The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Wisconsin is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s location after the company announced plans for a major travel center in Oak Creek along Interstate 94 south of Milwaukee. The project will mark Buc-ee’s entry into Wisconsin and its continued expansion into the Upper Midwest.While the Oak Creek location will serve one of the busiest transportation corridors in...
The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in Arkansas
ARKANSAS — Arkansas is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s location, with construction underway in Benton along Interstate 30 southwest of Little Rock. The project marks the Texas-based travel center chain’s entry into the Natural State and will provide a major new stop for travelers along one of Arkansas’ busiest highways.Even before the Benton store opens, however, the question...
One person injured following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — One person was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in Clairton, according to authorities.Allegheny County dispatchers said police and emergency medical crews were called to the 500 block of Third Street at approximately 2:57 p.m. following reports of a shooting.The Allegheny County Police Department said detectives are investigating the incident.Officials said one person was transported from the...
One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Ohio, suspect arrested
OHIO — A Dayton man was arrested after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash at a city park over the weekend, according to police.The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. Saturday at Liberation Park in the 800 block of Ferguson Avenue, the Dayton Police Department said.Investigators said a gray Dodge Journey was backing southbound into a grassy...
One person arrested following drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A New Orleans man is facing multiple drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop in New Orleans East led to the discovery of suspected narcotics, firearms and explosive materials, according to Louisiana State Police.State police said James Thomas, 41, was stopped on Lincoln Beach Boulevard near Lamb Road after troopers observed a vehicle displaying an expired...
One person airlifted to hospital following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — Two people were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Hart County, with one person airlifted to a hospital for treatment, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office.Emergency crews responded shortly after noon on June 8 to the intersection of Adams Town Road and Lankford Road, located northeast of Bowersville. Deputies, Hart County EMS and the...
Police investigating multiple vehicle break-ins Virginia
VIRGINIA — Several vehicles were recently broken into in Goochland County, prompting an investigation by local authorities.The Goochland County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating multiple reports of vehicles being entered in the 1500 block of Whippoorwill Road and the 2000 block of Sycamore Creek Drive.According to the sheriff’s office, several vehicles were “rummaged through” during the incidents. Authorities...
Helicopter crashes after hitting power line in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — An agricultural helicopter crashed near the Lee County-Sumter County line after striking a power line Monday afternoon, according to authorities.The helicopter hit a power line before crashing on Cuttino Road off McKnight Road.Despite the crash, the pilot was not seriously injured.Emergency crews from both Lee County and Sumter County responded to the scene.Authorities have not released...
Police searching for missing 15-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.According to the sheriff's office, Abigail Griffith was last seen at her home on Six Mile Post in Callaway around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.Authorities describe Griffith as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with hazel eyes and black...
One person arrested after police discover $400,000 worth of drugs in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A Jackson woman is facing multiple charges after deputies said they discovered approximately $400,000 worth of illegal drugs during a traffic stop near the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were conducting a roadside safety checkpoint on Highway 468 shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday near the prison when they encountered a vehicle...
