Jefferson County

A bridge on I-40 in East Tennessee will be renamed the Donald J. Trump Bridge. The event, led by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, includes elected officials and takes place in Jefferson County, crossing the French Broad River in Dandridge.

A Jefferson County man was sentenced to four years of probation after being convicted of third-degree assault for shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face, which he called an 'accident.' The incident occurred in 2024 when the teens entered private property to take homecoming photos, leading to a trial where prosecutors argued reckless assault while defense blamed the gun.

Colorado counties, including Jefferson County under stage 2 fire restrictions, have banned personal fireworks for the holiday weekend, with fines up to $600 for violations. Professional firework shows, like the Red, White, and You event in Littleton, remain permitted. Director Mark Techmeyer of Jefferson County Sheriffs Office emphasized strict enforcement and public cooperation to mitigate fire risks.

Amanda Gonzalez won the Democratic primary for secretary of state. She was the Jefferson County clerk and led by 25.8 percentage points when The Associated Press called the race.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $53 million and restricted $441 million in the state's $50.7 billion budget due to declining revenues and a shrinking pandemic-era surplus. The restrictions blocked spending on 42 new budget items and 28 unfinished construction projects, including a Missouri Capitol renovation and a Springfield apartment complex, while allowing some infrastructure projects like a parking garage and road relocation.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to address severe weather, flooding, and tornadoes affecting multiple counties over several months. The proclamation aims to mobilize state resources and expedite recovery efforts, with potential federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response program.

Colorado voters have until 7 p.m. to return primary election ballots, with drop-off locations including secure ballot boxes and in-person vote centers. El Paso County leads the state in ballot returns, but southeast Colorado Springs has historically lower turnout. Voters must ensure ballots are correctly filled out and submitted by the deadline.

A father of five drowned while attempting to rescue his children from the Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. The children survived, but the father, Israel Manual Montecino-Navarro, 35, was found submerged and did not resurface. He worked at two Chick-fil-A locations and was described as a devoted family man and person of faith.

Colorado's primary election has seen 14% voter turnout with over 639,000 ballots returned three days before June 30. Jefferson County leads with 16% turnout (76,000 ballots), while Denver County reports 12% (67,000 ballots). The 2018 midterm election saw 30% turnout, and voters must now use drop boxes or in-person voting by June 30.

Highway 6 in Jefferson County is closed at milepost 263 due to a rock slide, hours after reopening from previous closures. The Colorado State Patrol confirmed the closure on Thursday.

Residents of Jefferson County's Evergreen area are working to clean up debris and repair damage following an unexpected flood on Wednesday night. The cleanup efforts took place on Thursday as the community addresses the aftermath of the flooding.

Flooding in Evergreen and Kittredge areas of Jefferson County surpassed 2013 historic levels, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The Evergreen Metropolitan District issued a boil water advisory for multiple streets, and major erosion exposed sewer lines and caused a water main break affecting 200 customers.

Jefferson County borough Brookville, Pennsylvania, passed a 180-day moratorium on data center development to assess regulations, citing concerns over water supply impacts. Council members aim to ensure any future data centers comply with local needs while acknowledging their necessity. The state's GRID Standards for data centers are optional unless developers seek tax benefits.

Two men from Jefferson County have been charged with $12 million in alleged Medicaid vision fraud. Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the charges, which involve Medicaid fraud.

Evergreen residents are advocating for improved safety on Evergreen Parkway after a hit-and-run crash killed Michael Longfellow and two other fatal crashes occurred in 2023. A petition led by Dave Masters calls for increased patrols, speed enforcement, and speed limit reviews. Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are collaborating on enforcement and exploring automated speed enforcement technology.

The National Weather Service confirmed nine tornadoes in southern Illinois from Sunday's storms, including an EF3 tornado in Jefferson County that killed two and injured five others.

A tornado in Jefferson County, Illinois, killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. Their truck was trapped during the storm, leading to injuries, and Shelton's home was completely destroyed.

A tornado in Jefferson County, Ill., killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. The storm destroyed Shelton's home, and Gass's truck was thrown by falling debris during the rescue effort. Shelton was later found unresponsive in a field.

A tornado in Jefferson County, Ill., killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. The storm destroyed Shelton's home, and Gass's truck became trapped during the rescue effort, resulting in injuries to Gass's son Jacob. Shelton was later found unresponsive in a field.

A bear attacked a hiker in a Jefferson County park in Golden on Sunday, leading officials to close the park. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Jefferson County officials closed a park following the first reported bear attack of 2026, which injured a hiker. Increased bear sightings in Colorado are linked to a dry and warm winter driving bears into neighborhoods in search of food.

Two people were killed Sunday afternoon when a tornado touched down in rural Jefferson County, Illinois, as part of a day of active weather across the region.

A tornado caused two deaths and multiple injuries in southern Illinois, destroying several buildings. The victims were Sarita Kimble, 62, and Delores Shelton, 83, in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County. At least five others were injured.

Tornadoes killed three people in Illinois, Indiana, and Kansas, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Over 30 tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Indiana, with storm threats shifting east to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

A Jefferson County park in Golden is closed Monday morning due to 'aggressive bear activity.'

A high school psychologist in Jefferson County was sentenced to multiple years in prison for sexual assault. The individual was convicted of the crime, resulting in a prison term.

Jefferson County, Colorado, enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions due to high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity under a red flag warning. Officials banned open burning and incendiary activities, while fire departments increased staffing and prepared for wildfire risks. Residents acknowledged the danger but enjoyed the weather.

Jefferson County's Genesee community opened a new 1.1-mile emergency evacuation route after 20 years of planning to address wildfire risks. The road, funded by an $8 million taxpayer-approved bond, provides a third exit and has already been used three times for medical emergencies since its May opening.

Jefferson County homeowners in Colorado face rising insurance costs due to increased wildfire risks. Residents like Orville Strain express concerns about inadequate coverage, while officials highlight mitigation efforts and new legislation to address the crisis.

Bow Mar's Board of Trustees approved plans to install gates at community entrances to reduce traffic, prompting opposition from Denver and Littleton, which argue the project should pause until neighboring municipalities reach an agreement. Community reactions are split, with some residents supporting safety measures and others questioning the legality of restricting public roads.

Three individuals, including a former Trump campaign attorney in Wisconsin and two former aides, pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges related to a fake elector scheme aimed at overturning Trump's 2020 election loss in the state. Prosecutors allege they defrauded electors by falsely claiming their signatures would be used in a court-ordered context, while the defendants argue they were preserving options if a court had ruled Trump won the state.

New wildfire mitigation requirements in Jefferson County will take effect July 1, altering construction and home improvement rules in high-risk areas.

Alabama voters will hold a primary runoff on Tuesday to determine nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat and other contests where no candidate secured a majority in May. Republican candidates Barry Moore and Jared Hudson are competing for the Senate nomination, with Moore leading the primary and backed by Donald Trump. Democrats will also choose between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the Senate runoff.

An Alabama father faces manslaughter charges after allegedly accidentally shooting and killing his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, Whitney Robeson, an Auburn University graduate. Her family's wrongful death lawsuit against the gunmaker may be hindered by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which shields manufacturers from most lawsuits unless defective manufacturing is proven.

A Beaumont man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following an investigation by the Homeland Security Task Force in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.