One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 35-year-old Amherst man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 60 Thursday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Authorities say Daniel Palko Jr. was driving a 2016 Ford Focus south on Route 60, south of Auster Road, when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway around 7:47 p.m.The car struck...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to assist in solving this week's featured crime as part of its "Reward Wednesday" initiative.Officials are offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.The case was highlighted on the office’s official social media pages, where authorities encouraged residents to step forward...
One person arrested following drug bust in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A Pittston man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly distributing crack cocaine in the Greater Pittston area.Johnny None Gunter, 50, was taken into custody when agents with the Pittston City Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at his residence on Johnson Street.According to a criminal complaint, officers discovered crack cocaine, Ecstasy pills, various other...
Storms cause power outages, damage, and road closures in Ohio
OHIO — Powerful storms swept through the region late Wednesday night, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread damage.Thousands remain without power as crews work to clear downed trees, power lines, and debris.Storm Damage and Road ClosuresAuthorities across multiple counties have reported storm-related damage and road closures:Montgomery CountyPower lines are down on Germantown Liberty Road.Trees have fallen at...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A 61-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer Wednesday night.According to LMPD, the crash happened around 9 p.m. on Fern Valley Road in the Newburg area.Police said an officer was responding to a call to assist EMS on Interstate 65 when another vehicle turned in front of the...
Authorities searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl, Niaria Imani Bridges, who was last seen in Reynoldsburg on March 31, 2025.Niaria is described as a white female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing blue jeans, a tan coat, a black...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Portsmouth man died Wednesday following a motorcycle crash on state Route 73, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers identified the victim as Joshua Lee Maxie, 48, of Portsmouth.Authorities say the crash occurred just before 2:45 p.m. near milepost 14.Investigators reported that Maxie was traveling west when his motorcycle veered off the left side of...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Toledo resident is celebrating a big win after claiming a $500,000 top prize on the Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50Xscratch-off ticket.The lucky winner, identified as Todd, purchased his ticket at Sheetz #848, located at 6633 Dorr St. in Toledo.After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, he will take home approximately $360,000.Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X is a $10...
Tennessee woman arrested in arson investigation
TENNESSEE — A Crockett County woman has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a recreational vehicle, authorities said.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), in collaboration with the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, began investigating a suspicious fire on April 1 at a home in the 4900 block of Johnson’s Grove in Bells.Officials determined that Stephanie Tinker,...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Avondale Street, the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office announced.According to officials, the Columbiana County Drug Task Force led the operation with assistance from the sheriff’s office.As agents approached the home, they reportedly saw a suspect throw a large bag of suspected narcotics from...
