Missing girl found dead in Missouri factory search
A body found in an abandoned glass factory is believed to be Cassandra Williamson a 6 year old missing from suburban St Louis. Police have arrested Johnny Johnson 24 who had spent the night at Cassandra’s father Ernie Williamson’s home amid a wide door to door search with volunteers and helicopters.
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Fire seacon tests abilities of behind the scenes workers
In Boise Idaho the National Interagency Coordination Center handles firefighting logistics as a rapid response hub. About 50 staff field nonstop calls for crews showers caterers and equipment while drought fueled fires strain resources. The center oversees warehouses radios sleeping bags and smokejumper gear with demand rising beyond 2000 levels.
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Chuck Frady
Frady
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Boise
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Woman charged with starting Calif wildfire nears judge’s store
Peri Van Brunt 45 of Bakersfield appeared in Fresno on federal charges for building a campfire without a permit that allegedly sparked a 60 000 acre blaze threatening the giant Sequoias. Prosecutors say she has a prior drug history and could face up to five years and 250 000 dollars. She remains jailed without bail and intends to plead on August 9 2026. Witnesses placed her at an inn near Johnsondale buying beer and buns before the blaze.
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Firefighting crews stretched thin with long deployments
Walker says planes are everywhere as crews are in high demand and unavailable. Arnold notes colleagues have completed up to 15 jumps this season, higher than average, and smokejumpers stay on fires up to four days, longer than typical two day stints. They move fast on fires, then a new crew is brought in to finish.
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Man files fast food obesity suit against four chains
Caesar Barber, 56, sues McDonald’s Wendy’s Burger King and KFC in Bronx Supreme Court alleging fatty, deceptive menus caused obesity and health problems including heart attacks, diabetes and high blood pressure after decades of eating fast food. Barber seeks accountability for ingredient disclosure amid industry nutrition information already provided.
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City TV show taints prostation clients in Denver broadcast
Denver AP reports 11 men, likely reluctant to be publicized, appeared on John’s TV on the city’s cable channel. The show flashed their names with photos and linked images on the city site while a police voice warned about arrest for hiring a prostitute. Activist Pamela Corvelli supports deterrence, noting East Colfax’s vice activities and voicing mixed views on public shaming.
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