Harrison County Shooting Suspect Dead After Manhunt

CADIZ — What began with what authorities have described as a routine traffic stop Monday morning turned into a high-speed chase, three officer-involved shootings and a manhunt that extended well into the evening, and ended with the suspect's death. Michael W. Decker, 53, died as the result ...

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more than ...

Hancock County Schools Reviewing Levy Rates

NEW CUMBERLAND – As part of its annual budget process, and to meet state code, Hancock County Schools is conducting a series of public hearings concerning the district's levy rates. The first meeting was held prior to the March 23 board of education meeting, with the second meeting to be ...

Government Shutdown Impacting Grant Awards for Safety Equipment

WHEELING – Previously approved grant money for safety equipment in the city of Wheeling is being delayed because of the lingering partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., which as of this week has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. City officials in Wheeling ...