Soon-to-be-106-year-old woman’s advice: ‘Make do with what you have’

Virginia Stackel has five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. MATTHEWS, N.C. — The year 1918 was a monumental year in history. It was the year the Spanish flu pandemic began and World War I finally ended. It was also the year Virginia Stackel was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  “I remember the people that had to go … Read more

Man on dirt bike killed in crash while being followed by off-duty officer in east Harris County, sheriff says

It’s unknown why he was being followed, and the sheriff said he couldn’t confirm what agency the off-duty officer was with. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man on a dirt bike was injured Saturday while being followed by an off-duty officer in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.  EDITORIAL NOTE: The sheriff initially … Read more

Mesquite police car crashes with vehicle while chasing another, department confirms

DALLAS — A Mesquite police car was involved in a crash while chasing a vehicle that fled an attempted traffic stop, the department confirmed to WFAA on Saturday.  The Mesquite Police Department said a two-man patrol unit attempted to make a traffic stop at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Samuell Boulevard and … Read more

UPDATE: Snoqualmie Pass reopens after poor weather & multiple crashes closed I-90

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the closures starts with eastbound lanes closed at North Bend and westbound lanes closed at Cle Elum. SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — UPDATE at 9:10 p.m. – Snoqualmie Pass is back open.  Snoqualmie Pass closed Saturday night thanks to snow and several vehicles spinning out. According to the … Read more