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Black bears on the move: Sightings reported across the region
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (81+ words) WECT Black bears on the move: Sightings reported across the region New Hanover County Schools closes "shameful era" with final sex abuse settlements New Hanover County Schools approves $333 million proposed budget NC official urges insurance reviews as hurricane season nears…...
Florida woman seen on camera throwing, kicking puppy
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (152+ words) TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida woman was arrested after she was seen kicking and throwing a small dog across the street, deputies said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office charged Imania Davis, 33, with six counts of aggravated cruelty to…...
Woman arrested after running over 11 ducklings because they made a mess in her yard, police say
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (115+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly intentionally ran over 11 ducklings multiple times because they made a mess in her yard, according to police. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said 64-year-old Beverly Sasberry drove over the ducklings…...
Dire wolf" company tries to bring back extinct antelope
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (188+ words) (CNN) - Colossal Biosciences says it has been secretly working to resurrect the bluebuck " an antelope that's been extinct for about 200 years. The bluebuck " shown in AI-generated images from the company " once roamed southern Africa. But it quickly went extinct, likely…...
Rescue efforts to free whale
4+ day, 49+ min ago (36+ words) WECT Rescue efforts to free whale Widow advocates for dental board reform after husband's death during routine procedure LAST CALL: WMPO seeking final round of public input on road safety plan...
1, 500 beagles rescued from veterinary research facility after reaching deal with animal rescues
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (601+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - Animal rescuers in Wisconsin announced Thursday they have reached a deal to purchase over a thousand beagles from a veterinary research facility. Leaders with Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy…...
New K9 joins joint agency bloodhound tracking team
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (68+ words) The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office have introduced a new member to their dual county Bloodhound Team. New K9 joins joint agency bloodhound tracking team Brunswick Co. man used dating app to meet teen…...
Animal killed, another injured in hailstorm at Missouri zoo
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (102+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri zoo reported that one animal died and another was injured following a hailstorm in the Springfield area on Tuesday. The storm hit the Dickerson Park Zoo on the north side of Springfield around 11 a. m. Zookeepers…...
Heber wild horses face removal as Forest Service disputes protected status
1+ week, 4+ day ago (47+ words) WECT Heber wild horses face removal as Forest Service disputes protected status Family of 18-year-old killed at Oregon City construction site files $35 M lawsuit Las Vegas judge plans speed-limiting devices for repeat traffic offenders...
Two dead dolphins found on Masonboro Island Reserve
1+ week, 4+ day ago (223+ words) MASONBORO ISLAND, N. C. (WECT) - Two dead dolphins were found on Masonboro Island Reserve on Wednesday, April 22, according to the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program. North Carolina Coastal Reserve staff discovered the dolphins and notified the stranding program. Staff provided vessel support…...