A 29-year-old Atwater man was killed on southbound Highway 99 near the Atwater Boulevard exit Tuesday morning, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The man was hit by a big … Click to Continue »
Read More »Big rig blocking Highway 99 traffic after crash in Merced
A big rig towing a trailer was blocking most of northbound Highway 99 on Tuesday after it crashed south of the Mission Avenue exit, according to California Highway Patrol. No … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man killed after being struck by big rig on Highway 99 in Atwater
According to Sgt. Kevin Blake with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a big rig in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 in Atwater on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. According to Blake, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation to determine if …
Read More »Merced toddler ‘critical’ after ingesting meth, police say. Mother arrested.
A 14-month-old girl was in critical condition over the weekend after she “ingested some methamphetamine,” the Merced Police Department said in a news release. Few details were immediately available. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man dies after reportedly jumping off Hwy 99 bridge in Merced, CHP says
A man died Saturday night after he reportedly jumped off a bridge on Highway 99 in Merced, according to California Highway Patrol. CHP Merced received a call reporting the incident … Click to Continue »
Read More »After EPA flip, a push to block ‘harmful’ pesticide
A month after Scott Pruitt began leading the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the former Oklahoma attorney general rejected an Obama-era recommendation from agency scientists to ban a widely used pesticide … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman has ‘serious’ injuries after hit by truck in Merced
A woman crossing W. Childs Avenue on foot near Q Street was struck by a work truck about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, according to Merced police. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Student arrested after threatening Chowchilla high students, police say
A Chowchilla student was arrested on Tuesday morning, accused of making threats to harm high school students, the Chowchilla Police Department reported. Chief Dave Riviere released few details and declined … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Cancer Survivor Deported—Even After Support From U.S. Senator
Despite California’s status as a sanctuary state, it appears to be the focus of increased immigration activity—especially after a sweep in Northern California earlier this week that drove Oakland’s Mayor to issue a warning to her residents and ultimately resulted in more than 150 arrests. Closer to home, a San …
Read More »Le Grand student arrested after school shooting threat, Sheriff says
Students at Le Grand Elementary School were having discussions Friday about participating in the National Schools Walkout event focused on school shootings and safety when the topic shifted to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Repeat DUI offender sentenced after release from fatal alcohol-related crash in Delhi
A 33-year-old Delhi man will serve about one year in jail in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old girl. Michael Lindo admitted Friday to violation of probation on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspected of breaking into cars at Atwater Walmart, 6 teens arrested after chase
Several teens were arrested Friday night after being spotted breaking into vehicles and leading police on a chase that ended after they crashed into a fence in Atwater, authorities said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen in serious condition after being hit by cars in Merced
A teen was struck by two vehicles on Yosemite Avenue near M Street when he jumped out of a car in the middle of traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, according to Merced police. It happened at about noon. … Click to Continue »
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