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Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Manassas Park, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

MANASSAS, Va. — The Virginia State Police issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on Friday on behalf of the Manassas Park Police Department as they urgently search for 16-year-old Chase Andrew Bolender.

Authorities Seek Missing 16-Year-Old in Need of Medication, Last Seen in Manassas Park

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Lexington, Ky.--One defendant in a federal drug trafficking investigation, William D. Johnson, also known as "Bubba Johnson," has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Fayette County. The plea agreement, filed Wednesday, described the operation as a 'trap house' on Lexington's southside.

Court docs detail DEA takedown of southside Lexington "trap house"

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

Denton, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Massachusetts State

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Popular New Bargain Store Announces Opening Of 4th Location In Massachusetts

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAye!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

Kansas City, MO

Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips is no longer in Missouri but it still has two free-standing locations in Ohio. It once was a large chain across the country. I still recall the one off of 71 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri that used to be behind the once-popular Truman Corners Shopping Center. It was my mother's go-to spot for fish & chips. That was a long time ago.

No longer in Missouri, but still in Ohio: Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips founded in 1969

Cats of Kansas City

Another month, another clowder of cute cats. All of these guys and gals are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just use the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters.

Five adoptable cats for June that will make you swoon

Shenandoah, PA

Girardville, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

GIRARDVILLE – Dive teams will be back at an abandoned strip mine this morning, attempting...
The post Water rescue at abandoned strip mine becomes recovery first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Water rescue at abandoned strip mine becomes recovery

The Current GA

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season started Saturday, and forecasters are predicting an exceptionally active season. If the National Hurricane Center’s early forecast , released May 23, is right, the North Atlantic could see 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes, and four to seven major hurricanes by the end of November. That’s the highest number of named storms in any NOAA preseason forecast.

Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season: La Niña pairs with persistently warm ocean to power fierce storms

M Henderson

Energy costs have most of us by the collar these days. With Summer months just around the corner, it is time to do some planning and make a few adjustments to help keep the costs of running the air conditioner down.

How to Keep Electricity Costs Down When the Heat Rises

Sow Many Plants

Aphids, also known as plant lice, are small, sap-sucking insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. They are one of the most common pests found in gardens and agricultural fields around the world. These tiny insects can cause significant damage to plants by feeding on their sap, which can lead to stunted growth, yellowing of leaves, and the transmission of plant diseases. Let's look at the different types of aphids, their lifecycle, the damage they can cause, and how to control and prevent infestations.

Aphid Control in Home Gardens

Baker, CA

Golden Gate Media

A planned 12-hour power outage next week in Baker, California, will significantly impact services along a 90-mile stretch of Interstate 15. The outage, scheduled for infrastructure reliability upgrades by Southern California Edison, will take place from 10 p.m. on Wednesday until 10 a.m. on May 30, according to an announcement from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on Thursday.

An entire town on the California-Nevada border will be without electricity for 12-hours this week

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Last week, in recognition of Older Americans Month, we devoted the Pet of the Week column to the senior cats of Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter . This week, the column goes to the dogs… some of FAAS ’s older canine residents. There are some beautiful, sweet, VERY good dogs who are longing to spend their last years in a loving home.

Superb Senior Pups Need a Home for Their Golden Years

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe weather outbreak during the Memorial Day weekend that left five people dead. The tornadoes and straight-line wind events on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 led 26 counties and 12 cities to declare local states of emergency, while Gov. Andy Beshear issued one for the entire state, and another to activate Kentucky’s ban on price-gouging.

NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Growing cucumbers is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. They are easy to grow and everyone in my family loves to eat them. When it comes to gardening and preserving, few delights are as universally cherished as the cucumber. This versatile vegetable offers the freshest crunch in salads and the tangiest bite in pickles. It's no wonder cucumbers have earned their place as a staple in home gardens, thanks to their versatility and ease of growth.

Growing Cucumbers

Georgia State

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

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Clearing and breezy Thursday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After two rounds of severe storms yesterday, we are looking ahead to much calmer weather through Mother’s Day weekend. The last of...

Clearing and breezy Thursday

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