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Plumas County, CA

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Pacific County, WA

Long Beach, WA

Tim A Gruver

A Pacific County judge sentenced a fisherman to 50 days in jail for repeat salmon snagging violations, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. WDFW Police investigated the snagging case in August 2023. David Gretzner, 66, from Long Beach, was sentenced on Nov. 16 by Pacific County District Court Judge, Nancy McAllister, the department reports. He pled guilty to one count each of Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the first degree and Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the second degree, according to the WDFW.

Angler Jailed for Salmon Snagging Violations

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

Indiana State

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle killed one person in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock). A traffic collision between an automobile and a motorcycle took the life of a Costa Mesa man Sunday night in Huntington Beach.

Car-motorcycle crash kills 1

Wisconsin State

Waukesha, WI

WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN - Around 11:50 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, multiple fire units were called out to the Waukesha Antique Mall at 1427 East Racine Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for the reports of a possible fire at the business.

Furnace Fire at Waukesha Antique Mall

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Georgia State

Nantucket, MA

The Inquirer and Mirror

( Nov. 2, 2023 ) Hope and faith are fueling a family’s search for their missing son and his two friends off the coast off Nantucket. “It’s never anything that you want to hear. The fear, the scenarios want to try to creep in your head, but my faith is so strong that I just don’t let it,” said Kim Jones, mother of one of the fishermen, Tyler Barlow.

Family of missing Georgia fishermen believe they may be off Nantucket

Morris County, NJ

Roxbury Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County resident, was found in Roxbury Township; preliminary investigation suggests non-suspicious circumstances. Morristown, NJ – The prolonged search for Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County teacher reported missing since June, reached a somber conclusion. Authorities announced the discovery of her remains in a secluded Roxbury Township area, bringing an end to a mystery that has gripped the local community.

Missing Morris County Teacher Found Deceased

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Wyoming State

Jackson, WY

WyoFile

JACKSON—Fourth-generation Jackson Hole cattle rancher Cody Lockhart thought back to his childhood, the days when he’d select his 4-H calf from a herd out at pasture every summer.

Skeptical public tells Wyoming ‘don’t auction Kelly Parcel’ as developers lurk

Morristown, NJ

Jermaine Edwards, a former Morristown resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in August 2023. Morristown, NJ – A tragic incident that shook the Morristown community reached a legal resolution on November 17, 2023. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, along with Chief Detectives Robert McNally and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson, announced the sentencing of Jermaine Edwards for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Morristown Resident Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Biologist Ben Wise received the first feedground reports of lethargic elk calves on Feb. 25. He had a hunch about what was coming. As the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s disease biologist for the Jackson Region, Wise has been around long enough to know what was likely about to happen . Hoof rot. And death.

Historic die-off at Wyoming elk feedground prompts management changes

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council voted Monday to purchase 300 tiny homes for $6 million. Mayor Mike Johnston requested the purchase as part of his House1000 initiative. Council member Amanda Sawyer asked last week to postpone voting on the tiny homes so the council could tour the factory, which is in Denver. Sawyer said the tiny homes are “really, really bare bones but they are thoughtfully designed, and it really indicates how hard the staff is working to come up with solutions that are trauma informed.”

More homeless villages: Denver purchases 300 tiny homes for $6 million

Governor Pritzker calls for federal action to stop migrant arrivals in Chicago before negative temperatures. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that federal leaders should intervene to divert migrants from coming to Illinois over the winter. He warned that the lack of shelter will endanger migrants amid Midwest cold temperatures.

Illinois Urges Federal Action to Prevent Chicago Migrant Surge in Winter Due to Dangerous Conditions

Long Beach, CA

Irvine, CA

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At 9:57 p.m. last night, Irvine Police Department oofficers and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) firefighters responded to the area of Yale, south of Irvine Center Drive , where West Yale Loop and East Yale Loop meet, for reports of a vehicle that drove into the lake.

A woman died after driving into a lake in Irvine

Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

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Flood Advisory issued for Plumas by NWS

Effective: 2023-03-15 11:21:00 PDT Expires: 2023-03-15 19:30:00 PDT Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely Instruction: Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most...

Flood Advisory issued for Plumas by NWS

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