NEW YORK — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack into Times Square to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, along with another billion tuning in from all over the world. This year is expected to be the biggest gathering since before the COVID pandemic in 2019. Read More: New Year’s Eve organizers test out confetti […]
Prioritizing safety for New Year’s Eve celebrations
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 2023 is coming to an end and officers hope making it home safe after a night of fun takes priority in everyone’s New Year’s Eve plans. New Year’s Eve is notorious for accidents caused by drunk driving. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department says it will be doing routine patrols, staying […]
State Police urging people to not drink and drive on NYE
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Teen shot, killed during domestic disturbance in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – An investigation is underway Sunday following the shooting death of a teenager in rural Lincoln County. According to Sheriff Rick Harrell, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dodson Road, just northeast of Cuivre River State Park. Deputies discovered a 16-year-old had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Harrell claimed the […]
‘If we don’t do anything … it’s going to get worse’
Rising global temperatures have resulted in various consequences — among them, more mosquitoes in North America. Those mosquitoes are bringing various diseases along with them, and experts are saying that the United States is unprepared for the threat. What is happening? Over the past five decades, mosquito populations have increased tenfold in North America, according […]
Buses of migrants boarding trains from NJ to NYC, officials say
Buses of migrants have arrived at train station stops in various parts of New Jersey, state and local officials said, an apparent response and workaround to New York City’s executive order limiting an influx of migrants. Details of the drop offs remain unclear, although Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s office said that migrants were taking the […]
From eerily prescient to wildly incorrect, 100-year-old predictions about 2024
Well, we’re finally here. Is this the future that you envisioned? Nearly 100 years ago, a group of visionaries dared to imagine what life would be like in 2024. Some of their prophecies fell woefully short while others proved to be strangely accurate. Join us now as we gaze into that crystal ball from 1924. […]
Whatever happened to the historic Hamilton farmhouse set for demolition?
What we reported: Butler County MetroParks had planned to demolish a farmhouse connected to the famous Hueston family in Hamilton. Susan Antenen, a conservationist and daughter of former Hamilton Mayor Ann Antenen, led an effort to consider other options for the house. At their meeting in April, parks commissioners discussed doing a structural engineering assessment […]
State patrol urges Ohioans to drive sober; 219 OVI arrests made last New Year’s weekend
The Ohio State Highway Patrol urges drivers who intend to celebrate the new year to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. >> Man arrested after hours-long investigation at Moraine home The New Year’s holiday reporting period began Friday, Dec. 29 at midnight and will end on Monday, Jan 1 at 11:59 p.m., according to […]
The EPA wants all lead pipes replaced in 10 years. What that means in Greater Cincinnati
The Environmental Protection Agency in November announced plans to require cities to replace all lead service lines in 10 years as part of the Biden administration’s attempts to eliminate lead in drinking water. The EPA says there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the United States. Exposure to lead in children, even at low levels, […]
Driver charged in fatal DUI crash that leaves one woman dead in Ornage County
Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol say they’ve arrested the driver involved in a fatal crash in Orange County. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The crash happened just after 4 a.m. Sunday morning on Forest City Road and Lake Weston Drive. Read: Orlando police investigate after ‘unidentified remains’ found in pond in Osceola County […]