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Month: January 2025

Mailboxes blown up across Lamoille County, sheriff says

By Molly Ormsbee Click here for updates on this story     LAMOILLE COUNTY, Vermont (WPTZ) — The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department received multiple complaints on Saturday about the destruction of mailboxes in the towns of Wolcott, Johnson and Morrisville. The sheriff’s department said explosive devices were used to damage the mailboxes. The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department

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Sports reporter killed in shooting

By Jackson Kurtz Click here for updates on this story     PLATTE COUNTY, Missouri (KMBC) — Platte County sheriff deputies are investigating the death of Dennis Sharkey, 50, who was found shot to death in his car Friday night. Kansas City, Missouri, police were first called to I-29 and NW 72nd Street around 7 p.m. Friday.

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Sports reporter killed in shooting

KMBC, “THE MEXICAN LEDGER” FROM 6-11, CNN By Jackson Kurtz Click here for updates on this story     PLATTE COUNTY, Missouri (KMBC) — Platte County sheriff deputies are investigating the death of Dennis Sharkey, 50, who was found shot to death in his car Friday night. Kansas City, Missouri, police were first called to I-29 and

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Oregon firefighters save Southern California home in first 24-hour shift

By Sabinna Pierre, KGW.COM LOS ANGELES (KGW) — Oregon firefighters are proving their expertise and dedication as they continue to support California in battling devastating wildfires. On Friday, during their first 24-hour shift in Southern California, one of the Marion County strike teams played a key role in saving a home. The Salem Fire Department said the incident occurred

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Schools closed for the day after staff member posts threat on social media, police say

By Hannah Kliger, Nick Caloway Click here for updates on this story     MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (WCBS/WLNY) — Schools in Montclair, New Jersey are closed Monday due to what the superintendent called a “security concern,” but officials now say the potential threat “has been neutralized.” CBS News New York learned a staff member, who is currently

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Oregon State Fire Marshal: Don’t believe everything you read online about California wildfire response

By Sabinna Pierre, KGW.com SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Here’s what really happened when Oregon firefighters headed south to help with California’s wildfires: They drove down Wednesday, got their trucks checked Thursday morning, and got right to work. No drama, no delays, and definitely no emissions test roadblocks, according to a statement clearing up the misinformation from the Oregon State Fire

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