Colorado State

San Miguel County, CO

CBS Denver

A 53-year-old woman has been found alive and uninjured after four days alone in the southwestern Colorado backcountry, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.Gina Chase, of Victoria, Canada, was found Sunday after dozens of deputies and search and rescue personnel combed the area of Lone Cone outside Norwood on the ground and from the air. Chase was part of a group led by the Animas Valley Institute from Durango.Hikers were encouraged to set out on journeys alone and leave cell phones at camp to "to maximize their experience with nature," according to the sheriff's office."Obviously this is the...

Missing woman found in southwestern Colorado

The Independent

 Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado's ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative.The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to the Copper Creek pack, which formed after 10 of the predators were released in December over bitter opposition from livestock groups. The pack has at least two adults.The bid to capture them goes against Colorado's wolf management plan that was adopted last year. It included guidance that relocation “has little technical...

Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles

One of Colorado's reintroduced wolves wandered into Rocky Mountain National Park this month, marking the first time one has been present in the park since the state released wolves in December. A collared "spent some time" inside the park in August, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife's monthly update on...

One of Colorado's reintroduced wolves wandered into Rocky Mountain National Park

California State

Whiskey Riff

They say that three's a crowd and four's a party - does that apply to the size of a group of mountain lions?

It's pretty notable to see this many mountain lions traveling together. Why is that, you might be asking? Mountain lions are generally very solitary animals, and only live amongst others for a couple of different reasons. We can assume one of the following explanations explains why this pack of four mountain lions were spotted all in a bunch in a Northern California backyard.

One of the usual reasons why these types of big cats might be traveling with one...

Watch Rare Footage Of 4 Mountain Lions Traveling Together Through California Backyard

Arizona State

A-Z-Animals

During the 1800s, jaguars spanned all over the United States, from California to the Carolinas. But hunting played a significant role in decreasing their numbers. In 1949, the last female jaguar in the United States was hunted and killed in Arizona. Since then, some jaguars have been spotted in Arizona, near the US-Mexico border. There […]

The Only Wild Jaguar In The United States Has A Taste For Bears

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been over four decades since the demise of beloved actor Milburn Stone, best known as Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams on TV's Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975). The Emmy-winning Stone died of a heart attack in La Jolla, CA on June 12, 1980. This is his life story.

In Memory of Milburn Stone ('Doc' from TV's 'Gunsmoke'): 44 Years After His Fatal Heart Attack

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J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Boulder County, CO

The Spun

The United States possesses countless areas where you can experience its natural beauty and get in touch with great outdoors. Exploring these places comes with risk though, as two men hiking in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness tragically came to realize. Last week, officials in Colorado ...

Two Men Found Dead While Hiking At Popular U.S. Wilderness Area

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

West Virginia State

Tales of mountain lions in West Virginia abound. Many residents report mountain lion sightings or attempted attacks on pets. However, are they really mountain lions? And does the magnificent cat still roam the state? In the article below, we answer those questions. But first, it is helpful to understand a few mountain lion basics.  What […]

Mountain Lions in West Virginia: Do They Still Roam?

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Sedona, AZ

Driving through Arizona, one can easily become mesmerized by the enchanting landscapes and majestic vistas that seem to unfold at every turn. Among these hidden gems is Dry Creek Road in Sedona, a route that promises an unforgettable experience for those who dare to explore. Picture yourself cruising along a...

This Little-Known Scenic Drive In Arizona Will Enchant You With Its Breathtaking Canyons And Red Rocks

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

Idaho State

Custer County, ID

Equipped with only 19 pounds of gear, 89-year-old Bing Olbum set off on what he intended to be a five-day hiking trip.

Beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets helped an 89-year-old hiker’s ‘very unlikely’ survival in Idaho wilderness

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We Prowled the Colorado Plains in Search of Love-Struck Tarantulas

For at least the last 10,000 Septembers, male tarantulas have left the safety of their burrows to wander around the Colorado plains with one thought in...

We Prowled the Colorado Plains in Search of Love-Struck Tarantulas

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