Across Wyoming, WY|News|
Part Of Yellowstone National Park May Reopen Soon; Here's When
The National Parks Service says parts of Yellowstone National Park will likely reopen soon. Here's when.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
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Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
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Across Washington, WA|News|
2 Dead, 2 Rescued After Raft Flips In Washington River Rapid
Two males are dead and two females were rescued by a guide in northern Washington when their raft flipped in a river rapid.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Infant Pulled From Bathtub In El Mirage, Babysitter Arrested: Reports
An infant was pulled from a bathtub in El Mirage on Thursday night. Babysitter Cynthia Gaddy was arrested and faces endangerment charges.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Oregon Identifies 1st Suspected Monkeypox Case, Health Officials Say
Oregon has identified its first suspected case of monkeypox, officials say. The man traveled to a community with confirmed cases.
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Dallas, TX|News|
Dallas, Houston Chosen As Host Cities For 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dallas and Houston have been named host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, officials announced Thursday.
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Across Alaska, AK|News|
Alaska Kids Served Floor Sealant Instead Of Milk At Elementary School
Twelve children complained of burning mouths and throats after they were mistakenly served floor sealant instead of milk, the district says.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
2 More Likely Monkeypox Cases Identified In Sacramento County
Two more likely cases of monkeypox cases were found in Sacramento County. Officials say they are unrelated to the county's first five cases.
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Colorado Springs, CO|News|
CO Teen Complained About Co-Worker's Advances; Cops Say He Killed Her
Police said Riley Whitelaw complained that Colorado Springs co-worker Joshua Johnson made unwanted advances. He's accused of killing her.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Ford Recalls About 3 Million Vehicles That Could Roll Away When Parked
Ford recalled nearly 3 million cars, SUVs and cargo vans that safety regulators say could roll away while parked.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
36 Years After Newborn Found Dead In Subzero Temps, MA Woman Arrested
A newborn was found dead in a rural Maine gravel pit in 1985. State troopers say they found her mother thanks to advancements in DNA tech.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Huntington Beach Man Dies After Running Out Of Gas In Death Valley
David Kelleher was found dead Tuesday after he apparently ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park. Temperatures reached 123 degrees.
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Washington DC|News|
George Washington University To Ditch 'Colonials' Team Moniker
George Washington University officials say the name "no longer does the work that a moniker should— namely, unifying the campus."
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Across Montana, MT|News|
Yellowstone Rockslide Nearly Crushes Car; Parts May Close For Season
A rock slide nearly crushed a car at Yellowstone National Park amid record flooding. Thousands evacuated as parts may close for the season.
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Colorado Springs, CO|News|
'How Did This Get Here?' Frag Grenade Found In Colorado Springs Trash
A Vietnam veteran found a grenade in the trash Tuesday morning. He had no doubt it was real.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
2 Dead In Apparent Electrocution In Phoenix: Reports
Two people are dead after firefighters say they may have been electrocuted after coming in contact with ground wires, according to reports.
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Las Vegas, NV|News|
Nevada Primary Election Live Results 2022: Lombardo, Laxalt Win
Nevada voters cast ballots in Tuesday's primary for governor, U.S. Senate and more. Patch has you covered with live election results.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Across Montana, MT|News|
Yellowstone Flooding Washes Away Homes, Bridges; Communities Evacuate
A Montana town of about 900 people was isolated as raging flood waters washed away homes and bridges in and near Yellowstone National Park.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Columbus, OH|News|
Ohio Identifies 1st Monkeypox Case; Sample Sent To CDC To Confirm
An Ohio man likely contracted the state's first monkeypox case amid a mysterious worldwide outbreak in countries where the disease is rare.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Bear Rips Into Tent At Great Smoky Mountains, Wounding Mom And Toddler
A 350-pound black bear ripped into a tent at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and wounded a 3-year-old girl and her mother.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Tennessee Woman Dies After Falling Into Colorado River At Grand Canyon
Authorities say Sheetal Patel, originally of Chicago and most recently from Chattanooga, Tennessee, got caught in a river current.
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