Kentucky State University announces closure due to threat
KENTUCKY — Officials at Kentucky State University closed the university’s main campus Wednesday following what administrators described as a safety threat.According to a university safety alert, the campus was ordered to close immediately, and students, employees and visitors were instructed to leave the area calmly unless otherwise directed by law enforcement or university officials.The alert was issued out of...
Two people arrested after police seize more than $900,000 worth of counterfeit designer merchandise in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police in Georgia say investigators seized more than $900,000 worth of counterfeit designer merchandise and arrested two women following an investigation into the sale of fake luxury goods.According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, the investigation began after officers received a complaint about counterfeit designer items being sold through internet listings and face-to-face transactions.Investigators identified Quentessa Gordon...
Popular Minnesota Mexican restaurant to close permanently
MINNESOTA — A Mexican bar and grill in Chatfield announced it will close its doors by June 27.La Cantina Arcos shared the announcement in a Facebook post, saying ongoing challenges since the beginning of the year made it difficult to continue operating the business and support employees.The restaurant thanked the Chatfield community for its support over the years, including...
Part of I-10 in Texas shut down following vehicle crash
TEXAS — A rollover crash has closed the Interstate 10 westbound on-ramp at the Loop 410 interchange on San Antonio’s Northwest Side Thursday morning, according to authorities.San Antonio police officers responded to the crash scene at the Loop 410-Interstate 10 interchange. A Transguide camera at Loop 410 and Crossroads Boulevard showed two vehicles stopped on the I-10 westbound on-ramp,...
Multiple train cars derail in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A train derailed Thursday morning in the south suburb of Posen, according to officials.The derailment happened near 140th Street and Western Avenue in Posen.Several train cars are off the tracks at the scene. Officials have not yet released information about possible injuries or what may have caused the derailment.Authorities remained at the scene Thursday morning as crews...
One person injured following shooting incident in Maryland
MARYLAND — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in Fells Point early Thursday morning.According to Baltimore Police, officers responded around 2:37 a.m. May 28 to the 200 block of South Broadway for a report of a shooting victim.When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.The victim was taken to a...
Police searching for missing 18-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Investigators in Atlanta are asking for the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old who has been missing for about a week.According to Atlanta Police, Jayden Wilson was reported missing by his father on May 22. Police said Wilson was last seen around 6:45 p.m. on May 21 at his home in the 4500 block of Boulder Park...
One person dead following drowning incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person is dead and two others were taken to a local hospital following a partial drowning incident near Folly Beach Pier, according to city officials.The incident happened Wednesday when a surfer discovered an unresponsive person in the water off the pier.Officials said two other people initially attempted to help the unresponsive person but ended up...
Part of South Carolina town asked to evacuate due to natural gas leak
SOUTH CAROLINA — More than 1,000 residents in Spartanburg County are currently being asked to evacuate Thursday morning after a natural gas leak caused by a damaged gas line, according to county officials.Spartanburg County Emergency Management said a utility contract worker struck a four-inch natural gas line, releasing vapors into the atmosphere.Officials said the evacuation is being ordered as...
One person arrested following stabbing incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A Miami-Dade County man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he stabbed another man who tried to intervene during a fight involving the suspect’s relatives.According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Northwest 103rd Street.Deputies...
