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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”
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”
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”
Sunday, 26th, July 2026 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – A Hickory man has been arrested and charged following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Burke County. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting around 10:41 p.m. on July 25 at 7870 River Rock Road. Responding deputies located a male suffering … Continue reading “Hickory Man Charged In Fatal Burke County Shooting”
Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Overnight Shootings In Northeastern Catawba County
Thursday, 23rd, July 2026 CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate overnight shootings that occurred Tuesday night in northeastern Catawba County, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting an ongoing criminal investigation. According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched at approximately 11:28 p.m. to a reported … Continue reading “Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Overnight Shootings In Northeastern Catawba County”
Saturday, 18th, July 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has released an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Claude Wayne Holsclaw, commonly known as “Doc,” reaffirming its commitment to pursuing every available lead as the investigation continues. In a statement released to the public, Brookford Police Chief Will Armstrong emphasized … Continue reading “Brookford Police Continue Active Investigation Into Missing Man Claude Wayne “Doc” Holsclaw”