Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting storm surge and hurricane warnings for parts of Cuba and the Florida Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge watch for the Gulf Coast from Chokoloskee to Indian Pass on Sunday afternoon, as well as a hurricane … Read more
Three US Marines died in an aircraft crash off the coast of northern Australia on Sunday, 27, August, 2023 while transporting troops during a normal military exercise. Five others were “transported to Royal Darwin Hospital in serious condition,” according to a press release. They were among 23 Marines on the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft when … Read more
Unpredictable winds continued high heat, and ultra-dry conditions fuelled wildfires in western Louisiana on Saturday 27, August, 2023 prompting officials to order further homes to evacuate late into the evening. Crews tackled a wildfire in central #Louisiana late on Saturday as heat and dry conditions fueled dozens of fires across the state. 17 parishes in … Read more
The Kewanee Police Department was notified of a potential school shooting threat at Kewanee High School on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., and launched an investigation. Two male youths, ages 16 and 14, were arrested in connection with the threat. After a firearm and paraphernalia were discovered in one of the teenagers’ … Read more
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a gunshot at an Oklahoma high school football game on Friday. The Choctaw Police Department claimed that gunshots were fired on the visitor’s side of the stadium at Choctaw High School during the third quarter of their game versus Del City High School on Friday. The shooting was the … Read more
The rate of motor vehicle fatalities in the United States is an important number that indicates the safety of the country’s roadways as well as the success of various safety measures and policies. Over time, analyzing this data provides significant insights into patterns, variables impacting rates, and the impact of measures targeted at lowering deaths. … Read more
Mike Donahue, a KOIN 6 News reporter and anchor for more than four decades, died on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the age of 77. His family announced his death in a Facebook post, saying he died surrounded by his loved ones after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. Donahue was one of Portland’s most … Read more
A man from St. Mary’s was identified as the individual who was shot and killed during “an encounter” with Celina police early Friday morning. Corey Andrew, 24, was identified as the individual who was shot and eventually died as a result of his injuries, according to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale in a press release. … Read more
Mike Donahue, who was a correspondent and news anchor at Portland’s KOIN-TV for more than four decades, has passed away at the age of 77. Donahue passed away from pancreatic cancer, per a post on the KOIN website. Donahue was a local example of the type of familiar face that viewers knew they could rely … Read more
Reggie Chaney, a former University of Houston basketball star, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2023, according to several reports. Chaney was an important part of the Cougars’ teams that advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 2021, the Elite Eight in 2022, and the Sweet Sixteen in 2023. In 2022-23, he was also named … Read more