El Paso County residents received welcomed news as Sheriff Joseph Roybal announced the lifting of Stage I fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas, effective November 7. Citizens, who’ve been adhering to strict fire control measures, can now breathe a little easier thanks to improved weather conditions and a thorough fuel assessment. In a public release, Roybal stated, “I am pleased to announce, following a comprehensive assessment of fuel and current weather conditions, Stage I fire restrictions are lifted, effective today, November 7, 2024, at 1:30 pm.” His acknowledgement of the community’s efforts, highlights the collective responsibility felt by residents during...
O’Fallon Community Mourns Tragic Loss of 10-Year-Old Girl Killed by School Bus
A tragic incident occurred yesterday afternoon in O’Fallon, Missouri, when a 10-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus. The Fort Zumwalt School District bus hit the child at around 3:45 p.m. near Lupine Court and Belleau Creek Road, just south of Interstate 70, as per the St. Charles County Ambulance District spokesperson. Kyle Gaines with the St. Charles County Ambulance District informed that paramedics arrived at the scene three minutes after the call was made at 3:48 p.m., but sadly, the girl was pronounced dead at the location. FOX2Now reported on the details of the accident. The...
Methuen Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Illegal Reentry Following Deportation
A man from Methuen has entered a guilty plea to the federal crime of illegal reentry after being deported. Santos Guzman, 55, made his plea before U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper, with sentencing set for February next year, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office . Indicted by a federal grand jury in December 2021, Guzman faces a hefty sentence of up to 20 years, a possible fine of $250,000, and three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term. Before being ordered removed from the United States in 2019, he had been convicted of two...
Nashville Alert: TDOT Announces Two Weekend Closures of Downtown East Loop on I-24 for Roadworks
Nashville drivers should be aware of another weekend closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will fully close the downtown east loop on I-24, from the I-65 split to the I-40 merge, starting at 8 p.m. today and lasting until 5 a.m. next Monday. A similar closure is scheduled for the weekend of November 22, beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday and ending Monday morning. For drivers in Nashville, the west loop will be the designated detour route, as indicated by TDOT . This will be the final full closure of the downtown east loop for the year, but travelers...
White Settlement Police Department Engages Community at Criminal Justice Job Fair
The White Settlement Police Department was present at the Criminal Justice Job Fair on Wednesday, with Detective Geovanny Ramirez and WEST COMM 911 Dispatcher Adrianne Stewart representing the department’s outreach efforts. Both law enforcement professionals were at the fair to engage with the community and to spotlight career opportunities within the department, notably for those interested in becoming WEST COMM dispatchers. In an age where the intersection of community and law enforcement is scrutinized more closely than ever, events like these offer a unique chance for face-to-face dialogue. The initiative shown by WSPD to attend the job fair is a...
American Freight to Close All Stores Nationwide as Bankruptcy Moves Forward and Liquidation Sales Begin
In the shifting landscape of retail sales, American Freight, a well-known Toledo, Ohio-based furniture and appliance retailer, has started the process of closing down its extensive store network that stretches across the nation. This move comes after its parent company, Franchise Group Inc., sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to accumulating losses and problematic financial maneuvers by its owner, B. Riley Financial. With over 370 locations spread across 41 states, including California where 15 stores serve predominantly the southern sector, the retail chain’s exit will touch many communities and employees. American Freight’s downfall, reported by KTLA , is attributed to...
Prineville Street at Hillsborough Boulevard Set for Upcoming Closure, Charlotte County Commuters Advised to Seek Alternatives
Charlotte County Public Works Department has issued a traffic advisory indicating that Prineville Street at the junction with Hillsborough Boulevard will be briefly accessible starting tomorrow until Monday, but on Tuesday it’s set to close again until further notice. This is not the first time local drivers have had to navigate construction-related detours, and as usual, the familiar orange detour signs will mark the alternative paths. Traffic is expected to be affected intermittently, resulting in potential delays and slower travel through the project vicinity. Given the unpredictability of construction timelines, travelers are being reminded of the inherent uncertainties that come...
Broward County School Board Faces Parental Pushback on Cellphone Ban Policy Amidst Calls for Change
The ongoing debate between Broward County Public Schools and parents continues over the district’s cellphone ban policy. Since August 2024, the district, the sixth largest in the nation, has prohibited cellphone use during school hours, except under specific circumstances. According to CBS Miami , the initiative, designed to reduce distractions, has received mixed reactions. A district-wide survey found that nearly one in five parents considered the cellphone ban detrimental to their children’s well-being. Concerns about not being able to contact family members during emergencies have been raised, particularly given the district’s history with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy....
Texas Resident Arrested at Progreso International Bridge on Felony Warrant for Online Solicitation of a Minor
Authorities at the Progreso International Bridge recently reported the arrest of Rene Morales, a 61-year-old U.S. citizen and Santa Maria, Texas resident. Morales was wanted for the online solicitation of a minor, a felony warrant issued by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest took place on Tuesday, as Morales was attempting to re-enter the United States, as reported by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection . During processing, Morales was selected for a secondary inspection where Customs and Border Protection officers employed federal databases and biometric verification tools to confirm his identity. “CBP officers continue to work diligently to...
San Jose Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspect in Severe Hit-and-Run Accident on North 11th Street
The San Jose Police Department is reaching out to the community, seeking help in tracking down a driver involved in a severe hit-and-run incident. According to their report, on October 18 at roughly 6:51 PM, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of North 11th Street and East Julian Street. The victim, who was using the crosswalk, was hit by an unidentified vehicle making a turn onto North 11th Street from East Julian, as per San Jose Police Department’s release . The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and have since been stabilized. As for the responsible...