Georgia rapper arrested following animal cruelty investigation
GEORGIA — A 19-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty after a video circulated widely on social media, according to police.The Brookhaven Police Department said Aspen Easterling, 19, was booked on one charge of animal cruelty. Easterling, who also uses the name “Aspen Kartier,” is known online as a teen rapper and streamer.Police said...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday.According to the Columbus Police Department, Ashley Butle was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of 1st Avenue. The case was reported to police later that same day.Butle is described as a white female with blonde hair...
One person arrested for DUI following hit-and-run incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man has been arrested on felony DUI and hit-and-run charges after two pedestrians were struck by a pickup truck Saturday night in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, on Shell Point Road near Broad River Drive. Investigators said Richard Davidson was driving...
Part of I-71 in Ohio shut down following multi-vehicle crash
OHIO — Several vehicles were involved in crashes caused by icy road conditions during the Monday morning commute, leading to the temporary closure of the ramp from Interstate 71 South to Interstate 70 East in Columbus.A public safety dispatcher said the crashes were first reported around 6:05 a.m. Officials reported multiple crashes involving a total of six vehicles. No...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — One person was killed in a head-on crash Sunday evening in Northern Kentucky, according to the Kentucky State Patrol.Troopers said they responded to the crash around 7:30 p.m. on U.S. 42 East. Investigators determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 20-year-old man, was traveling westbound when it crossed the center line and struck a 2023 Ford...
One person injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Police in Toledo are investigating a shooting after a man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound late Friday night.According to the Toledo Police Department, officers were dispatched to St. Charles Hospital around 9:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a walk-in gunshot victim. At the hospital, officers found a 52-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to...
Ohio school district announces closure due to mechanical issues
OHIO — Green Local Schools closed Monday after officials reported “unforeseen mechanical issues” affecting the district’s transportation fleet.According to a post shared around 6 a.m. on the district’s official Facebook page, the transportation problems would have caused students to wait outside for buses for an unsafe length of time.School officials said the decision was made out of concern for...
19-year-old dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A woman was killed and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood, according to police.Officers with the Cleveland Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting gunfire in the 7000 block of Gertrude Avenue at approximately 1:20 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two female victims who...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Maryland in February
MARYLAND — Historical weather data from the National Weather Service confirms that measurable snowfall in Maryland during February is a regular part of the state’s winter climate, although amounts can vary widely from year to year.February tends to be one of the snowiest months in much of Maryland. For example, climatological records for the Baltimore area show that February typically averages about 8 inches...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Indiana in February
INDIANA — Indiana’s winter climate history shows that it is possible for a single February storm system to produce a foot of snow in parts of the state, even though such events are relatively uncommon.February is typically one of Indiana’s snowiest months, with long-term averages ranging from about 6 to 12 inches statewide, depending on location.Northern Indiana generally...
