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Kristy Tallman

LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A tragic accident on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and serious injuries to two others. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. on Highway 20, near milepost 21, involving two Dodge Ram trucks.

Tragic Crash on Hwy 20: 12-Year-Old Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured

Wide Open Eats

What is the 4th of July without cookouts, plenty of patriotic flag-waving and of course, fireworks! Those colorful bursts that illuminate the evening sky always prompt oohs and aahs from thrilled spectators. We have taken the effort out of finding the best fireworks displays in each state by doing the...

Where To Find The Best 4th of July Fireworks Displays In Every State

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

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Boise, ID

The Boise National Forest covers more than 2.5 million acres and includes more than 500 trails. More than 60% of Idaho is federal public land. (Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun) The Boise National Forest is requesting public feedback on new proposed and increased fees that forest officials say are needed to maintain and improve the popular recreation areas in 64 campgrounds, rental cabins and day-use sites.

Do you recreate in the Boise National Forest? Officials seek feedback on new, increased fees.

Newark, NJ

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

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Pocatello, ID

POCATELLO, IDAHO — In 2018, Kody Gates moved back to his hometown. But he was terrified about whether he could still access gender-affirming care. He felt relieved when he found Dr. Neil Ragan, who founded Health West ISU’s gender-affirming care clinic in Pocatello. But in response to a...

‘I’m not ready to give up:’ Idaho ban prompts clinic to halt gender-affirming care

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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

Uniontown, PA

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day around Uniontown! We’ve rounded up all the best events, fireworks displays, parades, and family-friendly activities happening in Uniontown on or around July 4, 2024. Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to watch fireworks, enjoy live music, or participate in patriotic festivities in Uniontown, we’ve got you covered.

Uniontown Independence Day: Fireworks and Fun

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

Kansas State

TOPEKA — A U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction directly applicable in Kansas and three other states that blocked Biden administration rules deepening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students and broadening the definition of sexual harassment at college and schools. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach argued the case...

Kansas judge issues injunction blocking new federal anti-discrimination rules in education

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About 9,700 people were treated in ERs due to firework injuries in 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. More than half took place around the Fourth of July holiday.

Fireworks sent thousands to the hospital last year. Here are some safety tips

Salt Lake City, UT

The FBI has released a new public awareness campaign to encourage reporting behavior often displayed by mass shooters and people who cause violence on a large scale. (Getty Images) Mass shooters don’t just snap — whether it’s changes to their behavior or personality, comments or jokes about self harm and...

Mass shooters ‘do not just snap’: How to spot violent people, according to the FBI

The Catoctin Zoo and Wildlife Preserve is a 100-acre zoo and preserve with a ride-on safari truck. In other words, it’s a must visit!. The zoo provides kids and families with an intimate zoo experience. Smaller in size and scope than the National Zoo, Catoctin has many kid friendly features which make this a great day trip for parents of preschool and elementary age kids.

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo: Safari, Petting Zoo & Rides

Connecticut State

Westport is one of the nation’s wealthiest towns, with mansions like this one overlooking the Long Island Sound. CREDIT: JACQUELINE RABE THOMAS / CTMIRROR.ORG. State government could raise as much as $180 million annually to combat homelessness or address other social needs by boosting its tax on the sale of high-value houses, according to a recent report from two Washington fiscal think tanks.

Could CT fight homelessness with a ‘mansion tax’? Yes, report says

The Fourth of July is all about freedom, family, and fireworks. But before you light up the sky, let’s make sure you’re keeping it safe. Whether you’re celebrating in the city, chilling in the countryside, or kicking back in the suburbs, these fireworks safety tips will keep your day lit without any mishaps.

Fireworks Safety Tips for July 4th

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Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks

It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for...

Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks

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