Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of the season
The first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season in Ohio has been confirmed, involving 16-year-old Ryleigh Spurlock from Beavercreek, highlighting the ongoing severity of the flu season.
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18-Year-Old Arrested in Greene County Family Shooting
An 18-year-old, Jared Noll, was apprehended in West Virginia after allegedly shooting and killing his mother and injuring his father during a shooting in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Noll fled on foot, prompting a large-scale search involving police, helicopters, and tracking dogs, before being caught armed and crossing into West Virginia, where he is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Multiple mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus across local counties
A dozen mosquitoes in Greene County tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting public health measures including spraying and advice on mosquito prevention to protect residents from the virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites and can cause serious neurological issues.
"Deadly Tornadoes Devastate Arkansas, Causing Widespread Damage and Outages"
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes, an EF-2 and an EF-1, in Greene County, Arkansas, causing significant damage to homes, trees, and power lines. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and residents are advised to stay home and assess their damage. Further details on the storm are expected later.
"Measles Outbreak Alerts in Ohio: Multiple Cases Reported"
A third case of measles has been reported in Montgomery County, with potential exposure at Round1 Bowling and Amusement in Beavercreek on March 16. People who visited the location during the specified time are advised to contact their local health department to assess their vaccination status and take necessary precautions. Montgomery County residents should contact Public Health - Dayton Montgomery County, while Greene County residents should reach out to Greene County Public Health.
7-Year-Old Bryson Duong Abducted in Iowa: Amber Alert Issued
An Amber Alert has been issued for 7-year-old Bryson Lewis Duong, who was allegedly abducted by his non-custodial father, Brandon Duong, in Greene County, Iowa. Bryson is described as an Asian male, 3-foot, 8 inches tall, and 60 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. They may be traveling in a black 2015 Toyota Tacoma with license plate DFV 202. If spotted, authorities urge the public to call 911.
Fatal Pond Incidents Claim Lives of Two Women in Ohio
A Greene County woman, Yun O. Tait, died after her 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee drove off the side of Interstate 75 in Warren County, Ohio, and into a pond, becoming submerged in water. Despite efforts by officers to rescue her, Tait drowned. The crash is currently under investigation.
Rollover Crash on I-81 in Greene Co. Injures Two
Two people were injured when a pickup truck they were traveling in overturned multiple times on Interstate 81 in Greene County, Tennessee. The truck drifted off the roadway, and the driver lost control after overcorrecting. The vehicle was occupied by five people, and the driver and one passenger sustained injuries. Traffic in the area may be slow, and caution is advised.
Tornadoes wreak havoc across multiple states.
K8 Stormteam, a weather reporting team, ended their live on-air and online coverage with a tornado warning in Greene County, Arkansas, as a severe storm passed south of Pocahontas.
Springfield's Pridefest Funding Concerns Voiced by Greene County Clerk
Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller expressed concerns on Facebook about taxpayer dollars being used to sponsor the upcoming Ozarks Pridefest, stating that it is a sensitive and controversial cultural issue. However, the City of Springfield clarified that they are not sponsors of the event, but rather have obtained entry-level sponsorships to set up booths for providing service information. The health department’s interest is solely to provide health-related information to the public, while human resources is utilizing the event as an employment recruitment opportunity. The three government entities involved shell out a few hundred dollars for Pridefest, which takes between $25-30,000 to run.
Ohio Tops Nation in Cases of Mosquito-Borne Virus
Ohio has the highest number of cases of La Crosse virus (LAC), an emerging mosquito-borne virus that causes encephalitis, in the country. The virus mostly affects young people under the age of 16, and there is no treatment for encephalitis besides prevention. Health officials recommend wearing long sleeve shirts and pants, applying repellants, and avoiding mosquito-prone areas. In Greene County, officials are monitoring mosquito populations, treating wet areas with larvicide, and occasionally spraying ultra-low volume (ULV) adulticide in known areas of heavy mosquito activity.
Multiple Deputy-Involved Shootings Result in Fatalities in Missouri and Oregon
A man was shot and killed by Greene County Sheriff's Deputies in Missouri after he lunged at them with a gun. The deputies were responding to a call about a woman involved in a previous theft. The woman was taken into custody, and the deputies found the man holding a gun to his head. It is not known if the man shot at the deputies. The deputies administered first aid, but the man died. The incident is under investigation, and the deputies are on administrative leave.
Multiple Injuries Reported in Greene County Crash
Five people were hospitalized with minor injuries following a multi-vehicle crash involving a Honda and Kia at the intersection of Jasper and N Bickett Roads in Greene County, Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol handled the crash and the intersection has since reopened.