Columbia’s violent crime task force is expanding. Mayor Brian Treece announced the expansion Monday at a news conference. The plan includes dedicating more local and federal officers to limiting gun violence. “This partnership, with multi-jurisdi...
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Fulton police shooting near school happened after drug deal
More details have emerged in the Fulton shooting near a school involving a police officer. ABC 17 reports police responded on December 30th after getting a call about a reported drug deal near McIntire Elementary School. The unknown officer found that ...
Read More »Fulton police shooting near school happened after drug deal
More details have emerged in the Fulton shooting near a school involving a police officer. ABC 17 reports police responded on December 30th after getting a call about a reported drug deal near McIntire Elementary School. The unknown officer found that ...
Read More »Pentagon rejects Trump threat to hit Iranian cultural sites
(AP) The Pentagon is distancing itself from President Donald Trump’s assertions that he would bomb Iranian cultural sites. Such attacks would violate international prohibitions. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the U.S. will “follow the laws of armed ...
Read More »6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity
(AP) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Puerto Rico. It is the largest in a series of quakes that have struck the U.S. territory in recent days and caused heavy damage in some areas. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit just south of the is...
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