Fire that killed Turkish family in Germany could be arson: Probe

German authorities noted that the recent fire that killed a Turkish-Bulgarian family in Solingen could be arson. During the preliminary investigation “clear remains of an accelerant” were found in the wooden stairwell of the four-story house, indicating that a “deliberate arson” could be the cause of the fire, Wuppertal’s public prosecutor Heribert Kaune-Gebhard told reporters. …

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'I see about 30 rats': Huge rodent nest rattles riders at Florida bus stop

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Waiting for the city bus near Hillsborough and Florida Avenue in Tampa has become a frightening experience for some. Riders have nicknamed the area “Ratopia” and “Ratlantis” due to a rodent issue. Lavonnte Jerry regularly commutes along Route 34 and tells WFLA he uses the bus stop to pick up his …

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WTRF to host exclusive forum between the top Republican candidates for governor

Candidate Interviews from the in Charleston Will Air April 3 and Be Live Streamed Across West Virginia Charleston, WV (March 26, 2024)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its television stations serving the state of West Virginia will host an exclusive multi-market telecast of a forum among the top four candidates for the …

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Dilly hired as new Randolph County Superintendent

ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Last month, the sitting Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Debra Schmidlen announced that she would be retiring on June 30th, leading the Randolph County Board of Education (BOE) to begin a search for a replacement.  On Tuesday evening, the BOE held a special meeting to interview candidates for superintendent. During the …

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Small nuclear reactors may be coming to Texas

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. This is the last of a three-part series on emerging energy sources and Texas’ role in developing them. You can read part one, on hydrogen fuel, here, and part two, on geothermal energy, …

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West Virginia first responders discuss bridge collapse emergency protocols

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – In the wake of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Maryland Tuesday morning, local first responders are sharing their emergency plans if a bridge collapse were ever to happen again in West Virginia. David Armstrong, the Deputy Director of Kanawha County Emergency Management, says it is important to be prepared …

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Fayette County man found guilty of murder

Kayce Simms (Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — A Fayette County man has been found guilty of murder. Kayce R. Simms, 21, of Mount Hope, was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder and use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, …

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March 26 – Shreveport, Texarkana Weather Forecast PM Update

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –  Rain will remain rather limited across the ArkLaTex for the rest of this week with a little possible mainly Wednesday night.  A warming trend begins Thursday leading up to a pleasant Easter weekend.  T’storms will be possible early next week.  Current Temperatures around the ArkLaTex One more rather cool day:  Temperatures …

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