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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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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?

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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

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

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Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Impaired driving due to alcohol is one thing and being impaired under the use of marijuana is another. Just because marijuana was legalized in Missouri doesn't mean you can drive if you're high, or drive while getting high. Have you ever been sitting next to someone in traffic who was smoking cannabis causing you to avoid being around that car?

Reminders about mixing marijuana and driving in Missouri and knowing the risks

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

The pending decision from the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in the corner-crossing trespass suit against four hunters will likely be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the hunters’ attorney says.

Corner-crossing case likely headed to Supreme Court, hunters’ attorney says

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason moves show how much the franchise is willing to become a solid championship team and maintain its winning culture. Thus, the signing of Jeff Dowtin Jr. isn’t an exception. Further, the 6’3 guard signed a two-way contract with the 76ers franchise after a top performance during the Summer League games.

Philadelphia 76ers Make Another Bold Offseason Move

If you’ve been hiking or hunting in Wyoming, you’ve likely come across no trespassing signs. But sometimes what lies beyond those signs isn’t actually private property. Instead, it’s public land, which should be legally accessible to all.

Has Wyoming’s attempt to stop bogus ‘no trespassing’ signs made a difference?

On July 18th, 2024, ESPN released its top 100 professional athletes since 2000 list, which features players from every professional sport, including combat sports athletes. However, despite boxing and MMA being two of the most decorated sports in the world, they felt somewhat disrespected on this list, especially regarding one of the greatest boxers of all time, Floyd Mayweather.

Legendary Boxer Floyd Mayweather Heavily Disrespected on ESPN Top Athletes List

Wyoming has narrowed its definitions for who can bid on state oil and gas lease parcels, disqualifying parties that intend to conserve the land rather than produce the mineral resources.

Wyoming bans conservation bidders from oil and gas lease sales

Montana State

The 2023-’24 winter proved the third deadliest for Yellowstone wolves in the decades since Canis lupus was reintroduced to the landscape in 1995. Overall, 13 wolves were shot by legal hunters, caught by trappers, killed by poachers or died of suspected hunting-related injuries.

Yellowstone superintendent seeks hunting relief for wolves after another deadly winter

CASPER—On Sunday afternoon, a crowd packed into the Tate Pumphouse along the North Platte River. The outfits of some in attendance made it clear what kind of gathering this was.

Hard-line Republicans gather in pursuit of ‘the prize’: control of the statehouse

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

Missouri first used the death penalty in 1810. A man named Peter Johnson was hanged for murder. Missouri is one of 27 states which has the death penalty. Since 1973, four individuals who were wrongfully accused were exonerated from death row.

Missouri's longstanding practice of the death penalty since 1810

The Wyoming Legislature has never in its history considered, debated, nor voted on any proposal to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in any election, in any state. Political mailers sent by the officially registered WY Freedom PAC to Laramie, Fremont and Sweetwater county voters this week claim otherwise.

Mailers circulate false claims Wyoming lawmakers voted to remove Trump from ballot

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Sheridan’s Addie Pendergast Ends Prep Track Career on High Note

Sheridan's Addie Pendergast will go down as one of the finest athletes in the history of Wyoming Track and Field. Back in 2023, she was the...

Sheridan’s Addie Pendergast Ends Prep Track Career on High Note

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