Barbara Gagne 
Moneta, Virginia — A church gathering in Bedford County turned tragic Friday evening when powerful winds caused a large outdoor tent to collapse during a service, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. Emergency responders rushed to EastLake Community Church in Moneta after severe weather conditions led to the tent failure during … Read more
Fresno County, California — A Fresno County courtroom was filled with emotion Friday as a man convicted in the killing of his mother learned he will spend decades in custody, beginning with treatment at a state psychiatric hospital before eventually serving a lengthy prison sentence. Brad Ramirez, who admitted responsibility for the death of his … Read more
San Bernardino County, California — A new four-legged member has officially joined the San Bernardino County Fire Department, and while it may not bark or fetch, officials say it could play a major role in future emergency response operations. The department recently unveiled HawkRobo, a robotic dog designed to assist firefighters in hazardous environments where … Read more
Kingsley, Iowa — An Iowa nursing home is facing state penalties after inspectors concluded that staff failed to provide proper emergency care to a resident who later died following a medical crisis. According to findings released by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, Kingsley Specialty Care was fined $10,500 after investigators determined that … Read more
Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut health officials are urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions with medications after three children died in recent weeks from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, a widely used over-the-counter antihistamine commonly found in allergy medications such as Benadryl. The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) confirmed the deaths in a … Read more
Hudson, Florida — A 10-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross a busy stretch of State Road 52 in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday near Victory Drive in the Bayonet Point … Read more
Chicago, Illinois — After a powerful storm system produced multiple tornadoes across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana earlier this week, forecasters are monitoring another round of potentially strong thunderstorms expected to move through the region this weekend. While meteorologists stress that the upcoming threat is considerably lower than the severe weather outbreak seen on Thursday, … Read more
Portland, Oregon — Thousands of Portland drivers have been caught violating traffic laws in recent months as the city continues expanding its network of automated safety cameras aimed at reducing crashes and improving roadway safety. According to city officials, more than 69,000 citations were issued during the past seven months through Portland’s speed and intersection … Read more
Midland, Texas — A deadly shooting and hours-long police standoff shook the Midland community Friday after a gunman opened fire on officers and civilians, leaving one person dead and 10 others injured before authorities located the suspect deceased inside a barricaded building. The incident began shortly after 8 a.m. local time when law enforcement responded … Read more
Colton, California — A 64-year-old man was killed after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a stopped public transit bus in San Bernardino County, according to local authorities. The fatal collision occurred on the afternoon of June 10 and remains under investigation as officials work to determine what led up to the crash. Emergency … Read more