1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (DEVELOPING) 1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (DEVELOPING)
1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (Developing) A 1930s farmhouse under renovation exploded on Monday morning, June 29, leaving a contractor hospitalized with burns, authorities said A contractor was injured when a renovated 1930s farmhouse exploded in Bucks County around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29, according to public records and dispatch. The explosion happened at the farmhouse located at 130 Highview Road in Hilltown Twp., Sellersville, while the contractor was working inside the residence, police said. The homeowners were away on vacation at the time, and the contractor was the only person inside the house when the explosion occur…
Former NFL Superstar RB, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight' Former NFL Superstar RB, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight'
Former NFL Superstar RB, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight' A former football superstar, once known as one of the NFL's most explosive running backs, said he was diagnosed with ALS. Chris Johnson revealed the diagnosis in an interview that aired on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday, June 29. The three-time Pro Bowl rusher's disease has progressed so quickly that he can only speak through a speech device triggered by his eye movements. Known to many football fans as "CJ2K," Johnson rose to stardom soon after the Tennessee Titans selected him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The East Carolina University product rushed…
Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police
Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police A man is accused of claiming there was a bomb inside a truck before allegedly trying to grab a Pennsylvania State Police trooper's gun during a tense encounter near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, authorities announced Monday, June 29. Jeffrey Sever, 45, of McDonald, was arrested after troopers found him alongside a pickup truck on the shoulder near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 31 in Donegal Township on Saturday, June 27, Pennsylvania State Police explained. Troopers were on patrol when they spotted the truck and found Sever standing nearby holding an electronic device with an antenna. He…
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP A mother of four was found dead after her husband called 911 to report he had killed her before fleeing their home and dying hours later in a fiery crash with a parked tractor-trailer, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were dispatched to 37 W. Specht St. in McClure just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, after Jason Andrew Heimbach, 51, contacted Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1 and said he had killed his wife, Amanda Kay Heimbach, 37, state police said. Before troopers arrived, Jason Heimbach fled the home in a 2018 gray Buick Enclave, police said. When troopers reached the resi…
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans A beach visit at a popular vacation spot turned into a deadly attack. A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Mexico on Friday evening, June 26, ABC News reported, citing Jalisco state authorities. The attack happened around 6 p.m. local time on Marina Vallarta Beach, in front of the resort on the Pacific coast. Puerto Vallarta (marked in red) is a popular resort city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Google Maps The victim was reportedly from Mexico and was in Puerto Vallarta for work. His identity has not been released. Au…
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know More than 250,000 Land Rover SUVs are being recalled because corrosion could prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. Jaguar Land Rover North America issued the recall for about 250,857 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, June 12. The affected SUVs include 2020-2026 Land Rover Defenders, 2021-2026 Land Rover Discoverys, and 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rovers. The problem involves the driver's air bag clockspring connector, which may develop fretting corrosion over time. The corrosion can increase electrical resis…
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police A pickup truck driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 early Monday, June 29, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-83 near mile marker 32.9 in Newberry Township, where traffic had backed up through a weekend work zone that was in the process of being cleared, according to state police and PennDOT. Troopers from PSP York were called to the scene at approximately 5:58 a.m. and found that two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck had been involved in the crash, police said. The pickup truck driver was pronounced d…
Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says
Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle includes a commemora…
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors A family argument inside a Pennsylvania home ended in a murder-suicide that left an uncle and nephew dead on Sunday morning, June 28, authorities announced that evening.  William "Billy" Mauer, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound after police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home in the 3000 block of Spruce Avenue in the Glenside section of Abington Township around 11 a.m., according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy. Investigators said 28-year-old Brandon Maurer, Mauer's nephew, was also found …
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police State Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was found dead inside a Pennsylvania home over the weekend. Greenville police, firefighters, and EMS crews responded to a home on Columbia Avenue for a report of an unresponsive child who was not breathing around 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, state police said. When first responders arrived, they found the boy deceased. State police executed a search warrant at the home and interviewed multiple adults and juveniles who were present when the child was found, as well as others who had been at the residence in the days leading up to the in…
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week The holiday countdown is coming with more than one weather wrinkle. A more active and unsettled pattern is expected to build in the days leading up to the July Fourth weekend, with heat, humidity, storm chances, and travel impacts all on the board for parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said this week's heat will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. AccuWeather says a large heat dome will expand across the central and eastern US before Independence Day. The core of the heat is expected to remain centered …