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A Powerball ticket sold at Mr. Kleen 76 in Lynnwood matched four white balls and the Powerball for a $50,000 prize in the July 18 drawing. The winning numbers were 9, 14, 44, 50, 56 and Powerball 3. Odds of winning $50,000 are 1 in 913,000. The current Powerball jackpot is $544 million with a cash option around $241.6 million; next drawing is July 22. The piece also notes gambling addiction resources for those who may need help.
Five people were pulled from the Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio; two women died after being taken to local hospitals, and crews continued to search for others, per ABC6 On Your Side.
Fifteen-year-old Sam Talley spotted a Mississippi kite in Northeast Washington, D.C.—a hawk rarely seen so far north. The birds’ 50-foot-high nest drew a crowd of observers, highlighting unusual urban wildlife in the capital, where Mississippi kites are more commonly found in Texas and Oklahoma.
A mass shooting in downtown Tucson early Sunday left nine people injured as officers responded; a Tucson Police Department officer shot the fleeing suspect, who was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Victims were treated on scene and transported for care. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department leads the criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting, with a parallel internal review by TPD, while Mayor Regina Romero called for action on gun violence.
An early-morning shooting in Asheville left two people dead and seven injured. The Asheville Police Department is investigating and has not released information about suspects or motive.
A woman on a four-story ledge at Fourth and E Streets in Eureka prompted police to shut two lanes on Fourth Street and E Street between Third and Fifth Streets, with Caltrans diverting traffic as Humboldt County sheriff’s negotiators work to de-escalate the situation; updates indicate the woman is conversing with someone unseen and the scene remains active as authorities pursue a resolution.
A man in crisis armed with a handgun prompted a roughly four-hour closure of the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge (SR 16) as police, including SWAT and crisis negotiators, worked to resolve the situation; after about 90 minutes of negotiations, the man was taken into custody without injuries or shots fired, and the bridge reopened around 12:40 a.m.
Streetzlan, a family-owned taqueria in Elk Grove, has seen a surge in customers after being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Book Soup, the celebrity-favored West Hollywood bookstore, is closed indefinitely after a century-old water main broke near Sunset Boulevard, flooding the area. Crews replaced the ruptured pipe and officials say reopening depends on clearance from LADWP and the city, with the neighborhood currently inaccessible except to residents.
A Whitesboro raccoon tested positive for rabies, exposing two people. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on July 15 and yielded positive results today. Health officials advise avoiding wild or stray animals showing signs of rabies and to contact local animal control if any animal acts strangely; the exact location of the raccoon was not released.
The City of Portland has issued a first-term offer sheet detailing conditions for the Blazers’ involvement in Moda Center renovations, including a 20-year non-relocation commitment, labor-peace requirements, caps on public funding and cost overruns, a $3 million annual property tax offset to be shared with the city, county, and Portland Public Schools, and mandates for community access, local hiring, sustainability, and Albina-area partnerships. The move comes after ongoing public sniping between the city and the team, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver saying negotiations were “off track.” State and county funding has been approved, and the city says it’s awaiting essential information from the Blazers to move forward.
A confirmed tornado damaged The Oasis San Antonio apartments on UTSA Boulevard in San Antonio's Northwest Side, tearing off part of the roof and damaging three fourth‑floor units. No injuries were reported, but about 10–12 UTSA students living there may be displaced with Red Cross assistance. Peak outages affected about 18,000 customers; 233 remained without power by 1:41 PM. Residents can contact 311 for debris cleanup.
Bolingbrook’s Pelican Harbor outdoor pool was temporarily closed after a fecal incident involving diarrhea, requiring a specialized health-treatment process before it could safely reopen. Officials said the outdoor pool would be back by July 13, while the indoor pool remained open noon–6 p.m.; Pelican Harbor has since reopened.
Visitors to Grand Teton National Park on July 7 may have been exposed to measles at Colter Bay Convenience Store (9–11 a.m.) and Colter Bay Cabin Office (3 p.m.–midnight); exposure also occurred in nearby Teton County on July 5 at Smith’s Food and Drug (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) and Wendy’s (12:15–2:15 p.m.). Health officials urge monitoring for 21 days after potential exposure and to call ahead if symptoms develop; Wyoming confirmed a second measles case in Teton County.
Navarre, Fla.—The Navarre Park Playground and Splash Pad have been temporarily closed after exposure to the cryptosporidium parasite as health officials investigate and advise proper hygiene to prevent spread.