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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Pa. State Police looking for information on Salem Township explosion
Pennsylvania State Police troopers are seeking information about an explosive device that was placed underneath a lawn tractor in Westmoreland County last weekend. State Police Public Relations Officer Steve Limani said Wednesday that troopers from the Kiski Valley barracks were called following the explosion that happened at a home along Rt. 22 in Salem Township on Sunday evening a little after 8 p.m. Investigators were then able to determine that an explosive device was placed underneath a lawn tractor. "We feel that the incident was contained specifically and isolated to that particular residence and victim," Limani said. "We do not feel that there's any imminent danger to the public when it comes to if you have a riding tractor and you wanted to go cut your grass." Limani was unable to provide any details about any injuries the victim may have suffered. Limani said the State Police aren't sharing much detailed information out of concern that it would compromise the investigation into the explosion. "I appreciate people trying to be patient while we work through this investigation," Limani said. "If they have questions or concerns, obviously they can call the State Police barracks or 911. If anybody has any information or cardinal knowledge specifically about the incident that took place, obviously with the limited amount of information that I've provided today, when we're talking to you, we'll be able to tell you if you have viable information." Limani says the State Police are working alongside the ATF and the FBI to investigate the explosion and to learn more about the device itself.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower along toll road: FHP
The Brief Troopers say Christopher Spain rode a lawn mower southbound on the Suncoast Parkway while impaired Friday morning. Witnesses reported seeing Spain riding erratically from Citrus County into Hernando County. Spain refused to perform field sobriety exercises, according to troopers, and was arrested. BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A man faces charges after troopers say he took his riding mower onto a busy toll road while impaired. The backstory According to the Florida Highway Patrol, dispatchers received calls from multiple witnesses around 8:30 a.m. Friday reporting a man operating a lawn mower erratically on the southbound side of the Suncoast Parkway (SR 589). Troopers say traffic cameras showed the lawn mower going south from Citrus County into Hernando County, and the rider was pulled over just south of the exit to U.S. 98. FHP says Christopher Spain, 38, showed several signs of impairment, including small pupils, flushed skin, dry mouth, and visible irritation to the inside of his nose. Spain also had a small blue straw in his back pocket, according to troopers, and repeatedly cleared his throat, sniffed, and spit during the traffic stop. Troopers say Spain refused to perform field sobriety exercises, and he was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Jail records show Spain was released Friday afternoon on $500 bond. The Source This story was written with information from the Florida Highway Patrol and Hernando County Jail records.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fire that burned Osoyoos, B.C., home sparked while owner was mowing lawn, RCMP say
Crews respond to a fire in The Cottages area of Osoyoos, B.C., on July 17, 2025. (Castanet/Sarah Crookall) A fire that burned a home in Osoyoos, B.C., on Thursday appears to have sparked while the owner was using a lawnmower, according to the RCMP. Authorities said the flames erupted before 3 p.m. at a property in The Cottages, a gated community at the north end of Osoyoos Lake. 'Early indication is the fire started in grass while a homeowner was mowing their lawn,' said Sgt. Jason Bayda of the Osoyoos RCMP, in an email. 'Unfortunately, the fire spread to a couple vehicles and one residence on the property.' According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the fire burned approximately 2.4 hectares before crews were able to get it under control. The RCMP credited firefighters for managing to prevent the flames from spreading to any neighbouring properties, and said no evacuations were required. 'Although the affected homeowner lost some property, including his home, thankfully all residence of the affected home are safe,' Bayda said.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Aussie finds fire ants 'chewing' lawn mower
A resident situated in Queensland's Scenic Rim found a colony of fire ants inside his lawn mower last week. Video transcript .
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
UK's oldest Flymo inducted into British Lawnmower Museum
The UK's oldest Flymo lawnmower, which has been passed through three generations of the same family, has been inducted into the lawnmower hall of rare blue Flymo electric 38A was donated to the British Lawnmower Museum in Southport by Peter Goddard from Northamptonshire after he heard about a nationwide hunt to find the oldest surviving Goddard said he was "amazed" his 53-year-old lawnmower was so special after previously trying and failing to sell it on at car boot will be displayed alongside lawnmowers owned by King Charles, Brian May, Paul O'Grady and Alan Titchmarsh. "I feel honoured," he said."I was just amazed I didn't expect anything like that." The Flymo lawnmower, which has blades on an air cushion to make it easier to move, first went on sale in this year the company launched a UK wide search to find the oldest surviving Flymo as part of its 60 year anniversary Goddard said he could not believe his was the oldest in the UK, especially after the failed attempts to sell it. He said he was pleased the mower would now be on display for everyone to Radam, owner of the British Lawnmower Museum on Shakespeare Street in Southport said it would be displayed "among the lawnmowers of the rich and famous". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
