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Residents react to wildfire smoke, road closures across western Colorado and Utah
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (428+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Residents and travelers across western Colorado and Utah are responding to the impacts of ongoing wildfires, including smoky skies, highway closures and the deaths of three firefighters, as crews work to contain the flames. Some travelers…...
Why test result from bomb scare at Arizona Supreme Court changed later
2+ week, 2+ day ago (82+ words) KJCT Why test result from bomb scare at Arizona Supreme Court changed later Richmond programs aim to curb summer gun violence spike Local soccer fans gather for World Cup watch party Hawaii comedian Frank De Lima brings legacy of laughter…...
Three abducted girls found safe; Rifle Police continue search for sex-offender suspect
3+ week, 3+ day ago (64+ words) KJCT Three abducted girls found safe; Rifle Police continue search for sex-offender suspect Two arrested for allegedly scheming over $100, 000 from vulnerable adult Summer reading program launches at Mesa County Libraries Grand Junction officers connect with community over ice cream Grand…...
She was my best friend: Pregnant teen shot, killed on family trip; baby left in critical condition
3+ week, 5+ day ago (382+ words) PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) " An Arizona teen who lost her life in a shooting over the weekend while on a family trip in San Diego is being remembered by her loved ones. Friends say Jariah Edwards was eight months pregnant…...
2 killed in helicopter crash returning from wedding venue, company says
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (302+ words) ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) " Authorities said two people were killed and one person was injured in a helicopter crash in Georgia late Friday night. According to the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded after receiving a call regarding a…...
2 elementary school administrators arrested for failure to report child abuse, police say
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (385+ words) COVINGTON, La. (WVUE/Gray News) - Two elementary school administrators in Louisiana have been arrested on allegations they failed to report child abuse. The now-former principal at E. E. Lyon Elementary School, Lauryn Faciane, and the former assistant principal, Tanya Barth, are accused…...
Woman allegedly tried to kidnap a child in stroller during family pictures, report shows
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (146+ words) Amanda Dudney, 40, is charged with kidnapping and cited for public disorderly conduct. Myrtle Beach police responded to Plyler Park at 1000 N. Ocean Boulevard before 6: 30 p. m. on May 18 for a suspicious call. According to the report, one person confronted Dudney, and another removed…...
Despite the odds, homeless 18-year-old gets his diploma: "Hope my story can touch other people
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (516+ words) OAHU, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A Hawaiian man had to overcome challenges most students don't have to face on his way to graduating high school. Eric Schultz was able to take the stage and grab his diploma this week despite…...
Hikers attacked by swarm of bees, causing need for medical attention
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (527+ words) PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) " Crews provided immediate medical attention to a group of hikers in Arizona who were attacked by a swarm of bees. Phoenix Fire Technical Rescue crews were called to the Cholla Trailhead at Camelback Mountain about 9: 15 a. m. Tuesday…...
'Dynamic duo': Married teachers retire after decades shaping students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) KJCT 'Dynamic duo': Married teachers retire after decades shaping students Aviators parachute to safety after 2 Navy jets collide during air show Recovery effort continues for 4 divers who died in Maldives cave diving tragedy 'There won't be anything left': Trump warns…...