Bridge Demolition Scheduled After Shipping Disaster in Baltimore, Maryland

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Scheduled for Sunday, crews are gearing up for the controlled demolition of the largest remaining section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed following a collision with a massive container ship on March 26. The steel span fell onto the ship’s bow after the vessel lost power and struck one of the bridge’s support columns soon after departing Baltimore. Consequently, the ship has been immobilized amidst the debris, causing the closure …

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Lockport Double Murder Case Sets Trial Date for Anthony Maggio: September Start Scheduled

Lockport, Illinois – The trial date has been set for Anthony Maggio, a 29-year-old Crestwood resident facing multiple charges of first-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killings of Ashtin Eaton and Hazel Bryant. According to Will County court records, Maggio’s jury trial is scheduled to begin in September. The charges against Maggio stem from the deaths of Eaton, 32, and Bryant, just 1 year old, on October 2, 2020. Surprisingly, two years passed before …

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Explosive Test Blast Scheduled in Carlos Area by GCERG

Grimes County, Texas – Residents in the Carlos area are being cautioned by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office about anticipated loud explosions set for Thursday, April 25. The warning stems from the Gibbons Creek Environmental Redevelopment Group (GCERG) as they make preparations for a test blast at the Lignite Silos around 5 p.m. on Thursday. GCERG has announced their plans for a test blast involving four delayed explosions, only milliseconds apart, utilizing approximately 50 lbs. …

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Bridge Closure Scheduled in Glenville for Railroad Repairs Following Collision Explosion

Glenville, New York – The town is facing closures on a county-owned roadway due to repairs needed on a bridge damaged during a collision and explosion last December. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. spokesperson, Tom Ciuba, confirmed that essential maintenance work will be done from April 15 to 19 to replace damaged secondary steel members of the structure. The immediate concern arose after engineering tests showed potential issues that could compromise the bridge’s integrity over time. …

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Permit Revocation Vote Scheduled for SCWW 9 Years After Explosion

Ventura County, California – After nine years since a catastrophic explosion, the city council is set to make a crucial decision regarding the Southern California Water Company’s (SCWW) permit. The explosion, which occurred in 2012, had long-lasting impacts on the community and raised serious concerns about safety and environmental regulations. The SCWW, a major water utility provider in the region, has been under scrutiny since the explosion, which caused significant damage and disruption. The incident …

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Funeral Services for Fallen Burnsville First Responders Scheduled for Wednesday Morning

Burnsville, Minnesota will honor the memory of the police officers and first responder tragically killed in a shooting earlier this month with a public service scheduled for Wednesday morning. The service will be held to remember the lives of police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as paramedic and firefighter Adam Finseth, who lost their lives on February 18 at the hands of Shannon Gooden before he took his own life. The funeral …

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Mass Shooting Trial Scheduled for February 2025 in Highland Park Parade Attack

Chicago, Illinois – The man accused of a horrific mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park will face trial in February 2025, as ruled by a judge on Wednesday. Robert Crimo III, 23, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder and numerous additional charges for the violent incident that claimed the lives of seven individuals and injured many others. The trial is set to commence on February 24, 2025, stated Judge Victoria …

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Explosion Scheduled for Final Demolition of I-74 Bridge on Sunday, Feb. 18th

Moline, Illinois – Crews have been working over the last several months to dismantle the old I-74 bridge with a series of controlled explosions. After the initial explosion in June, followed by subsequent detonations in August and October, the final explosion is set to take place at the Moline anchorage on Sunday, Feb. 18th around 7:00 a.m. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that the new I-74 bridge will be temporarily closed as …

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Quadruple Shooting Suspect Raymond Melton Scheduled for Arraignment in Cuyahoga County Court

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A man from Richmond Heights is facing arraignment in connection with a quadruple shooting that occurred at a condo complex in November 2023. Raymond Melton, 29, has been indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, and possession of weapons under disability. The incident took place at the 500 block of Towns Lane in Richmond Heights, where Melton allegedly shot the victims in the early hours of November 4, 2023. …

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