Colorado State

Summit County, CO

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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

Minnesota State

Minnesota City, MN

In the land of 10,000 lakes, it’s easy to overlook the smaller gems that dot the Minnesota landscape. But sometimes, it’s those hidden treasures that leave the most lasting impressions. Tucked away near Minnesota City, John A Latsch State Park offers an experience that’s both humbling and awe-inspiring....

This Tiny State Park In Minnesota Hides One Of The Midwest’s Most Spectacular Natural Wonders

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In the vast, sun-baked expanse of Death Valley, one of the most enduring and perplexing mysteries of modern times unfolded. It’s a story of adventure turned tragic, a tale that has baffled investigators and captured the imagination of many. This is the story of the Death Valley Germans.

Vanishing in Death Valley: A Desert Mystery

Yosemite National Park, CA

USA TODAY

Yosemite National Park is steeped in history and natural beauty. Here's what to know about visiting Yosemite.

Over 4,000 years of history, waterfalls and giant sequoias: Why Yosemite park is 'iconic'

Whiskey Riff

Nature is wild.

These creatures are out here fighting to survive, whether they are hunting or being hunted.

There’s no better place to see this sort of wild stuff than somewhere like Grand Teton National Park. It is home to a very healthy population of grizzly bears and lots of other animals too, like elk.

Grizzly bears are a favorite for people to see, they truly are an amazing animal. They are at the top of the food chain wherever they live, reaching weights of over 800 pounds, and able to consume 20,000 calories in a day.

These beasts get big and need to...

Grand Teton Visitors Mortified As Grizzly Makes Short Work Of Elk Calf

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

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Ever have that feeling that someone, or something, is following you?

Probably one of the most unsettling feelings a human can experience, especially if that something is a 500-pound cinnamon bear. And if you read that and think, "Cinnamon bear... is this guy talking about Teddy Graham snacks?" sorry for the confusion. Though being stalked by an anthropomorphic snack wouldn't be any less terrifying...

Cinnamon bears are actually a subspecies of the American black bear, and they're basically just black bears with brown or blondish colored fur. They are commonly confused with grizzly bears,  and these hikers that were traversing through Grand...

Hikers Try To Hide Off The Trail From Approaching Bear In Grand Teton National Park

For 25-year-old David O'Sullivan, the Pacific Crest Trail was a dream. He spent a full year working in his home country of Ireland to save up enough funds to travel to Campo, on the Mexican border, and thru-hike all the way to Canada. This remote route is 2,650 miles, takes most people around 5 months to complete, and leads hikers through deserts, forests, and mountain peaks, with all types of weather. Tragically, some travelers, like O'Sullivan, never make it home.

The Horrifying Reasons Hikers Vanish From This Deadly West Coast Trail

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

Park rangers shot and killed a gunman who’d fired at them after making threats in Yellowstone National Park early Thursday morning. The shooting happened after rangers received reports of a person with a gun making threats, the National Parks Service (NPS) said in a statement. When the officers arrived, the unnamed person shot at them and they fired back, according to the NPS. The shooter injured one officer before the rangers fatally shot him.

Gunman dies in shootout with rangers inside Yellowstone National Park

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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?

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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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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

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Aurora, CO

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

Colorado health officials have confirmed a resident has contracted the bacterial infection responsible for the Bubonic Plague, a deadly disease that can cause patients to cough up blood. The method of infection remains unknown, though the bacteria can be transmitted via contact with wild rodents, infected flea bites, or droplets from an infected person.

Colorado resident diagnosed with Plague, health officials confirm: All about symptoms and risks

Sliding on snow in July? Without leaving the Northern Hemisphere? What is this sorcery? Well, there’s no real magic behind it. North America’s huge, with many high-elevation, glaciated peaks in the West. So if you don’t mind driving and/or walking and/or biking to get to the snow line AND you have the wherewithal to navigate saggy glaciers, you could ride almost every day of the year, including the Fourth of July.

7 North American Hot Spots to Ski or Snowboard on the Fourth of July

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Here’s how to find wildflowers while avoiding muddy, snowy trails in Summit County

As hikers look to get outside with the warmer summer weather, Summit County’s trails offer a variety of conditions. Wildflowers have started to bloom along most...

Here’s how to find wildflowers while avoiding muddy, snowy trails in Summit County

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