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Supreme Court says citys homeless camping ban not cruel and unusual punishment

Friday, June 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a local ordinance to bar anyone without a permanent residency from sleeping outside does not amount to "cruel and unusual" punishment under the Eighth Amendment.The 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch reversed an appeals... Read More.

Supreme Court appears to favor Oregon city in dispute over homeless camping ban

Monday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A majority of Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared sympathetic to an Oregon city making it a crime for anyone without a permanent residence to sleep outside in an effort to crack down on homeless encampments across public properties.The case, City of... Read More.

Four college students rescued by helicopter after camping during winter storm in Kentucky

Wednesday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Four college students camping in Red River Gorge in Kentucky were rescued by helicopter Tuesday morning after getting stranded on Courthouse Rock, Powell County Search and Rescue said.The four students from Asbury University were camping overnight and "underestimated the weather conditions,"... Read More.

Uvalde families continue camping out at district office as they demand suspensions for officers

Friday, September 30 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- The Uvalde school district superintendent met Thursday with the guardian of a student killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, after family members of victims and their supporters camped out for almost two days in front the district's administrative... Read More.

Co-worker who fatally shot Black man on camping trip will not face charges

Wednesday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities will not bring any charges against the man accused of fatally shooting Jamaican immigrant Peter Spencer nine times on a camping trip in western Pennsylvania last December."We believe in this case that there is enough evidence presented for self-defense that... Read More.

Brian Laundrie, parents went camping after he came home without Gabby Petito: Live updates

Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News

(NORTH PORT, Fla.) -- A massive search is continuing in Florida for Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman who went missing on a cross-country trip and who authorities confirmed as the body discovered in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.The... Read More.

Prescription meds, camping equipment stolen from campground

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A woman's camping equipment and medication was stolen in Elk County.The 29-year-old Saint Marys woman told police that she had been at Bear Creek Campgrounds in Highland Township on July 30.Several items were stolen while she was away from the... Read More.

Authorities search for grizzly bear that killed bicyclist camping in Montana

Wednesday, July 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A grizzly bear attacked and killed a bicyclist who was camping in western Montana early Tuesday, triggering a search for the animal, authorities said.The fatal encounter occurred before dawn at a remote campsite in Ovando, a tiny town with fewer than... Read More.

Body of missing Punxsutawney man found in Allegheny River

Thursday, May 27 by wcednews

Gilpin Township, PA – The body of a Punxsutawney man who went missing during a camping trip was reportedly found in the Allegheny River.The Armstrong County Coroner has identified the remains as 38-year-old Nathan Lauer, who was reported missing by his friend over the... Read More.

38-year-old Punxsy man missing after camping trip in Armstrong County

Tuesday, May 25 by wcednews

Gilpin Township, PA – A Punxsutawney man is missing after a camping trip near a river in Armstrong County over the weekend.A friend contacted State Police in Kittanning to say that he was concerned for the safety of 38-year-old Nathan Lauer. The man told... Read More.