California State

Mountain View, CA

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO — The commander of a Navy destroyer that’s helping protect the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East has been relieved of duty about four months after he was seen in a photo firing a rifle with a scope mounted backward. The...

Commander of Navy Warship Relieved of Duty Months After Backward Rifle Scope Photo Flap

Wyoming State

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Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Maryland State

Gambrills, MD

The Navy's plan to develop a renewable energy project at the former Naval Academy Dairy Farm in Gambrills isn't the only energy project in Maryland generating controversy. While the Navy is just beginning the process of seeking renewable energy ideas, such as solar panels, for the 857-acre dairy farm in an effort to meet federally mandated carbon-free electricity goals, other energy projects across the state are prompting outcry.

Navy’s Efforts to Revamp Farmland in Maryland Is Latest Energy Project to Draw Opposition

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Beaufort, SC

Beaufort County, SC

The permanent protection of over 4,000 acres of land, lush with forests and marshes and settled between miles of riverfront, is a win-win for a pair not typically thought of in tandem: conservation efforts and military readiness. But in Beaufort County, environmentalists and military personnel have worked together for decades...

Over 4,000 Acres of Permanently Protected Land to Aid MCAS Beaufort Pilots. Here's How

Boca Raton, FL

In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

New Mexico State

Cannon Air Force Base, NM

Military.com

Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is investigating the environmental toll after 7,000 gallons of chemically contaminated water spilled on the facility over the summer, according to a public announcement by the base.The tainted water contained PFAS -- per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances commonly known as "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment and build up in the body. The substances are linked to a variety of health conditions and have polluted numerous military facilities and water supplies across the U.S.The spill happened at the fire training area on base between July 9 and July 15, the...

Air Force Investigating 7,000-Gallon PFAS Spill at New Mexico Base

New Orleans, LA

Registration is now open for the annual USO and NFL Salute to Service Showdown, now in its fourth year. The showdown is an EA Sports Madden NFL 25 tournament open to active-duty, reserve and National Guard service members who will compete in a series of qualifying rounds for the chance to attend the real-world Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.The USO opened registration for this year's Salute to Service Showdown on Aug. 30, 2024. Competing players can register for their respective online and in-person qualifying rounds on the registration website. Be sure to check the qualifier locations and start dates...

Win Super Bowl Tickets Through the USO's Annual Madden NFL Tournament

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Florida State

Edmond Thorne

From Florida's Beloved Publix Pub-Sub to Subways Foot Long Subs, Are Deli Meats Safe in General, and What Do Health Experts Have to Say?. Fort Lauderdale, FL—Deli meat, a staple in many Southern households, has long been a convenient option for quick meals and sandwiches. However, the recent listeria outbreak and health study advisories have raised significant concerns about the potential dangers of consuming these processed deli meats.

The Fallout Continues With Boar's Head Meats, Are Floridians' Favorite Deli Meats Safe

The USO Salute to Service program honors, connects with and empowers service members, veterans and their families. (courtesy) Sept. 3.

USO Salute to Service 2023 Highlights

Fort Carson, CO

A biologist helped place small stickers on two bright orange Monarch butterflies Thursday at Buckley Space Force Base before they flitted off to start their fall journey south to Mexico. The butterflies were rescued and raised in Kate Stander’s dining room, fed on milkweed from her garden as caterpillars and...

Rescued Butterflies Helped Spread the Message of Conservation at Buckley Space Force Base, Fort Carson

Aurora, CO

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

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Wildfire Damages Navy Base on Remote California Island; Live Fire Suspected

LOS ANGELES — About 75 miles northwest of San Diego, beyond the view of much of the mainland, the rugged and remote Navy outpost of San...

Wildfire Damages Navy Base on Remote California Island; Live Fire Suspected

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