West Virginia State

Grant County, WV

Mountain View, CA

Colorado State

There’s so much more to the state of Colorado than the big city of Denver. Take some time to road-trip around the “Centennial State,” and you’ll come across some of the most charming small towns in the entire United States. From the colorful Victorian-era buildings in...

9 Cute Small Towns in Colorado to Visit on Your Road Trip

Georgia State

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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

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

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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AccuWeather

An unusually strong storm for the summer will spin ashore in the Northwest with areas of rain that can slow travel and thunderstorms that can cause damage. Gusty winds will raise the fire risk. An unusually potent North Pacific storm for mid-August slowly swinging inland in the northwestern United States...

Potent storm to blast northwestern US with rain, thunderstorms

California State

After the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in California’s history – engulfed Michael and Kristy Daneau’s Paradise home, the couple and their four daughters were forced to move 30 miles away to find a home they could afford.

Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble

Grand Canyon National Park has announced a suspension of all overnight accommodations on the South Rim, effective Aug. 29, due to a severe water shortage. According to a release from the National Park Service, the measure comes in response to a series of "significant breaks" in the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline, the park's primary water supply system.

Grand Canyon suspends lodging services on the South Rim

South Dakota State

Selfridge, ND

The Independent

 Dramatic video shows the moment a group of travelers nearly got too close to twisters tearing through North Dakota on Wednesday.Severe storms impacted the northern Plains, with the National Weather Service reporting at least one confirmed tornado near Steele, North Dakota. The agency said three potential tornadoes were reported in north-central South Dakota on Wednesday; two were reported in North Dakota.Kash Traversie was traveling just south of Selfridge — which is about a two-hour drive from Steele and located in the Standing Rock Indian Reservation — when he pulled out his phone to capture the swirling clouds."Holy f***! Go!...

Stunning videos show massive tornadoes tear through Dakotas

Salem, OH

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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

A-Z-Animals

Tales of mountain lions in West Virginia abound. Many residents report mountain lion sightings or attempted attacks on pets. However, are they really mountain lions? And does the magnificent cat still roam the state? In the article below, we answer those questions. But first, it is helpful to understand a few mountain lion basics.  What […]

Mountain Lions in West Virginia: Do They Still Roam?

New Jersey State

Utah State

Axios

Utah's ghost towns are some of the best in the West, and fall is a great time to visit. Why it matters: Many are disappearing over time as they are absorbed by nature — or into newer towns. Case in point: I visited the "ghost town" of Ophir in...

Utah's 10 best ghost towns

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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. 









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

Arizona State

Fox Weather

Heavy rain last week created a dangerous flooding situation along Havasu Creek in Arizona, stranding about 200 hikers inside Grand Canyon National Park and Havasupai Falls.

Arizona National Guard rescues more than 100 from Grand Canyon National Park flash flooding

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Washington, DC

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

Texas State

Pennsylvania State

Angry Ben

Strong Thunderstorms Beginning to Develop Across Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland Borders. Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have a few spots of concerns, plus our nightly severe weather risk as a cold front slowly drapes down across the Ohio River Valley and the Mid-Atlantic.

Summertime Snow Across Parts of Montana, Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Soak Florida & Texas

Oklahoma State

Elk City, OK

The Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. in Elk City, Oklahoma, is facing an unprecedented tragedy: the loss of 70 to 80 bucking horses, a devastating blow to its 95-year-old family-owned business. Founded in 1929 by Elra, Jake, and Lynn Beutler, the company has grown into a cornerstone of the rodeo...

Feed contamination kills at least 70 bucking horses on Oklahoma ranch

Kentucky State

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Florida State

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Plant City, FL

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

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Multiple fires burning in our West Virginia Counties

WEST VIRGINIA (WHSV) UPDATE #2 3.23.2024: The Dove Hollow Road fire has now burned 2,950 acres but remains contained at this time. Crews continue to battle...

Multiple fires burning in our West Virginia Counties

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