Midwest
Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility
A bald eagle is the victim of a shooting in Missouri as caretakers work to help the injured bird.
The seven-pound bird was brought into the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, by a volunteer, according to The Associated Press.
The bird sanctuary staff operated on the male bird to repair a severely damaged beak that could be life-threatening.
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Roger Holloway, executive director of the World Bird Sanctuary, told Fox News Digital in an email that the eagle is doing well and has gained weight while also getting stronger.
“The prognosis is still guarded since we do not yet know if the beak will grow back properly,” he said.
A bald eagle was found in Missouri with gunshot wounds to its upper beak and left wing. “The prognosis is still guarded since we do not yet know if the beak will grow back properly,” said the director of the World Bird Sanctuary. (AP Photo/Jim Salter)
“Bird beaks grow like fingernails and if the growth bed is damaged badly, we won’t see enough regrowth take place.”
He said they do not see many birds with gunshot wounds, relative to the number of patients they see — and that the case is unique.
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This is the 390th injured bird treated this year at the sanctuary, which is located in Valley Park, Missouri, he said.
The eagle’s left wing was injured; the bird also suffered from lead poisoning.
The eagle underwent beak surgery and his left wing was injured. (World Bird Sanctuary)
Researchers found that of 448 birds from around the U.S., 50% of the winged animals had evidence of chronic lead poisoning, according to a recent USGS and collaborator’s paper published by Science.org.
Todd Katzner, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) wildlife biologist based in Boise, Idaho, told Fox News Digital earlier this month that lead exposure to raptors — involving eagles and vultures — is a global phenomenon.
He said this has been seen on every continent as people hunt animals and leave bullets behind. Also affected are avian scavengers — birds that eat dead animals — which may then have remnants of ammunition embedded in their bodies.
In Feb. 2023, officials in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, experienced an incident when a bald eagle — America’s bird — died from lead poisoning.
The eagle in Missouri is recovering thanks to surgery and ongoing treatment. (AP Photo/Jim Salter; World Bird Sanctuary)
This past January in Indiana, a bald eagle was transferred to Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center after the bird was found suffering from lead poisoning at Potato Creek State Park.
“This one is certainly notable since the injury is unique and requires innovative treatment,” said Holloway.
“And birds don’t usually survive shots to the head.”
He added that the value of the surgery and treatment is over $10,000 so far.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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North Dakota
1 dead in southwestern North Dakota crash Friday
BOWMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A 67-year-old Bowman, North Dakota, man is dead following a crash in southwestern North Dakota Friday morning, July 3.
According to a North Dakota Highway Patrol news release, at approximately 8:45 a.m. Friday, a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500, driven by the Bowman man, was traveling westbound on Highway 12 near mile marker 30, west of Bowman. The man experienced a suspected medical incident, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left and enter the south ditch, the release said.
The vehicle continued westbound through the ditch, where the front of the vehicle struck a tree. After the impact, the vehicle traveled onto a gravel frontage road before coming to rest in the ditch. The man was transported by Bowman Ambulance Service to Bowman Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The man was wearing his seat belt.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
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Ohio
Severe storms bring downed trees, power outages across Northeast Ohio
NORTHEAST OHIO (WOIO) – Thousands are without power Friday after severe weather sweeps across Northeast Ohio counties, creating weather-related damage.
FirstEnergy reports more than 71,000 in Northeast Ohio are without power Friday night.
More than 22,000 are without power in Cuyahoga County.
The utility company reports that more than 700 are without power in Erie County.
Lake County reports over 1,000 outages, and Portage has over 4,000 outages.
Trumbull County is experiencing over 1,000, and Ashtabula reports over 3,000.
Lorain County is experiencing more than 3,000 reported outages, and Geauga County has more than 7,000.
Medina County reported more than 1,000.
Chardon fire crews field wave of storm calls
The Chardon Fire Department shared the calls it responded to concerning storm damage Friday evening.
Fire crews said they responded to a tree in a house at 127 Burlington Oval.
The department said a tree fell on a gas line, causing a gas leak at 408 Charleston Avenue.
Wires were reported down on South Claridon Road, closing State Route 44 near South Street.
Wires were reported down on a house near Irma and South Hambden.
Fire crews said a tree was reported down on a home at 306 North Hambden.
The department also said alarms went off at UH Geauga Hospital.
Downed wires also closed Auburn and Twing roads.
The department said power was out on the south side of Chardon City.
Another tree was reported to have fallen into a house at 109 Burlington Oval, but no injuries were reported.
Fire crews said an incident involving a tree in a house and electric lines was reported at 11396 Aquilla Road, but no injuries were reported.
Fallen tree takes out power line in Independence
The city of Independence said a downed tree took out a live power line on lower Stone Road.
The city asked the public to avoid the area because of the danger posed by live wires.
The city said FirstEnergy had been notified and both police and firefighters were on scene.
Downed wires prompt closures across Hambden
The Hambden Fire Department said Friday night it was dealing with multiple storm-related incidents.
Crews said Claridon Troy Road was closed between Route 608 and Chardon Windsor Road because of downed poles and wires.
Kenny Drive was closed south of Leaders Mobile Home Park because of downed wires across the road, according to fire crews.
Multiple wires were reported down on Route 6 near Cutts and Grant Street along the north side of the road.
The department said the public should use caution in areas with downed wires and poles and should not attempt to move any of the wires.
Anyone with an electrical emergency or who encounters downed wires is asked to call 9-1-1.
Hambden Fire said people should not call 9-1-1 to report an outage.
The department said FirstEnergy is aware of these issues and is working to fix them.
Check FirstEnergy’s, AEP’s, and Cleveland Public Power’s websites for the latest outage numbers.
These outages come after severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple Northeast Ohio counties this evening and were extended until 10:45 p.m.
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for July 3, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 3 drawing
05-09-29-47-57, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 3 drawing
07-08-24-42-47, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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