Chico, CA

Oroville, CA

Columbus, OH

Butte County, CA

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Kristy Tallman

SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Thompson Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Butte County.

Thompson Fire Rages Through Butte County: Thousands Evacuated Amid Heat Wave

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Placer County, CA

Foresthill, CA

CBS Sacramento

FORESTHILL — With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.Mike Howard owns a home on one acre of property in Foresthill. He's had several close calls and mandatory evacuations in the ten years since moving there."Which is kind of scary," Howard said. "There's not a lot of ways out of here. Foresthill Road is the main road out."Howard just got a postcard alert from PG&E."It says that they're having a meeting to discuss the...

Here's how PG&E's power lines undergrounding project is going in wildfire-prone Foresthill

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

J. Souza

*This article is an update from a previous story about a 14-year-old autistic boy who went missing while on a cruise to Germany. A 14-year-old American boy, Aydin Brown, who disembarked from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany on July 4th, has been found safe and reunited with his family.

14-Year-Old American Cruise Passenger Found Safe After Missing in German Port

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Webb City, MO

TULSA, Okla. – On June 28, 2024, the last of nine defendants was sentenced for the kidnapping and murder of Jolene Walker Campbell, an Osage Nation citizen, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced.

9th Defendant Sentenced to 50 Years for Role in Kidnapping and Murder of Osage Nation Woman

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that 13 individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their involvement in schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. These charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in 193 defendants being charged nationwide for submitting over $2.75 billion in false claims.

NJ Health Care Fraud Bust: 13 New Jerseyans Charged in $2.75B Scheme

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Quitman, GA

Vanishing Georgia

This South Georgia Grocery Company was a wholesaler established by Samuel Stevens Rountree (1855-1952) in 1903. The company eventually had seven locations and Rountree divided into several independent businesses, including Capital City Grocery Company of Tallahassee, Rountree Grocery Company of Americus, and a branch in Waycross. He also owned controlling interest in one of South […]

South Georgia Grocery Company, 1924, Quitman

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Palermo, CA

Bangor, CA

Brownsville, CA

Forbestown, CA

Berry Creek, CA

Biggs, CA

Oregon House, CA

Challenge, CA

Richvale, CA

Dobbins, CA

Browns Valley, CA

Gridley, CA

Clipper Mills, CA

Live Oak, CA

Durham, CA

Paradise, CA

North San Juan, CA

Marysville, CA

NewsBreak

Thompson Fire in Oroville | Chico’s only cooling center opens | Redding’s Good News Rescue Mission extends stays

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 3. Thompson Fire...

Thompson Fire in Oroville | Chico’s only cooling center opens | Redding’s Good News Rescue Mission extends stays

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