A New Mexico judge has denied Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s request for a new trial, upholding her involuntary manslaughter conviction related to the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” Gutierrez Reed, who was the film’s armorer responsible for firearms, was sentenced to 18 months in custody. Her conviction stemmed from a live round fired from a prop gun held by actor … Continue reading ‘Rust’ armorer denied new trial, conviction upheld for fatal shooting

Residents in western North Carolina, cut off from power and cellular service after Hurricane Helene, lined up for fresh water and to contact loved ones on Monday. The storm has resulted in at least 121 deaths across six states, with North Carolina’s Asheville region reporting at least 35 fatalities. Government officials and aid groups are working to deliver supplies to the area by airlift and … Continue reading Helene kills over 100; Homes and memories washed away

Waylon William St. John, a resident of Farmland, was charged with two counts of Level 4 felony arson following a house fire on Windsor Road on October 25, 2023. According to court documents, St. John initially misled authorities about the presence of individuals trapped inside the home. Firefighters found no one inside, and St. John later admitted he was confused when he called 911, claiming … Continue reading Man charged with arson after setting fire to stop ‘imaginary people’

Hurricane Helene devastated Florida and the southeastern U.S., killing at least 44 people and causing widespread destruction. The Category 4 storm, with winds of 140 mph, uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and left millions without power across several states. Rescue efforts were launched to save people trapped by floodwaters, including at a hospital in Tennessee. Significant damage was reported in Georgia and the Carolinas, where two … Continue reading Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast

The Justice Department has indicted three Iranians—Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, and Yasar Balaghi—for allegedly hacking emails from Donald Trump’s campaign. The indictment claims they tried to send the stolen information to people they believed were connected to the Biden campaign, though no one responded. The three men, linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are charged with various crimes, including computer hacking and … Continue reading Justice Department charges 3 Iranians over alleged involvement in Trump campaign emails hack

Residents downstream of two North Carolina dams were evacuated due to concerns of catastrophic failures caused by Hurricane Helene’s flooding. Cocke County, Tennessee, initially reported the failure of Waterville Dam, but this was later deemed a false alarm, though evacuations remained. In Rutherford County, North Carolina, floodwaters overtopped the Lake Lure Dam, compromising its structure. Despite some erosion, the dam was holding, the Independent has … Continue reading Hundreds evacuated as dams at risk in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding

Over 50 people were successfully airlifted from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital in eastern Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Helene engulfed the facility. The Tennessee National Guard, using three Blackhawk helicopters, and Virginia State Police conducted the rescue. Patients and staff were taken to a local high school. Earlier attempts to evacuate by ambulance and boat failed due to … Continue reading Stranded patients, staff airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused life-threatening and damaging impacts in the Florida Panhandle and is continuing to affect the Southeast. Heavy rain and strong winds are spreading into the southern Appalachians and Tennessee Valley. AccuWeather warns of widespread flooding and damage in Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. Helene, described as a “once-in-a-generation” storm, AccuWeather has reported. The storm has downed trees, caused power … Continue reading Helene triggers inland flooding, widespread power outages