A house fire in Vinton, Virginia, killed 59 cats and displaced two residents early Sunday morning, according to local fire officials. Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 200 block of Gunn Avenue just before 5 a.m. after reports of a residential structure fire, according to WSLS. Firefighters found heavy fire at …
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A Connecticut homeowner’s report of stolen items from an unlocked car led police to a stolen vehicle, a crash, and the arrest of a 16-year-old, authorities said. Woodbridge police were called to a residence on Deer Run Road around 7:40 a.m. after the homeowner reported a theft from a motor vehicle, according to WFSB. Police …
Neighbors near the Prairie Meadow subdivision in Wisconsin are watching a proposed solar project that could bring a large energy installation close to homes and a city park. The proposal involves a 5 MW solar facility at 5510 River Road in the Town of Trenton, according to Washington County Insider. Property owner Dennis Schloemer petitioned …
A Florida homeowner’s backyard hens have turned into a citywide debate over whether Casselberry residents should be allowed to keep chickens inside city limits. Lindsay Feist said a code compliance complaint gave her 10 days to remove four hens she had raised for years, according to ClickOrlando. Instead of giving them up, she started a …
Police in Northeast Florida are warning families about a resurfacing social media trend that targets one of the most sensitive parts of a home: the front door. The trend, known online as the “Door Kick Challenge” or “Door Knock Challenge,” involves teens kicking or aggressively banging on random residential doors, often at night, and then …
Nearly 2 million bees escaped in southeast Texas after a semitruck hauling beehives overturned near Mauriceville. The crash happened Sunday in a rural part of Orange County, according to WIS, which carried the KBTX/Gray News report. Photos shared by Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply showed beekeepers and first responders working around the overturned truck …
A Yucaipa, California, homeowner got an unusually close backyard visit when three young bears wandered onto his property over the weekend. William Dexter told ABC7 that he discovered the trio near his screen door. Video from the home showed the cubs lingering in the yard and exploring the property. Dexter stayed inside while watching the …
A 76-year-old Texas woman died after a Tesla crashed through a Katy-area home while she was inside, according to investigators in Harris County. The crash happened Friday night, June 19, at a home on Blooming Park Lane. Investigators said Michael Butler, 44, was driving a Tesla Model 3 eastbound on Rose Hollow Lane when the …
An 86-year-old Massachusetts man is recovering after off-leash dogs attacked him during a routine morning walk near a senior living community. Michael Roberts was walking at about 9 a.m. on June 18 near NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham when the attack happened, according to People. Dedham Animal Control said three unleashed dogs were on …
Homeowners in Coral Springs, Florida, may need to budget more for repairs, renovations, and outdoor upgrades starting July 1. City commissioners unanimously approved a broad fee overhaul after consultant reviews found that some departments were not recovering enough of the cost of providing services, according to Coral Springs News. Permit and processing fee increases apply …