Local News

30

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Figure skaters among those on American Airlines flight that collided with Black Hawk helicopter near DCA

ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Several of the 60 passengers who were on board an airplane that collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night were figure skaters, U.S. Fgure Skating said. The organization released a statement, explaining that athletes, coaches, and family members were on their way home from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Kansas when the collision happened. Those passengers and others were on American Eagle Flight 5342, which American Airlines said PSA operated. The flight left Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), bound for Ronald Reagan Washington…

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30

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

Local NewsArmy helicopter, Passenger jet

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter, an Army official said. There was no immediate word on the cause of the collision, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport were halted as dive…

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29

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Bristol council censures member for lying about city employees

Three weeks after Bristol City Council member Michael Pollard issued an apology for lying about city employees, including City Manager Randy Eads, and violating the council’s code of ethics, his four fellow members voted to publicly censure him Tuesday night. Mayor Becky Nave said the council had no other option. “This is not the first incident where council member Michael Pollard has acted in a manner detrimental to the trust and integrity of our city, despite prior warnings,” she said. “Mr. Pollard has admitted to making false statements about city staff with the intention of damaging their reputations. These actions…

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01

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

Local NewsEducation, school, Weapons

Gun magazine and ammunition found in 5-year-old student’s backpack at New York school, officials say

A gun magazine and ammunition were found Monday inside a 5-year-old student's backpack at an elementary school in Syracuse, New York, officials said. The incident occurred at Porter Elementary School, according to a spokesperson with the Syracuse City School District, who on Tuesday shared a statement from police. “There was a 5-year-old student found in possession of a magazine and ammunition that was located in their backpack," the statement said. "At this time, it appears that the student did not know of the presence of such materials. The investigation is very active and ongoing. There was no gun, just a…

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01

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Man shot, found dead in Chesterfield after crashing into home New Year’s morning

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) Police are investigating a homicide in Chesterfield, where a man is found dead with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing a truck into a home. Officers arrived at around 12:58 a.m. on Jan. 1st at the 14900 block of Broadwater Way. The identity of the victim is unknown as police work to notify the next of kin. Police are continuing their investigation into this shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chesterfield County Police. This is a developing story. Stay with WGN News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may…

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23

Nov

By Dorothy Brand

Local NewsAAA, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices

AAA Rebrands ‘Gas Prices’ as ‘Fuel Prices’ by Adding EV Charging Rates

VIRGINIA BEACH — AAA announced that it is now adding electric vehicle charging data to its new “Fuel Prices” website in addition to providing gasoline price information. With nearly 2 million members living in households with one or more electric vehicles, AAA said it recognizes the need to track the average kilowatt-per-hour cost for all levels of public charging by state. Thursday’s national average for a kilowatt of electricity at a public charging station is 34 cents. At the pump, the national average for a gallon of gas dropped two cents since last week to $3.06 — matching the January low.…

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21

Nov

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room, and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday. Hegseth, a Fox News personality and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. News of the allegations surfaced last week when local officials released a brief statement confirming that a woman had accused…

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11

Nov

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

‘It hurts’: Lynchburg church leader responds to pastor-elect’s rape charge

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Sunday, ABC13 spoke with a local church leader, after their pastor-elect was arrested and charged with rape. Police arrested Garrett Harmon on October 31 in connection to a rape incident that happened in August. Harmon was the pastor-elect at First Baptist Church of South Lynchburg. Carl B. Hutcherson Jr. served as pastor at the church for fourteen years. He said the congregation is feeling hurt by the situation. Anything that happens like that, it hurts. It hurts on the inside, and if you're a Christian, which we are, it hurts even more. However I would…

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26

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Barnegat Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Handgun Charges

Barnegat, NJ – Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat, received a prison sentence on Friday following his guilty pleas to drug and weapons charges. Judge Dina M. Vicari sentenced Holland to three years in New Jersey State Prison for possession with intent to distribute less than half an ounce of cocaine. Additionally, he received a 10-year sentence, with a five-year parole ineligibility, for unlawful possession of a handgun. The charges stem from a February 23 incident in Barnegat. During a narcotics investigation, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Gunning River Road. Police seized cocaine and a .22 caliber revolver. Holland…

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26

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

13-Year-Old Boy Slashed in New York City

NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old boy in the Bronx on Tuesday. According to the New York City Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. inside 837 Home Street, within the 42nd Precinct. Authorities report that the unidentified individual approached the victim and engaged in a verbal dispute before displaying a scalpel and slashing the boy on his right arm and left hand. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by…

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