A tragic domestic dispute in Butler City led to a fatal shooting on Sunday evening. The Butler City Police Department responded to a 911 call around 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of American Avenue, according to details released by CBS News Pittsburgh. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered 47-year-old Christopher Waggett on the ground, already receiving aid from nearby individuals. Waggett was reportedly suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to quickly administer care, Waggett later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Sean Williams, was found to be hiding swiftly near the location of the...

In the tightly contested race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has edged ahead of her Republican opponent, Joe Kent, in the initial vote count released last night. According to KGW, the early results have put Gluesenkamp Perez in a slender lead, although updates to the vote tallies are expected both through the night and in the days to come, which could potentially shift the race’s outcome. Amidst a high voter turnout, a four-hour queue was seen at the Clark County Elections Office on election day. Officials emphasized that ballots would still be accepted as long...

Johnnie Hagans, 31, of New Orleans, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges related to drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Caught in the act of making drug deals at a local gas station, Hagans faces a considerable prison sentence and fines that highlight the gravity of his offenses. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the court documents indicated Hagans was surveilled by an officer from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) on January 23, engaging in multiple hand-to-hand drug sales before he attempted to flee from law enforcement, discarding a firearm in...

Tragedy struck Atlanta yesterday when gunfire interrupted the peace of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. The Atlanta Police Department arrived at 343 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard SW around 4:18 p.m. after reports of a shooting, according to an official statement. Upon their arrival, officers discovered two young males, aged 18 and 14, both with gunshot wounds. As emergency responders provided aid, it became clear that the violence had grievously marked these individuals, the elder in a critical fight for life. The youngest victim, though injured, was alert and able to be quickly rushed to a local hospital for treatment. But the...

Seattle residents can look forward to a brief respite from the typical autumn gloom as the skies are set to gradually clear up today, according to the National Weather Service. With a high near 53 degrees and light winds, locals might just enjoy a brief chance to soak in some sun before the clouds roll back in. The shifting forecast also promises a mostly clear night with a low around 41 degrees, and a gentle northeast wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. However, the region is not quite ready to shake off its rainy reputation. “Thursday Mostly sunny,” the National...

Avondale City Hall, administrative offices, public libraries, and several community centers will be closed on November 28-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents should plan accordingly for any service disruptions, according to the City of Avondale. On Thanksgiving Day, Valley Metro bus routes will follow a Sunday schedule. Regular service will resume on November 29. There will be no Express or RAPID transit service, and WeRide microtransit will not be available on either day. For more details on transit times, commuters can visit the Valley Metro website, as reported by the City of Avondale. Trash and recycling collection in Avondale will...

Following the recent resignation of at-large Council Member Dustin Zvonek, the city of Aurora has opened applications to fill the now vacant seat on the City Council, with the term extending until the first council meeting in December 2025, the city of Aurora’s official website announced. According to the City of Aurora, hitting the ground running, the application window is short, hopeful residents have until Nov. 13 to throw their hats into the political ring, minimum qualifications include being a registered elector in Aurora, holding U.S. citizenship, being 21 years of age or older by the date of appointment, having...

With the 2024 election cycle winding down, Orlando and Orange County are making strides to dispose of campaign signs sustainably. In collaboration with the League of Women Voters and local churches, the city has set up collection sites where residents can bring their election signs for recycling from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until Nov. 17. Prior to dropping them off, all wood and metal frames must be detached from the signs, as reported by My News 13. According to a release, Orlando aims to dramatically reduce landfill waste by transforming these single-use signs into Enviro-Fuelcubes® through a process handled...

Haidir Altoon, a 52-year-old developer from Farmington Hills, was sentenced to one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, including six months of house arrest. He was also fined $10,000 and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service for his role in a bribery scheme involving the former mayor of Taylor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced the sentence, joined by Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office. The case revolved around the City of Taylor’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) program, meant to earmark tax-foreclosed...

In a brief report issued by the Stockton Police Department, a 44-year-old man, Bradley Lloyd, was arrested on charges of attempted robbery. According to a post on the department’s official Facebook page, the incident occurred in the 1000 block of West Hammer Lane in the Lakeview District. The suspect’s attempt to quickly gain illicit wealth ended abruptly when he passed a note to a teller at a local business, demanding property. The teller, adhering to unforeseen courage in the face of demand, did not concede any property. When the Stockton Police officers arrived, they managed to swiftly take Lloyd into...