Iowa State

The Independent

They’re feeling the Kamala-mentum in the battlegrounds.Just under two weeks since the vice president became her party’s presumptive nominee, Democrats around the country are feeling a surge of optimism that is translating into real, tangible gains — and a real, tangible problem for Republicans.On Tuesday night, Harris was in Atlanta, Georgia, where she turned out a Trump-sized crowd of 10,000 at Georgia State University. A fired-up audience roared in response when she dared her opponent to “say it to my face” and attend a debate (or debates) with her in person.That energy is palpable around the country. The Harris campaign...

Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Kamala Harris is now a big problem for Republicans

Georgia State

Arizona State

The Hill

Former President Trump is narrowly edging out Vice President Harris in Arizona and Pennsylvania, while he runs behind her in Georgia, according to new polling first shared with The Hill. The polling, which was commissioned by Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund and conducted by the left-leaning pollster Public Policy...

Trump edges out Harris in Arizona, Pennsylvania but lags in Georgia in new polling

POLITICO

Donald Trump has slipped into second place. Here are the numbers to watch that could predict a bounceback.

Will Kamala Harris' polling lead last? Our polling expert explains.

The Conversation U.S.

Voter turnout among young people is historically low in the United States. And there is indication that a relatively small percentage of young voters could cast their ballot in November.

Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls

Indianapolis, IN

Law & Crime

Cops later learned via text messages that Smith lured the men to the field over two nights to show them how a Glock switch works. Smith used the opportunity to murder all three men.
The post 16-year-old boy lured 3 men to grassy field to show them how a Glock switch worked and then shot them to death first appeared on Law & Crime.

16-year-old boy lured 3 men to grassy field to show them how a Glock switch worked and then shot them to death

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Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Kamala Harris appears to be pulling ahead of Donald Trump in presidential election polling for the first time, with the Democrat taking a three-point lead over the Republican former president in a new survey. A poll for NPR, PBS and Marist published on Wednesday places the Vice President on 51...

Kamala Harris begins to pull away from Donald Trump for first time in latest election polling

Indiana State

Chicago, IL

Athlon Sports

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever pulled off an 84-79 win over the Atlanta Dream on the road at State Farm Arena, moving their record to 14-16 on the season.  With the win, Clark and the Fever helped out Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in a big way. With playoff implications on the line, the ...

Angel Reese’s Post Minutes After Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Game Is Going Viral

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News Wave

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Despite black bears being extinct in Iowa for over a century, recent years have seen an increase in sightings, particularly in the northeastern part of the state.

Black Bear Sightings Reported in Iowa Despite Said Extinction

Lincoln, NE

FanSided

Anyone who has been reading my coverage of the 2024 season and how Nebraska football has to approach this year knows that I am not a fan of Deion Sanders. Not even a little. I need the Huskers to beat Coach Prime and Colorado pretty badly. I think that Prime...

Deion Sanders launched something Nebraska football should copy immediately

Massachusetts State

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Former Trump campaign adviser David Urban joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to react to former President Donald Trump’s reposts on his Truth Social account.

Trump shares vulgar post about Harris and Clinton. His ex-adviser has advice for him

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

NewsBreak

Election 2024: Harris campaign may be reviving Democratic voter activity in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Thousands more Iowans have registered as Republicans in recent years compared to Democrats or Independents, but something...

Election 2024: Harris campaign may be reviving Democratic voter activity in Iowa

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