Authorities in San Bernardino County are searching for a man accused of stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Victorville last week. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened shortly after 6:25 p.m. Thursday at a Kay Jewelers store on the 14000 block of Bear Valley Road. Investigators said … Read more
A 23-year-old man is facing potential DUI charges following a crash that left one person dead and two others injured in Los Angeles over the weekend. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday in the Porter Ranch area. Investigators said a 2015 Acura was traveling at a high … Read more
Police in Fort Lauderdale are investigating after a man was found dead early Tuesday along State Road A1A. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 3:30 a.m. reporting a person lying on the ground near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. When emergency crews … Read more
Flights operated by JetBlue resumed early Tuesday after a brief nationwide ground stop requested by the airline due to an internal technical issue. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airline asked for flights to be temporarily paused overnight while it addressed the problem. JetBlue later confirmed that the issue had been resolved. “A brief … Read more
Former television journalist Eliott Rodriguez has announced that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 27th congressional district. Rodriguez, a longtime anchor with CBS News Miami, revealed his candidacy Tuesday, saying his campaign will focus on reducing the cost of living, improving accountability in Washington and addressing issues affecting families in … Read more
Nik Joly, a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate in Jackson whose later criminal conviction divided the community, has died at the age of 61. Police discovered Joly dead on Feb. 24 in his home after a therapist requested a welfare check when he missed a scheduled appointment. According to Lt. Pete Postma of the Jackson Police … Read more
Lawmakers in Lansing are once again attempting to establish statewide rules for septic systems in Michigan, aiming to address long-standing concerns about water quality. Members of the state Senate’s natural resources committee recently heard testimony on Senate Bill 771, which proposes uniform standards for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of residential septic systems. The … Read more
Family and friends are remembering William “Bill” Akers, one of several people killed when a powerful tornado struck near Union City on March 6. Akers, 63, died while visiting neighbors for a card game when the tornado tore through the area near Union Lake in Branch County. Two of his neighbors, PPenni Jo Guthrie, 65, … Read more
Fire crews worked for several hours Monday night to contain a blaze at a recycling facility in Kalamazoo. The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, where thick black smoke could be seen rising into the sky from the scene. According to officials, the fire was mainly contained to an outdoor pile … Read more
A powerful EF3 tornado left a home in ruins near Union Lake in Union City after violent storms swept through the area on March 6. Homeowner Chris Henke said the property, where he had planned to retire with his wife, was likely a total loss after the storm tore through the area. The couple was … Read more