Local News

26

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Merrillville Shooting Victim in Critical Condition After Airlift to Chicago Hospital

Merrillville, IN – A shooting in Merrillville left one person critically injured on Thursday night. Police officers, alongside Superior Medics, responded around 8:30 p.m. to West 59th Court and Fillmore Place, where they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Responding officers rendered lifesaving aid until paramedics arrived. Superior Medics swiftly transported the victim to Merrillville Intermediate School, where an air ambulance awaited. The victim was then flown to a Chicago-area hospital, with their condition reported as critical. The Merrillville Police Department has launched an investigation and seeks the public’s help. Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident…

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26

Oct

By Courtney

Local Newscollision

Parties identified in head on collision that killed two near Britt

BRITT— The parties involved in a two-vehicle crash in Britt Thursday that claimed the lives of two men have been identified. According to a news release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department Friday, the drivers were Frank Bertram Ratliff, 76, of Angora, and Steven Craig Shoden, 69, of Virginia. At 8:51 a.m. on October 24, the St. Louis County Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash in the 9100 block of Biss Road in Unorganized Township 60R18, in the Britt area. According to the Sheriff’s Department, a witness reported that the driver of the first vehicle, Ratliff,…

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25

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Caroline County, VA – Multi-Vehicle Accident and Vehicle Fire on I-95 S at mm107 Causes Injuries

Caroline County, VA (October 24, 2024) – A serious multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-95 South at mile marker 107, involving two semi-trucks and resulting in a vehicle fire. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash, which involved multiple vehicles engulfed in flames. Fire crews arrived promptly to manage the situation and extinguish the fire. The incident prompted a mutual aid response from Fort Walker, Spotsylvania, and Hanover Fire departments to assist with the emergency. As responders worked diligently, multiple victims were being evaluated for injuries at the scene. Due to the severity of the accident…

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25

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Richmond, VA – Vehicle Collision With Injuries at S Dooley Ave & Ellwood Ave

Richmond, VA (October 24, 2024) – A vehicle collision occurred in the Museum District area of Richmond on the evening of October 23, prompting an immediate emergency response. At approximately 9:55 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting the incident at the intersection of S Dooley Ave and Ellwood Ave. Upon arrival, emergency personnel assessed the situation and assisted those involved in the accident. The collision resulted in a variety of injuries, necessitating medical attention for the victims. The incident blocked the intersection, causing delays in traffic as authorities worked to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the…

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09

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Baltimore Double Shooting Leaves One Fighting for Life

BALTIMORE, MD— Two men were hospitalized following a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 1200 block of South Haven Street in Southeast Baltimore. The incident began around 2:15 a.m. when a 31-year-old man flagged down a Southeast District patrol officer in the 3100 block of Boston Street, reporting that he had been shot. Medics arrived and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after, at approximately 2:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Haven Street for another shooting report. There, they found an unidentified…

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03

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day

Summary At least 45 container vessels stuck outside eastern ports White House presses port employers to hike pay offer Port employers signal they are open to new talks Vessel backlog could double by end of week, analyst says NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day preventing unloading and threatening shortages of everything from bananas to auto parts. No negotiations were scheduled between the International Longshoremen's Association and employers, but the port owners, under pressure…

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03

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Board of Public Works receives tentative utility tax assessments for next tax year

CHARLESTON — The annual process of finalizing property tax rates for large utilities in West Virginia began Tuesday morning when the Board of Public Works received tentative tax assessments from the state Tax Division. The Board of Public Works consists of Gov. Jim Justice and the state’s elected constitutional officers: Secretary of State Mac Warner, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt, State Auditor J.B. McCuskey, and State Treasurer Riley Moore, who was represented Tuesday by a staff member. State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt is also a member of the Board of Public Works. According to Tax Commissioner…

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03

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Lynchburg, VA – Child Critically Hurt in Crash at Langhorne Rd and Memorial Ave

Lynchburg, VA (October 2, 2024) – A serious two-vehicle crash occurred on Tuesday evening, October 1 resulting in critical injuries to a child. Emergency responders were called to the scene at approximately 8:49 p.m. at the intersection of Langhorne Road and Memorial Avenue. Upon arrival, police and fire crews discovered five individuals with injuries. A juvenile was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition, while the other four individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are currently receiving treatment. The age of the injured child has not been disclosed at this time. Lynchburg Police are actively investigating the circumstances…

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27

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

VSP: Critically missing 57-year-old from NN last seen in Richmond

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia State Police have issued a critically missing adult alert on behalf of the Newport News Police Department (NNPD) for a missing 57-year-old man. According to officials, Eric Lamont Lamb was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 on Hull Street and Cowardin Avenue in the Richmond metro region. Lamb is described as a Black male standing at six-foot-one and weighing around 165 pounds. Police said he is possibly driving a 2021 Nissan Versa with Virginia plates ‘TPE-1972.’ Police said Lamb’s disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety. Anyone with…

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27

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Local News

Va. husband accused of plotting with au pair in Reston murders to appear for bond hearing

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man is set to appear in a Fairfax County courtroom for a bond hearing Friday morning. Brendan Banfield is facing four counts of aggravated murder and one count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection to the 2023 double homicide in Reston. Prosecutors allege Banfield plotted with the family’s au pair to carry out the murders. Last year on Feb. 4, officers found Banfield’s wife, 37-year-old Christine, stabbed, and 38-year-old Joseph Ryan shot at a home in the 13200 block…

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