Month: September 2026

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    EUREKA, Kansas (KAKE) — Authorities are investigating after four inmates, two of whom were found unresponsive, overdosed at a southeast Kansas jail last week.

The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood County Jail in Eureka. Sheriff Health Samuels said the jail experienced “a serious medical emergency directly caused by the intentional actions of four inmates” who overdosed on an unknown white powder.

“Their deliberate ingestion of the substance resulted in multiple opioid overdoses and created a hazardous situation for jail staff, other inmates, and first responders,” he said.

Initially, two inmates were found unresponsive. But within minutes, a total of four inmates were in critical condition.

Due to the sudden onset and severity of symptoms, Sheriff Samuels said one concern was a possible air-quality issue inside the jail. The jail and courthouse were evacuated.

“Deputies and medical personnel immediately performed life‑saving measures. As treatment progressed, responders identified signs consistent with opioid involvement.”

First responders administered Narcan to the four inmates, and their conditions were stabilized. The scene was declared stable about two hours after the call for EMS.

Samuels said, “The inmates’ intentional introduction of the substance forced staff and first responders to enter a potentially contaminated environment, placing them at unnecessary risk.”

The sheriff’s office is investigating how the drug was brought into the jail. The sheriff said criminal charges are expected.

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By WMAR Web Staff

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    BALTIMORE, Maryland (WMAR) — BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to return approximately $160 million in tax refund benefits to Maryland customers.

The proposed benefits stem from a recent Maryland court decision involving state taxes previously collected from utilities. As a result of that decision, the state is expected to return tax overpayments and related interest to utilities. BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco say they are working to ensure their portion of those funds is passed along to customers.

The total expected benefit breaks down as approximately $110 million for BGE customers, $20 million for Delmarva Power customers and $30 million for Pepco customers.

The move is pending collaboration with the State of Maryland and will be reviewed by the Public Service Commission. The companies will work through the regulatory process with Maryland leaders and the PSC to determine the timing, structure and customer allocation of the refund benefits.

“We know many Maryland families and businesses are feeling pressure from higher energy costs, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help,” Valencia McClure, Exelon SVP of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs, said.

“Providing these tax savings to customers is another example of The Exelon Promise in action, taking practical steps today to provide relief, protect customers and work with policymakers and regulators on long-term solutions that keep energy safe, reliable and affordable,” McClure said.

Each utility will provide additional customer information after the regulatory process determines how and when the benefits will appear on customer bills. Customers do not need to take any action at this time.

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By Kyra Case

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    RILEY COUNTY, Kansas (KAKE) — A Kansas State University student suffered critical injuries after jumping from a bridge Friday night in an attempt to avoid being struck by a swerving vehicle in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched at 8:44 p.m. to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway K-18 near the East Riley Avenue off-ramp in Ogden. A total of four vehicles were involved in the crash.

Upon arrival, witnesses reported that a woman standing on the shoulder jumped from the bridge to avoid being hit by a vehicle swerving to avoid debris. She fell approximately 70 feet and sustained “major injuries.”

The nearby Union Pacific Railroad line was briefly closed while crews searched for the woman.

EMS and fire searched for the patient and provided aid before the Manhattan Fire Department was called in to assist, using high-angle rescue equipment to lift the woman from the area below the bridge, police wrote.

She was transported to a local hospital before being transported to Topeka in critical condition for additional treatment. No other injuries were reported.

“Manhattan Fire Department is grateful for the coordinated response by all agencies involved,” MFD Battalion Chief Keith Habbart said. “The quick thinking, teamwork, and professionalism shown by responders helped ensure the patient could be rescued and transported for further care.”

A GoFundMe identified the woman as Kyra Kinnison, a junior at K-State. A friend said Kyra suffered multiple fractures, “but luckily there are no other injuries and she is recovering.”

“She fell approximately 70 feet and sustained fractures to her pelvis and back,” the GoFundMe says. “She is currently being hospitalized but she is going to be okay!”

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By WXYZ Web Team

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    WARREN, Michigan (WXYZ) — A Warren father has died after he was struck by a car during a driving lesson with his teenage daughter on Sunday afternoon, police say.

Warren police say the 62-year-old man was helping his 18-year-old daughter with driving near Warner Avenue when she struck him with the vehicle and dragged him a short distance.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died.

Police say the teen remained at the scene of the crash and is fully cooperating with investigators.

The Warren Police Department Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating; anyone with information is asked to call 586-574-4741.

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By Faraz Javed, Marlon Falconer, Brian Schwartz

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    DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) — Three people are dead and four others were injured after a fight turned deadly at a home on Detroit’s west side near Prest Street and Eaton Avenue.

Community Violence Intervention leaders say the dispute may have started over a cellphone.

Detroit police say a ShotSpotter alert came in just after 7:20 a.m. Sunday, followed by a 911 call. Officers arrived within four minutes and found three men with fatal gunshot wounds. Four other victims — two men and two women — were taken to hospitals privately with non-life-threatening injuries.

Community Violence Intervention leader Tamara Smith said the outcome of the dispute was preventable.

“This is a mass shooting that has occurred over something simple: a cellphone. We have three fatalities, four non-fatal injuries, but a total of seven because of a cellphone,” Smith said.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison described how the violence unfolded.

“A fight occurred, an altercation occurred and as a result, individuals decided to settle it with gun violence,” Bettison said.

One of the victims has been identified by family as 45-year-old Ansley Harris Jr. His cousin, Janelle Harris, said she had seen him just days before he was killed.

“I love him. You need anything, he was like, he good,” Janelle Harris said.

Janelle Harris said the family is committed to honoring him.

“Ansley, we love you. And we’re going to send you away, beautiful,” she said.

Neighbors say trouble had been brewing at the home before Sunday’s shooting. A resident, who asked to be identified only as Alex and not to be shown on camera out of fear of retaliation, described what he had observed in the days leading up to the shooting.

“Early morning, loud noise, lots of cars, lots of people coming in and out, a lot of fighting,” he said.

Alex said the situation had been escalating for at least two days and that neighbors had already contacted authorities.

“The last two days, it’s been an issue and a lot of us have called,” Alex said.

During a press conference, Bettison said investigators believe the home was operating as an after-hours location, telling reporters to imagine a strip club. He said the address had a history of calls for service.

“Since the beginning of this year, we have had seven calls for service to this address. I will let you know that I also had an investigation into this address as well,” the chief said.

Alex said he was sitting on his porch Sunday morning when he heard the situation escalating before the shooting began.

“I heard screaming between a number of women, it sounded like, and then louder, louder and then it became threats — so I’m gonna kill you, I’m gonna shoot you, this and that,” he said.

Alex said he then heard approximately 12 gunshots fired in rapid succession.

“I heard maybe 12. It was one after the other real quick,” he said.

Smith said the loss of life was unnecessary.

“Physical violence happens. Gun violence does not have to show up. This could have been handled in a completely different way when people could have went home,” Smith said.

Police say they have leads but do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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By Eliezer Sherman

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    HOBBS, New Mexico (KOAT) — Hobbs Police Chief James Jones briefed the public on Sunday, addressing the shooting of a teacher at Highland Middle School on Friday in Hobbs, New Mexico.

At 11:39 a.m., officers responded to Highland Middle School after an initial report of a stabbing was updated to a possible shooting, Jones said. Two officers arrived in less than a minute, and Highland and Coronado middle schools were placed on lockdown.

Authorities said teacher Kelly Matthews was shot by a student outside the rear doors of a building. The student had been inside the school then exited. As Matthews encountered the juvenile, the student started to fire. Police said the suspect fled east toward a residential area.

A blade was also found near the scene. EMS took Matthews to a Hobbs hospital within minutes, and he was later transferred to Lubbock.

Officers established a perimeter around both schools. Statements from the victim helped authorities identify the suspect as a white male wearing a black hoodie, black pants and a long white shirt.

Authorities located him moments later, but he began running from officers.

The middle student has been charged with aggravated assault and battery of a school personnel, unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon and shooting threats, and evading law enforcement, among other charges.

Officials said the motive is still unclear, and they have not determined if Matthews was a pre-identified target. They said, at this time, there has been no established history of criminal offenses with this student.

Officials said they know how the student obtained the firearm but said they are withholding that information at this time. No criminal charges have been pursued against the parents at this time.

Jones said there would be a heightened police presence at the school over the next several days, and Superintendent Gene Strickland said school would resume on Monday.

“We continue to pray for [Kelly’s] recovery,” said Jones.

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