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Oswego man ID’d as person who died in fall at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois – NBC Chicago
The person who died from after falling this weekend at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County has been identified. The person was identified as Albert Cramer 38, of Oswego Illinois, according to the LaSalle County Coroner. Preliminary results indicate Cramer died as a result of fatal injuries sustained from the fall, …
Colorado Springs firefighters helping battle wildfires across state, U.S.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – As wildfires rage elsewhere in the state and nation, Springs firefighters are lending a hand to their brothers and sisters in arms. CSFD announced Monday that it had several employees deployed to wildfires burning outside the Pikes Peak region. “We have two members, a captain and a lieutenant in Oregon …
Connecticut State Police cruiser hit by vehicle on Interstate 95 South in Westport
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut State Police trooper’s cruiser was hit by another vehicle early Saturday morning on Interstate 95 South near Exit 17 in Westport, according to state police. Troopers responded just after 3 a.m. to a crash. A trooper parked their cruiser in the left lane with its emergency lights activated to …
State gas price average spikes again, up 10 cents over the past week
DEARBORN, Mich. (WLUC) – The state gas price average hit a new 2024 high on Friday but fell again slightly over the weekend. However, the decrease didn’t bring the price down much, as it’s still 10 cents more than last week. Michigan drivers now pay an average of $3.78 for a gallon of regular gas. …
Ten years on, many Yazidis uprooted by Islamic State onslaught struggle to find stable homes
SINJAR, Iraq — When Rihan Ismail returned to her family’s home in the heartland of her Yazidi community, she was sure she was coming back for good. She had yearned for that moment throughout long years of captivity. Islamic State militants had abducted then-adolescent Ismail as they rampaged through Iraq’s Sinjar district, killing and enslaving …
State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN, Texas – Lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders of CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in a hearing scheduled for Monday. There is also a state-ordered investigation into the company’s actions amid the storm, and the company must provide Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a …
Ohio State Buckeyes Dominate List of Top 2025 NFL Draft Prospects
The Ohio State Buckeyes boast arguably the most talented roster in the country heading into 2024, and much of that has to do with the fact that many of their players who could have declared for this past NFL Draft decided to return. Taking that into consideration, it should come as no surprise that many …
Your guide to the 2024 Indiana State Fair
The much awaited Indiana State Fair, one of the biggest celebrations of culture in the Hoosier state, returns this August with several new attractions. According to the fair’s website, this year’s theme is “The Art and Nature of Fun,” and it is an affordable, family-friendly event. The fair will take place from Aug. 2-18 but …
Statue of Vel Phillips unveiled at Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — Saturday marked history in Wisconsin. The first statue commemorating a Black leader was unveiled on the Capitol grounds in Madison. What You Need To Know The first statue commemorating a Black leader was unveiled on the Capitol grounds in Madison on Saturday Vel Phillips was the first Black woman elected secretary of …
If Florida State & Clemson hop to the Big 12, who else should the Big 12 invite?
GoPOWERCAT’s DAILY DELIVERY | 07.28.24 It now sounds as if Florida State and Clemson will play in the ACC at least through 2025 and maybe longer, but if the two schools do leave the ACC and they head to the Big 12 — both big ifs — what other two schools does Fitz think would be …