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A wildfire in Pulaski and Giles counties in Virginia has grown to over 300 acres and is currently 25% contained. The fire has been challenging to control due to steep rocky slopes, increasing winds, and dry fuels. No homes have been evacuated so far, but structure protection is in place. Roads in the affected area are closed to non-residents, and authorities are urging people to avoid traveling in the area.
A 24-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a large gathering in Pulaski County, Virginia. The victim, identified as Mathew Cameron Carper, was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle and was later pronounced dead at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Witnesses reported a fight breaking out before the shooting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 24-year-old man, Mathew Cameron Carper, was found shot inside a vehicle in Pulaski County, Virginia. Witnesses reported a fight breaking out during a gathering, followed by a gunshot and people fleeing the scene. Carper was flown to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from witnesses or anyone present at the address where the incident occurred.
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 18, were killed in a boating accident on Lake Cumberland in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The accident occurred when their jet ski collided with a boat. The victims were brothers from Villa Hills in Kenton County. No further details have been released at this time.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office has recovered a body of an unidentified deceased male in the 5000 block of West Hensley Road. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if the incident is related to a missing person report in the same area.
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in northern Pulaski County, Arkansas, where a victim was found dead at a residence. The suspect, who is believed to have known the victim and had an ongoing dispute with them, is now in custody. The identities of the victim and suspect have not been released at this time.
Strong winds ranging from 60 to 80 mph caused "widespread" damage and power outages across Arkansas on Sunday, with Pulaski County being hit particularly hard. The National Weather Service could not confirm if a tornado touched down. The Conway Emergency Operations Center was opened to coordinate with first responders, and Entergy reported over 66,000 customers without power. No injuries were reported, but there were approximately 20 calls regarding downed power lines and trees in Pulaski County.
A Pulaski County Judge has issued a temporary hold on the LEARNS ACT, which would have allowed public funds to be used for private education. The judge's ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by the Little Rock Education Association and other groups, arguing that the law is unconstitutional. The hold will remain in place until a hearing can be held to determine the constitutionality of the law.
Pulaski County High School and Pulaski County Middle School were closed due to a manhunt for Dylan Blake Swecker, who escaped police custody. He was later found and taken into custody. Residents were urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activity. Swecker was wanted for domestic assault.
A 5-year-old child was injured after apparently walking onto I-44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. The child was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition. The cause of the incident is still under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A tractor-trailer and a FedEx truck also collided due to traffic buildup from the crash, but there were no injuries reported.
Andrew Dodson, a junior tight end for Pulaski County high school football team in Kentucky, died on Monday after sustaining a head injury during a spring scrimmage on Friday. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association expressed condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and the entire KHSAA family. The last athlete to die on a field in Kentucky was in 2020.
The death of a high school football player in Pulaski County has highlighted the risks associated with the sport. Dr. Francis Farhadi, a neurosurgeon and associate professor at the University of Kentucky, says that several high school football players experience devastating head injuries or death each year, and that it's important to look for ways to prevent serious injuries and deaths resulting from head injuries at football games, especially at the high school level where there is a higher frequency of serious injury and death compared to college and the NFL.