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Lancaster County, PA

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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

Colorado State

The Independent

 They creep, slither and slide over and around each other by the dozen and now there's a webcam so that anybody can watch them online at any time, even at night.A “mega den” with as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes isn't top binge-watching for many people. But it's a viewing bonanza for scientists and other snake enthusiasts whose observations are helping to broaden understanding of these unusual — and undeservedly maligned — reptiles.The remote site on private land in northern Colorado is on a hillside full of rock crevices where the snakes can keep warm and hide from predators.“This is...

Webcam monitors hundreds of rattlesnakes at a Colorado 'mega den' for citizen science

A-Z-Animals

The grizzly bear is an important part of the popular mythology of the American West and the Rocky Mountain region. Named after the parts white or gray tips of the hair, it is among the largest land predators in the world. When it comes to brown bear vs grizzly bear, many people may not know […]

Brown Bear vs Grizzly Bear: 4 Key Differences

Alaska State

Homer, AK

USA TODAY

A baby moose stuck between a seaplane and a dock was rescued by a man and two police officers last Friday while its concerned mother looked on.

Video shows baby moose trapped in Alaska lake saved as its mother watches

Denver, CO

UPI News

Wildlife officials in Colorado are attempting to track down a long-legged South American rodent seen wandering loose in Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park.

Watch: Large, Argentina-native rodent on the loose in Colorado park

Oklahoma State

The alligator gar are fearsome fish in terms of size and appearance. Their scientific name is Atractosteus spatula and they are among the largest freshwater fish on the planet. They are the largest of all the gar species of fish. These awesome creatures have been on Earth since the late Jurassic period – that’s at […]

The Largest Alligator Gar Ever Caught in Oklahoma

Woman's World

Which of the ‘Yellowstone’ Cast Members Are Actually Real Life Cowboys?

Sacramento, CA

For the first time since 1972, the powers that be are shutting down the annual Rainbow Family gathering. The Rainbow Family of Living Light is a leaderless group of people who gather each July for communal primitive camping. (Additional gatherings occur throughout the year in other countries.) These modern-day hippies sometimes gather in groups of thousands. In fact, this year’s gathering might have reached up to 10,000, according to the New York Post.

Massive, Modern-Day Hippie Gathering in National Forest Gets Shut Down

Yakima, WA

New York Post

That’s beary suspicious.

Washington officials were left scratching their heads this week when they found a mammal indigenous to the rainforest crawling along a stretch of desert.

The kinkajou — also known as a honey bear — was discovered Sunday darting up a tall wooden post at a rest stop along Interstate 82 southeast of Yakima, the state Department of Transportation said on X.



Yellowstone’s mystical white bison calf — which prophetizes prosperity — is missing

“Hello from our friendly Kinkajou! What’s that you say? It’s a nocturnal rainforest animal,” the DOT wrote.

“Why was it at our east Selah Creek Rest Area over the...

Tiny kinkajou, a rainforest critter indigenous to South America, found crawling through Washington state

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

How many black bears live in the United States? Here’s the ultimate guide to bear counts in 2021. Meet the Black Bear The North American black bear (Ursus americanus) is native to North America. It is the smallest of the three North American bear species, which include grizzlies and polar bears. It is typically solid […]

Black Bear Population by State

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

According to WRIC 8 News, a new speed limit will become effective on July 1, 2024 in Virginia. Speed limits in a business or residential district will be aslow as 15 miles per hour on Virginia highways.

A new speed limit law on highways becomes effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024

Wyoming State

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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

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Corpus Christi, TX

ABC News

Remains found at wastewater station identified as missing college student Caleb Harris, police said.

Remains found in Texas believed to be missing college student Caleb Harris: Police

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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

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?

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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Fish census: Natural Bridge Caverns checks in on health of property by counting fish

In the heat of a July afternoon, Brad and his brother Travis Wuest joined aquatic biologist Cody Craig in the shallow waters of the Cibolo Creek....

Fish census: Natural Bridge Caverns checks in on health of property by counting fish

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