Here’s a roundup of breaking news across the region:
– A man has died in a single-vehicle crash. Authorities say the incident happened in the afternoon and has been ruled accidental.
– In a separate incident, officers responded to a gunshot report and found a male victim fatally wounded in a nearby field. The suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
– A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex crimes involving minors.
– A shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against one of the suspects, alleging permanent injuries and reckless behavior.
– Health officials report several active cases of whooping cough and are urging vaccinations.
– County leaders have enacted a pause on new cluster housing developments, citing community concerns.
– School districts are hiring school resource officers and crossing guards ahead of the new academic year.
– A new rule mandating students use school bathrooms based on birth-assigned gender is now in effect and facing legal challenges.
