Oregon drought emergencies declared in over half of the state’s counties

Syracuse sex offender found with 12-year-old girl in car arrested on sex charges, deputies say

The man had twice been convicted of raping teen girls. The man worked for the Syracuse Department of Public Works. He was fired Monday.

Controversial Portland proposal to redirect climate cash to cops moves closer to November ballot

Another proposed measure that would give Portlanders the ability to decide how the city spends millions every year also cleared a key hurdle Monday.

Heavy rain sends floodwaters through N.J. hospital’s emergency room

Despite flooding at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said staff continued to treat patients like normal.

Update: Allegany County placed under a flash flood warning Monday evening triggered by thunderstorms

At 5:32 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Allegany County.

Fourth of July shooting targets police cruiser in Battle Creek

Officers were responding to reports of gunfire when the suspect allegedly shot at their passing patrol car.