North Carolina State

Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wisconsin State

Green Bay, WI

ABC News

A father and daughter were found dead at a remote Utah national park, authorities said.

Lost and out of water, father and daughter found dead in Utah Park

Autumn can be an exuberant season in U.S. national parks. In some of them, the mating calls of elk fill the air. In others, the turning of the leaves gives landscapes a flamboyant makeover. Still others are aflutter with the annual butterfly migration or are within reach of local seasonal festivals. And in almost all of the national parks, summer crowds evaporate when the weather turns brisker.

The Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall

In 2023, US National Park Service sites attracted over 325 million visitors. This summer, a new initiative has been launched where you can offer a small donation to the Indigenous communities whose ancestral homelands the national parks and monuments occupy. Launched by Lakota Law, a non-profit organization, The Sacred Defense...

How to Give Back to Native American Tribes With Each National Park Visit

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Yosemite National Park, CA

Golden Gate Media

Amidst the breathtaking scenery and natural wonders of Yosemite, there's an unsightly issue that has park officials concerned: used toilet paper left behind by visitors, even in wilderness areas like near Rancheria Falls.

California's majestic Yosemite National Park Urges Visitors to Pack Out Toilet Paper After Mess Left

California State

New York Post

Peace out!

Hundreds of modern-day hippies who form a commune known as the “Rainbow Family” are being kicked out of their campsites at a California national forest with the threat of fines and jail time. 

The US Forest Service ordered about 500 of the permitless campers to leave Plumas National Forest within 48 hours on Wednesday or face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or prison time of up to six months, according to the vacate order. 

The California eviction is the first time the Rainbow Family of Living Light — a loose-knit group of free-spirited people who gather to camp...

Hundreds of modern-day hippies known as ‘Rainbow Family’  ordered to leave California forest — or face fines

Pennsylvania State

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Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

USA TODAY

The National Park Service at Yellowstone asked visitors to keep it 'clean and classy' out there, with tips on how to properly dispose of toilet paper.

Yosemite Park officials scold visitors about dirty habit that's 'all too familiar'

Utah State

The Independent

A total of three hikers died over the weekend in suspected heat-related cases at state and national parks in Utah, including a father and daughter who got lost on a strenuous hike in Canyonlands National Park in triple-digit temperatures.The daughter, 23, and her father, 52, sent a 911 text alerting dispatchers that they were lost and had run out of water while hiking the 8.1 mile (13 kilometer) Syncline Loop, described by the National Park Service as the most challenging trail in the Island in the Sky district of the southeast Utah park. The pair set out Friday to navigate...

Father and daughter among hikers found dead as temperatures hit triple digits in Utah parks

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

TravelNoire

The National Park Service has ensured that national parks provide stunning and family-friendly experiences to visitors. These types of nature areas are places where visitors can take in the surrounding landscape and escape their everyday lives. This is a vital function of national parks. They provide spaces where visitors can experience nature and observe the unique features of different states and countries.

5 Of The Most Underrated US National Parks

Arizona State

Insider

I live in Arizona, and I've found most first-time tourists make these mistakes when visiting the Grand Canyon.

I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Time Out

There’s a certain cachet to being unavailable—even if it’s a patch of dirt you’re going to put up your tent on. In California, you’ll find two of the campgrounds that are the hardest to book in the U.S., while the eight others in the top 10 are scattered all over the rest of the country. Right now, camping is more popular than it’s ever been, perhaps because the pandemic taught us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and calmness of nature. Last year, nearly 85 million Americans took a camping trip –that’s more than a quarter of us!

These are the hardest-to-book campgrounds in America

NewsBreak

Aging Blue Ridge Parkway facilities in need of a refresh

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is seeking support for critical projects that will enhance the 469-mile scenic route. The initiatives include repairing historical structures, rehabilitating trails...

Aging Blue Ridge Parkway facilities in need of a refresh

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