Utah State

The Guardian

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

California State

Thousands of Disney guests are asked to remain away from the parks as an immense and intense heat wave will strike California, leading to massive fires and citywide blackouts. This warning pertains to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World guests. Here’s what Disney fans need to know if they plan to visit a Disney theme park today through the weekend.

Thousands of Disney Guests Warned To Remain Away From Parks as Scorching Heat Wave To Cause Blackouts, Mass Fires

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TeeJay Small

The phenomenon has become a popular social media trend. Social media has been the impetus for a wide array of interesting and bizarre challenges, with teens taking to the streets around the globe to succumb to their online influences. The latest trend, which comes courtesy of multiple YouTubers, may not be dangerous, but could have a serious impact on your wallet.

YouTubers Are Panning Real Gold Out Of Bags Of Sand, And Raking In Hundreds

Chicago, IL

Kansas City, MO

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the central Plains to the central Great Lakes on June 13, 2024. Large hail, destructive wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. A weather front extending from the Upper Great Lakes, across the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley, and westward...

Severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes target Chicago, Kansas City

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West

Yosemite National Park, CA

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Hanford, CA

Golden Gate Media

The US National Weather Service in Hanford, California, has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Yosemite Valley, which will remain in effect through this week until Saturday morning.

Heat advisory in effect for California's Yosemite National Park where temperatures are scorching

Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Upper Midwest on Saturday. These storms will be capable of producing isolated hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Across the Midwest; June 22nd

Boston, MA

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Vanishing Georgia

One of the oldest churches in Boston, Trinity Missionary Baptist is a Freedmen’s congregation established in 1867. The present structure, likely dating to the early 1900s, is a typical uneven-steeple style common among Black churches at the time. It was originally a frame structure before the addition of the brick veneer. Boston Historic District, National […]

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Boston

Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety. 1,100 tornadoes were reported through May—a preliminary number but nearly twice the 30-year average at that point and behind only 2011, when deadly tornado outbreaks tore across the southeastern U.S.

2024's violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record

Oregon State

Despite experiencing record snowfall in recent years, it was not enough to offset long-term drying conditions and increasing groundwater demands in the U.S. Southwest, according to a new analysis of NASA satellite data. A mega-drought afflicting western North America since 2000 resulted in declining water levels in the Great Salt...

NASA Satellites Find Record Snowfall Didn't Offset Southwest US Groundwater Loss

The Mirror US

A dangerous heat wave is ravaging the West Coast as it creates sweltering conditions for residents as well as feed multiple wildfires in California

Deadly West Coast heatwave threatens to top hottest temperature recorded on earth as wildfires rage

Arizona State

CBS San Francisco

Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...

"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

New Mexico State

La Pine, OR

The Independent

 A wind-driven wildfire spread Wednesday outside a central Oregon community, where residents of numerous homes and businesses were urged to evacuate, authorities said.The Darlene 3 Fire grew to nearly 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) near the community of La Pine and was 30% contained, Central Oregon Fire Information posted on the social media site X.Evacuation alerts were sent to 1,100 homes and businesses, said Lt. Jayson Janes of the Deschutes County Sherriff's Office. He said about 50-60 people sought refuge at a local high school serving as an evacuation center.It was not known whether any structures had burned....

Wind-driven wildfire spreads outside a central Oregon community and prompts evacuations

NBC News

A motorcyclist died of suspected heat exposure and another was hospitalized for severe heat illness Saturday amid record temperatures at Death Valley National Park in California, park officials said. The motorcyclist who died was not identified or described by age or gender, and the condition for the patient who was...

Motorcyclist dies of suspected heat exposure in Death Valley amid record-setting temperatures

Mariposa, CA

Scripps News

Dry vegetation, stifling heat, gusty winds and low humidity are helping supercharge wildfires in California as at least 21 blazes are actively burning across the state.

Wildfires rage in California as heat wave bakes much of the Western US

Thomasville, GA

The Craftsman appearance of this cottage dates to circa 1920 but the house was built circa 1883. Joseph Young was a successful Black businessman in Thomasville and he often rented rooms in the house for overnight guests. He also housed overflow from the boarding house next door, owned by his family. Historically, Oak Street was […]

Joseph Young House, Circa 1883 + 1920, Thomasville

Illinois State

Chicago Food Adventures

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

McGeno

In-N-Out Hamburgers was founded by Harry Snyder in Baldwin Park, California in 1948. By 1958, Harry had grown the company to 5 restaurants, all in Southern California. It has since grown to over 400 locations in 8 western states. It was not until 2008 that In-N-Out came to Utah when it opened up in Washington City. As of this writing, there are a dozen In-N-Out stores in Utah.

In-N-Out's Road to Utah: 13th Location Coming Soon!

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

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?

TownLift

NewsBreak

What’s with all the power outages in Utah lately?

Many are experiencing outages in Utah, but Rocky Mountain Power says it isn’t expecting a summer of...

What’s with all the power outages in Utah lately?

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