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Trial for man accused of 2022 Deer Park murder set for Friday closing arguments
SPOKANE, Wash. - The trial of Gary Ault, the man accused of killing 83-year-old Richard Purdy in December 2022, is set for closing arguments on Friday morning. Family and friends of Purdy have packed the courtroom all week, a man they say was private and didn't invite strangers into his home.
Infant Death Investigation in Spokane Leads to Second-Degree Murder Charge
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - On November 2, 2023, officers were dispatched to a call of an unconscious infant at a residence in Airway Heights. The infant, who was four months old, was being watched by his nanny, 59-year-old Sharon J. Arger, at the time. Airway Heights Officers, Airway Heights Fire Medics...
No charges for Spokane County sheriff’s deputies who shot man in 2022
SPOKANE, Wash. – No charges against two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies who shot and killed an armed man in Loon Lake in October 2022 will be filed according to the Spokane County prosecutor. Jeffery Smith was killed by sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 12 while he was reportedly wielding...
Reported landspout tornado formed just northwest of Davenport
Partly cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High 48F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Airway Heights police use safety cameras in chase and arrest
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Airway Heights Police responded to a FLOCK safety camera alert that led to the arrest of a man after fleeing police on Tuesday. Officers received the alert from the safety cameras notifying them of a car that was flagged for a prowling incident on Sunday. The...
Landspout tornado spotted west of Spokane Tuesday afternoon
SPOKANE, Wash. — The National Weather Service office in Spokane, Washington confirmed a landspout tornado west of Davenport at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A trained spotter recorded the rotating condensation funnel on the ground. There is no confirmed damage at this time. A landspout tornado is a non-supercell tornado....
FEMA official provides clearer picture on recovery efforts for Gray, Oregon Road Fire victims
SPOKANE, Wash. — New drone video showed the destruction and recovery more than seven months after the Gray and Oregon Road Fires. Hundreds of homes were destroyed in the fires. But, as spring arrives, the communities are beginning to take their first steps toward rebuilding. Helping with that process...
Final phase of Bigelow Gulch-Forker Road Urban Connector project resumes
SPOKANE, Wash. — The final phase of a nearly 30-year construction project will resume in April, with construction expected to be complete later this fall. Crews will continue working on the Bigelow Gulch-Forker Road Urban Connector starting April 1. Drivers should expect Bigelow Gulch Road to be closed from Havana Street to Weile Road. Local traffic and emergency vehicles will be allowed access.
Baseball Game Recap: Reardan Screaming Eagles vs. Chewelah Cougars
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Reardan's offense. They fell victim to a rough 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Chewelah Cougars on Tuesday. Reardan has not had much luck with Chewelah recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met. Reardan saw one different...
Steven County deputies looking for stolen trailer from Springdale ranch
SPRINGDALE, Wash. - Steven County deputies are searching for information on a stolen trailer last seen in Springdale. The trailer was stolen from a ranch south of Springdale on Highway 231. The license plate number is 46425AG. If you have any information contact Jessica of Moose Valley Ranch at (406)845-4079...
Airway Heights business owner pursues dream of becoming a firefighter
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Wolffy’s Breakfast and Brew co-owner Jessica Davis is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter. The Airway Heights Fire Department Facebook says Davis started the West Plains Fire Academy in February, the first step in fulfilling her goal of becoming a firefighter. "It's always...
Family of Airway Heights man shot to death on February, demanding justice after charges were dropped
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -- The grieving family of a man shot to death just outside of Airway Heights last month say they want accountability for the gunman. Wyatt Walker, 28, was found deceased in the driver’s seat of his vehicle on Feb. 4. Charges against Devine Bullard, the man deputies believe pulled the trigger have been dropped Spokane County prosecutors say the case remains very active and charges could be re-filed.
Day-long planned power outage in the Wellpinit area
WELLPINIT, Wash. - The Spokane Tribal Police announced a planned power outage for most of the day tomorrow. The power outage is planned for Saturday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No information on the reason for the power outage has been released at this time.
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