The family of a Cobb County teenager who was hit by a car while leaving a Christmas light display last year is disappointed with the outcome of the trial for the man accused of killing her. On Friday, Jerome Cox, 68, was found guilty of misdemeanor charges of homicide by vehicle in the second degree … Read more
The search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ‘s killer since Thompson was ambushed Wednesday outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel has stretched beyond New York City. While still looking to identify the suspect, the FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. That’s on top of a $10,000 reward offered by the NYPD. The gunman used … Read more
On Saturday night, December 7, Dunstable police arrested and charged a Pepperell man with an OUI after clipping an officer with his truck. The incident occurred around 4:45 P.M. when an officer was instructing traffic at a Jinglefest event, that’s when a pickup truck’s side-view mirror struck the officer. The officer described the vehicle to … Read more
NEW YORK — The NYPD searched the lake in Central Park again Sunday, hoping to recover evidence linked to last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. As the manhunt for the gunman continues, officials said on Sunday they’re narrowing their search. The NYPD released new photos of a person of interest … Read more
State transportation officials have announced the government groups that will take the lead in shaping a proposal to return passenger rail service to the Phoenix area. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said in a statement the proposed train service between Tucson and Buckeye holds “enormous promise for economic growth and employment and would mean more transportation … Read more
Dec. 8—Portland residents woke up Sunday morning to the city’s first noticeable snowfall of the winter season after an overnight storm system dropped a few inches’ worth of flakes across much of Maine. But along the coast, flurries tapered off throughout the morning, and high temperatures in the mid-40s, combined with sun in the forecast, … Read more
Dec. 8—JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is holding a public meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in Jefferson City, to “continue discussing permitting land application of industrial wastewater and wastewater treatment residuals.” Attendance can be in person, by conference call and by Webex, a video meeting service. Companies such … Read more
A man displaying “erratic behavior” and refusing to leave a Hesperia park died after being handcuffed on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Park rangers requested help from deputies about 5:40 p.m. regarding a man who was refusing to leave Lime Street Park, 16292 Lime Street, about 5:40 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. … Read more
Dec. 8—Drivers are going to have to parallel park instead using diagonal parking stalls in some areas of downtown Newton. Members of the Newton City Council adopted the street parking changes during their Dec. 2 meeting at City Hall. The changes mainly affect two blocks of streets currently under construction. Following the council’s approval of … Read more
Kent Police are investigating the death of a man at a bar on Sunday morning. Around 12:41 a.m. on Sunday, police answered calls about a shooting at the Cloud 9 Bar at 806 Central Avenue South in Kent. Witnesses told police that they called 911 after hearing the shooting and seeing the victim on the … Read more