One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning on Dixie Highway, according to police.The Shively Police Department said officers were called around 5:44 a.m. to the area of Dixie Highway and San Jose Avenue for a reported crash involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a woman believed to be in her 40s...
One person injured following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A man was found shot inside his vehicle Wednesday night in the parking lot of a Speedway gas station in Clairton, authorities said.The shooting was reported around 9:09 p.m. at the Speedway located at 222 State Street, according to police. When first responders arrived, they found the victim inside his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the...
Police in Kentucky warn of fentanyl that resembles candy
KENTUCKY — Authorities are issuing a critical public safety warning after seizing fentanyl in multiple colors, including pink and purple, following several drug-related arrests this week.Officials said the brightly colored fentanyl poses a serious risk because it could be mistaken for candy, particularly by children. Parents and guardians are being urged to talk with their children about the dangers...
One person injured in shooting incident following confrontation with deputies in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A man was shot during a confrontation with deputies early Thursday morning in Nash County, authorities said.The shooting happened around midnight along Tom George Road, off Taylors Store Road, north of Nashville and east of Louisburg.According to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, deputies were responding to a domestic dispute that turned violent when shots were fired by deputies. One man...
One person dead following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning.According to deputies, they responded around 2:50 a.m. to the intersection of Piedmont Street and Campanella Avenue after receiving reports of an unresponsive man. When deputies arrived, they found a man in his 20s who had been shot.The victim was transported to a hospital, where...
$3.5 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio Lottery officials are reminding players to check their tickets after a $3.5 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in northeast Ohio.According to Ohio Lottery documents, the Classic Lotto jackpot was won Wednesday, Feb. 4, after one ticket matched all six numbers drawn. The total jackpot payout was reported as $3,518,374.The winning ticket was a man-picked selection purchased at Mapco,...
One person injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A man was hospitalized following a shooting early Thursday morning in west Toledo, according to police.Officers with the Toledo Police Department responded around 3:45 a.m. to a report of a person shot in the 3200 block of Dolores Avenue, near the intersection of Byrne Road and Dorr Street. Detectives at the scene said the shooting stemmed from an altercation between...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A joint investigation by the Livingston and Marshall County Sheriff’s Offices resulted in the arrest of two Wenona men on drug and weapons charges earlier this week.According to authorities, James Murrow and Brandon Burash were arrested around 9 p.m. on Feb. 2 during coordinated enforcement actions in Pontiac and Wenona. During the investigation, officers seized approximately 14...
West Virginia school closings and delays for Thursday
WEST VIRGINIA — As of the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 4, the West Virginia Department of Education had released its initial list of school status updates for Thursday.The latest school closings and delays in West Virginia may be viewed here.Officials generally update school closing and delay information overnight and early on school mornings.Families are encouraged to check county board of education...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Ohio in February
OHIO — Ohio has a documented history of producing single-storm snowfall totals of a foot or more in February, based on long-term weather records, although such events are relatively uncommon.February is climatologically one of the coldest months in Ohio, which increases the likelihood that major winter storm systems produce snow rather than rain.Historical data from the National Weather...
