Smoke was reported inside the cabin of an American Airlines flight traveling from Miami to San Francisco on Friday, resulting in minor injuries to three passengers. Flight 2045 landed at San Francisco International Airport at approximately 11 a.m. PT when the crew noticed smoke emanating from the cabin as the aircraft approached the gate. Fire … Read more
Patients and staff at Tucson Medical Center, located about 100 miles south of Phoenix, received an unexpected visitor on Friday morning when a mountain lion wandered onto the hospital grounds. The big cat, a subadult male, found itself stuck in an enclosed courtyard around 10:30 a.m., according to Arizona Game and Fish spokesperson Michael Colaianni. … Read more
A brush fire that ignited on Wednesday evening in eastern Maui has scorched over 420 acres in two days, necessitating the closure of Haleakala National Park and prompting a two-day emergency proclamation from the Maui County Mayor. The Fire’s Origin and Response The fire started on Crater Road, along the slopes of Haleakala, and was … Read more
If you’ve perused the Crime and Courts page of the Press-Citizen in Iowa City, you’ll be privy to the reality many Iowans are well aware of – this Midwestern state houses several hazardous locations. Are the residents idle because of the flat terrain? Is it due to job scarcity? Minimal wages? Yes to all, and … Read more
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed nine legislative bills into law on Tuesday, introducing significant measures on public safety and property management. Public Safety Enhancements The public safety bill encompasses Blair’s Law, which introduces state penalties for celebratory gunfire. Named after Blair Shanahan Lane, a Kansas City girl killed by a stray bullet during the 4th … Read more
Portland, Oregon – Time is running out for Portland residents to claim their share of a $3.365 million settlement from WinCo Foods, following a class action lawsuit accusing the supermarket chain of adding unauthorized surcharges to non-grocery items. Eligible claimants have until July 9, 2024, to file their claims and potentially receive a $200 payment. … Read more
On Thursday morning around 6 a.m., a Hollywood Beach resident, while jogging near the shoreline just north of Hallandale Beach Blvd, made a grim discovery. The jogger came across an older white man lying face down in the sand. This incident occurred in an area close to Magnolia Terrace and Ocean Drive. Emergency Response and … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The charges were filed on Tuesday, six months after a judge ordered an investigation into Franco’s alleged sexual and psychological abuse of the minor. Nairobi Viloria, a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office, … Read more
As summer progresses and humid conditions prevail, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases increases significantly. Mosquitoes are notorious for transmitting various viruses through their itchy bites, posing a serious public health threat. Among these diseases are the more common West Nile Virus and Dengue Virus, which have been widely spread and are more likely to infect … Read more
A brush fire fueled by strong winds raced through over 500 acres in Hawaii, leading to the closure of Maui’s Haleakala National Park on Thursday. Residents of the scenic island, still recovering from last year’s devastating wildfire, were alerted to prepare for possible evacuations. The fire, driven southeast by 40 mph winds, had not yet … Read more