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Pickup Truck Drives Through Fence, Strikes House In Westport: FD
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (169+ words) WESTPORT, CT — A pickup truck drove through a fence and struck a Westport home Thursday, according to the Westport Fire Department. In a Facebook post, fire officials said firefighters and police were called to the Hillspoint Road area after receiving…...
Woman, 43, Sentenced For Threatening MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (536+ words) WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — A 43-year-old Hugo woman was sentenced Thursday to three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to threatening a Minnesota House leader in a string of voicemails left earlier this year, according to the Washington County Attorney's…...
Unconscious Dog Saved From Pasadena House Fire
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (169+ words) PASADENA, CA — An unconscious dog was rescued from a smoke-filled Pasadena home where a fire broke out in a bedroom, authorities said Thursday. The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 495 Michillinda Ave., according to Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the…...
Explosion Destroys South Jersey Home
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (103+ words) PLEASANTVILLE, NJ — A South Jersey home was destroyed by a possible explosion, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Pleasantville firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon, the department shared on social media. Initial reports advised crews of a possible explosion....
Newsom Could Get CHP Personal Security Detail After He Leaves Office: Reports | Across California, CA Patch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (449+ words) SACRAMENTO, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom may be one of many current and former state officials who could receive personal security detail provided by the California Highway Patrol after he officially leaves office in January if a spending bill passes…...
Kane Secures Republican Nomination In 11th Worcester District
1+ week, 4+ day ago (219+ words) SHREWSBURY, MA — State Rep. Hannah Kane secured the Republican nomination for another term Tuesday in the 11th Worcester District. Kane was the only Republican listed in the race, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth listed no Democratic nominee. She secured the…...
Field Of 4 In Rhode Island Democratic Primary For Attorney General
1+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) A field of four is running in the Democratic primary for attorney general. Kim Ahern was a deputy chief of staff in the office of Gov. Daniel McKee, a legal counsel, a special assistant attorney general and a law clerk,…...
Milford MA Primary 2026: Candidates, Polling Locations
1+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) MILFORD, MA — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide three contested races. The Sept. 1 primary includes Democratic contests for U.S. Senate and the 4th Congressional District, along with a Republican contest for governor. Incumbent Sen. Edward J. Markey faces…...
Hundreds Lose Power After Tree Falls Near Malden Park
1+ week, 5+ day ago (297+ words) MALDEN, MA — A large tree fell near Amerige Park Sunday afternoon, taking down multiple utility poles and causing power outages. The approximately 100-year-old tree fell near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Clifton Street, landing on a smaller tree before…...
House Fire On Meade Street In Woodbridge
2+ week, 3+ day ago (100+ words) Patch House Fire On Meade Street In Woodbridge The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. Wednesday: WOODBRIDGE, NJ — There was a house fire early Wednesday morning in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge. The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. in…...