Tornados possible in parts of Iowa
IOWA — Parts of Iowa could see isolated tornadoes Friday afternoon and evening as severe thunderstorms develop across the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Iowa within a slight risk area for severe thunderstorms. While large hail and damaging winds are expected to be the primary threats, forecasters...
Tornados possible in parts of Illinois
ILLINOIS — Parts of northern Illinois could see isolated tornadoes Friday afternoon and evening as severe thunderstorms develop across portions of the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.Forecasters have placed portions of northern Illinois within a slight risk area for severe thunderstorms, with the greatest threats expected to be large hail and damaging wind gusts....
Police searching for two missing children in Ohio
OHIO — The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public's help in locating two children who were reported missing after they were last seen Thursday afternoon.According to police, 11-year-old King Maclin and 13-year-old Dontae Shunn were last seen around 4 p.m. Thursday leaving their home in the 1400 block of East 63rd Street.Maclin was last seen wearing...
One person arrested after SWAT raid ends in drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A SWAT operation in McDowell County resulted in the seizure of cocaine, a firearm and other evidence, leading to the arrest of a Marion man, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's office said its SWAT Team executed a drug search warrant early Thursday at the home of 49-year-old Marlone Laquinn Carson in Marion.During the...
Part of I-95 in Maryland shut down following vehicle crash
MARYLAND — A crash is currently causing a major closure on Interstate 95 southbound in Howard County, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.The two-vehicle crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Friday just past Exit 41A at Maryland Route 175 (Waterloo Road).As a result of the crash, all southbound travel lanes, on-ramps and shoulders in the area are currently closed....
One person dead following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A woman was killed in a crash Friday morning along Springs Road north of Hickory, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. when the woman was driving on Springs Road and, for reasons still under investigation, left the roadway.Authorities said the vehicle struck a sign and then collided...
One person dead following hit-and-run incident in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA — A Sulphur man was killed and a passenger was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 35 early Friday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 3 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-35 near mile marker 94 in McClain County.Authorities identified the victim as 56-year-old David Blasingame of Sulphur. He was...
21-year-old dead following shooting incident in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 21-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a double shooting Thursday afternoon in Greensboro, according to the Greensboro Police Department.Officers responded around 1 p.m. to the 1000 block of Glendale Drive after receiving reports of a shooting.When officers arrived, they found 21-year-old Malik Emir Baker suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said Baker...
Part of I-865 in Indiana shut down following semi-truck crash
INDIANA — A semi crash is causing traffic disruptions on I-865 westbound in Boone County Friday morning.According to authorities, crews were dispatched around 9:51 a.m. to the 1.6-mile marker after a semi truck ended up in a ditch.While all westbound lanes were initially closed, the left lane reopened at approximately 10:32 a.m. The right lane remains closed as crews...
Foster parents arrested in connection to child’s death in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two foster parents have been charged in connection with the death of a 4-year-old child following a lengthy investigation by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.According to investigators, 42-year-old Nancy Dianne West and 46-year-old Bradley Kyle Craig were arrested Thursday and charged with homicide by child abuse.Deputies originally responded to a home in the 1300 block of...
