Schools in Ohio to close multiple days in January
OHIO — Schools across Ohio will be closed for at least two days next month in observance of scheduled holidays in January 2026, according to school district calendars.All public school districts in the state will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in recognition of New Year’s Day. The holiday is a federally recognized observance and is routinely included...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Eau Claire County, according to authorities.The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched at approximately 12:21 a.m. to a report of a crash with injuries near the E25600 block of County Road G in the Town of Wilson. Officials said the vehicle left the roadway and...
Inmate found dead at Pennsylvania prison, investigation underway
PENNSYLVANIA — A 57-year-old man serving a life sentence for murder was found dead Friday at a federal prison in Wayne County, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Officials said Robert James Turner was found unresponsive at approximately 4:05 p.m. Friday at the United States Penitentiary, Canaan, a high-security federal prison located near Waymart.Emergency medical services responded and pronounced Turner...
One person dead following head-on collision in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Charges are pending against a driver involved in a deadly head-on crash Friday evening in Clarksville, according to police.The Clarksville Police Department said the collision occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on 101st Airborne Division Parkway between Peachers Mill Road and the West Fork Bridge. A preliminary investigation determined that a westbound vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an...
Police chase ends in crash in Pennsylvania, roadway closed
PENNSYLVANIA — A police pursuit ended in a crash Saturday morning, forcing the closure of a portion of Route 322 in Lancaster County, authorities said.The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 322 and Wood Corner Road in Clay Township. Details about the pursuit and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately released.According to a Lancaster...
One person dead following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured Friday night in Tampa, according to authorities.The Tampa Police Department said officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of East 114th Avenue at approximately 11:30 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two victims, both in their late teens, suffering...
18-year-old injured after crashing into pole in Ohio
OHIO — A young woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning after falling asleep at the wheel, according to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 118 and Houk Road. An initial investigation determined that a gray Chevrolet Cruze, driven by an 18-year-old woman from Celina,...
One person injured following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A man was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in southwest Atlanta, according to police.Officers with the Atlanta Police Department were called around 2:15 a.m. to a residence in the 300 block of Boulder Park Drive SW. When officers arrived, they found a 33-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs.The victim was transported to a nearby...
Two people injured following ATV crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two people were injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash Friday evening in the Longs community, according to emergency officials.Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched just before 6 p.m. to the area of Ap Thompson Road and Cotton Patch Road following reports of an overturned ATV. Upon arrival, responders found two individuals who had been injured...
Man arrested after stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of ice cream in Indiana
INDIANA — A Lake County man is facing multiple charges after police say he stole thousands of dollars’ worth of ice cream from delivery trucks over several weeks.According to the Griffith Police Department, Christopher Stewart was taken into custody on Friday following an investigation into repeated thefts involving ice cream delivery trucks in the area. Investigators said the thefts had...
