Author: Living Legends
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Prosperity Bank has donated $500 to the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office so they can buy a new Firepup costume. The Firepup costume. Photo courtesy of Smith County. Longview FD searching for cause of fire at abandoned structure on Aurel Boulevard Fire departments across the country purchase Firepup costumes, formerly known as Sparky the Fire Dog, which are used to inform children about fire safety. Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue thanked Prosperity Bank for contributing to the $3,395 cost of the costume. Hogue said he hopes the costume can be used during an April…
ARLINGTON, Texas (KETK) – With baseball season inching closer, the Texas Rangers have announced that they will be providing fans with a new TV network that will run all Rangers games for the 2025 season. The team announced the channel will be called the “Rangers Sports Network” and will distribute games along with other baseball related content. The new channel comes in addition to the Victory + streaming deal which was announced by the organization a couple of weeks ago. Texas Rangers announce new streaming service for upcoming season The Rangers are the second DFW team to opt in to…
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said one person has died after two vehicles crashed on FM 2015 on Tuesday. 2 arrested after methamphetamine found in Gun Barrel City home According to ESD 2, the crash happened at about a mile north of Interstate 20 on FM 2015 at around 8:17 p.m. One person was killed in the crash and officials said another person was taken for medical treatment at a local hospital. Traffic was down to one lane at FM 2015 but ESD 2 officials told KETK the scene has been cleared. The Texas…
The family of Nebraska teen Kaiden Walsh is grieving his heartbreaking passing following a devastating car accident that also left several of his friends injured. Walsh tragically lost his life in a rollover crash in Sarpy County. The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying multiple teens lost control and overturned. While his friends sustained various injuries, Walsh suffered critical injuries that ultimately proved fatal. His parents, Erika and Kevin Walsh, shared the devastating news, expressing their profound sorrow: “Our hearts are shattered as we share the heartbreaking loss of our beloved son, Kaiden, in a tragic car accident. Kaiden was…
Ryan died by suicide on Tuesday in Nevada, according to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, which listed the official cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. The night before his passing, Ryan shared a video on his Instagram Story that appeared to show him at a bar. In the clip, he said, “Nine Fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.” The singer rose to fame as a contestant on season six of The Voice in 2014, where he performed Journey’s Lights during his blind audition and secured a spot…
ROCKFORD – A devastating two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, January 25, in Rockford, resulting in the tragic loss of 33-year-old Brandy Wheeler-Norris. The accident happened around 8:23 a.m. as Wheeler-Norris was heading to a basketball game with her daughter, Athena. The vehicle Wheeler-Norris was in collided with another vehicle, resulting in severe injuries to her. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Wheeler-Norris succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office. While Wheeler-Norris tragically lost her life, her daughter, Athena, who was also in the car, survived. Athena was hospitalized for observation but was reported to have…
ROCKFORD – A devastating two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, January 25, in Rockford, resulting in the tragic loss of 33-year-old Brandy Wheeler-Norris. The accident happened around 8:23 a.m. as Wheeler-Norris was heading to a basketball game with her daughter, Athena. The vehicle Wheeler-Norris was in collided with another vehicle, resulting in severe injuries to her. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Wheeler-Norris succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office. While Wheeler-Norris tragically lost her life, her daughter, Athena, who was also in the car, survived. Athena was hospitalized for observation but was reported to have…
A significant traffic incident occurred recently at the intersection of Stearns Road and McLean Boulevard in South Elgin, Illinois, causing widespread disruptions to traffic and raising concerns about the safety of the area. The crash, which led to a road closure and ongoing investigation, has drawn attention from local authorities and residents alike. Here’s a detailed account of the accident, its aftermath, and the current situation. Location of the Incident: Stearns Road and McLean Boulevard The collision took place at the busy intersection of Stearns Road and McLean Boulevard in South Elgin, a well-traveled area that sees high traffic volume,…
A tragic ice-related accident on Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania claimed the life of a New Jersey woman and left a man from Upper Makefield seriously injured, according to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police. The accident occurred on Sunday night around 9 p.m. near the I-295 exit in Middletown Township, highlighting the dangers of winter driving conditions. The victim, Samantha Cote, 34, of High Bridge, New Jersey, was driving her 2007 Toyota Matrix when she encountered a sheet of ice while entering the eastbound ramp of I-295 from southbound Route 1. The slippery conditions caused her to lose control…
A tragic ice-related accident on Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania claimed the life of a New Jersey woman and left a man from Upper Makefield seriously injured, according to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police. The accident occurred on Sunday night around 9 p.m. near the I-295 exit in Middletown Township, highlighting the dangers of winter driving conditions. The victim, Samantha Cote, 34, of High Bridge, New Jersey, was driving her 2007 Toyota Matrix when she encountered a sheet of ice while entering the eastbound ramp of I-295 from southbound Route 1. The slippery conditions caused her to lose control…