One person dead following vehicle crash in construction zone in Ohio
OHIO — A Newark man died Tuesday evening following a crash in a construction zone on state Route 16 in Licking County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 6:05 p.m. when 48-year-old Robert Lentz, of Newark, was traveling eastbound on state Route 16 in a 2008 Volkswagen Passat.Investigators said Lentz drove off the left side...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A driver was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash in Trumbull County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers from the Warren Post are investigating the crash, which occurred around 8 p.m. on Oakfield North Road Northwest near Mahan Denman Road Northwest in Bristol Township.Investigators said the vehicle was traveling southbound on Oakfield North Road Northwest...
Suspect dead after police chase ends in crash in Maryland
MARYLAND — Authorities are investigating a police pursuit that ended in a fatal multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon.According to officials, officers observed what they believed to be a drug transaction on Meadwood Drive on June 9 and later determined the vehicle involved had multiple violations.When officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Long Bar Harbor, the driver refused to pull...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen at her home in early May.According to the Mint Hill Police Department, 17-year-old Jennifer Santana was reported missing on May 1. Investigators said Santana was last seen at her residence on Bexley Place in Mint Hill.Police said Santana was...
Bicyclist injured after begin struck by vehicle in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — The Stoughton Police Department is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist Tuesday evening.According to Dane County Dispatch, the crash was reported at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the area of the 300 block of Johnson Court and North Page Street.Police have not released information about the condition of the bicyclist or any other individuals involved...
Mountain lion sightings reported in Illinois despite stated extinction
ILLINOIS — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to be made across Illinois, despite wildlife officials saying the species has been absent as a resident breeding animal for more than a century.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas or panthers, once inhabited Illinois but disappeared from the state during the late 1800s as settlement expanded and large predators were...
Mountain lion sightings reported in South Carolina despite said extinction
SOUTH CAROLINA — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to be made across South Carolina, despite wildlife officials maintaining that the species has been absent from the state for more than a century.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas or panthers, once inhabited South Carolina and much of the southeastern United States. However, hunting, habitat loss and expanding human...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Iowa
IOWA — As Buc-ee’s continues expanding across the Midwest and eastern United States, Iowa remains one of the larger states without a location from the Texas-based travel center chain. While no Iowa projects have been announced, the company’s recent growth strategy suggests the Hawkeye State could eventually become a target for future expansion.Buc-ee’s has steadily moved northward in recent...
The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in Alabama
ALABAMA — Alabama already has multiple Buc-ee’s locations, including stores in Leeds, Auburn and Athens. Those travel centers provide coverage along Interstate 20, Interstate 65 and Interstate 85, helping establish Alabama as one of the company's key markets in the Southeast.However, as Buc-ee’s continues expanding across the country, there are still several areas of Alabama that could potentially support...
Over 70 people arrested following police operation in Virginia
VIRGINIA — More than 70 people were arrested during a three-day targeted enforcement operation in Richmond, according to the Richmond Police Department.Police announced Tuesday that the operation focused on the Rocketts Landing and Jefferson Park areas following ongoing complaints from residents about illegal activity, excessive noise, reckless driving, trespassing and other quality-of-life concerns.According to authorities, officers arrested 73 people...
