All public schools in Ohio closed Monday
OHIO — All public schools in Ohio will be closed tomorrow, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of January each year, honors the legacy of the civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality and nonviolent resistance.Martin Luther King Jr. Day was signed into law as a...
One person indicted for 12 Ohio robberies
OHIO — A federal grand jury has indicted a Dayton man on charges related to a string of 12 armed robberies committed last month across southwest Ohio.Timothy Farr, 43, was initially arrested in December 2024 after being charged with eight of the robberies through a criminal complaint. The newly filed 24-count indictment expands the case against him.Farr faces 12...
Two people dead, two injured following Pennsylvania crash
PENNSYLVANIA — Two men were killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Ohio River Boulevard in Bellevue, according to Allegheny County Police.Emergency responders arrived at the scene near Kendall Avenue around 1 a.m., where both drivers were pronounced dead.Two other individuals involved in the crash were taken to the hospital with...
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of toll payment text scam
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning motorists about a smishing scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages about unpaid tolls.The scam attempts to trick recipients into providing personal financial information.Officials advise that anyone receiving an unsolicited text, email, or similar message claiming to be from the PA Turnpike or another toll agency should avoid clicking on...
Winner: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — One lucky Ohio resident is $50,000 richer after matching four of five numbers and the Powerball in Saturday night’s drawing.The winning numbers for the January 18 drawing were 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, with the Powerball being 23. The powerplay number was 2.While the Ohio ticket secured a substantial prize, the $331 million jackpot was won...
Several inches of snow expected in Ohio Sunday
OHIO — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several areas in central, south-central, and southeast Ohio, warning of snow accumulations and hazardous road conditions.The advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. EST Sunday for some regions and 8 a.m. EST Monday for others.Affected Areas and Expected ConditionsRoss, Hocking, Brown, Adams, Pike, and Scioto CountiesSnow accumulations of 1 to 3 inchesSlippery...
One person dead in Ohio crash, drugs believed to be factor
OHIO — A 66-year-old Xenia resident was killed in a three-car crash on US-35 West in Greene County on Saturday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 10:27 a.m. east of Alpha Road in Beavercreek Township.A preliminary investigation found that a 36-year-old driver of a Honda Odyssey, traveling west, crashed into the back of...
Multiple inches of snow expected in Tennessee Sunday
TENNESSEE — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the East Tennessee mountains, including areas such as Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, and Erwin.The warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday, with heavy snow expected. Forecasters predict 3 to 5 inches of snow, with higher elevations potentially seeing 6 to 10 inches.Wind gusts could reach 35 mph, creating...
Winter Storm Warning issued for multiple West Virginia counties
WEST VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for multiple counties across West Virginia, with heavy snow and strong winds expected from early Sunday through Monday morning.Snowfall and ImpactAffected areas could see snow accumulations between 3 to 10 inches, depending on location and elevation.Winds may gust up to 35 mph, creating hazardous travel...
One person arrested for shooting death of Ohio rapper
OHIO — A 25-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Cleveland rapper KashBankx has been arrested by U.S. Marshals.Cleveland police responded to a home on Broadway Avenue in Slavic Village on Dec. 29, where they found 28-year-old Carlos Banks, known as KashBankx, suffering from a gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.Authorities identified Devon Jones,...
