One person arrested following large cocaine bust in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A Pittsburgh-area man is facing multiple charges after Pennsylvania State Police discovered approximately two pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop in Westmoreland County, according to the District Attorney’s Office.The stop occurred on Feb. 3 on Interstate 76 in Donegal Township after a vehicle with excessive window tint passed a trooper who was accompanied by a K-9...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A 41-year-old woman was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Monroe, according to Michigan State Police.Troopers were dispatched just after 6:30 p.m. to South Telegraph Road near East Dunbar Road following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found the victim, a Newport resident, lying in the roadway.Michigan State...
U.S Border Patrol reports multiple arrests in Ohio city
OHIO — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three people near Maumee earlier this week, according to a statement from the agency.The arrests were made on Feb. 2 by agents from the Sandusky Bay Station, according to a post from the U.S. Border Patrol Detroit Sector’s official Facebook page.Authorities said the three individuals were undocumented immigrants from Guatemala. Officials did...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Michigan
MICHIGAN — Michigan has several advantages that make it a plausible candidate for a Buc-ee’s location: major interstate corridors, strong tourism (especially around the Great Lakes), and a steady flow of long-distance travel.That said, Buc-ee’s doesn’t open just any gas station — it opens destination travel centers that require large sites and infrastructure support. For Michigan to...
One person arrested following SWAT situation in Texas
TEXAS — A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after authorities say he fired a gun at a tow truck driver who was attempting to repossess a vehicle in Bell County.According to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance involving gunfire in the 7400 block of Sparta Road, just west of Belton, at approximately...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Illinois has the highways, the population and the year-round travel demand to support a Buc-ee’s.But landing the Texas-based travel center chain would likely come down to a familiar set of issues seen in other proposed Midwestern projects: finding a large site with interstate access, proving the traffic will support a “destination” convenience store, and securing expensive...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Alabama in February
ALABAMA — Although Alabama typically experiences mild winter weather, measurable snowfall is possible during February based on long-term climate records and past weather events, according to the National Weather Service.February is usually the coldest month of the year in Alabama, with average low temperatures frequently falling near or below freezing across northern and central parts of the state. These colder...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in South Carolina in February
SOUTH CAROLINA — While South Carolina is known for its mild winters, measurable snowfall is possible in the state during February based on historical weather patterns and past climatological data, according to the National Weather Service.February is typically the coldest month of the year in South Carolina, with average low temperatures often dipping into the 30s across much of the...
Thousands without power in Maryland
MARYLAND — Nearly 8,800 homes and businesses are without electricity across Maryland as of Saturday afternoon, according to outage tracking data.As of the latest update, 8,782 customers are reported without power statewide, representing about 0.34% of the 2,596,031 customers tracked across Maryland.Maryland currently ranks fifth in the nation for the total number of power outages and fifth nationwide for...
Thousands without power in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — More than 11,000 homes and businesses are without electricity across Pennsylvania as of Saturday afternoon, according to outage tracking data.As of the most recent update, 11,254 customers are reported without power statewide, representing about 0.17% of the 6,706,172 customers tracked across the state.Pennsylvania currently ranks fourth in the nation for the total number of power outages and...
