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Jefferson County is experiencing a public safety power shutoff due to extreme winds of 50-90 mph and fire weather conditions, affecting 32,000 residents with outages possibly lasting into Friday. Transportation is impacted, and safety tips for driving, food, and generator use are provided. Charging resources are available at local centers, and residents are advised to stay informed via official social media channels.
A domestic cat near Evergreen in Jefferson County has died from plague, marking the first confirmed case in the area since 2023. Plague, caused by bacteria and transmitted through flea bites or contact with infected animals, is rare but potentially life-threatening in humans and pets. Authorities advise precautions such as avoiding wild animals, keeping pets leashed, and consulting vets about flea prevention.
Over the weekend, Watertown and the North Country in New York experienced significant lake effect snow, with some areas in Jefferson County receiving more snow than Syracuse Airport did throughout the entire previous winter season. Notable snowfall totals include 65.5 inches in Barnes Corners and 60 inches in Montague. This marks the first measurable snowfall of the 2024-2025 winter season at Syracuse Airport.
A Missouri woman, Ashley Parmeley, turned herself in to police after fatally shooting her 9-year-old daughter and drowning her 2-year-old son. She is charged with second-degree murder and is being held without bond. The deaths are being investigated as homicides, and authorities are seeking additional charges for the daughter's death.
The Jefferson County prosecutor will address the court on Wednesday regarding the assault charges against top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club. Scheffler, accused of dragging a detective with his SUV, maintains his innocence and will be represented by counsel. The incident was not fully captured on body camera due to a policy violation.
Jefferson County Public Schools board members have approved changes to start times for at least two dozen public schools, aiming to end bus transportation for most magnet schools and consolidate all schools to three start times: 7:40, 8:40, or 9:40 a.m. The district has struggled with efficiency and getting students to school on time, prompting the decision to streamline start times. Specific time slots for each school have not been announced, and some schools may move to a different time slot.
Four deer in Jefferson County, West Virginia, have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), making it the sixth county in the state with positive cases. The low prevalence of CWD in Jefferson County suggests that the infection outbreak was likely found early, but history shows that prevalence tends to increase over time. Emergency restrictions on feeding and baiting of deer were already in place due to the county's high risk, and additional rules prohibit the transport of certain deer anatomy out of the containment zone.
Jefferson County officials were relieved to find that the crowds for the eclipse were not as large as projected, allowing for manageable crowd control. The Emergency Operations Center was opened in preparation for any emergencies, and various local and state agencies collaborated to ensure public safety during the event.
Residents in Colorado's Coal Creek Canyon are still struggling to dig themselves out from a recent snowstorm, with some houses buried in feet of snow and roads remaining unplowed. The heavy snow has left some residents potentially stranded, as emergency personnel may not be able to reach them. Jefferson County officials are working to clear the roads using road graders, but the process is slow due to the heavy snowfall, with some areas possibly needing to wait for the snow to melt.
A plane crash near Madras, Oregon resulted in no survivors, with the aircraft hitting a static wire before going down about 5 miles southeast of Madras. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported that the plane had departed from Aurora, Oregon and was en route to Idaho. The crash, which is still under investigation, was discovered by crews investigating a power line issue.
The body of 38-year-old Jewel Dewayne Bendolph, a missing Birmingham man, was found in a shallow grave in a wooded area in Pinson, and the death is being investigated as a homicide. His car, a silver Honda Civic, was discovered abandoned and intentionally concealed near the location of his remains.
Officials are working to contain over a dozen fires that were intentionally set along Johns Road near the Bessemer and Hueytown city limits in Jefferson County, Alabama. The fires are being battled to keep them away from residences, and the extent of the burned acres is currently unknown.
A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to various parts of Colorado, with Denver International Airport recording 5.5 inches of snow and Crested Butte in Gunnison County receiving the largest amount at 24 inches. Jefferson County, particularly Lakewood, saw significant snow accumulation, with 16.2 inches reported. In total, 39 locations reported 12 or more inches of snow from the storm, with 15 of those spots located in Jefferson County.
Genise Carter, a 43-year-old woman from Birmingham, was found slain on a dead-end street in northern Birmingham. Initially, there were no obvious signs of foul play, but an autopsy revealed that she had been shot. This marks Birmingham's sixth homicide of the year, and the eighth in all of Jefferson County. No arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
One of the two inmates who escaped from an Arkansas jail has been apprehended in Pine Bluff, while the search continues for the second inmate. The escapees, Noah Roush and Jatonia Bryant, were discovered missing from the Jefferson County jail, with Bryant facing murder charges and Roush suspected of burglary. The sheriff's office has announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to their capture, emphasizing that both men are considered armed and dangerous.