Mountain lion sightings reported in Ohio despite stated extinction
OHIO — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to surface across Ohio each year, despite wildlife officials maintaining that the species has been extinct in the state for more than a century.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, once roamed Ohio but were extirpated from the state during the 1800s due to habitat loss, hunting and human settlement. Today, the...
One person dead following drowning incident in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A man died after an apparent drowning at Lake Anna State Park on Thursday, according to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.Officials said park visitors found the man unresponsive in approximately 10 feet of water during the afternoon of June 4.Park visitors and park rangers entered the water in an attempt to rescue him and began...
Construction worker dead after being struck by vehicle on I-85 in Georgia
GEORGIA — One construction worker was killed and another was hospitalized after both were struck by a vehicle while working along Interstate 85 in College Park on Thursday afternoon, according to police.Authorities said the two workers were performing work on the side of the interstate when they were hit by a car shortly after 3 p.m. near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...
One person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — One adult was killed and a 4-year-old child was injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Rome, according to police.Officers said the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Highway 27 South near the Floyd County and City of Rome line.Authorities said a Dodge Magnum, a Ford Taurus and a Toyota Sienna were involved in the...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Michigan
MICHIGAN — As Buc-ee’s continues its rapid expansion across the Midwest and eastern United States, Michigan remains one of the largest states without a location from the Texas-based travel center chain. While no Michigan projects have been announced, the company’s recent growth strategy suggests the Great Lakes State could eventually become a target for future expansion.Buc-ee’s has spent the...
The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in Arizona
ARIZONA — Arizona is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s when the massive travel center opens in Goodyear on June 22. The 74,000-square-foot facility along Interstate 10 will feature 120 fueling positions and mark the company's first location in the Grand Canyon State.With Buc-ee’s continuing its nationwide expansion into new states and additional markets, attention is already turning to...
Part of I-35 in Texas shut down following semi-truck crash
TEXAS — Multiple lanes on northbound Interstate 35E are currently closed in Dallas following a crash involving a jack-knifed 18-wheeler Thursday afternoon.According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, the crash occurred in the curve beneath the 12th Street Bridge on I-35E.Authorities said the incident appears to involve only the tractor-trailer. The driver was not injured.The crash is causing significant...
Ten people injured following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Ten people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.The crash occurred near the intersection of Central Florida Parkway and Gateway Avenue, about 10 minutes from the theme park.Fire officials said the crash involved several vehicles and featured "heavy entrapment," with one vehicle overturning. Emergency crews worked to...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — One person was killed and at least one other person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Birmingham's east side, according to police.The crash happened around 3 p.m. in the 6300 block of First Avenue North.Birmingham police, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service and Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.Police Officer De'Rell Freeman said...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — The Alliance Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing and endangered man who was last seen early Wednesday morning.According to police, 20-year-old Nathaniel Hang was last seen around 3 a.m. Wednesday leaving his home on West Oxford Street in Alliance in a white GMC Canyon pickup truck.Authorities said the truck bears Ohio...
