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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.
A hazardous weather outlook warned the Denver metro of icy, snow-covered roads Thursday. A bitter cold and more snow was expected next week.
Sacramento County rescinded a July 26 health order requiring all people to cover their face while indoors.
Albuquerque High School briefly sheltered in place due to nearby police activity, the school district said Wednesday.
The Hampton Inn near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport evacuated Wednesday morning as smoke shot through the roof.
The earthquake was reported around 6:30 a.m. Did you feel it?
A pair of crashes slowed traffic during rush hour Wednesday morning, according to a report. A car fell into the South Platte River.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted: "The fun police made us do it (sigh)."
The district attorney and several organizations condemned the practice of using a victim's rape exam to link them to crimes.
Democratic State Rep. Georgene Louis was booked at the Santa Fe County jail Monday morning. She has since been released.
Snow is in the forecast for the Denver metro area, the foothills and the mountains. Here's how much snow is expected to fall and when.
Radcliff Spencer, 27, of Jackson, fell in the Apocalypse Couloir and died of his injuries, the National Park Service said.
Craig Shubert announced his resignation as Hudson mayor Monday following the remark, made during a workshop last week.
Mesa County clerk and far-right election denier Tina Peters said she's running to become Colorado secretary of state.
A large fire in Columbus sent smoke billowing into the sky Monday morning. The blaze reportedly ignited at an auto garage.
An American Airlines flight attendant hit the unruly passenger in the head with a coffee pot, and other passengers helped subdue the man.
The attack appeared to be random and police said the suspect was riding a small BMX bicycle.
Three LAPD officers were hurt in a crash on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles early Monday. Two were critically hurt, according to the LAFD.
Police say Jalen McNeal, 19, sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl over the summer. He volunteers at Galileo School of Math and Science.
Photos posted on social media showed mangled metal and debris from the crash Friday.
Heading to a casino in Las Vegas any time soon? Here's your guide to mask mandates.
