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Conroe, TX

Montgomery County, TX

A woman fell off a boat and drowned on July 4th in Texas. Police are now looking into what happened. This week, the Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable said that at 8:59 p.m. local time on Thursday, someone called 911 to say that a woman had “fallen off a boat near the Scott’s Ridge Boat Ramp” in Lake Conroe.

Woman is Killed in a Boat Accident on July 4th. Two Men Have Now Been Charged With Boating While Drunk

Luling, TX

102.5 The Bone

A Buc-ee’s location that was being demolished after being replaced by the “world’s largest Buc-ee’s” location caught fire this week.

First Buc-ee’s travel center catches fire during demolition

A tragic ending has come to the search for Raychel Sheridan, a 24-year-old from Plain Township, Ohio. Authorities have confirmed that the body found by Canton Sanitation workers on the morning of July 3rd is believed to be hers. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to her disappearance on...

Raychel Sheridan Found Dead, Boyfriend Arrested After Ohio Search

Provo, UT

The US Sun

THIS is the horrifying moment 4th of July fireworks malfunctioned and hit a crowd inside a football stadium. Video of the incident shows fireworks being accidentally shot off into the crowd as F-35 fighter jets flyover at the Stadium of Fire festival in Utah. According to local media, one person was hit in the face the […]

Horror moment July 4 fireworks plunge into screaming crowds with one person hit in the face and others injured

Oak Harbor, WA

USA TODAY

The Oak Harbor Independence Day Carnival was interrupted Wednesday when a swing attraction tipped over mid-ride, injuring six people.

6 people injured after ride tips over at Independence Day Carnival in Washington

Kentucky State

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Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Texas State

Michigan State

Fox Weather

While Beryl is expected to bring hurricane conditions to Texas on Monday, strong winds and rain from the cyclone will move into the Midwest by midweek.

Beryl's wrath to be felt as far north as Michigan, Ohio this week

Addison, TX

Scripps News

Thousands gathered in Addison, Texas, to watch one of the greatest fireworks shows in the United States.

Thousands gather to watch one of the greatest fireworks shows in the US

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

An appeal has gone out for wheelchairs, crutches and walking frames for victims of the war in Ukraine. The Rotary Club of Northampton Becket plans to load the equipment onto a second-hand ambulance, which will be driven to the Ukrainian border next month. The club has also appealed for warm...

Club seeks wheelchairs and crutches for Ukraine

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Philadelphia, PA

DELCO.Today

"More is more" this summer at the Independence Blue Cross Summerfest, which runs through Sept. 2 on the Delaware River Waterfront. The Independence Blue Cross Summerfest, one of the Philadelphia waterfront’s favorite summertime traditions, is now under way. The theme this summer is “more is more,” inviting visitors to...

Summer on the Waterfront Now in High Gear with Return of Independence Blue Cross Summerfest

PetHelpful

With July 4th right around the corner there's a lot to be done — food to be prepped, plans to be made. But as you're getting ready for the summer's biggest day, you'll want to take extra special precautions with your smallest family member: your dog.  The holiday can be a fun time for us ...Continue reading

How to Keep Dogs From Panicking About July 4th Fireworks + Other Safety Tips

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Vermont State

Daily Mail

In celebration of 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, millions celebrated with parades, cookouts and the anticipated splashes of color in the evening sky.

America burst into riot of color as July 4 fireworks light up skies

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Phil Norman

In the ever-turbulent fast food industry, another big name has encountered financial turbulence. Miracle Restaurant Group, an Arby's franchisee known for its "we have the meats" slogan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a significant setback for a company that's been a staple in the fast food scene across several states including Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

A major fast food chain operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

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A Happy Landing: Rodeo, balloons draw people to Freedom Festival finale

VIENNA — People could spend money Saturday at Spencer’s Landing for rodeo tickets, hot air balloon rides or food and drinks, but 5-year-old Anders Morrison was...

A Happy Landing: Rodeo, balloons draw people to Freedom Festival finale

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