One person died early Friday afternoon when a westbound semi-truck pulling a trailer left the Kansas Turnpike on its north side and struck a bridge pillar in eastern Shawnee County, the Kansas Turnpike Authority reported. The victim’s name, age and gender were not being made public pending notification of next of kin. Kansas Highway Patrol…
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded Jan. 8 through Thursday. 1 critical violation Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 2072 Interchange Road, Millcreek Township. (Cans found that were severely dented and/or leaking.) Wednesday Arby’s, 3720 Pine Ave….
STAUNTON — Staunton City Schools will consider a stricter ban on cell phones next school year. Currently high school students have to stow away their phones during classes throughout the day, but they can access their phones during lunch and class transitions. During a work session for the Staunton School Board Monday, Jan. 13, Staunton…
Note: This article is being provided for free by The News Leader as a public service. UPDATE: The missing teen was safely located, the sheriff’s office said on Dec. 14. STAUNTON – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said a Staunton teenager was reported missing Thursday. Kylin W. May, 16, was last seen Oct. 22, but…
Wiping away tears Thursday as a cold chill filled the Nashville air, Tonya Simmons spoke about her brother, who was fatally shot 25 years ago. Edward Simmons had a daughter and was planning a wedding when he died on Dec. 4, 1999. During the annual Season to Remember event, Tonya Simmons told a group of…
Haines City has become the first municipality in Polk County to introduce its own branded coffee, the Haines City Cafecito Roast. Polk Roasters produces the new blend, described as having the flavor of “s’mores,” a combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers. City officials introduced the coffee with free samples at Thursday’s Oh Christmas Tree Extravaganza…
A crash at the Highway 22 and Highway 51 interchange near Salem is causing delays Friday night. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, drivers should expect delays on Highway 22 west of Salem and on Highway 51 at the 22 and 51 junction due to the crash. Drivers are asked to use an alternate…
The Warrick County Sheriff’s office has identified the person killed in a head-on collision Thursday as a 68-year-old Newburgh man. Kevin Aker was killed while driving east on Indiana 68 near Knob Hill Road in Lynnville just after 5 p.m. Thursday. According to a news release from Sheriff Mike Wilder, a second driver heading west…
Buc-ee’s sets its sights west, opening its newest Texas location — the only one west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and, essentially, the I-35 corridor — in Amarillo next week, about two months earlier than originally expected. The city granted economic incentives in February 2022. Following delays due to a land dispute, construction began in…
Erie County is under a lake-effect snow warning through Friday morning, with heavy snow, high winds and low wind chills expected. The heaviest snowfall is forecast across the northern part of the county, with accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, and up to 16 inches in some areas. Travel could be difficult at times,…