoming hiker learns the hard way not to mess with the moose

Denver, CO

The Spun

Former Denver Broncos cheerleader Berkleigh Wright has adjusted quite well to her life as a swimsuit model.  Wright spent five years in the Mile High City before she decided to pursue a career in modeling.  "I have so many people to thank for helping shape me into the woman I am today," ...

Former NFL Cheerleader Stuns In Spicy Swimsuit Photos

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Hudson County, New Jersey, men have been charged in connection with their respective roles in a Jersey City neighborhood street gang that distributed cocaine and heroin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

NJ Men Charged in Gang Drug Offenses & Weapon Charges

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Colorado group seeks to eliminate mountain lion hunting, but state wildlife advocates oppose

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Supporters of a proposed ballot initiative to ban the hunting of large cats in Colorado submitted a petition with over 180,000...

Colorado group seeks to eliminate mountain lion hunting, but state wildlife advocates oppose

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