By Joan HillOn January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law, marking a major reform for public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. This law eliminates two controversial provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension...
By Mike StunsonThe Bradenton HeraldST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 4-year-old girl died after being struck by a stray bullet during a shootout involving police, Ohio authorities say.The incident began just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, when officers in St. Clair Township responded...
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities arrested a man earlier this week after he allegedly stole a marked Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser and led officers on a 16-minute pursuit, WBNS reported.The incident began just before 2:15 a.m. Tuesday when a marked Dodge Charger patrol car...
Associated PressWASHINGTON — A man who entered the U.S. Capitol with a handgun in his possession and took a tour of the building faces weapons charges, police said Thursday.The 27-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Tuesday after Capitol police officers found him leaving the Library of...
By Martha BellisleAssociated PressSEATTLE — A suburban Seattle police officer was sentenced Thursday to over 16 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man he was trying to arrest for disorderly conduct, marking the first conviction under a Washington state law...
Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A former Arkansas police officer who was caught on video beating a handcuffed inmate in the back of his patrol car last year has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.Former Jonesboro Police Officer Joseph Tucker Harris, 29, was arrested...
A 22-year-old Massachusetts man was driving drunk when he crossed over the center lanes and hit a police cruiser head-on Wednesday night, according to the Winthrop Police Department. Joseph Clemens, of Winthrop, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, marked lanes...
After the first day of Jabrill Peppers’ criminal trial on domestic violence charges, the New England Patriots player will continue his testimony on Friday morning. The Patriots’ safety took the stand in his own defense on Thursday — the lone witness his lawyer, Marc Alan...
I forget what it feels like to be a fan during the summer while covering the Red Sox. As a reporter, I don’t have any real stake in wins and losses. Sure, it’s more fun to cover a team that is winning. More people read...
LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is midway through his first season as Lakers coach in his first NBA coaching experience. Two years before taking that job, Redick gave strong consideration towards joining Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff in Boston after Ime Udoka’s suspension at the start...
