Kansas City, MO

Saint Joseph, MO

Iowa State

A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa has collapsed due to severe flooding, illustrating the extensive impact of the recent heavy rains across the Midwest. This collapse adds to the growing infrastructure damage and challenges faced by the region. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said the collapse of the bridge is a crucial link for transporting commodities and will have significant repercussions for many months. One person has died in South Dakota and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in Iowa during flooding in the upper US Midwest.

Bridge collapses amid severe flooding in US midwest

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Illinois State

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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

Daily Mail

Citizens in low-lying areas of the Minnesota River Valley have thus been told to evacuate - as officials continue to monitor whether the Rapidan Dam will fully collapse.

Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition' after heavy flooding, residents warned

Kansas City, KS

Best Kansas City Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in KS. Among the best Kansas City Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants are Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, Breit’s Stein & Deli, and The Restaurant KC, each showcasing the unique flavors and authentic experiences that make this city a food lover’s paradise. Kansas City, KS, is a treasure trove of culinary delights, offering a vibrant food scene rich with hidden gems.

Best Kansas City Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in KS

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Missouri State

Camdenton, MO

New York Post

A Missouri waitress was allegedly pulled off a dock and into a lake when she chased down a group of ill-mannered diners who tried skipping out on the bill.

Liahna Bertels worked the late-night shift at the Fish and Company restaurant on the Lake of the Ozarks in Camdenton, Mo. Friday when a party of seven strolled in off the dock for some food and drinks, WAFB reported.

Bertels said the incident was sparked when she refused to serve a drink to a woman in the group who did not have proper identification.



After sulking over the ID dispute, the group eventually ordered...

Missouri waitress Liahna Bertels pulled into lake after confronting group of customers who didn’t pay their bill: report

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Hudson County, New Jersey, men have been charged in connection with their respective roles in a Jersey City neighborhood street gang that distributed cocaine and heroin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

NJ Men Charged in Gang Drug Offenses & Weapon Charges

Sioux Falls, SD

A man in northwest Iowa drowned in his basement during severe flooding that devastated the Midwest this past week, police said, bringing the death toll in the region to at least three.

Iowa man drowns in his basement, bringing death toll in Midwest flooding to at least 3

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Kansas State

A Kansas businessman has admitted to unlawfully exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies, in direct violation of US sanctions. Kansas Businessman Guilty of Exporting Aviation Technology to Russian Companies. A Kansas City suburb resident, Douglas Edward Robertson, has become the second business executive in Kansas to admit guilt in...

Kansas Businessman Admits Guilt in Illegally Exporting Aviation Tech to Russia

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

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

Wyoming State

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few isolated tornadoes possible on Independence Day. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Likely; Central Plains; Independence Day

NBC News

Historic flooding struck parts of Iowa over the weekend, damaging nearly 2,000 properties and prompting evacuations and disaster declarations. "I can tell you that the devastation is severe and it's widespread," Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a news conference Sunday afternoon in Des Moines. Flooding on Saturday and overnight...

Record flooding inundates northwest Iowa, prompts evacuations, isolates one city

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
The post Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Tremont, PA

LORBERRY – The former Tremont Township treasurer is accused of stealing over $22,000 from the...
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Former township treasurer accused of theft

Joplin, MO

CJ Coombs

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

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NWS Water Prediction Center in Kansas City gives MO River Flood updates on Thursday

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The National Weather Service (NWS) Water Prediction Center in Kansas City, Missouri, gave Missouri River Flood updates on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for...

NWS Water Prediction Center in Kansas City gives MO River Flood updates on Thursday

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