Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of toll payment text scam
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning motorists about a smishing scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages about unpaid tolls.The scam attempts to trick recipients into providing personal financial information.Officials advise that anyone receiving an unsolicited text, email, or similar message claiming to be from the PA Turnpike or another toll agency should avoid clicking on...
Winner: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — One lucky Ohio resident is $50,000 richer after matching four of five numbers and the Powerball in Saturday night’s drawing.The winning numbers for the January 18 drawing were 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, with the Powerball being 23. The powerplay number was 2.While the Ohio ticket secured a substantial prize, the $331 million jackpot was won...
Several inches of snow expected in Ohio Sunday
OHIO — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several areas in central, south-central, and southeast Ohio, warning of snow accumulations and hazardous road conditions.The advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. EST Sunday for some regions and 8 a.m. EST Monday for others.Affected Areas and Expected ConditionsRoss, Hocking, Brown, Adams, Pike, and Scioto CountiesSnow accumulations of 1 to 3 inchesSlippery...
One person dead in Ohio crash, drugs believed to be factor
OHIO — A 66-year-old Xenia resident was killed in a three-car crash on US-35 West in Greene County on Saturday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 10:27 a.m. east of Alpha Road in Beavercreek Township.A preliminary investigation found that a 36-year-old driver of a Honda Odyssey, traveling west, crashed into the back of...
Multiple inches of snow expected in Tennessee Sunday
TENNESSEE — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the East Tennessee mountains, including areas such as Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, and Erwin.The warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday, with heavy snow expected. Forecasters predict 3 to 5 inches of snow, with higher elevations potentially seeing 6 to 10 inches.Wind gusts could reach 35 mph, creating...
Winter Storm Warning issued for multiple West Virginia counties
WEST VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for multiple counties across West Virginia, with heavy snow and strong winds expected from early Sunday through Monday morning.Snowfall and ImpactAffected areas could see snow accumulations between 3 to 10 inches, depending on location and elevation.Winds may gust up to 35 mph, creating hazardous travel...
One person arrested for shooting death of Ohio rapper
OHIO — A 25-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Cleveland rapper KashBankx has been arrested by U.S. Marshals.Cleveland police responded to a home on Broadway Avenue in Slavic Village on Dec. 29, where they found 28-year-old Carlos Banks, known as KashBankx, suffering from a gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.Authorities identified Devon Jones,...
Multiple schools in Ohio could close due to cold temperatures
OHIO — Ohio schools may face closures next week due to an impending polar vortex bringing dangerously low temperatures across the state.The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for central Ohio, including Franklin County, effective from 1:00 AM EST Monday through 10:00 AM EST Wednesday.During this period, temperatures could drop as low as -20°F...
Multiple inches of snow expected in Kentucky on Sunday
KENTUCKY — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of eastern, south-central, and southeastern Kentucky, warning of accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions.The advisory is in effect from midnight Saturday through Sunday night, with some areas experiencing snowfall into early Monday morning.Most areas can expect between one and three inches of snow, while...
One person dead following crash in Indiana Friday
INDIANA — One person was killed in a crash on U.S. 24 in Huntington County on Friday, according to the Huntington County Sheriff’s Department.The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Old Fort Wayne Road.Authorities say an eastbound semi-trailer was in the passing lane, slowing down to turn onto Old Fort Wayne Road,...
