Shelly Fire prompts cancellation of Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival
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ETNA, Calif. — With the Shelly Fire having grown to more than 4,200 acres in size and still 0% contained, organizers have made the decision to cancel the Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival, which was set to take
BLM declares extreme fire danger in Medford District, open fires banned
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MEDFORD, Ore. – Due to recent high temperatures and increasing fire danger, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing additional public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon. Starting July 8, 2024, at 12:01 a.m., BLM
ODF: Salt Creek Fire 60% lined, still around 1,500 acres
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Firefighters working the Salt Creek Fire, located approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point, were able to largely hold it in its current footprint on Monday, despite another day of triple digit heat and windy conditions. A
Wyden announces hearing on child care in America
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a committee hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) titled: “Examining the State of Child Care: How Federal Policy Solutions Can Support Families, Close Existing Gaps, and
USFS: Shelly Fire grows to 3,380 acres with 0% containment, cause under investigation
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#ShellyFire July 8, 2024, Morning Update: 3,380 acres with 0% containment. Total Personnel assigned to the fire is 925. Cause is under investigation. Community meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 pm at Etna High School, 400
2 killed, 19 injured in shooting at Detroit block party
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A mass shooting left two people dead and 19 injured early Sunday at a block party in Detroit’s notorious gang-riddled “Red Zone.” The shooting unfolded at approximately 2:25 a.m. during a block party on the city’s east
Driver under arrest for DWI after crash into holiday crowd that killed 3, injured 8 in NYC park
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The man suspected of killing three people and injuring eight others after crashing into a crowd during an Independence Day celebration at a New York City park on Manhattan’s Lower East Side has been arrested and is
LeBron James re-signs with Lakers with $2.6M pay cut to help team avoid salary cap restrictions
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The LA Lakers announced that LeBron James has officially re-signed with the team. James signed a two-year extension for $101.35 million that would take him through 23 seasons in the league. The contract includes a player option for
Pro wrestling legend John Cena announces retirement from WWE effective in 2025
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Pro wrestling icon John Cena has announced he plans to retire from the WWE following WrestleMania 2025. Cena, 47, made his future wrestling plans known during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event
Pro wrestling legend John Cena announces retirement from WWE effective in 2025
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Pro wrestling icon John Cena has announced he plans to retire from the WWE following WrestleMania 2025. Cena, 47, made his future wrestling plans known during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event