Centralia, WA

California State

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Santa Monica, CA

Brigid Pfeifer

The world has lost a ground breaking acting legend. On March 29th, 2024, Louis Gossett Jr. passed away in Santa Monica, California. He was 87 years old. Gossett Jr. was born in 1936 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. After obtaining a sports injury at age 17, he was encouraged to participate in a school play. Not long afterwards, he was encouraged to try out for a Broadway play. The rest, as they say, was history.

Academy Award Winning Actor Dies at Age 87

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Wasco, CA

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In Wasco, California, deputies arrested a 28-year-old man after he was observed walking around and brandishing the severed leg of an individual struck and killed by a train nearby.

Man arrested after waving around and eating severed leg

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

On March 20, 2024, at about 5:56 AM, officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 14800 block of Cordoba Place about a male forcing entry into a residence where three adult women were asleep in their bedrooms, according to the Westminster Police Dept .

A man broke into a house with three sleeping women in Westminster and demanded to be fed

Virginia State

Culpeper County, VA

Hopewell, VA

Tracy Leicher

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred on Monday, March 25.

Highway Tragedy; Man Dies After Running into Path of Tractor Trailer

Iowa State

Houston, TX

Margaret Minnicks

A man accused of serial bigamy posed as a pastor at small Black churches around the country, was sentenced to three years in prison after he was found to have had at least 10 wives whom he married for financial gain, according to the Christian Post.

Man posed as a pastor in small Black churches had at least 10 wives, including one in Virginia

Clifton, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Georgia State

Trinidad, CO

Colorado Martini

(Colorado) Cathay Williams was once an enslaved woman but later disguised herself as a man so she could become a soldier. Cathay Williams was the first African American woman to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army, while disguised as a man, during the Indian Wars. Williams is also the only known female Buffalo Soldier.

The Hidden Legacy: Cathay Williams, the Female Buffalo Soldier

Wyoming State

Green River, WY

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Cody Roberts walked into the Green River Bar joking that he’d found a lost cattle dog. The woman tending bar that evening seemed to know what would happen next. “The bartender goes, ‘Cody, you better not bring in a fucking lion,’” an eyewitness recalled. “She knew he was going to bring something in that was not a dog.”

Eyewitness describes Wyoming wolf’s final hours in the Green River Bar

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

Senai

The story of Emma Grace Cole is one of profound tragedy, highlighting the darkest depths of human cruelty and the pursuit of justice. Born on January 10, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana, Emma's life was cut short in a harrowing tale of abuse and murder.

The Tragic Case of Emma Grace Cole: A Tale of Abuse, Murder, and Justice

Orange County, CA

Fullerton, CA

Two taggers found out the hard way that vandalism does not pay in Fullerton. Yesterday, in front of a Fullerton Police Services Representative working patrol, these grown adults vandalized a wall in a residential area they did not live in.

Two male adult suspects were arrested after tagging a wall in North Orange County

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Mayor Johnson accuses opponents amidst referendum setback. In the aftermath of the defeat of the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum, Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago has stirred controversy by immediately blaming the setback on supporters of former President Trump, reminiscent of the polarizing accusations surrounding the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax.

Chicago Mayor Immediately Blames Homeless Referendum Failure on Trump Supporters

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter has recently introduced two unique and lovable brothers looking for their own, separate, forever homes. According to the shelter, these brothers named Danny and Dillon are quite special. "They are adorable mixed breed guys, weighing in at just about 10 lbs, they are lots of fluff! Danny and Dillon are just about a year old. These guys have no experience with the outside world. Most things scare them. This great wide world is overwhelming, even simple dogs things like walking on a leash."

Meet The Unique Little Dogs Looking For Love

Puyallup, WA

Pierce County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A Pierce County counselor has been suspended for distressing a patient during an off-hours jaunt at a casino, the Washington Department of Health reports. In February, the Secretary of Health indefinitely suspended the agency-affiliated counselor and mental health counselor associate licenses of DonnaMarie Sweet, according to the DOH.

Counselor Suspended for Distressing Patient at Casino

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council on Monday agreed to spend $2 million to fund a basic income for women, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals experiencing homelessness for one year.

Opinion: Why transgender homeless people in Denver need a basic income

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

About forty years ago, a lake in Northern Colorado was a popular nude swimming attraction. Coot Lake is now a popular place to walk your dog and let them jump in for a cool swim. But this wasn't always for dogs. It was once a place where you could swim nude.

Remembering the clothing optional beach in Colorado

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In Focus: A Celebration at Dirty Thumb Nursery

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dirty Thumb Nursery on Tuesday. After running the nursery — marked by the iconic red barn...

In Focus: A Celebration at Dirty Thumb Nursery

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