By Michelle Watson and Steve Almasy, CNN A man accused of killing two police officers and a deputy in Kentucky last June has died in jail, the Pikeville Police Department said Wednesday in a news release. Lance Storz, 50, was found unresponsive shortly after 6:30 a.m. ET Tuesday at the Pike County Detention Center, police
Continue ReadingBy Emily Maher Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A driver escaped serious injury this weekend when a sheet of ice crashed through her windshield on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts. “All of a sudden, in the left-hand lane, I see this car that was way up in front of me,
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to block construction of the largest lithium mine in the U.S. while it considers claims by Nevada conservationists and tribes that the government illegally approved it in a rush to produce raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. The 9th U.S.
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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to block construction of the largest lithium mine in the U.S. while it considers claims by Nevada conservationists and tribes that the government illegally approved it in a rush to produce raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. The 9th U.S.
Continue ReadingBy RAYMOND STRICKLAND Click here for updates on this story ST. CLAIR SHORES, Michigan (WWJ) — The demolition of the historic water tower in St. Clair Shores is on hold after the city learned an owl was living inside of it. City councilman Dave Rubello calls it a blessing in disguise as he continues his
Continue ReadingBy Laura Terrell Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Two sisters from West Des Moines are being recognized as heroes for their quick thinking after saving two kids who fell through the ice in a pond behind an apartment building. Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Morris and 17-year-old Jacora Morris were
Continue ReadingBy SARA POWERS Click here for updates on this story VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — Deputies found a dead horse dumped in the woods in West Michigan, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. Animal Control received a report of a horse being dead and dumped near 112th Ave. and 46th St. in Valley Township,
Continue ReadingBy Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Waukesha man is being held on a $2 million cash bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a 68-year-old woman while out on bail for less serious charges. Kendrew Wilson, 23, is facing one count of first-degree sexual assault of an elderly
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Un apagón afecta Argentina la tarde de este miércoles. La Secretaría de Energía informó que el sistema interconectado de electricidad del país registra “varias fallas” y esto ha generado apagones en varios lugares, incluido Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, entre otros. De acuerdo a la secretaría, estas fallas llevaron
Continue ReadingBy Victor Jacobo Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A source tells CBS 58 the man who died by suicide after a police pursuit Tuesday, Feb. 28 was the boyfriend of the Milwaukee Common Council president’s niece who was killed Sunday, Feb. 26. Twenty-six-year-old Aliyah Pérez was shot and killed
Continue ReadingBy FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — The TV provider Dish Network continues to recover from a ransomware attack it said disrupted operations, internet sites and call centers. It says unspecified data was stolen and it is investigating if that includes the personal information of customers. In a notice to customers on its
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The reckless murder trial of a former neurosurgeon started Wednesday with two very different pictures of the defendant. To the prosecution, Jonathan Nakhla was “entitled.” To the defense, he is a life-saver who will have to live down a tragic accident.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Taiwan’s National Symphony Orchestra canceled a March 5 concert scheduled to feature soprano Anna Netrebko in a decision the orchestra said it made “due to public concerns.” Netrebko had been scheduled to perform with her husband, tenor Yusif Eyvazov, and mezzo-soprano I-Chiao Shih. The orchestra said in a statement that ticket
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — President Joe Biden is imploring House Democrats to go out and sell the Democratic accomplishments of the last two years to voters. Biden is rallying the lawmakers at a time when their party is confronting the limits of its power in a newly
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force says six officers who were in charge of caring for the infrastructure, fuel and logistics support for a North Dakota nuclear missile base were relieved of command due to a loss of confidence in their ability to carry out their responsibilities. A defense official
Continue ReadingBy SARA BURNETT and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Four years ago, Paul Vallas finished toward the bottom of the pack in a crowded race for Chicago mayor. Trying again, focused this time on crime, he was the top vote getter Tuesday, toppling the incumbent mayor and advancing to an April runoff to
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery rose 64 cents to $77.69 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for May delivery rose 86 cents to $84.31 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery rose 3 cents to $2.67 a gallon. April heating oil rose 6 cents to $2.87 a gallon. April natural gas
Continue ReadingGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion has been sentenced to one year in jail. He had pleaded no contest in a domestic violence assault at his home last fall. A Brown Circuit Court judge sentenced Guion on Tuesday. The judge also ordered Guion to serve three years’ probation
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by oil and gas companies hoping to move a key lawsuit over damage to Louisiana coastal wetlands from state to federal courts. The high court rejected the appeal in a brief order dated Monday. In effect, it upheld
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The CEO of Norfolk Southern railroad will testify in Congress next week about last month’s fiery Ohio derailment and the precautions the railroad takes to prevent similar crashes. The railroad said Wednesday that Alan Shaw will appear before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
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