Category: Local News
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Keywords: Minnesota, Local Issues, Community
Source: Star Tribune
Update At: 8/8/2024
Governor Sanders appoints Chris Caldwell to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Hurricane Beryl causes damage in Arkansas, tax removal initiative falls short, Fayetteville may allow Sunday alcohol sales.
Little Rock Public Radio
Portland firefighters responded to a scrap fire at a metal recycler in North Portland, causing a plume of dark smoke visible for miles over the city.
OregonLive.com
Bernville's mayor's online statement following the Trump shooting resulted in the closure of the borough office.
Reading Eagle
Bernville Borough has closed its offices for the week due to backlash against Mayor Shawn Raup-Konsavage's controversial social media comment following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The comment led to a petition for his removal and an influx of threatening communications, prompting the borough to take precautionary measures.
WFMZ.com
Police responded to a crash with injuries in Dayton, involving at least one vehicle with heavy front-end damage. The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. at South Gettysburg Avenue and Germantown Street.
Yahoo
Portland Fire is responding to a large fire in downtown Portland, specifically at the 7800 block of South Water Avenue, where a possible campsite fire has spread to nearby brush. Reports indicate that propane tanks are exploding in the area.
KATU
A BNSF train carrying consumer goods derailed in Sherburne County, blocking 172nd Street Northwest. No injuries were reported, and authorities are working to clear the area safely.
WJON
A fire has been reported near the peak of South Mountain in Phoenix, with firefighters on the scene assessing the situation. Details are still emerging as the story develops.
12News
A search is ongoing for a man who dove from Porcupine Dam cliffs and did not resurface. Emergency services, including Search and Rescue teams and the Utah Department of Public Safety, are actively searching the area. The public is advised to avoid the area to facilitate the search efforts.
KUTV
Emergency crews are searching for a missing swimmer at Porcupine Dam after a young adult male reportedly dove from cliffs and did not resurface. Multiple search and rescue teams, including a state dive team and helicopter, are involved in the operation. The sheriff's office urges the public to avoid the area to facilitate the search efforts.
Cache Valley Daily