Tucson, AZ

<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3CGNHf_0udc3B7X00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3CGNHf_0udc3B7X00" width="640" height="480" > UPDATE - (7/26) - 12:20 p.m. The intersection at Sunrise Dr. and Pontatoc Rd. remains closed after last night's storm damaged power lines in the area. No ETA on when the area will open up. We are reaching out to authorities for info. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> UPDATE - 10:30 p.m. Storms in and around Downtown Tucson blocked roads and flooded streets. Tucson Fire Department said they'd received multiple calls about cars stuck in water. The downed power lines that blocked traffic on Sunrise Dr. also closed down several stores in the Catalina Foothills. Shops in Catalina Foothills close, lose power UPDATE - 8:30 p.m. Cuyler Diggs has provided this radar view below in which we take a 'slice' of the thunderstorms to see how high in the atmosphere they are reaching. Some of the thunderstorms were approaching 50,000' as they lined up from Mammoth to Tucson to Green Valley and into Arivaca: <iframe height="314" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKGUN9OnYourSide%2Fvideos%2F518870577272768%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> UPDATE - 8:15 p.m. Lightning, gusty wind and heavy rain continue around Tucson. Flood Warnings are in effect for most of the greater metro area. Many roadways around the city are flooding this evening. This is a good time to stay inside, and if driving this evening remember not to drive across flooded areas. Cuyler has a look at tonights storm activity below: <iframe height="372" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKGUN9OnYourSide%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0WPqfdudGUaMg9urWfP7LXB41w2XgzGNJgPgQ9iEXDuY3hnTAZsjHwDYjsJfqp1bFl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> UPDATE - 7:40 p.m. According to the TEP outage map, over 6200 customers had their power in Catalina Foothills restored. A deputy on scene said Sunrise Dr. and Pontatoc Rd. will stay closed "all night." —— 6702 customers are reportedly without power headed into Thursday evening, according to the TEP outage map. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed deputies are on scene of several downed power lines in the area of Sunrise Dr and Pontatoc Rd. Traffic is heavily restricted in the area. PCSD advises to avoid the area and find alternative routes of travel. Check traffic at <a class="Link" href="https://www.kgun9.com/traffic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kgun9.com/traffic. </a> For more info check the <a class="Link" href="https://www.tep.com/outages/" rel="nofollow"> TEP outage map </a> . <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Power lines down in Catalina Foothills forces road closure </div>

Columbus, OH

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NewsByJoshua

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Pima County, AZ

Picture Rocks, AZ

Law & Crime

A father is under arrest after his 9-year-old son's decomposing remains were allegedly found on a couch inside a home filled with garbage, "soiled diapers," "one gallon bottles" of urine, and spiders.
The post ‘Should have called somebody’: 9-year-old boy found sitting upright and decomposing on couch in home filled with black widow spiders, deputies say first appeared on Law & Crime.

'Should have called somebody': 9-year-old boy found dead sitting upright on couch in home filled with black widow spiders, deputies say

Gainesville, GA

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Hall County, GA

Now Habersham

A 12-year-old Hall County girl missing for nearly two months has been found safe in another state, law enforcement officials announced late Thursday, July 25. In a social media update, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says investigators with its Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) “safely located and recovered Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville this evening in another state.”

Missing Hall County girl Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in another state

Arizona State

102.5 KNIX

AFAR compiled a list of the most charming small town in each state, including this unique spot in Arizona.

Arizona Town Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The Entire State

Lancaster County, PA

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

New York Post

An Arizona tribe member named Keanu Dude has been accused of starting a huge wildfire — one that eventually burned over 2,200 acres and left dozens of people homeless — by torching an American flag.

Dude, a 22-year-old member of the San Carlos Apache tribe, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly starting the Watch Fire, which burned 3.4 square miles, destroyed 21 homes and forced more than 400 people to evacuate reservation land before finally being contained last week, officials said.

He was seen burning an American flag just before the raging wildfire started, the tribe’s police chief, Elliot Sneezy, told Arizona Family,...

Apache tribe member accused of sparking huge Arizona wildfire by burning American flag

Phoenix, AZ

Fox News

A 10-year-old boy died after he suffered from a heat-related incident while hiking on a trailhead in Phoenix officials said.

Boy, 10, dies following rescue from Arizona hiking trail amid extreme heat

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Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Thursday, 25 July 2024, there will be a similar pattern to yesterday's monsoon thunderstorm track. Storms will initially develop on the Mogollon Rim after 12 p.m. and move southward over the afternoon and evening hours. There is a high likelihood of severe thunderstorms today in some of this convective activity.

Intense thunderstorms to bring strong winds, hail, and flooding to Arizona today

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?

Parade

The country crooner was supposed to perform in Phoenix on Wednesday before the show came to an abrupt stop.

Kenny Chesney Issues Statement After Halted Concert in Phoenix

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Athens, GA

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Wisconsin State

Green Bay, WI

ABC News

A father and daughter were found dead at a remote Utah national park, authorities said.

Lost and out of water, father and daughter found dead in Utah Park

North Carolina State

Town Talks

As much as we want our pets to live forever, there will come a day when we have to say goodbye. Holding a memorial service for your pet and laying them to rest can be a great way to begin the healing process.

Can you bury a pet at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Sahuarita, AZ

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Vail, AZ

KGUN 9 Tucson News

The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed deputies are on scene of several downed power lines in the area of Sunrise Dr and Pontatoc Rd.

LIVE UPDATES: Flood warnings in effect; Sunrise and Pontatoc closed Thurs. night

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