Flood Watch issued for multiple counties in Kentucky as repeated storms threaten flash flooding
KENTUCKY — A Flood Watch has been issued for much of northern and eastern Kentucky from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and increase the risk of flash flooding.The National Weather Service said the watch includes Boone, Bracken, Boyd, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Gallatin, Grant, Greenup,...
Flood Watch issued for multiple counties in Ohio as heavy rain raises flash flooding threat
OHIO — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Flood Watch has been issued for much of southern Ohio from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and increase the risk of flash flooding.The National Weather Service said excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding across Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Clermont,...
Driver seriously injured after rollover crash in Ohio
OHIO — A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday morning on State Route 2 in Mentor.According to the Mentor Police Department, officers and troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 7 a.m. on westbound State Route 2 near the city’s western limits.The initial investigation found that a silver 2008 Ford...
87-year-old dies after two-vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — An 87-year-old Blanchester man has died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Warren County.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Jerrold Rajewski died at Miami Valley Hospital after being flown from the crash scene at the intersection of U.S. 22/3 and Middleboro Road in Salem Township.Troopers said the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. when a 2004...
Virginia resident wins $50,000 on Maryland lottery ticket
MARYLAND — A Virginia woman is celebrating a $50,000 lottery win after purchasing a Maryland Lottery Bonus Match 5 ticket while visiting her father.The woman, who is from Virginia’s Tidewater region, stopped at Lucky’s Superette, located at 1101 Odenton Road in Odenton, on June 12 and purchased a $2 Quick Pick Bonus Match 5 ticket before returning home.After arriving...
$3.8 million lottery ticket winner sold in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A lucky Wisconsin Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $3.8 million after matching all six numbers in the Wednesday, June 24, Megabucks drawing.The jackpot-winning ticket was purchased at the Kwik Trip located at 750 E. Green Bay Ave. in Saukville. Lottery officials said it is the largest winning lottery ticket sold in Wisconsin so far in...
$10 million Powerball ticket winner claimed in Florida
FLORIDA — A Central Florida man is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after claiming a $10 million Powerball prize, according to the Florida Lottery.Christopher Trail, 51, of Marion County, claimed the prize at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Trail purchased the winning ticket at the Circle K located at 10030 County Road 44 in Leesburg.The winning ticket matched...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for multiple counties in Texas
TEXAS — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large portion of the Texas Panhandle and South Plains until 11 p.m. CDT Thursday as strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, the watch includes 41 Texas counties stretching from the Panhandle...
Tornado Watch issued for multiple counties in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. CDT Thursday for much of northern, central and northeastern Oklahoma as thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail develop across the region.According to the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center, the watch includes 31 Oklahoma counties: Adair, Alfalfa, Beaver, Blaine,...
DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for Ohio mail-in voting
OHIO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed legislation that would have required voters to provide photo identification when casting absentee ballots.House Bill 472, sponsored by State Rep. Jodi Salvo, R-Bolivar, would have required absentee voters to present a driver’s license or state-issued identification either when requesting an absentee ballot or when submitting the ballot in person.In his veto...
