DDN – The Gulf Coast is recovering from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that hit from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways, and leaving frigid temperatures in its aftermath. The storm and its accompanying cold blast have killed at least ten people. According to the local paper, one person died in a house fire after leaving...
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Detroit Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Woman and Biting Off Part of Her Ear
DETROIT (DDN) – A 23-year-old Detroit man is accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman in a Royal Oak Township motel. Jacob Macklis faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to maim, strangling, felonious assault, domestic violence, and two counts of third-degree child abuse. On January 18, Michigan State Police arrived...
People Are Abandoning These 5 Maryland Towns Faster Than Ever – Here’s Why
DDN – Maryland, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, has a population of around 6 million residents. Some towns in the state provide a more appealing living experience due to their rich history, diverse culture, and scenic landscapes. Some areas experience high crime rates, low incomes, inadequate schools, and limited opportunities. Here...
Dog Owner Dies After Falling Into Frigid Pond While Searching for Missing Pup, NC Authorities Confirm
DDN – A dog owner discovered dead in a freezing pond had been hunting for his pet before tragedy struck, according to North Carolina officials. Phillip Daniel Skelley, 34, most likely fell through the ice while attempting to rescue his dog from the frozen pond, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. “Investigators believe that...
Two-vehicle Crash on I-74 Near 118 Mile Marker Leaves One Injured, Closes Highway for Hours
SHELBYVILLE (DDN) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 8:21 a.m. Wednesday on the westbound side of I-74 near the 118 mile marker. Deputies said the collision included a 2015 Freightliner box truck from Missouri driven by a 26-year-old man and a 2016 GMC full-size van driven by a...
Deadly Collision on Slippery U.S. Highway 57 in Uvalde County Claims Multiple Lives Early Tuesday Morning
ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas(DDN) – The Uvalde County Constable’s Precinct 6 Office reports that some persons perished as a result of a serious car collision that occurred because of slippery road conditions. On Tuesday, at around 12:45 a.m., an incident occurred on a bridge that is located along U.S. Highway 57. According to officials, U.S. Highway...
Tragic Crash in Erath County Claims Two Lives and Leaves One Woman Critically Injured on U.S. 281
ERATH COUNTY, Texas (DDN) – According to police, a tragic crash in Erath County killed two people and badly injured another woman. On Jan. 17 about 3 p.m., a young couple was driving south on U.S. 281 in a Cadillac CT5, while a 63-year-old woman was going north on the same road in a Hyundai...
Three Semi-trucks and Ten Cars Involved in Chain Reaction Crash on I-94 in West Michigan
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – The Michigan State Police said that a chain reaction crash occurred Tuesday morning along Interstate 94 in West Michigan due to whiteout conditions. The impact of the many slide-offs and crashes around 9 a.m. forced the closure of roughly 10 miles of the interstate highway’s eastbound lanes near Hartford,...
Ten Years, One Ticket a Week: Michigan Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
LAPEER COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – A man from Michigan won a $1 million jackpot after playing Powerball for ten years. Robert Benaglio, who is from Dryden, purchased a ticket at a BP gas station in Metamora. He matched all five white balls in the Michigan Lottery drawing on December 23. Benaglio stated, “For the past...
Record-breaking Blizzard Wreaks Havoc Across Southern Us, Killing 9 and Shutting Down Entire Cities
DDN – An unusual and powerful winter storm has brought the Southern United States to a halt, covering cities such as Houston and New Orleans with a thick layer of snow and ice. The storm, which lasted from Texas to Florida, produced extensive disruptions, including school and business closures, dangerous travel conditions, and, unfortunately, at...