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Sunday, 16th, August 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, I.N. – At least seven people have died and hundreds of structures have been damaged or threatened after days of severe thunderstorms, destructive winds and historic flooding swept across Indiana, prompting emergency declarations, evacuations, water rescues and widespread infrastructure damage. The deadly stretch of weather began Aug. 11 and continued … Continue reading “Seven Dead As Historic Flooding, Severe Storms Devastate Indiana”
Sunday, 16th, August 2026 HAWAII COUNTY, H.I. – One person was killed in a storm-related traffic crash Saturday as Hurricane Lala brought torrential rainfall, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous conditions to Hawaii, Gov. Josh Green said. Green confirmed the fatality in a video update Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, as Lala made its closest approach … Continue reading “One Dead In Storm-Related Crash As Hurricane Lala Impacts Hawaii”
SEVIER COUNTY, U.T. (AP) – Two helicopter pilots were killed after their aircraft crashed while battling a large wildfire in central Utah, authorities confirmed Saturday. The pilots were aboard a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter when it crashed Friday morning while supporting firefighting operations in the Fishlake National Forecast, according to the Sevier County sheriff. The crash … Continue reading “Two Helicopter Pilots Killed While Fighting Massive Utah Wildfires”
WASHINGTON (AP) – The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean for possible development as the basin moves deeper into August and toward the traditional peak of hurricane season. Neither disturbance poses an immediate threat to the United States, and forecasters say environmental conditions could limit development in the near … Continue reading “National Hurricane Center Monitoring Two Disturbances In Atlantic”
Wednesday, 5th, August 2026 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred late July 25 in eastern Burke County as Kendall Lorian Lineberger, 30, of 7870 River Rock Road, Hickory, according to an update released by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Lineberger’s next of kin have … Continue reading “Victim Identified In Burke County Homicide Investigation; Suspect Remains Held Without Bond”
Wednesday, 5th, August 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department will return to national television this weekend as the department rejoins the REELZ documentary series On Patrol: Live beginning Friday night. Department officials announced the return after receiving numerous questions from viewers about when the agency would once again be featured on the popular … Continue reading “Brookford Police Department Returning To ‘On Patrol: Live’ Beginning Friday on REELZ”
Tuesday, 4th, August 2026 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 59-year-old man who died after being found unresponsive inside the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central over the weekend. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Todd Williams, 59, was discovered unresponsive in his housing unit at approximately 8:55 a.m. Saturday … Continue reading “Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office Investigating In-Custody Death Of 59-Year-Old Inmate”
Monday, 3rd, August 2026 SPOKANE, W.A. (AP) – Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving wildfires continue to devastate eastern Washington, destroying hundreds of buildings, leaving thousands without electricity and prompting state officials to declare a statewide emergency. Approximately 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate portions of … Continue reading “Thousands Evacuate As Washington Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Buildings”
Sunday, 2nd, August 2026 SURRY COUNTY, N.C. – Residents in northeastern Surry County are being urged to seek higher ground immediately after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a Flash Flood Emergency overnight for areas surrounding Mountain Airy and Pilot Mountain. The warning, issued at 12:32 a.m. EDT Sunday, remains in effect until 8:30 … Continue reading “Flash Flood Emergency Declared For Mount Airy And Pilot Mountain Areas Following Life-Threatening Flooding”
Saturday, 1st, August 2026 CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the abduction and murder of 58-year-old Robin Doyle. According to investigators, Leroy Allen Loper, 54, has been charged with Felony Murder, First-Degree Kidnapping, and Concealment of Death in the case. Authorities said … Continue reading “Suspect Charged In Abduction And Murder Of Robin Doyle”