Oregon State

Brogan, OR

A new wildfire near the small Malheur County town of Brogan grew quickly to over 20,000 acres by Thursday evening, prompting closure of a 23-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 26 in eastern Oregon and evacuation alerts, along with call-up of two state structural-protection task forces, authorities said. It’s burning on...

Eastern Oregon fire burns to 73,000 acres

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

UPI News

Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency over the threat caused by wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres throughout Oregon.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

Draft versions of the statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps are available to the public for review and comment starting today on Oregon State University’s Wildfire Risk Explorer website. The wildfire hazard map's purposes are to:. Educate Oregon residents and property owners about the level of hazard where...

New Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map Released

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

 The father of the gunman who shot Donald Trump called police after the rally shooting, worried that his son and a firearm were missing, according to reports.Matthew Crooks realized his 20-year-old son, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and an AR-style rifle were missing shortly after shots were fired at the former president at a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Three senior law enforcement officials told NBC News that the father then called police.Law enforcement officials then went to the home where Crooks lived with his parents in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Approximately a day later, they publicly identified Crooks as...

Dad of Trump shooter called police after attack with concerns that his son and gun were missing, report says

The US Sun

A BOY begged his neighbor for help just minutes before his foster mom allegedly sat on him, causing him to suffocate and die. Little Dakota Levi Stevens, 10, died on April 25 after Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, allegedly sat on his body for at least seven minutes. Wilson was attempting...

Boy, 10, begged neighbor for help minutes before 340-lb foster mom ‘sat on him for 7 minutes suffocating him to death’

Lancaster County, PA

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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

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Montana State

Columbia Falls, MT

A 72-year-old Montana man shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was alone picking huckleberries, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

A 72-year-old was alone picking huckleberries in a Montana forest. Then, a grizzly bear attacked him

Flathead County, MT

CBS DFW

A 72-year-old man shot and killed a grizzly bear in Montana after it charged and attacked him on Friday. He has since been hospitalized.The man was reportedly out picking huckleberries when the confrontation occurred, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He used a handgun to kill the bear in what officials say was a "surprise defensive encounter." The incident occurred approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls in Flathead County.Montana officials said that an adult female grizzly bear was killed and that they are looking into whether there are any cubs present.Earlier in the day, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff killed a separate grizzly bear after they received a report that it had broken into a home in Maiden Basin, according to a separate release from the agency. Officials said that the bear had been involved in other recent incidents, including breaking into homes and stealing food in the Gardiner area, which serves as one of the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. No injuries were reported.


Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense

Adam Britton, a British zoologist known for his expertise in crocodiles, faces 249 years in prison in Australia on charges of raping, torturing, and killing over 60 dogs. The final hearing was postponed after his lawyer presented new evidence. The NT Supreme Court hearing, presided by Judge Michael Grant, was...

Zoologist Adam Britton faces 249-year sentence for raping, killing over 60 dogs

San Francisco, CA

A husband is accused of shooting his family dead - including his six-year-old son - with neighbors saying they mistook the sound of gunfire for fireworks. A one-year-old boy has also been left fighting for his life in hospital after four people were killed in the shooting at a home in Kitty Hawk Road, Alamed, San Francisco. Neighbors reacted in disbelief at the incident, with some saying they assumed the sound of gunfire was fireworks as the tragedy unfolded on Wednesday night.

Husband 'guns down whole family' including son, 6, as neighbors mistook shots for fireworks

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Butler County, PA

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally would have been at work that day, but he told his boss he needed that the day off because he had “something to do,” according to multiple law enforcement officials.

Trump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, officials say

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Talk about a tough animal. These wild animals got it rough, they fight for every inch they take, and every meal they get.

Elk are some of the coolest creatures out there with their unique antlers that can grow up to 6 feet long with multiple points coming off of each antler. These beast can grow over 1,000 pounds making them the second largest member of the deer family in North America. Beyond their cools looks, these elk are known for their great tasting meat, a favorite among hunters, and the intense bugle noise they make during breeding season.

Elk use their...

Hunter Spots Bull Elk With Its Eye Hanging Out Of The Socket

CBS News

Archeologists in the U.K. have unearthed more than two dozen human skeletons dating back more than 1,000 years in the garden of a hotel. The bones were first discovered last year during the planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, according to archeology firm Cotswold Archeology.Twenty-four of the skeletons were Anglo-Saxon women who were related maternally to several individuals. The other skeletons included men and children. The remains are believed to belong to members of a monastic community associated with Malmesbury Abbey, a 12th-century building of worship. The skeletons, which dated to between 670 and...

More than 2 dozen human skeletons found in hotel garden

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Wildfires continuing to burn in Eastern Oregon

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