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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

Contra Costa County, CA

Port Costa, CA

Golden Gate Media

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

California State

Minor day-to-day weather changes are expected through the weekend. High pressure will move northward, bringing warmer temperatures and less wind to inland areas by Friday. A weak trough will pass over the area this weekend. This will slightly lower temperatures and deepen the marine layer. Breezier winds are expected for the mountains and deserts.

Southern California Weather set to Heat Up to 100s: Sizzling Temperatures Set to Arrive Next Week

Los Angeles County, CA

Tragedy struck on Interstate 5 northbound near Lower Crossover in Newhall today, as a fatal accident claimed a life, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident, reported at 1:47 p.m. on May 15, 2024, involved a vehicle veering off the freeway. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, including personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, who were dispatched to the location at 32034 Castaic Rd.

One killed after speeding car flies off California’s 5 freeway along the Grapevine

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Fort Worth, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. On Sunday, May 5, 2o24, search and rescue teams in the vicinity of Fort Worth, Texas, and the Johnson County Sherriff, found the body of a young boy in floodwaters. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Nathaniel Warren Lucas, age 4.

Tragic Loss: 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Texas Floodwaters

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

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

New York City, NY

North Tonawanda, NY

Priority News Network

NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK - Three people, including a 6-year-old boy, were killed following a collision between an Amtrak train and a pickup truck at the Felton Street crossing on Friday night.

2 Adults, 6-Year-Old Killed After Train Crushes Pickup Truck In North Tonawanda

Redding, CA

On May 21, 2024, at approximately 12:30 PM, the Redding Police Department received an urgent call regarding possible explosive chemicals discovered at the City of Redding Transfer Station on Abernathy Lane. The report triggered an immediate response from both the Redding Police Department and the Shasta County Bomb Team.

Unknowing California resident threw away explosive chemicals at the city dump; Bomb squad called

Arlington, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

Wisconsin State

Wisconsin Watch

Reading Time: 13 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story. Wisconsin lacks a clear system for maintaining and making publicly available information about police officers who are subject to what are known as Brady disclosures in court.

‘It shouldn’t be the wild west’: Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying

San Francisco, CA

A 1-alarm fire that broke out in a two-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) behind 311 Carl Street on Saturday morning is now under control, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

Vacation ruined: Two tourists visiting California wakes up to their rental unit on fire

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

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Migrants and their advocates hosted a press conference Friday at an undisclosed homeless encampment and railed against conditions in Denver. Migrants Willy Bastidas and a woman named Mandy shared stories of shelter conditions. They said migrants are being kicked out after three days with nowhere to go.

Migrants defend homeless encampment in Denver ahead of sweep

Sow Many Plants

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

Wyoming State

Kelsie Maureen Clutter didn’t have to die. “​​Just one phone call could have saved her life,” said her friend, Danika Stone. Clutter started getting sick a lot around age 18 after graduating high school, Stone said. At the time, she thought of it as a recurring cold, but in retrospect, it was more likely withdrawal from opioids.

Wyoming now only state without protections for those who help overdosing friends

Chicago Star Media

(BPT) - With warmer days come picnics at the park and backyard barbecues — and that means it’s potato salad season ! Here are 10 ways to make the best potato salad of your life.

10 tips for the best potato salad of your life

Wyoming joined more than 20 states this week in filing two lawsuits in federal court to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules to reduce greenhouse gas and other harmful pollutants emitted from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants.

Wyoming sues to stop new Biden administration coal pollution rules

Declutterbuzz

Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to freshen up your living space. Decluttering Like a Boss | Spring Cleaning Hit List shows you how to take charge and declutter like a boss!

Decluttering Like a Boss | Spring Cleaning Hit List

The Oregonian

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East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades under a winter weather advisory until Thursday midday – up to 8 inches of snow

On Wednesday at 9:38 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 11 p.m. until Thursday 11 a.m. for East Slopes of...

East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades under a winter weather advisory until Thursday midday – up to 8 inches of snow

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