Body found in Kentucky, investigation underway
KENTUCKY — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a Pikeville woman who was found unresponsive Tuesday in the Millard community.Troopers responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive person and arrived at Biggs Branch Road, where they located 53-year-old Valarie McPeek. She was found outdoors and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coroner’s...
One person dead following crash in Indiana, police investigating possible street racing
INDIANA — A person died Thursday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Indianapolis’ west side, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Officers were called to the 400 block of N. Lynhurst Drive around 8:12 a.m. for a report of a personal injury crash. When they arrived, they found a pickup truck and a Ford Mustang involved in the collision....
Two winning $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Ohio
OHIO — No ticket matched all the numbers in Wednesday’s $936 million Powerball drawing, but many Ohio players still walked away with winnings.The winning numbers for the Dec. 10 drawing were 10, 16, 29, 33 and 69, with the Powerball 22 and a Power Play of 3x. While the jackpot went unclaimed, thousands of Ohioans earned prizes ranging from...
One person arrested following drug bust at Ohio hotel
OHIO — A Wheeling man was taken into custody Tuesday after the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit arrested him on an outstanding drug trafficking warrant.Deputies said 39-year-old Samuel Jermaine Pete was found carrying a bulk quantity of methamphetamine pills along with a substantial amount of crack cocaine at the time of his arrest.A subsequent search of...
70-year-old dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 70-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a head-on collision on U.S. Route 62 near Orient in Pickaway County, authorities said.According to Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew Hafey, a 911 call was received at 10:41 a.m. reporting a crash involving a car and a semi-truck.Deputies determined that the victim, identified as David Shannon, 70, was driving...
Multiple schools in Ohio could close Friday
OHIO — Ohio is entering a stretch of unsettled winter weather that could disrupt travel and force school delays or closures from midweek into Friday.A pair of systems — a messy wintry mix Wednesday followed by a stronger chance of accumulating snow Thursday night into Friday — are expected to affect much of the state, according to the...
North Carolina school closings and delays for Thursday
NORTH CAROLINA — Several school districts across the North Carolina mountains will operate on delayed schedules Thursday, December 11, as cold temperatures and lingering icy patches continue to affect road conditions.Alleghany County Schools in Sparta announced a two-hour delay for students and staff. Avery County Schools also reported a two-hour delay.Yancey County Schools will delay opening by two hours...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce schedule changes for Thursday
TENNESSEE — Multiple school systems across northeast Tennessee will operate on delayed schedules Thursday, December 11, due to weather-related concerns affecting morning travel.Hawkins County Schools announced they will open two hours late. Carter County Schools also reported a two-hour delay for all campuses.Johnson County Schools in Mountain City and Unicoi County Schools in Erwin likewise confirmed two-hour delays.The decisions...
Virginia school closings and delays for Thursday
VIRGINIA — Schools and several community institutions across Virginia will operate on delayed schedules Thursday, December 11, due to lingering weather-related concerns.Most divisions plan to open two hours late, while several churches and public facilities have canceled Wednesday evening activities in advance of the winter weather.Amherst, Bland, Halifax, Nelson, and Campbell County Schools all announced two-hour delays. Lynchburg...
One person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Columbus, Georgia, woman was killed Monday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Bullock County, according to Alabama State Troopers.Troopers said 61-year-old Maria Perez died when the small SUV she was driving collided head-on with a car driven by 64-year-old Eric Ousley of Union Springs. After the initial impact, Perez’s vehicle was struck by a second car...
