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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Harrisburg Police officer on paid leave after being charged in domestic incident
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Harrisburg Police officer is on paid leave after being charged in a domestic incident Sunday at his York County home, charging documents show. Lee Brown, 39, of Mount Wolf, is accused of grabbing and yanking a woman off a couch and injuring her, while they were at home, along Market Street in East Manchester Township, charging documents filed by York County Regional Police Department state. Harrisburg Police confirmed that Brown is an officer with them and that he was placed on paid leave following the incident. Police said the victim was able to text someone, 'please help me, call the police,' after Brown allegedly grabbed her. The woman came running out of the house after police arrived just after 12:30 a.m. She was soaking wet, crying and reported that she didn't feel safe. Police said they took her to a community park nearby to talk about the alleged incident. Charging docs show the victim related how Brown allegedly told her that if police got involved, there would be a shootout. Brown and the woman were out drinking at a members-only bar. While on their way home, police said, they reportedly started to argue. Police said when they got home, the woman went to lie down on the couch, and that's when Brown allegedly squirted her with a water gun and poured water on her. When she tried to get him to stop, that is when he allegedly grabbed her and pulled her off the living room couch, police said. The victim had scrapes on her leg, ribs and shoulder. Police said in the charges, she reported getting those marks from a coffee table made out of a slab of a large tree that still has bark on the edges. State Trooper injured after fleeing driver 'intentionally rammed' cruiser during I-81 chase Brown said he was 'just messing' around with the victim when he was squirting her with the water gun, and allegedly denied getting physical, but claimed that he was struck in the mouth. The charges state Brown showed officers a video he took on his phone that showed the woman crying and trying to cover her face while he was allegedly antagonizing her. Brown then reportedly told police to arrest both of them 'because he knows how domestic violence incidents get handled,' charging docs show. Arrangements were made for the alleged victim to stay elsewhere, and while she was packing her bags, she found that her underwear was all cut up, and her Apple watch was shoved in the trash can. Brown allegedly denied any involvement in that. A report from WellSpan Health showed the woman sustained multiple abrasions and a contusion to her left rib from the incident, police said. Brown faces a misdemeanor charge of simple assault and summary charges of harassment and criminal mischief. Brown was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Thomas Reilly, who set unsecured bail at $15,000, which he posted. His preliminary hearing is set for July 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Human remains found along the Susquehanna River
ULSTER TWP., BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating human remains found along the Susquehanna River in Bradford County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, between April 19 and April 20, troopers were called for human remains discovered along the Susquehanna River in Ulster Township. Cold Case: I-81 body discovery remains under investigation Details on the discovery and the remains are limited at this time. Anyone with additional information is asked to call PSP Towanda at (570) 265-2186. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
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University of Tennessee breaks ground on new student center to replace vacant dormitory
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new 116,000-square-foot student center is under construction on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The center will replace Melrose Hall dormitory, which has been vacant since 2009. The new facility, located between Hess Hall and John C. Hodges Library, is scheduled to open in time for the Fall 2027 semester. It will span five stories, with one floor below ground and include classrooms, student service staff offices, testing rooms, and student lounges. A pavilion made from timber will act as a standout feature of the design. The structure will be connected to the main building via a 'jewel box' walkway, offering access to a rooftop terrace and surrounding green spaces. TVA seeks public input on proposed facilities to process coal ash A release from Hoar Construction said this is the first mass timber construction for the campus. 'We are excited to begin construction on this new facility in the heart of our campus. The project will support and enhance the incredible gains Student Success has made in the areas of academic performance and retention,' said Tennessee Director of Capital Construction Mike Materna. 'The mass timber construction also reflects our campus goals in providing modern, sustainable facilities that support academics and research; while creating environments that make our campus unique.' THP: 2 dead after head-on I-81 crash in Greene Co. Hoar Construction aims to minimize disruptions on campus during construction. In addition, Building Information Modeling technology will be used to streamline the planning process. This will ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of the project while improving overall logistics. 'We are thrilled to lead the transformation of this site into a vibrant, dynamic space for students at UTK,' said Hoar Construction general superintendent John Konsonlas. 'This marks the beginning of our partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and we look forward to working closely with UTK to create a lasting impact. We are committed to ensuring that this project is completed with minimal disruption to campus life while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.' While this is Hoar Construction's first project on the Knoxville campus, the company has four projects underway with the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Their past work at UT Chattanooga includes the construction of the Wolford Family Athletic Center and the renovation and expansion of Fletcher Hall. Jim Clayton: 'A great science museum is in our future' Melrose Hall opened in 1948. According to UT's website, it was the first men's dormitory on the Knoxville campus paid for by the state. In the late 1980s, it was the dorm of choice for international and graduate students. It was taken out of service in 2009 due to its antiquated steam heating system, lack of air-conditioning and annual deficit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
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TVA seeks public input on proposed facilities to process coal ash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering building facilities in Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky to process coal combustion residuals (CCR) for beneficial use. The TVA is seeking public comments on an environmental review for the facilities, which would be built at former and existing TVA coal-fired power plant sites. They are considering 10 of their 12 coal plants for the processing facilities, including Bull Run, Kingston, John Sevier, Gallatin, Cumberland and Johnsonville Fossil Plants in Tennessee, Shawnee and Paradise Fossil Plants in Kentucky and Colbert and Widows Creek Fossil Plants in Alabama. THP: 2 dead after head-on I-81 crash in Greene Co. Currently, only four TVA coal plants (Cumberland, Gallatin, Kingston, and Shawnee) are generating power. The Kingston Fossil Plan is in the process of moving from coal to natural gas. Coal combustion residuals, or CCR, are byproducts from burning coal for electricity, including coal ash and gypsum. The facilities aim to reduce the amount of CCR stored in landfills by processing it for use in construction products like concrete and drywall. This is a part of TVA's efforts to use CCR instead of storing it in landfills. Over the past five years, TVA reports that nearly 70% of CCR produced were beneficially used. A draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) is available for review. Public input is invited on options in the PEA, including no action or building processing facilities. Comments can be submitted online, by mail to Brittany Kunkle, Tennessee Valley Authority, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT-11B-K, Knoxville, TN 37902, or via email to nepa@ through May 14, 2025. The TVA added that comments should specify the project as 'Beneficiation Processing Facility PEA' with submissions. construction-and-operation-of-beneficiation-processing-facilities-draft-programmatic-environmental-assessmentDownload 'A design anchored in reality' Knoxville company one step closer to creating fusion power plant This comes after President Donald Trump signed four executive orders to boost coal production. The president also recently fired two TVA Board of Directors members, leaving the board without five members. This means the board does not have a quorum and cannot 'direct TVA into new areas of activity, to embark on new programs, or to change TVA's existing direction.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
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New York State DOT launches app dedicated to I-81 project information and traffic alerts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Department of Transportation launched its latest way to communicate with the public about the I-81 project. There's an app for that. RFK Jr. sworn in as HHS secretary Over 100 vehicles involved in Oregon highway crash amid 'whiteout' conditions New York State DOT launches app dedicated to I-81 project information and traffic alerts Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans OPM directs agencies to fire government workers still on probation On Thursday, Feb. 13, Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez was in Syracuse to tout the benefits of the '81 Connect' app, now available for download. One of the most popular features of the apps is expected to be the traffic alerts. Drivers can register for notifications sent to their phones to alert them when the project forces a road closure or delay. The app also allows people to apply for construction jobs and see renderings of the project. People with questions about the project will also easily be able to access a phone number that calls a phone in the project's Community Outreach Center office in downtown Syracuse. An email address is also available. The app can be found by a search in the Apple App store. Android users can download the app now, but will need to wait to find it in the Google Play store. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
