Multiple people injured following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Several people, including a Virginia State Police trooper and two Wythe County deputies, were injured Wednesday morning during a rescue effort following a tractor-trailer crash that closed Interstate 81 southbound.The incident began at 4:16 a.m. near mile marker 66 when a Toyota Corolla went off the left side of the highway, struck a guardrail, and stopped in...
Two people arrested for stealing large amounts of meat, bread from Ohio help center
OHIO — Two individuals were arrested this week after allegedly stealing a large amount of food and other items from the Union City Help Center, police said.The Union City Police Department reported Wednesday that the suspects took items from a freezer inside the center, including 315 pounds of hamburger and sausage, 24 packs of bacon, 36 hotdogs, 24 loaves...
One person arrested following drug bust at South Carolina motel
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man is being held without bond after deputies reportedly seized multiple drugs during a search at a Greenville County motel.The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted the search at the Super Lodge Motel on Mauldin Road following a tip.Authorities reported confiscating 233.11 grams of marijuana, 1.11 grams of methamphetamine, 5.68 grams of fentanyl,...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Clemson University student died Monday afternoon in a collision involving a motorcycle and a Clemson Area Transit (CATbus) vehicle.Deputy Coroner Marsha Alexander identified the student as 26-year-old Jacob Babayan of Greer. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. on West Main Street in Central.Details about how the accident happened have not been released. Authorities confirmed that...
Kentucky Utilities seeks $226 million rate increase
KENTUCKY — Some Central Kentucky residents could soon see higher electric bills after Kentucky Utilities requested a rate increase from the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC).The PSC held a public meeting Tuesday evening to hear from customers concerned about the proposed hike.If approved, the increase would raise rates by 11.5%, adding about $18 per month for an average...
Pennsylvania school van driver arrested for crime involving student
PENNSYLVANIA — State police are investigating a school van driver accused of harassing a 15-year-old girl during a morning pickup on Circle Drive in Rostraver Township.According to investigators, the incident occurred Thursday morning. The driver, identified as 73-year-old Daryl Nichols of Mlaker Transportation, allegedly touched the student’s leg while she sat in the front seat of the van.Police said...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — One person was killed and another was injured early Wednesday morning after a crash on Interstate 79 in South Fayette Township.The crash occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes. Authorities said a vehicle collided with the back of a tractor-trailer.The driver of the vehicle that struck the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
FBI investigating bomb threats sent to multiple schools in Florida
FLORIDA — The FBI is investigating a series of emailed bomb threats sent to school districts in Brevard and Sumter counties, which officials believe are part of a statewide hoax intended to scam schools.“These threats are not considered credible and appear to be part of a hoax intended to solicit money,” Brevard County officials said in a statement.The...
$20,000 winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — No one hit the $600 million Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday’s drawing, but thousands of Ohio players still took home prizes.The winning numbers from the October 14 drawing were 12, 22, 49, 57 and 58, with the Mega Ball 19.According to the Ohio Lottery, one ticket in the state won $20,000, another won $2,500, and two players...
One person detained by police after crashing into multiple cars in Ohio
OHIO — A driver escaped injury after crashing into multiple parked cars and flipping their vehicle early Wednesday morning in central Toledo.The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Kenilworth Avenue near Cherry Street.Police said the driver lost control of a Jeep, striking three parked cars before the vehicle overturned.The driver was able to crawl out of the...
