Baltimore, MD

East Lansing, MI

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Tennessee State

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Johnson City, TN

John M. Dabbs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The prospects for seeing the Northern Lights from Johnson City, Tennessee, this weekend and tonight are influenced by space weather conditions and geographical location. Despite increased solar activity and a forecast for severe geomagnetic storms on May 12 and 13, which could lead to more visible auroras even at lower latitudes, Johnson City was unlikely to experience the Northern Lights. The city, situated far south of the usual aurora visibility zones, would need a powerful solar storm, akin to the Carrington Event of 1859, to have a visible aurora​ (NOAA SWPC)​​ (NOAA SWPC)​​ (Aurora Forecast for Canada's North)​. That said, the auroras were visible in the Tri-Cities last night and may be visible again tonight, Saturday, May 11, from 10 pm - 2 am Sunday.

High Solar Activity Sparks Hope, Northern Lights Visible in Tennessee This Weekend

Florida State

Naples, FL

L. Cane

Florida is known in part for its amusement parks. Some offer roller coasters, others offer zoo animals, some offer interactions with characters, and some offer opportunities to enjoy the water.

New Details About The $250 Million Indoor Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Coming To Florida

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Take note because this very moment begins a years-long love story with your new cat. Take a screenshot. Tell your mama. You'll want to remember this. Each of these guys and gals are available to adopt right now from local Kansas City animal shelters. Just click on the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters. Don't resist--it's fate.

Five adoptable cats you'll fall in love with

Plant City, FL

Many Floridians enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets as they offer plenty of food variety for one fixed price. Unfortunately, one popular option in this niche - Plant City Homestyle Buffet - was closed for three days after a state inspection. Unfortunately, this isn't its first closure.

Popular Florida Buffet Closed For Three Days After State Inspection -3rd Closure

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Louisiana State

Campbell, MO

CJ Coombs

When homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it usually means there will be an intended purpose to keep the structure alive whether it’s through historic restoration, repurposing, or general maintenance. Sometimes, too, these places get demolished.

This house in the southern tip of Missouri constructed over 160 years ago could be a book of stories

Pensacola, FL

Florida has plenty of historic restaurants that are fun to visit. Examples are the No Name Pub in Big Pine Key, Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, and The Seminole Inn in Indiantown. However, neither is fast food. And Love Food recently named Florida's "most historic" fast food restaurant. It's not a chain, but it does have an interesting story.

Florida's "Most Historic" Fast Food Restaurant Is "Straight Out Of Happy Days"

Coral Gables, FL

It's no secret that Publix has both been expanding in Florida and upgrading and refurbishing its older stores to have more modern designs and additional amenities. Some refurbished stores are similar to the old stores that they replaced and others look completely different. One Florida Publix will have little resemblance to the 1960s store it is replacing - because it will be 3 stories.

A 1960s-Era Publix In Florida Is Being Upgraded To A 3-Story Store With A Public Park

Cleveland, OH

Brown on Cleveland

Cleveland, OH. An Ohio man who killed his sister, her husband, and unborn niece was sentenced today in the Courtroom of Cuyahoga County Judge Rick Bell. Jason David Iverson was found guilty of three counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. As family members on both sides of the aisle awaited sentencing, the question was "why." What happened on September 4, 2023, caused so much turmoil that it cost the lives of three innocent people.

Three Life Sentences: Ohio Man's Brutal Family Murder

Orlando, FL

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

Punta Gorda, FL

As more people shop online, there is a greater need for delivery services. As a result, it is easy to think that shipping and delivery companies are safe from closure or job loss.

Shipping Giant Closing Multiple Florida Locations, Hundreds Of Jobs Affected: "Never Made Lightly"

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council forged ahead Monday on a new “tough love” approach to homelessness that sentences urban campers to addiction and mental health treatment. The council decided at its study session to advance to a regular meeting an ordinance creating a new court for homeless campers. Ordinance sponsor Steve Sundberg said the court is not meant to be punitive. Offenders who successfully complete a year’s probation and their treatment plan would have the violation removed from their record, he said.

Aurora’s ‘tough love’ approach to homelessness advances

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

Colorado Martini

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

Wyoming State

Darby, MT

WyoFile

JACKSON HOLE—A scrunched, humbled look broke out on Tim Mangold’s face as he gripped the little, lone antler he carried out of the western Wyoming mountains on Wednesday. The 59-year-old affable Darby, Montana man — a hunting outfitter, woodworker and father of seven — had had quite the day.

A Montana shed hunter’s (accidental) last Wyoming dance

Lansing, MI

Okemos, MI

Haslett, MI

The State News, Michigan State University

It took all seven rounds, but a Michigan State football player's name was called at the 2024 NFL Draft.Nick Samac - a five-year center for MSU - was selected at No. 228 overall by the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The Ravens chose to begin the last round with another addition to their offensive line after drafting Washington lineman Roger Rosengarten in the second round.Samac was one of the last remaining Spartans to have originally committed to former head coach Mark Dantonio before the Hall of Famer coach stepped down in 2020.The 6-foot-4, 305-pound center had a rocky final season in...

MSU football center Nick Samac drafted in seventh round of 2024 NFL Draft, No. 228 overall to Baltimore

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