North Dakota State

Kansas State

Wyandotte County, KS

TOPEKA — As the Kansas and Missouri medical communities prepare for respiratory illness season, health officials grapple with an early COVID-19 infection spike and higher-than-normal tuberculosis infections in Wyandotte County. COVID positivity rates have been steadily increasing in Kansas, Missouri and across the country since July. The increase is...

Kansas COVID-19 spike coincides with unexplained tuberculosis infections

Loudonville, OH

Loudonville may not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a getaway, but this charming little town has something truly special up its sleeve. Located in the heart of Ohio, Loudonville is home to Mohican State Park, a natural gem that effortlessly captures the essence of the Midwest’s scenic beauty.

This Tiny Town In Ohio Hides One Of The Most Gorgeous State Parks In The Midwest

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Deseret News

The ocelot was listed as endangered in 1972 amid habitat loss due to human activity.

Video: Endangered species of wildcat found in Arizona for the first time in 50 years

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Wilmington, DE

Inner city schools like Warner Elementary School in Wilmington's Triangle Neighborhood are exceedingly rare after desegregation saw students bussed to suburban districts. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY JULIA MEROLA. Attention on education reform and investment in public education for Wilmington city students has perhaps never been higher than in the...

‘We were bulldozed’: The history of Wilmington’s school system

Coffee County, GA

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

Texas State

Mountain lions are generally found in remote mountains, canyonlands, or hilly areas with good cover. In Texas, they are found throughout the Trans-Pecos region, the brushlands of South Texas and parts of the Hill Country. (Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily...

Texas takes its first steps to protect its mountain lions

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Montana State

The calendar might say summer, but the weather is saying winter. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The main weather concerns today and tonight are strong winds and snow accumulation in certain areas. Winter weather advisories have been issued from 6 a.m. to...

Winter Weather Advisory and up to 6″ Summer Snow Forecast in Northern Montana

Oregon State

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is only about a quarter inch long. It targets humans and breeds in shallow water. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) For the first time, Oregon health officials have found a type of mosquito in the state that can transmit deadly viruses. The...

In a first, Oregon officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses in southern Oregon

Louisiana State

Lewisburg, WV

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall, president and CEO Cathy Rennard watched with some anxiety earlier this month as news unfolded that The Greenbrier Hotel was facing foreclosure due to unpaid debts by its owners, Gov. Jim Justice and his family. The hotel, a crucial part of...

‘It’s always going to be there’: In Greenbrier County, hotel’s potential sale causes concern

Oklahoma State

An 84-page document was sent to Oklahoma schools claiming to be a supplemental supervisory document from the State Department of Education. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice) School districts across the state received packages Wednesday that claimed to be from the State Department of Education and contained 80 pages of...

Oklahoma schools receive hoax document on Ryan Walters’ Bible directive

South Dakota State

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Chairman Peter Lengkeek takes media questions after a roundtable about public safety on tribal lands with Sen. Mike Rounds, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other tribal leaders on Aug. 14, 2024, in Wagner. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe has expanded state...

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe expands public safety partnership with South Dakota Highway Patrol

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

Kingston, MA

Kingston's food scene is about to come alive in a spectacular way! The Kingsbury Pub is set to host an exciting event on Wednesday, August 28th from 5 PM to 8 PM that will tantalize taste buds and showcase the best of local cuisine. The "Taste of Kingston" promises to be a culinary adventure, bringing together a diverse array of restaurants from across the South Shore area.

Get Ready For "Taste of Kingston": A Culinary Celebration of Local Flavors

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

North Carolina officials are working to attack the state's shortage of affordable by building thousands of new affordable apartment homes. (Photo: Clayton Henkel) Federal tax credits and other financing awards will help to build $1.1 billion in affordable apartments in 25 counties this year, the N.C. Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) recently announced.

With rents high and vacancies scarce, NC officials seek to expand affordable housing supply

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A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage

Grid lines were laid out for a potential fossil dig at a home in northwest North Dakota. Mammoth teeth were found 1988 while preparing the site...

A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage

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