Multiple schools in Mississippi could close Tuesday
MISSISSIPPI — A developing severe weather system expected to move into Mississippi on Tuesday is raising concerns that some schools could close or dismiss early due to potentially dangerous conditions.The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed northern Mississippi under an “enhanced risk” for severe thunderstorms, with much of the rest of the state under a “slight risk.”...
Multiple schools in Arkansas could close Tuesday
ARKANSAS — A developing severe weather system expected to impact Arkansas on Tuesday is raising concerns that some school districts could close or dismiss early due to potentially dangerous conditions.The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central and southern Arkansas under a “slight risk” for severe thunderstorms, with conditions favorable for strong to severe storms...
Multiple schools in Texas could close Tuesday
TEXAS — A significant severe weather threat is expected to impact parts of Texas on Tuesday, raising concerns that schools in some districts could close or dismiss early due to hazardous conditions.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, an “enhanced risk” of severe thunderstorms has been issued for north-central and northeast Texas. Forecasters warn that storms could...
Two people injured following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A 22-year-old man admitted to shooting another man during an incident Monday afternoon in Williamsport, according to police.Officers were called to the 600 block of Green Street around 3 p.m. for reports of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, police found a vehicle still running in the middle of the road and a 22-year-old man lying in...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Two Rockford men are facing felony charges after police seized drugs and multiple firearms during a narcotics investigation, according to authorities.The Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, launched an investigation April 24 in the 2000 block of McFarland Road.During the investigation, officers recovered more than 140 grams of suspected cocaine, along with...
Pennsylvania elementary school evacuated after student sets toilet paper on fire
PENNSYLVANIA — An elementary school in the Blacklick Valley School District was evacuated Monday after a student reportedly set toilet paper on fire inside the building, according to school officials.District Superintendent William Kanich said the incident began after staff noticed a strong odor inside the elementary school. An investigation revealed that a student had attempted to start a fire...
One person injured, one arrested following stabbing incident at Pennsylvania Sheetz
PENNSYLVANIA — One person was injured and a suspect was taken into custody following a stabbing near a Sheetz in Lancaster County on Monday, according to police.The East Lampeter Township Police Department said the incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. in close proximity to the Sheetz on Old Philadelphia Pike. The exact location of the stabbing has not been disclosed.Authorities...
Nine people arrested following large drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Nine people are facing charges after investigators dismantled a major drug trafficking operation that brought cocaine from Puerto Rico into Central Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.The investigation began with a tip and developed into a months-long, multi-agency operation that uncovered large quantities of drugs, cash and firearms.Authorities said more than 40 kilograms of cocaine...
One woman arrested after stealing and crashing police car in Indiana
INDIANA — A woman is accused of stealing a Fort Wayne Police Department vehicle and crashing it after officers initially responded to a disturbance Monday afternoon, according to police.The incident began just after 3 p.m. when officers were called to a home in the 1000 block of Columbia Avenue for reports of an unwanted person. When officers arrived, they...
One person found dead in Indiana, investigation underway
INDIANA — A woman was found dead and a man was critically injured following a disturbance at an apartment on Fort Wayne’s southeast side Monday afternoon, according to police.Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were called to the 7900 block of Decatur Road just before 3 p.m. on reports of a disturbance in a neighboring apartment.When officers arrived,...
