Isolated severe storms possible across parts of Illinois on Wednesday
ILLINOIS — Parts of Illinois could see isolated severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center.While the highest risk for widespread severe weather is expected across the central High Plains, forecasters say portions of the Upper Midwest, including areas of Illinois, could experience strong to severe storms during the day.A weather system moving east across the Dakotas...
Two people injured after police chase ends in crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A police chase that ended in a crash is under investigation after two juveniles were critically injured early Wednesday morning.Authorities said the pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed. Two juveniles who were inside the vehicle were taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.Officials have not released any additional information, and the investigation remains ongoing.
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday in Kenton County.According to Kenton County police, the crash happened around midnight on Decoursey Pike near Creektrace Road.One man was killed in the crash. His identity is being withheld until family members are notified.Police said the investigation is ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released...
Part of I-75 in Tennessee shut down following multi-vehicle crash
TENNESSEE — UPDATE: The interstate has reopened.—A multi-vehicle crash closed two lanes of Interstate 75 northbound in Ooltewah on Tuesday evening, causing significant traffic delays.According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash occurred just before 5 p.m. on June 23 near mile marker 11.8.As of 5:30 p.m., only one northbound lane remained open. TDOT reported traffic had backed...
Eight people arrested following multi-agency operation in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Eight people were arrested following a prostitution and drug investigation conducted by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the West Columbia Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Department of Homeland Security.According to arrest warrants, the following individuals were charged:Yoselyn Maybeli Colomo-Rodriguez, 33 — prostitutionEsmerelda Roblero Arreage, 32 — prostitutionMaria Jovita...
Four Ohio metro areas ranked among America’s Best Cities for 2026
OHIO — Four Ohio metropolitan areas have earned spots on a new national ranking of the best places to live, work and visit in the United States, with three landing in the top 50.The 2026 “America’s Best Cities” report from international consulting firm Resonance ranks the nation’s top 100 metro areas based on their appeal for residents, visitors and...
$100,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A northern Michigan couple’s daily tradition of buying a Club Keno ticket at their own party store has resulted in a $100,000 lottery prize.Patricia Lange, 77, and her husband, owners of Pat & Gary’s Party Store on Straits Highway in Indian River, told Michigan Lottery officials they make it a habit to purchase one Club Keno ticket...
Two people injured following tractor-trailer crash on I-40 in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — An overturned tractor-trailer caused traffic delays Tuesday morning on Interstate 40 in Memphis, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.TDOT reported just before 9:30 a.m. that an “overturned vehicle” was blocking the westbound side of I-40 at Warford Street. Traffic cameras appeared to show a tractor-trailer overturned on its side in the median of the interstate.According to...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for much of eastern North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of eastern North Carolina until 8 p.m. Tuesday as forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, the watch covers a large portion of eastern North...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for multiple counties in Virginia
VIRGINIA — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large portion of eastern Virginia through 8 p.m. Tuesday as forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, the watch includes dozens of counties and independent...
