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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

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

Colorado State

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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

Wyoming State

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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

Aurora, CO

The Venezuelans living in Aurora apartment buildings facing condemnation were not put there by the city of Denver. Denver city spokesman Jon Ewing said none of the residents are part of the Denver Asylum Seekers Program, or DASP. Amidst a flurry of media reports, some not substantiated, some have claimed the City and County of Denver placed the migrants in the Aurora buildings.

City of Denver didn’t place migrants in troubled Aurora buildings

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable dog named Doris who is looking for her forever family. Described by the nonprofit animal rescue as "fun, fearless, and spunky" this year and seven-month-old French Bulldog might be the perfect addition for families looking to add a four-legged friend to their home.

Meet Doris: The Fun & Spunky Girl Looking For Love

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced an adorable 8-year-old Beagle/Corgi mix named Bagel who is searching for his forever home. Described by the local animal shelter as being "overall fantastic" with an "excellent personality and love for all" Bagel would be the perfect addition to a family looking for a friendly furry friend.

Meet Bagel: The "Overall Fantastic" Little Dog Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts, has shared that they are still seeking a forever home for a young, energetic dog named Thanos. Thanos, who is just barely a year old and weighs 55 pounds, is one of the dogs at Sandy Paws Rescue who has been waiting for his forever family the longest. "He is gorgeous and has such a fun personality! He had the time of his life running through the water to try to catch the birds," explains Sandy Paws Rescue.

Meet Thanos: The Snuggler Who Gives "Husky Hugs" Still Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

Louisiana State

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During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

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

Montana State

Crews have mostly contained a massive northern Wyoming wildfire that ignited less than a week ago, authorities said Monday. But other fires in the area, including two burning in Campbell County and one in Sheridan County, continue to grow. A fifth major blaze near the Continental Divide, meantime, continues to affect the northwest corner of the state.

Wildfires have consumed 448K acres in northern Wyoming, southern Montana

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable 2-year-old dog named Maverick who is looking for his forever home. At about 65lbs, this loveable dog graduated from a 4-week board and training program in Texas before arriving in Massachusetts to find a family who will love him forever.

Meet The Friendly & Delightful Dog Looking For Love

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Declutterbuzz

It is a natural thing for me to declutter and get organized four times a year in accordance with the seasons. Maybe it is a New England thing because the seasonal change is a noticeable transitional period.

Fall Decluttering Is The Best Time To Get Organized!

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a beautiful dog named Rocky who is looking for his forever home. This 3-year-old, 27lb pomeranian/husky mix is described as being "an energetic, sweet boy who is friendly with people and other dogs." Rocky's unique blend of pomeranian and husky genetics has resulted in a charming personality and stunning appearance. With his soft coat and expressive eyes, he's sure to capture the hearts of potential adopters.

Meet The Energetic & Sweet Boy Looking For Love

Washington State

Maria Shimizu Christensen

From up north to over at the coast, all sorts of events are taking place this weekend, in case you haven’t already made plans and think a road trip sounds like fun. The weather may not be the best this weekend, but since when have we let a little rain stop us? It’s still summer, after all.

Festivals and Events All Over Western Washington This Weekend

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

The crane operator who was killed on the job earlier this month at a wind-energy construction site in remote Natrona County was driving a crane that rolled into a pond, according to a Natrona County Sheriff’s Office’s incident report obtained by WyoFile.

Deadly workplace accident trapped victim in a Natrona County pond

Colorado mountain lions and bobcats, which November voters will have the opportunity to save from trophy hunters, are sparing the ecosystem devastation from chronic wasting disease.

Why Colorado bobcats, mountain lions need protection

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Randall freshman Kyndal McClain dominates with second straight playoff hat trick in win over Snyder

LUBBOCK, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall Lady Raiders took down the Snyder Lady Tigers on Thursday afternoon in the area round of the Texas high school...

Randall freshman Kyndal McClain dominates with second straight playoff hat trick in win over Snyder

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