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
A man from New Hampshire struck it lucky when he played the lottery in Massachusetts and won a prize of $25,000 annually for the rest of his life. During a Lucky for Life drawing held on November 16, 2024, Joseph DeFeudis, a resident of Pelham, New Hampshire, emerged as the lucky winner of $25,000 per … Read more
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
Despite the melting snow in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, several local schools have chosen to remain closed or switch to virtual learning on Jan. 13. This decision is primarily due to the presence of uncleared snow on the roads and the potential for refreezing overnight. Here is a list of districts that have … Read more
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
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
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
A significant infusion of funds from a federal source will bolster railway safety in Arizona. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the state will receive more than $46 million to improve rail crossing safety and infrastructure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will generate this money to improve Yuma, Marana, Gilbert, and Hualapai Tribal lands. … Read more
A Tennessee man is being charged after he reportedly shot at a family who was sledding in the snow, claiming that they were on his property. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Benjamin Cook is currently being charged with six counts of aggravated assault in relation to the shooting. It is possible that additional … Read more
A Tennessee man, who owns Rat’s Army, a Kalispell-based business, has pleaded guilty to a federal crime. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana, announced the guilty plea on January 10th. The man was accused of producing and selling unapproved bodybuilding drugs. Tyler Jordan Hall, a 31-year-old resident of Greenville, has confessed to the U.S. … Read more