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Salton City, CA

Golden Gate Media

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolted California's Imperial County near the Salton Sea on Monday morning, sending ripples of tremors across the region and prompting residents to brace for the sudden jolt.

Magnitude 4.1 temblor jolts region of California, same spot of huge earthquake swarm

Fresno, CA

An inmate who walked away from a reentry program has been captured in Fresno, as confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Estefani Saldana-Lemus, 27, had been reported missing following a security check on Sunday night, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies.

Lady inmate with hard-to-ignore facial tattoos apprehended after she escapes California prison camp

Cape Girardeau, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Old Lorimier Cemetery was established between 1806 and 1808 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri by Louis Lorimier. The cemetery consists of over five acres on a hill at 500 North Fountain Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri overlooking the Mississippi River. This was the first public cemetery established after Lorimier’s wife, Charlotte, died.

Haunted lore: the tapping ghost of Old Lorimier Cemetery landmark in Cape Girardeau

San Jose, CA

Tragedy struck on Friday morning, May 24th, 2024, when a fatal collision occurred on US-101 southbound, north of Blossom Hill Rd., involving a big rig tractor-trailer combination and a Honda sedan.

California man, 22, instantly killed after he collides head-on into semi truck in wrong-way crash

Contra Costa County, CA

Port Costa, CA

The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is currently managing a hazardous conditions emergency in Port Costa following reports of two pieces of military ordnance discovered on Canyon Lake Drive.

Entire California community alarmed after two pieces of military ordinance are found inside home

San Francisco, CA

A high-speed collision on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge near the tunnel has caused significant traffic delays for commuters traveling between San Francisco and Oakland this morning. The crash, which occurred around 7:25 a.m., involved multiple vehicles and has resulted in lane closures on the eastbound side of Interstate 80.

Car speeding over 100 MPH on California toll bridge at AM rush hour slams into truck, other vehicles

Georgia State

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

A woman whose skeletal remains were found almost four decades ago in a Crescent Beach sand dune has finally been identified through advanced DNA technology. Now the search for whoever killed and buried Mary Alice Pultz in the sand can continue, armed with her face and a name that could jog some memories, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years

The Current GA

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

Courtland, MS

Karla Marie Speaks

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames with burns covering 98% of her body. She had been doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a horrific attack. Despite whispering a name that sounded like "Eric" or "Derrick" to first responders, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unknown. Jessica’s simple trip to the gas station ended in her tragic death.

10-Year-Old Cold Case | Burned Alive: The Chilling Mystery of Jessica Chambers' Unsolved Murder

Fort Worth, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. At 12:46 am on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, emergency personnel from the Fort Worth Police, Fire Department, and MedStar EMS swiftly attended to a significant incident on the northbound lanes of I35W near Highway 121, situated near downtown.. 1800 Airport Freeway Fort Worth TX 76210.

Tragic Death as Vehicle Plummets off I35W Overpass

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

The historic Alana Apartment Hotel building used to sit at 2700-2706 Troost Avenue and 1015 East 27th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 2006.

Remembering the historic Alana Apartment Hotel building in Kansas City, Missouri | built in 1928

Chicago Star Media

Target is reducing prices on more than 1,000 popular products effective immediately, including household essentials, in an effort to ease the impact of inflation on consumers. According to CNN , the decreased prices aim to save consumers millions of dollars on everyday necessities like groceries, toiletries, and pet food.

Target to slash prices on thousands of items amidst surging inflation and lowered sales

Escondido, CA

The Escondido Police Department conducted a successful enforcement operation on May 19, resulting in the citation of 33 drivers and motorcycle riders for various violations. Additionally, one motorist, identified as a 70-year-old female resident of Escondido, was arrested for misdemeanor evasion after leading officers on a brief chase.

70-year-old female motorcyclist leads California cops on chase during enforcement sting

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

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

School campus severely damaged, closed; plank driven deep into rooftop
The post No injuries reported after suspected tornado strikes Mahanoy City’s west end first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

No injuries reported after suspected tornado strikes Mahanoy City’s west end

New York City, NY

New York City is the world's wealthiest city in 2024, according to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest . Cities Report , which reveals an impressive growth in millionaire populations. The Bay Area follows closely in second place, while Tokyo and Singapore also secured top spots.

These are the world’s wealthiest cities in 2024

Lori Lamothe

When Andreas Pernerstorfer decided to renovate his wine cellar, he may have hoped to stumble across a few forgotten treasures. What he didn't expect was to unearth huge bones from three different mammoths that date back 30,000 to 40,000 years.

Man Renovating Cellar Finds Mammoth Bones That Spark Archaeological Breakthrough

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.

Maui faces heavy rains and flood concerns

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