Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Indiana
INDIANA — Residents across much of northern Indiana are being urged to remain weather aware Saturday evening as severe thunderstorms develop and move southeast across the region.According to the National Weather Service office in Northern Indiana, storms began developing near the Indiana Toll Road during the evening hours and are expected to continue moving southeastward. Forecasters said severe weather...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for most of Ohio
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm watches covering large portions of Ohio as strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning move across the region Saturday evening.Severe Thunderstorm Watch 279 remains in effect until 10 p.m. for parts of central, western, southwestern and northwestern Ohio. Counties included in the watch are...
Mountain lion sightings reported in Georgia despite stated extinction
GEORGIA — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to be made across Georgia, even though wildlife officials say there is no known wild breeding population of the species in the state.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas and panthers, historically lived throughout much of Georgia and the eastern United States. However, the eastern cougar population disappeared from the region...
Mountain lion sightings reported in North Carolina despite said extinction
NORTH CAROLINA — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to be made across North Carolina, despite wildlife officials maintaining that the species has been extinct in the state for more than a century.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, once lived throughout North Carolina, but the species was extirpated from the state during the late 1800s due to hunting, habitat...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Louisiana is poised to become the next state to join the growing Buc-ee’s footprint, with the company moving forward on plans for its first location in Ruston. As construction plans advance, the question is no longer whether Buc-ee’s is coming to Louisiana, but whether additional locations could eventually follow.The Texas-based travel center chain has expanded rapidly across...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — As Buc-ee’s continues its expansion across the eastern United States, New Jersey remains one of the most populous states without a location from the Texas-based travel center chain. While the company has not announced any plans to enter the Garden State, New Jersey's position along some of the busiest travel corridors in the country makes it...
Two people injured following plane crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people were hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a small plane crashed near West Clay Street and South John Young Parkway in Kissimmee, according to emergency officials.Authorities said crews responded to the reported aircraft crash at approximately 2:59 p.m.The aircraft was identified as a Cessna 150 and was carrying two occupants at the time of the crash.The Kissimmee...
Part of I-75 in Ohio shut down due to police chase
OHIO — Multiple lanes on Interstate 75 in the Carthage area are currently closed as police respond to what officials describe as an active vehicle pursuit.According to the article, lane closures are in effect near the Paddock Road exit on I-75. Both northbound and southbound lanes are affected, and the closures remain in place as authorities continue to respond...
One person injured following shooting incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Shreveport Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Saturday afternoon.According to police, the shooting occurred at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Portland Avenue.Authorities said a woman was shot and transported to a hospital. The extent of her injuries has not been released.Officers remained at the scene Saturday as the investigation continued. Police have...
Two people arrested following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Law enforcement officials are searching for suspects following a shooting north of Hebron on Saturday afternoon.According to the Licking County Sheriff's Office, deputies and officers with the Newark Police Department responded to a shooting reported near the intersection of State Route 79 and Enterprise Drive.Authorities said two suspects were taken into custody as part of the investigation....
