Local police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Mililani gas station around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A man entered the convenience store brandishing a black handgun and demanded cash from a 52-year-old cashier before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was last seen wearing a distinctive yellow hooded rain jacket and a hockey-style mask, raising community awareness as officials urge anyone with information to come forward. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this incident, but police are actively pursuing leads in hopes of locating the individual responsible. Read full story at www.kitv.com…

The family of Jabari Peoples, an 18-year-old Black teenager shot and killed by police in Homewood, Alabama, is demanding access to body-camera footage of the incident to restore trust with the community. During a recent press conference, civil rights attorney Ben Crump emphasized that transparency and accountability are essential as the state refuses to release the video amid an ongoing investigation, which has raised concerns among activists about the police’s version of events. Peoples was shot on June 23 as he reportedly reached for a gun during a struggle with an officer while being arrested for marijuana possession. Eyewitness accounts…

Columnist Gordon Monson argues that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints needs to take a stronger position on gun control and gun violence, a pressing issue given the nearly 47,000 gun-related fatalities reported in the U.S. in 2023 alone. He suggests that church leaders should provide clear guidance to their followers on this contentious topic, emphasizing the need for divine leadership in discussions that affect the safety and wellbeing of society as a whole. Despite past comments from church leaders expressing concern over lax gun laws, the LDS Church has yet to issue an official stance on gun…

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice reveals that parked cars are increasingly becoming a leading source of stolen firearms, accounting for 40% of all reported gun thefts by 2022. This shift in theft patterns indicates a drastic 31% rise over the past five years, particularly in urban areas, where vehicle break-ins have nearly doubled. Cities like Memphis and Detroit top the list for gun theft rates, emphasizing a concerning trend of stolen guns fueling local crime rates. The report highlights the pressing need for improved firearm security, as firearms stolen from vehicles often circulate within the criminal…

So you’ve tagged a respectable animal, and the big tasks of packing out, skinning, and butchering are done. Next comes the familiar dilemma of how to commemorate your kill. Maybe the price tag or a lack of wall space talks you out of a shoulder mount. Or, maybe you’re just a minimalist at heart. Regardless, a European skull mount is a great low-cost alternative to preserve the memory of your hunt for a lifetime.Behind a skull cap for antlers or horns, a Euro mount is the simplest DIY option for any hunter looking to add a piece to their trophy…

Additional, often burdensome fees make it difficult—sometimes impossible—for law abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights. When it comes to their ability to carry a gun lawfully for defense of themselves and loved ones, the impact could be disastrous. The city of Englishtown, N.J., recently made a move to reduce that financial barrier. In late 2022, New Jersey increased the price of a handgun permit to $200. Of that fee, $150 goes to the municipality/borough in which the applicant lives, and $50 goes to the state police.  On June 11, the Englishtown, N.J., Borough Council passed a resolution authorizing…

Steven Rinella talks with Senior Tracker Eliamani Marugwe. Topics Discussed: How to read signs on the ground; how to tell whether a track is old or new; sneaking up on game; poaching as a child and hunting cape buffalo with poison arrows; lighting restorative bush fires; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here

For years, my father and father-in-law would tell us that they had everything under control to handle the natural disasters common to their areas. Healthy pantries, stored gasoline and propane, plenty of firewood, tractors to clear debris or snow, four-wheel drive vehicles for movement and most importantly generators for their wells and freezers. Yet, after each big weather event both of them would tell of what they didn’t quite have ready or of supplies that they should have had. I got into the practice of calling them before inclement weather to ask if they had water and fuel ready or…

The Wichita Falls Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Vape Mart on June 21, where two young male suspects were involved. Surveillance footage reveals one suspect brandished a handgun while demanding cash from the clerk, and in the absence of money, he left with several vape products. The second suspect served as a lookout during the incident, and both men fled westward after the robbery. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this crime. The police ask that tips be directed to the Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers or…

On July 8, 1741, Theologian Jonathan Edwards preached perhaps the most famous of all American sermons, titled: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. It was preached at Enfield, Connecticut, during The Great Awakening — July 8, 1816: Frost reported in Waltham, Massachusetts during a “year without a summer”. This was attributed to a massive volcanic eruption of Mount Tambora in the previous year. Something similar had happened in 1709, with even longer-lasting economic effects. But the cause of the Great Frost of 1709 has not yet been firmly established. — Today marks the birth of actor Kevin Bacon…