Oregon State

Montana State

Helena, MT

The Independent

 A firefighter pilot died while tackling a Montana wildfire on Wednesday.Juliana Turchetti, 45, was killed when her plane crashed northeast of Helena during the Horse Gulch fire.The pilot died when her single-engine, water-scooping Air Tractor AT-02, hit a mountain and landed in Hauser Lake, according to the Daily Montanan.She was employed by Dauntless Air, an Idaho-based firefighting aircraft company that has state and federal contracts.Turchetti, who is from Brazil, was working in the US on a visa. She leaves beind a 17-year-old son.“We offer our sincere condolences to the family, the poor service partners and the aviation community,” the...

Firefighting pilot killed in reservoir crash tackling Montana blaze

Douglas County, OR

Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested a man on assault charges and more following an incident that left a truck driver injured at a rest area in Douglas County. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on July 13 at the Cabin Creek rest area located off I-5 near mile marker 143.

Suspect broke into big rig at Oregon rest area with hatchet, ran over trucker, cops say

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Washington State

The Pan-American Highway is the longest driveable road in the world. The road is 19,000 miles long, depending on which route you take, stretching from Alaska to Argentina. In the Guinness Book of World Records it's listed as the longest motorable road in the world. The Pan-American Highway travels through 14 countries. And, according to en.wikivoyage.org the road passes through Washington State and Oregon.

Did You Know the World’s Longest Road Passes Through WA?

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

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

Corvallis, OR

iHeartRadio

Former 'Top Chef' star Naomi Pomeroy has died at the age of 49.

Former 'Top Chef' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dead At 49

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Klamath County, OR

Klamath Alerts 

On Sunday July 14, 2024 at approximately 4:45pm, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies, US Forest Service Law Enforcement officers and emergency medical services from Rocky Point Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported single vehicle All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on US Forest Service Rd #3651 in the area of Cold Springs Campground.

Fatal ATV Crash in Klamath County

Ocilla, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Baker City, OR

BAKER CITY – The Baker School District announced the tragic passing of Gabriel Kirk, an incoming fourth grader in a message to parents. The district says Kirk died last week at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. In a message to district families, officials expressed their profound sadness over...

Baker School District mourns the loss of incoming fourth grader

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Selkirk Sentinel

Glacier Peak is an impressive stratovolcano that is nestled in the northern Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State. It stands at an impressive 10,541 feet and is renowned for its rugged beauty and remoteness.

Glacier Peak Volcano: An Unpredictable Threat

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Hesperia, CA

Victorville, CA

The HD Post

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – A new study by Apartment List, published June 20, found that Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville ranked in the top 10 nationally for super commuters.

High Desert cities rank in the top 10 nationally for super commuters

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

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

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New lightning-sparked Trail Fire burns 100 acres near Diamond Lake, being tackled from the air and ground

DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms that rumbled through much of Oregon Tuesday night ignited...

New lightning-sparked Trail Fire burns 100 acres near Diamond Lake, being tackled from the air and ground

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