Las Vegas, NV|News|
Boy Found Dead In Las Vegas Freezer After Girl Gives Teacher Note
Police found a boy dead inside a garage freezer at a Las Vegas home and said they were alerted after a girl gave her teacher a note.
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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Renton, WA|News|
Woman Survives In Car 9 Days After Towing From Kent Gas Station
Police say a 45-year-old mother walked away from her car at a gas station. Her daughter with severe disabilities was found nine days later.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Bone-Chilling Cold In Boulder Could Mean Frostbite In 30 Minutes
The National Weather Service warned that frostbite would be possible in less than 30 minutes under Wednesday's frigid temperatures.
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Across California, CA|News|
I-5 Closes Near Grapevine: Vehicles Escorted Over Tejon Pass
Thousands of cars became stuck on Interstate 5 near Grapevine on Wednesday morning as snow and ice forced the interstate to close.
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Denver, CO|News|
Bone-Chilling Cold In Denver Could Mean Frostbite In 30 Minutes
The National Weather Service warned that frostbite would be possible in less than 30 minutes under Wednesday's frigid temperatures.
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Honolulu, HI|News|
4 Dead In Helicopter Crash Near Pacific Missile Range Facility
Four people are dead after a military helicopter crashed near the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai County, Hawaii, officials say.
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Salt Lake City, UT|News|
Utah Dad Tells Child To Shoot At Cops Near McDonald's, Police Say
Sadaat Johnson of Salt Lake City faces charges after police say he told his 4-year-old to shoot at police officers outside a McDonald's.
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Across California, CA|News|
Petition: Save 500-Pound Black Bear Serial Burglar In Lake Tahoe
Hank the Tank is wanted for a string of break-ins in South Lake Tahoe. Over 1,300 people signed a petition to save the bear from death.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Salt Lake City, UT|News|
UT National Guard Helicopter Blade Breaks, Flies Into 2nd Chopper
Two Black Hawk helicopters were landing near Snowbird ski resort when snow kicked up, causing one chopper to lose sight of the ground.
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Akron, OH|News|
2 Dead In Akron Following Police Shooting, SWAT Response
Akron police shot at a gun-wielding man who refused to drop the weapon. The suspect retreated into a home. Two people were found dead.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Boulder Amid Bitter Cold
A bitter cold plunged temperatures in the Boulder area to the single digits. More snow is in the forecast.
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Denver, CO|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Denver Area Amid Bitter Cold
A bitter cold will plunge temperatures in the Denver metro area to the single digits. More snow is in the forecast.
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Columbus, OH|News|
Jane Marczewski, Ohio Native On 'America's Got Talent', Dies
Jane Marczewski, a singer who gained fame and following on NBC's "America's Got Talent" and earned a rare golden buzzer, has died.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Hampton Inn Fire: Partial Collapse, Firefighters Battled Winds
"Yesterday was a tremendously windy day," Fire Chief Kevin Paul said. "We had a heck of a time getting this fire under control."
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Hiding In Plain Sight: 'Funky' Thistle Species Found In Colorado
A new species of plant was found in Colorado. Researchers say it was hiding in plain sight all along.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Before Death, CA Hiking Family Sent Desperate Pleas For Help
The family made multiple failed cell phone calls. A text pleading for help said: "No water or ver (over) heating with baby."
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Albuquerque, NM|News|
New Mexico Lifts Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Thursday the New Mexico's mask mandate for indoor public spaces has been lifted.
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Boise, ID|News|
Ammon Bundy Drops GOP Idaho Governor Bid, Will Run As Independent
The anti-government activist and agitator Ammon Bundy jabbed at what he called the "corrupt and wicked state of the Idaho Republican Party."
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Colorado Springs, CO|News|
Here's When Colorado's First Whataburger Opens
Whataburger plans to open its first location in Colorado. Here's when you can get try one of the chain's juicy hamburgers.
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Las Vegas, NV|News|
Las Vegas Gas Station Clerk Shoots Mask-Refusing Patron: Report
A gas station clerk in Las Vegas reportedly shot a customer who refused to wear a mask earlier this month, then shot himself.
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