The Metropolitan Police Department has requested help from the public in tracking down two suspects and two vehicles linked to a shooting incident that unfolded in Southeast Washington, D.C. The event occurred on the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast, on an October Saturday afternoon. In what began as a verbal altercation, the two individuals drew weapons and exchanged gunfire around 5:10 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department . They both left the scene before the authorities arrived, fortunately without any injuries reported. The incident was caught on surveillance, with both suspects and their vehicles documented on video....
Houston Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Road Rage Shooting Outside LBJ Hospital
A man has been taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including murder, after a road rage encounter led to a fatal shooting outside a Houston hospital last year. Treveon Jock Walls, 26, was arrested last Saturday, for an unrelated offense, but subsequent investigation tied him to the June 9, 2023, incident at Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, which left 25-year-old Alberto Posada dead and his two brothers injured. According to Click2Houston , Walls is charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The altercation reportedly began at a gas...
Boulder County Sets Informational Meeting for Enhanced Building Code Updates
Boulder County residents are on the cusp of seeing changes in their building codes. This update officials say is aimed at enhancing building safety, improving energy efficiency, and keeping regulations in line with national standards. Boulder County is transitioning from the 2015 building codes to the more recent 2021 International Codes (I-Codes) in an initiative driven by the county’s Community Planning and Permitting Department. According to Boulder County , an informational meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19, no doubt a move to democratize the process, allowing for public engagement before the final adoption of the new codes in early 2025....
San Diego Braces for Cool Down and Showers as National Weather Service Issues Advisory
The National Weather Service in San Diego is forecasting a notable shift in the weather patterns for the region, bringing cooler temperatures and a series of showers extending from late tonight into the weekend. According to their latest report, coastal areas can expect high temperatures to hover between 64 to 72 degrees today, a dip from the previous day. In comparison, inland valleys will experience highs ranging from 70 to 76 degrees. The low desert will witness the warmest temperatures, with highs expected to be between 76 to 80 degrees. A downward temperature trend is anticipated as a low-pressure system...
Over Half of Minnetonka’s Ballots Cast Absentee as Voter Turnout Soars Past State Average in 2024 Election
In what marks a significant uptick in absentee voting, more than half of the ballots cast during the Minnetonka elections were submitted prior to election day. According to stats obtained from the city’s official website , 20,790 of the 36,511 total ballots, equaling 56.94 percent, were from absentee voters; meanwhile, the remaining 15,721 votes, equating to 43.06 percent, were made in person on the day of the election. Notable is the voter turnout that Minnetonka recorded, boasting an impressive 85.91 percent of registered voters making their voices heard, which sits notably above the state’s estimated turnout of 76.14 percent for...
Two Hospitalized After Serious Collision in West Palm Beach, Traffic Diverted for Cleanup
Two men have been hospitalized following a collision in West Palm Beach, resulting in traffic reroutes and a considerable cleanup effort, as per local authorities. The West Palm Beach Police Department reported the incident took place at the intersection of North Congress Ave and Hank Aaron Drive, and eyewitness photos reveal the devastation: two vehicles shattered, their pieces scattered across the tarmac. The aftermath of the crash prompted a swift response from the West Palm Beach Fire Department who transported both men to St. Mary’s Medical Center for treatment. As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, the...
Caltrans Closes Lane on PCH in Malibu for Rock Slide Mitigation, Delays Expected
Commuters traversing the scenic routes of Malibu, take note. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has mandated the closure of one northbound lane along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), specifically from Corral Canyon Road to Latigo Canyon Road. The announced shutdown is expected to endure for approximately two weeks as crews perform necessary rock slide mitigation, as reported by FOX LA . This directive is in response to an accumulation of fallen debris and rocks in an area previously struck by a mudslide last February. Caltrans has installed a rock fence and k-rails as a precautionary measure, according to the...
Sacramento National Weather Service Issues Winter Advisory as Sierra Region Braces for Snow and Gusty Winds
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Western Slope, Northern Sierra, and nearby areas above 5,500 feet until 10 PM Friday. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and wind gusts up to 35 MPH are expected, creating moderate travel impacts. Light to moderate snow and breezy conditions are forecasted through early next week. The National Weather Service reports that although today’s showers have mostly ended, a weather system continues to affect Northern California. Expected rainfall through Saturday morning ranges from 0.01-0.25 inches in the valley and nearby foothills, with 0.25-0.75 inches in...
ORNL’s Supercomputer-Driven AI Promises Hyperlocal Predictions
The era of squinting at confusing 10-day weather forecasts on our devices could soon be replaced by a crystal-clear vision of long-range weather predictions, thanks to efforts from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) . Utilizing the formidable capabilities of the world’s fastest supercomputer, Frontier, researchers have developed an advanced artificial intelligence model dubbed ORBIT that stands to revolutionize how we receive and use weather information. As reported on ORNL’s website , this model is trained to provide highly accurate weather predictions anywhere from days to up to a month in advance. In a move that could...
Ohio State Highway Patrol Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Semi-Truck Driver Suspected of Fatal Hit-and-Run in Tuscarawas County
In a quest for justice spanning multiple towns, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol are actively searching for a semi-truck driver responsible for a hit-and-run on I-77 in Tuscarawas County that culminated in the death of a 78-year-old local man, Dennis Alsept. The fatal incident, which occurred on October 24, was captured in part by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) video footage, showing the red semi-truck making a U-turn through a median and leading to a collision with Alsept’s vehicle, detailed a report from WKYC . Attempting to disseminate information to the public, the OSHP described the suspect vehicle...