Snowfall is forecasted to affect areas of northeast West Virginia over the upcoming weekend. Accumulation is expected to occur from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports that Southeast Webster, Northwest Pocahontas, and Southeast Randolph counties are expected to be affected. Although the exact amount of snowfall is not known … Read more
A Virginia woman convicted of 60 counts of animal abuse will soon be released on harsh court orders, including lifetime probation and a $1.5 million restitution order. Irina Sergeyevna Barrett, 46, was condemned in Fauquier County Circuit Court after a years-long court struggle over the maltreatment of dozens of pets in her care. In 2020, … Read more
There is a lot of anticipation surrounding a potential powerful storm that is expected to affect the Weather First area in the early-to-middle parts of next week. This storm has the potential to bring both rain and possibly even snow to the region. On Tuesday, a surface low pressure system will form in the Central … Read more
Fourteen individuals have been indicted and eight have been arrested as a result of the dismantling of a significant alien smuggling ring that was responsible for bringing numerous undocumented individuals into the United States. In Las Cruces, New Mexico, a grand jury handed down an indictment on February 19th, accusing the individuals of conspiring to … Read more
A wind advisory is in effect for a large portion of central Indiana and western Ohio from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST on Friday. During this time, powerful gusts are anticipated, which could disrupt travel plans and affect utility services. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis and Wilmington has issued a warning about … Read more
A Texas Department of Public Safety traffic stop on Interstate 45 resulted in the discovery of 334 pounds of marijuana in a Sprinter van on February 26, 2025. The stop was initiated on February 18, 2025, for a minor traffic violation. After observing several indicators of criminal activity, the troopers obtained consent to search the … Read more
A former Paxton pharmacist, whose license was suspended by state regulators in 2023, is now facing felony charges. This comes after federal investigators discovered a collection of prescription drugs in her home. Jenna Lee Vogel, the former owner and head pharmacist of the now-closed Doug’s Compounding Pharmacy in downtown Paxton, is facing charges filed by … Read more
A 21-year-old woman in Soundview is currently in recovery after an attack and robbery on February 10, according to the police. Around 9 p.m., at the intersection of Elder Avenue and Watson Avenue, two women approached the 21-year-old victim, as reported by the police. Police claimed they had a verbal disagreement that swiftly escalated into … Read more
According to authorities, three men have been apprehended in connection with a theft operation that targeted T-Mobile stores in Florida, resulting in the theft of over $250,000. Giffton White, Sheldon Brownand, and Christopher Palmer are the individuals who have been charged with several crimes. These include conspiracy to commit racketeering, grand theft over $100,000, organized … Read more
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its immigrant detention facilities across the United States in order to increase its operations under President Donald Trump. ICE announced on Wednesday that a facility in New Jersey, which was previously closed, will be reopened and equipped with 1,000 beds. In addition to this, CoreCivic, one of its … Read more