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🌎🚨 BREAKING: 6.0 EARTHQUAKE OFF THE OREGON COAST 🚨🌎 That jolt wasn’t in your head. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon at 7:25 p.m. PT on January 15, 2026, according to preliminary data. The quake occurred offshore at a shallow depth of about 7 km, which is why it was widely felt across western Oregon and coastal communities. No tsunami warning has been issued at this time. Early reports indicate the epicenter was well offshore, but shallow quakes travel far — and fast. If you felt shaking, swaying, or a sudden jolt, you’re not alone. Drop your location and what you felt 👇 WLNN is tracking this as details update. #BreakingNews #OregonEarthquake #Cascadia #SeismicActivity #WLNN

❄️🚨 BREAKING: EUROPEAN TROOPS ARRIVE IN GREENLAND 🚨❄️ This isn’t routine. This isn’t symbolic. This is boots on ice. European forces have arrived in Greenland as tensions between the United States and Denmark continue to deepen, signaling a serious escalation in Arctic geopolitics. Greenland’s strategic location — critical shipping routes, military positioning, and untapped resources — has made it a flashpoint, and this move shifts the situation from diplomatic tension to physical presence. Officials describe the deployment as support for Denmark and regional security, but the timing raises hard questions about power, sovereignty, and control in the Arctic. When troops arrive, the stakes change. This situation is developing. Eyes on Greenland. Eyes on what comes next. #BreakingNews #Greenland #ArcticTensions #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #WLNN

‼️⚠️NO KID. NO DNA. NO SHAME: Woman Accused of Running Child Support Scam on Ex-Boyfriend‼️ Authorities say a Coweta County woman allegedly took more than $7,000 from her ex-boyfriend by claiming he owed child support for a baby that was not his — and not even hers. Investigators say the woman fabricated the entire story, collecting payments over time before the scheme unraveled. Court records indicate there was no biological connection, no legal obligation, and no child tied to the suspect. She has now been arrested and faces multiple charges related to fraud and theft. Officials say the case highlights how easily the system can be exploited when claims go unchecked. 📸 Source: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office #BreakingNews #FraudCase #ChildSupportScam #GeorgiaNews #WLNN

🚨 TWO FORMER COUNTY LAW-ENFORCEMENT LEADERS ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGES 🚨 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested two former high-ranking officials from a rural Georgia sheriff’s office in separate, unrelated felony cases — both tied to alleged misconduct while in uniform. According to investigators, one former command-level officer is accused of lying on official records and abusing his position, while another former supervisor is charged with stealing department property and violating his oath of office. Authorities say the cases are not connected, but both stem from internal investigations that uncovered serious violations of trust. Both men were fired from their positions before their arrests. Prosecutors say the investigations remain active. This isn’t a paperwork error. This is law enforcement policing its own — and finding rot. 🎥 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta / CBS News Atlanta #BreakingNews #GBI #PoliceAccountability #PublicTrust #WLNN

U.S. ADMITS ERRORS IN DEADLY MID-AIR COLLISION Federal officials confirmed Wednesday that mistakes by both an air traffic controller and an Army Black Hawk pilot contributed to last January’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C. The crash killed all 67 people on board, making it the deadliest aviation disaster on U.S. soil in more than 20 years. Among the victims were elite young figure skaters, along with their parents and coaches, returning from a competition in Wichita, Kansas. The investigation continues as families await accountability and answers. #BreakingNews #AviationSafety #USNews #WLNN

CRESWELL MAN ARRESTED AFTER BARRICADE; EUGENE PAIR CAUGHT STEALING GAS IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS Lane County deputies arrested a Creswell man after he barricaded himself inside a shed south of town when deputies tried to contact him over an earlier trespass and vandalism case. After negotiations failed, deputies forced entry and took him into custody without injuries. While that call was still underway, deputies responded to a separate report in Glenwood, where an Eugene man and woman were caught siphoning gas from a business vehicle. Both had outstanding warrants, and deputies found a firearm during a search of the vehicle — despite the man being prohibited from possessing one. Lane County officials said staffing shortages required deputies to work extended overtime and credited Oregon State Police for assisting on the barricade call. #LaneCounty #OregonNews #BreakingNews #Creswell #Eugene #WLNN

😉‼️Mother Nature’s got jokes today. I-25 and I-80 are still closed to light high-profile vehicles as those wicked Wyoming winds keep tryin’ to knock folks sideways. Troopers responded to multiple blow-overs in the same spot today — mile marker 279 on I-80 in Carbon County, about seven miles from Arlington. No serious injuries so far, but it’s rough out there. For up-to-date road conditions, check wyoroad.info or the WYDOT 511 app. Image Credit: Wyoming Highway Patrol #Wyoming #WYwx #I80 #HighWindWarning #WLNN

Oregon Releases Draft Permits for Proposed Gold Mine in Malheur County ⛏️🌄 State agencies have released draft permits for the long-planned Grassy Mountain gold mine in Malheur County. This is not a new gold strike, but the next step in a mining proposal that has been under review for more than a decade. DOGAMI is now required to take public comments through February 6, 2026, giving residents a chance to weigh in before any mining is approved. If developed, the mine could impact groundwater, wildlife habitat, dust and chemical levels, and long-term land use in the area—factors the state must review before issuing final permits. The announcement simply marks the public notice phase, not an approval. Documents and comment details are available through Oregon DOGAMI. #Oregon #MalheurCounty #GoldMine #EnvironmentalImpact #WLNN

Elephant Saved After 12 Hours Trapped in Mud Pit in Kenya 🐘🌍💛 A young elephant spent twelve hours stuck in a deep mud pit under extreme heat, unable to free herself. Farmers, rangers, and conservation teams worked together for hours — digging, lifting, and guiding her until she finally climbed out, exhausted but alive. The rescue has become a powerful reminder of unity, compassion, and how far people will go to save a life. #WildlifeRescue #ElephantConservation #Kenya #HopeInAction #WLNN

The Browns have made the call — Shedeur Sanders is officially the starting quarterback for the rest of the season. Cleveland’s rolling with the rookie, pointing to his poise, arm talent, and flashes of brilliance as the reason he’s keeping the job. Despite a rough outing from the defense, Sanders showed enough command to convince the staff he’s the guy going forward. The message from the Browns? This is Shedeur’s team now. #Browns #ShedeurSanders #NFL #Cleveland #WLNN 📎 FOX8