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Row, row, row your whatever you are driving that day gently towards the Missouri Ocean. Middle to late June is usually a joyful time of having side dressing done and watching your corn grow with the extra nutrients and sunny days it has long been waiting for. This year is different.

Rivers rise, fields flood in eastern Nebraska

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

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A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Newark, NJ

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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

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Los Angeles, CA

TravelNoire

Independence Day, most commonly called the Fourth of July, is a significant day in the history of the United States. Celebrated as the birth of American Independence, July 4 marks the day that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. This document declared the nation’s independence from British rule and began a new phase for the colonies.

Where To Celebrate Independence Day: Top July 4th Destinations

Ed Walsh

Today, Friday, June, 14, 2024 is Flag Day. A day to remember and honor the American Flag that stands for the freedoms that we enjoy every day. But Flag Day is not a national nor local holiday.

Mail delivery, US Post Offce service today, Flag Day, Friday, June 14, 2024.

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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

Axios

Be prepared for traffic congestion and delays during the Fourth of July holiday as a record number of people hit the road. Why it matters: Plan ahead so you don't spend your vacation stuck in gridlock. The big picture: Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel during the holiday...

Tips for avoiding 4th of July holiday traffic

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

The Moon passes 0.3° north of Neptune at 5 A.M. EDT. Roughly half a day later, at 5:53 P.M. EDT, the Moon reaches Last Quarter as it slowly wanes from Full to New. We’ll catch up with Neptune in the morning sky later this week. Tonight, with no Moon to interfere, let’s visit the constellation Cygnus, high in the east a few hours after sunset, to check out the North America Nebula, also cataloged as NGC 7000.

The Sky This Week from June 28 to July 5: Catch some cosmic fireworks

Georgia State

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Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Parade

From Rainbow Rowell to Tiger Woods (and dragons!), we’ve got them all.

The 22 Best New Book Releases This Month: July 2024

Scripps News

If you're gearing up for a Fourth of July bash, be warned consumers across the country may be hit with the star-spangled sting of inflation.

Inflation hits cookouts and pool parties this Fourth of July

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Commemoration of America’s independence “…ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”. ~ John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail,...

Memories of 4th of July

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Texas State

The Texas State Parks Pass, which gives passholders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks, is increasing its annual price from $70 to $95 on Sept. 1. This is only the second time the price has increased since the program was instituted in 2004.

TPWD State Park Pass To Increase Sept. 1

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Freedom and the Fourth

Independence Day has long been one of my favorite holidays. Sure, the bigger holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving get all the accolades with their gifts and...

Freedom and the Fourth

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