JACKSON, Missi. (DDN) – A powerful storm system that began Friday has left at least 39 people dead, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses as it moved across the central and southern United States. The storm triggered tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. Tornadoes Leave Trails of Devastation...
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Elderly Driver Rescued after Car Crashes into Everett Building; Probe Launched into Accident
EVERETT, Wash. (DDN) – A dramatic rescue took place Sunday afternoon in Everett after a car crashed into a building, trapping its driver inside. Everett Fire and Police responded to the 1900 block of Broadway around 3 p.m. after a vehicle veered into oncoming traffic, struck a light pole, and smashed through the south wall...
Texas House Bill Seeks to Transfer Parks and Wildlife Duties to Other Agencies
AUSTIN, Tex. (DDN) – A Texas House Representative has introduced legislation aimed at dismantling the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, proposing to reassign its responsibilities to various state agencies. On Thursday, State Rep. Pat Curry, representing Texas House District 56 near Waco, introduced the bill. Legislation HB 4938 proposes to eliminate the Texas Parks and...
California’s Insurance Regulator Approves 22% State Farm Rate Hike with Conditions
SACRAMENTO, Cali. (DDN) – California greenlights a significant 22% increase in rates for the leading property insurance provider in the state. California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has given provisional approval to State Farm’s request for a 22% increase in property insurance rates, emphasizing the necessity to stabilize the insurance market. Lara stated that State Farm...
Michigan State Women’s Basketball Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, Faces No. 10 Harvard
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – After an impressive 21-9 season and a fifth-place finish in the Big Ten, the Michigan State women’s basketball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans will take on No. 10 Harvard in the first round, with the game set to be played at NC State. Harvard, boasting...
Michigan Wins Big Ten Tournament but Lands No. 5 Seed, Sparking Fan Outrage
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – Michigan basketball started the day on a high note, winning the Big Ten Conference tournament championship. However, their excitement was dampened when the NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed. The Wolverines secured a No. 5 seed, while Wisconsin, whom they defeated in the championship game, earned a No. 3 seed, sparking frustration...
Twin Sisters, Their Partners Involved in Violent New Jersey Car Accident
Memories like this bring joy and tears to Phil Armstrong and his wife, Jessica. “No matter what room Kiley walked in, she lit up the room, and Krista would be right there with her,” Phil Armstrong said, sitting in his Brick Township home. Kiley and Krista Armstrong, Phil’s twin younger sisters, were inseparable. Their companions,...
Major Crash on Indiana 26 Sends Lafayette Woman to Hospital in Critical Condition
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Terry Pyatt of Lafayette and her GMC Acadia were the victims of a seven-car accident Thursday afternoon near Indiana 26 and Tippecanoe County Road 550 East. Pyatt, 64, was taken to an Indianapolis hospital for her injuries following the incident and was still in serious condition Friday, according to a Tippecanoe County...
Texas Teacher Had Romantic Relationship with Middle-School Student; Arrested after Victim Revealed Details
Belton, TX – An arrest document discloses that alleged sexual activities between a former Belton ISD teacher and a 14-year-old girl lasted more than a year. Logan Michael Demeny was arrested by Belton Police after an investigation that began on February 22 after they discovered that an outcry had been made to Child Protective Services....
Sacramento Man Sentenced for Child Molestation, Threatened to Kill Family Members if Revealed Abuse
Sacramento, CA – A 55-year-old man was sentenced in Sacramento County for doing lewd actions on a kid over several months, according to the district attorney’s office. The man reportedly threatened to kill the child’s family if they revealed anything. Alfred Tribbey was sentenced to 98 years in jail on Friday. According to the district...