Student injured after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — A ninth-grade student was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle outside Wayne High School in Huber Heights.According to the Huber Heights Police, emergency crews were dispatched to the school around 7:20 a.m. following reports that a juvenile had been hit by a vehicle near the campus.Police said the student was riding a scooter at the time of...
Man arrested after calling police for non-existent intruders in Ohio, admits to consuming mushrooms
OHIO — A Washington County man was arrested after deputies responded to a report of intruders that authorities later determined did not exist, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.Deputies said 56-year-old James Lambert called to report that people were inside his home and refusing to leave. When deputies arrived, they found no intruders inside the residence. However, a firearm was observed...
$50,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Circleville man is celebrating a major lottery win after turning a $10 scratch-off ticket into a $50,000 prize, according to the Ohio Lottery.The winning ticket was purchased at Kroger #844, located at 175 Lancaster Pike. The ticket was for the $500,000 Bankroll scratch-off game, which costs $10 per play.After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 26.75 percent...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Tennessee in January
TENNESSEE — While Tennessee is not typically associated with heavy snowfall, historical weather data show that it is entirely possible for parts of the state to receive a foot of snow or more from a single storm in January under the right conditions.January is climatologically the coldest month in Tennessee, increasing the likelihood that precipitation will fall as snow rather than...
Thousands without power in Florida
FLORIDA — Thousands of Florida residents were without electricity Tuesday evening, according to data from PowerOutage.com.As of the latest update Tuesday night, approximately 4,880 customers were reported without power statewide out of more than 11.7 million customers tracked across Florida. While the overall percentage of outages remained low statewide, several counties were reporting notable numbers of customers without service.Pasco County had the highest number of...
School closures possible in parts of Pennsylvania Wednesday
PENNSYLVANIA — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of eastern Pennsylvania, with freezing rain expected to impact Monroe County later Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.The advisory covers Monroe County, including the city of Stroudsburg, and is scheduled to be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday through 3 a.m. Wednesday. Forecasters said freezing rain is expected to produce...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A man was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Fayette County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.Authorities said Gregory Hill, 79, of Fayette, was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. on Highway 102, approximately seven miles north of Berry.Hill was pronounced...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Havelock man is facing multiple felony drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at his residence, according to the Havelock Police Department.Police said officers were investigating the sale and delivery of illegal narcotics when they executed a search warrant Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the home of 33-year-old Sam Manning Jr. The operation was conducted...
Police searching for wanted stabbing suspect in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — The Bowling Green Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a woman wanted on an active arrest warrant.Police said the warrant has been issued for Ticoreyia K. Preston. According to authorities, Preston is accused of assaulting her boyfriend with a knife. Investigators said it is believed she may have traveled to the Nashville area.Officers urge anyone...
One person arrested following drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A woman was arrested in Assumption Parish after deputies discovered drugs during the execution of a search warrant, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office.Deputies said the search warrant was served Monday afternoon at a residence belonging to 44-year-old Tonya Jean Conner. During the search, investigators reported finding methamphetamine, marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia inside the home.Following the...
