Grant County, OR

Harney County, OR

Burns, OR

Columbus, OH

California State

The Independent

California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger.The Park Fire's intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monstrous Camp Fire, which burned out of control in nearby Paradise in 2018, killing 85 people and torching 11,000 homes.More than 130 structures have been destroyed by this fire so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties — Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta. It stood at 374 square miles (967 square kilometers)...

California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Days after a monster wildfire with flames over 400 feet burned down parts of the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park, several stories are surfacing about how people escaped the backcountry. One of those stories is about Colleen Knull’s heroic efforts. Knull, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter in the...

18-Year-Old Led 16 Hikers to Safety in Wildfire

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

USA TODAY

Fires in the Canadian Rockies burned through the popular tourist town of Jasper and damaged parts of Jasper National Park.

'Nightmare': Wildfires burn one of most beautiful places in the world

Wildfires are raging out of control in the Western United States and Canada – destroying homes, forcing evacuations and injuring residents. One inferno has reportedly destroyed the historic mining community of Havilah. Another has scorched more than 360,000 acres of California – an area larger than the city of Phoenix. Here’s the latest:

A historic mining community is decimated as the Park Fire and other massive wildfires rage in the Western United States

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Golden Gate Media

Central California's weather will see significant changes this week, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford. While today may bring highs of at least 95 degrees in the Central Valley, a cooling trend is expected late in the week. Temperatures are forecast to drop by 10-15 degrees below normal by Friday and Saturday, with highs potentially failing to reach 80 degrees in some areas.

Rare Weather Forecast: 50-50 chance of snow falling in California's Yosemite National Park in August

Wyoming State

The lightning-caused Fish Creek Fire has burned nearly 8,000 acres of Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest and triggered pre-evacuation notices as of Thursday morning. The wildfire’s total acreage has nearly quadrupled since Monday. Officials first reported the fire on Aug. 17 at just five acres, but quickly ballooned to...

Wyoming wildfire to grow ‘significantly’ after nearly quadrupling in size

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Montana State

Whitefish, MT

New York Post

A woodsy Montana home perched on — and above — 20 acres that had asked $7.5 million is poised to hit the auction block in the coming weeks. 

The seller is retired NFL legend Drew Brees, a Super Bowl winner and former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. 

The residence is part of the Homestead, a private gated community on 1,400 acres surrounded by national forest just 13 miles north of Whitefish, a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. 









Drew Brees: I could’ve played three more years in NFL if my arm held up







The luxury treehouse, as its...

Drew Brees’ woodsy Montana escape built by ‘Treehouse Masters’ heading to auction in September

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

New Mexico State

Have you ever wondered what life was like for ancient civilizations in the American Southwest? Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico offers a glimpse into the lives of the Mogollon people who lived there over 700 years ago. Nestled in the rugged Gila Wilderness, these cliff dwellings provide a unique opportunity to explore well-preserved structures built into natural caves. Imagine walking through rooms where families once cooked, slept, and thrived. The surrounding area also offers hiking trails, hot springs, and stunning views, making it a perfect destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Ready to step back in time?

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument – New Mexico’s Mogollon Culture

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

BAKER COUNTY — Update. 4:19 p.m. (From OTEC) There have been multiple power outages due to weather. Power has been restored in the North Powder area. Full restoration is expected to complete around 7:00 p.m. OTEC are reporting a power outage in Baker County impacting 2083 members, primarily in...

Outage Alert, Baker County

Oregon State

Seneca, OR

NBC News

A pilot has been found dead after the air tanker he was flying crashed near the scene of a wildfire in Oregon, authorities said Friday. The Bureau of Land Management had contracted with the pilot flying the single-engine air tanker that was assisting with the Falls Fire, officials posted Friday on Facebook page dedicated to providing updates on several wildfires.

Pilot of air tanker that went missing fighting Oregon wildfire is found dead

Hines, OR

Crane, OR

NewsBreak

Falls & Telephone Fires updates for Friday, 7/26

GRANT/HARNEY COUNTIES – Follow this page for updates to the Falls Fire. GRANT/HARNEY COUNTIES – UPDATE – 7/26 at 11 a.m. Falls and Telephone Fires Update...

Falls & Telephone Fires updates for Friday, 7/26

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