Multiple tornados possible in Illinois Friday
ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center is warning of a heightened risk of severe weather across parts of the Midwest Friday, including a tornado threat for portions of Illinois.In its Day 1 Convective Outlook issued Friday morning, forecasters placed areas of the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valley under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms. This includes parts...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Indianapolis’ near north side Thursday evening, according to police.The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) said officers were called around 5:30 p.m. on April 16 to a reported personal injury crash in the 3300 block of North College Avenue, near East 33rd Street and East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive.When...
One person dead following hit-and-run incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a young pedestrian late Thursday night in Louisville.According to Louisville Metro Police, officers were called around 11 p.m. to the area of Vaughn Mill Road and Briscoe Lane after receiving a report of a person down in the roadway.When officers arrived, they found a young...
Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down following vehicle crash
PENNSYLVANIA — A crash has shut down a stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday, causing significant traffic disruptions in Cumberland County.According to turnpike officials, the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 at mile marker 219 in West Pennsboro Township. All eastbound lanes were closed between the Breezewood and Carlisle exits, and heavy delays were reported...
Ohio middle school placed on shelter-in-place following threatening phone call
OHIO — Shaker Heights Middle School was placed on a shelter-in-place order Friday morning after officials received a threatening phone call.According to school officials, the call was made to the school’s main office. Authorities have not released details about the nature of the threat.Police officers from Shaker Heights Police Department responded to the school and are currently investigating the...
Police searching for missing student in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Juniata Valley student last seen earlier this week.According to authorities, 16-year-old Leah Lightner was last seen on school grounds in Huntingdon County on Thursday, April 16, around 1:30 p.m. Police said she was wearing a purple shirt, black yoga pants and Crocs at the...
Three people dead following vehicle crash in Arizona
ARIZONA — Three people were killed and nine others injured following a crash involving a passenger van in southern Arizona Thursday night, according to authorities.The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the crash occurred around 9 p.m. along southbound U.S. 191 in Pearce. A van carrying 12 people was involved in the incident.Officials reported that three individuals were ejected...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A violent crash shut down southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in Doral on Friday morning, leaving at least one person dead and causing major traffic delays during rush hour.According to WSVN, the crash occurred near the Northwest 36th Street exit around 8 a.m. and involved a pickup truck and an SUV, both of which sustained extensive...
Florida school district announces closure due to illness
FLORIDA — Jackson County Schools announced it will be closed Friday to allow for a thorough cleaning of campuses and buses as part of efforts to reduce the spread of illness.In a statement, district officials said the closure is intended to help limit the spread of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea.Parents are being asked to keep...
One person injured following multi-vehicle crash near I-75 in Florida
FLORIDA — At least one person was injured in a major multi-vehicle crash Friday morning on Toledo Blade Boulevard in North Port, according to traffic officials.Live cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation show several vehicles involved, including a semi-truck with a flatbed that came to rest across the northbound lanes.As a result of the crash, northbound Toledo Blade Boulevard is...
