Ryan Fletcher is a regional news correspondent covering crime, public safety, and local government affairs. He focuses on the events and law enforcement activities that impact communities.
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The head coach of an undefeated Virginia high school football team has gone missing just days before a major playoff game, prompting an extensive police search.
Flagstaff is buzzing with activity, including the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visit, uncertainty for the Museum Club, new healthcare providers, and urgent calls for winter shelter support.
A juvenile was shot in the leg near Taylorsville High School following a fight, prompting a brief lockdown at six schools. The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening.
Federal authorities have arrested and charged two men, ages 18 and 20, for allegedly setting off a firework inside a Harvard Medical School research building.
Westport Public Schools activated safety protocols today after a bomb threat was reported at Coleytown Elementary School, leading to a delayed start and quick police response.
A lawsuit alleges a former Palisades Park special education teacher filmed a disabled 8-year-old student being made to say a phrase that sounded like a slur.
Three schools in Craven County have switched to remote learning for Friday, October 31st, as law enforcement continues a major manhunt for a murder suspect.
The trial of a former Dougherty County teacher continued with the cross-examination of the lead investigator, who was questioned about uncollected evidence.
Fresno Unified School District has lost over $2 million in an alleged scam involving an imposter of its largest contractor. More than $1 million has been withdrawn, with remaining funds held in North
A tour bus carrying about 50 high school students overturned in heavy rain in Laclede County, Missouri. Ten students were treated for minor injuries.
Lakewood Public Schools in Barry County closed Wednesday after an alleged threat. Michigan State Police have identified persons involved, stating no ongoing public threat exists.
Adair-Casey schools received a digital bomb threat Friday morning, but a quick investigation involving local, state, and federal agencies deemed it non-credible. Schools resumed normal operations with
Harvard University lifted a shelter-in-place order Friday after reports of gunfire near campus. Police say there is no ongoing threat but are searching for a person of interest.
Moorhead High School students are planning a walkout on October 22 to address school safety concerns and ICE issues, following two gun incidents at the school last month.
A Watertown juvenile faces two misdemeanor charges after police determined a threat to a local junior high school was a hoax intended as a joke.
Quantum computing is making rapid progress in advanced simulations, promising to revolutionize drug discovery, materials science, and finance with capabilities beyond classical computers.
City Schools of Decatur is considering closing one of its five elementary schools due to declining student enrollment, initiating a public review process.
A female student was transported to a hospital after a stabbing in the Coronado Middle School library. Authorities have a male seventh-grader in custody.
Quantum computing is making significant strides, with researchers focusing on qubit stability and error correction. Collaborations between academia and industry are accelerating development, promising
David Lloyd Clubs has opened a new £15 million health and wellness facility in Northwood, London, creating over 100 local jobs and offering extensive amenities.
