Red Cross enlists South Dakota volunteers to assist in battling LA wildfires

Multiple major wildfires in southern California have led to the evacuation of thousands and have tragically resulted in 11 confirmed deaths. In response to this devastating situation, numerous individuals are stepping up to provide disaster relief, collaborating closely with the American Red Cross. Even though they were thousands of miles away, the destruction in Los … Read more

37-year-old Man Arrested For Stealing A Semi Truck And Evading Police Across Multiple Counties

Car theft poses a significant issue nationwide, with personal vehicles often being the primary target. However, a recent incident in Ohio took a different turn when a man stole a semi-truck and proceeded to engage in a prolonged pursuit after eluding a traffic stop. This reckless act not only consumed valuable police resources, but also … Read more

Florida woman loses $12K in ‘jury duty fraud’ perpetrated by prison inmate, feds say

A woman fell victim to a scam where she mistakenly deposited over $12,000 into a bitcoin ATM machine after receiving a call from an individual who pretended to be a Florida deputy, according to federal prosecutors. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, a Sarasota resident fell victim to a … Read more

Texas Sends Resources To Help Combat California Wildfires

The State of Texas is actively responding to the devastating California wildfires by deploying 135 firefighters and emergency personnel, accompanied by over 45 fire engines. This deployment is being directed by the Governor through the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service. The City of Beaumont has not received a direct request … Read more

Power begins to slowly return as southern areas thaw from winter storm

The South slowly thawed on Sunday after a freezing winter storm brought school closures, power outages, and flight cancellations or delays. Crews were working tirelessly, and by Sunday morning, Duke Energy reported that power had been restored to parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. Tens of thousands of customers had experienced power outages in … Read more

Former Russian Mercenary Detained By Texas Border Patrol

A man who illegally crossed the Rio Grande into Texas was recently arrested by Border Patrol agents near Roma. The arrested individual was identified as a former Russian mercenary. The Arrest of Timur Praliev According to Valleycentral.com, Praliev crossed the Rio Grande carrying two passports and a combined amount of $4,000 and 60,000 pesos. Amanda … Read more

Senior living home in Gilbert mourns loss of resident after driver crashes into building

Senior living home in Gilbert mourns loss of resident after driver crashes into building

Just before 10 p.m., the Gilbert police received a call regarding a collision at the American Orchards Senior Community, which is situated near Lindsay and Guadalupe roads. Following the accident, Joshua Michael Degolier, the 33-year-old driver, fled the scene before the arrival of the officers. Mary Lillian Haapala, 88 years old, was discovered deceased within … Read more