US Regions - Page 774

August 22

Kansas tracks 5 serious West Nile virus cases as mosquito season peaks across the state

Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.

August 21

Federal judge blocks Florida from further expansion of 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking Florida from further expanding the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center.

August 21

California denies Erik Menendez parole as DA slams self-defense claims; brother Lyle faces separate hearing

California's parole board has denied Erik Menendez his release. He was convicted in the 1989 shotgun slaying of his parents in Beverly Hills with brother Lyle.

August 21

Ron DeSantis: This is my 'cheat code' to being governor of Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses why people are leaving California and compares his leadership to Gov. Gavin Newsom's on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

August 21

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger charged with staging fake stabbing incident that locked down schools

Jefferson County authorities have charged a park ranger with felonies after an investigation revealed inconsistencies in his reported stabbing incident.

August 21

California resident contracts plague, likely from infected flea bite during Lake Tahoe camping trip: officials

A California resident went camping in South Lake Tahoe and tested positive for a plague after a suspected infected flea bite, and health officials are investigating.

August 21

California Democrats approve Newsom-backed redistricting map to counter Texas

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated the Democrat-dominated legislature passing a new redistricting package to counter Texas’ new maps.

August 21

ICE chief vows to ‘flood’ Boston with agents after Dem mayor pledges to resist

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons vowed to “flood" Boston with agents after Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her pledge to resist the crackdown on illegal immigration.

August 21

Villanova University issues active shooter alert as first-year students arrive on campus

Villanova University in Pennsylvania told students to move to a secure location and barricade doors amid reports of an active shooter on campus on Thursday, August 21, 2025. (Credit: WTXF)

August 21

Judge who fined Trump $500M gets the books thrown at him

Judge Arthur Engoron's $500 million fine against Donald Trump was rejected by an appellate court, with no portion of the judgment preserved.