WOND News: AC Man Cops Plea In Gun Case

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 4:22pm CDT

34 year old Thomas Jordan of Atlantic City entered a guilty plea to second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun in exchange for a recommended sentenced of five years in New Jersey State Prison. On December 26, 2021, Hamilton Township Police Officers observed the defendant commit numerous traffic infractions. Based on these observations, a traffic stop was conducted. After a lawful search, police located a loaded firearm in the defendant’s vehicle. Sentencing happens September 19th.

WLVL Local News: 05-22-25 PM Headlines

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 1:20pm CDT

24 year old Christopher Allen of Buffalo has been indicted on four charges for allegedly fatally stabbing his sister earlier this month.

A status conference hearing was held in federal court in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Buffalo mass shooting gunman as he edges closer toward his death penalty trial. The defense team for Payton Gendron is asking for a delay in the start of the trial, which is tentatively set to begin January 5.

53 year old Markus Genovese of Angola was sentenced Thursday morning after he crashed into another vehicle while under the influence last spring and killed an 8-year-old child.

Canisius University plans to lay off its police force and partner with an outside company for campus safety moving forward.

A missing Cattaraugus County man, 43 year old Christopher Herron, who had not been seen or heard from since April was found dead last weekend, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

A home of the 300 block of Ward Road in North Tonawanda was evacuated Thursday morning after it was struck by car.

WOND News: Stockton University Receives $100K To Set Up Scholarship

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 11:28am CDT

The Stockton University Foundation received a $100,000 gift Monday to create a scholarship for undergraduate students interested in studying privacy law, cybersecurity and criminal justice, in memory of the slain son of a New Jersey judge. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Protection Project’s mission is to further the safety, security and privacy of members of the judicial community and their families.

KIRX News: Events planned for June 6th

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:37am CDT

Visit Kirksville says start planning for Friday, June 6 in #DowntownKirksville. Check out the 11th Annual Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Art Walk from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Downtown Kirksville Square. Deadwood will be kicking off the Kirksville Arts Association Summer on the Square concert series – 7:00 pm on the lawn of the Adair County Courthouse.

KIRX News: ATSU KCOM celebrates graduates

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:36am CDT

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), the founding school of osteopathic medicine, celebrated a new class of 162 graduates on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. Of the 162 graduates, 154 received their doctor of osteopathic medicine degree and eight received their master of science in biomedical sciences degree.

News from 102.5 The River: Kansas families can soon enjoy free admission to some attractions

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:36am CDT

USD 470 says starting July 12, Kansas families with children in Pre-K through 12th grade can enjoy free admission to various attractions across the state, including museums, zoos, nature centers, and more! It’s a great way to explore Kansas, have fun together, and create lasting memories – for free! This year’s program runs July 12 through August 3. A full list of participating locations will be shared in June. Get details and download the app at sunflowersummer.org

News from 102.5 The River: Volunteers needed for search

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:24am CDT

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search for missing 81-year-old Jerry McConnell, whose car was located in rural Cowley County, Kansas. This is a large ranch and the majority of it has been searched, either on foot or by air. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting volunteers to assist with a full grid-search on Thursday, May 22nd, at 10:00 am. The ranch is located in the 4000 block of 327th Road. It is private property. A staging area has been set up at the Kansas Department of Transportation strip just west of 303rd Road on the north side of US 160, you will need to park there and then ride to the search area by bus. This is strictly a walking search, so no horses side by sides or four wheelers on the property.

WOND News: Ocean State Job Lot

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:09am CDT

Several local former Big Lots locations are reopening with a new name and a different look.Now called Ocean State Job Lot, the stores in Somers Point, Lower Township and Barnegat Township are open at the sites of the former Big Lots, selling discount household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen tools and cookware, and seasonal products, including beach supplies.While the stores are open now, grand openings are planned for the Somers Point and Lower Township stores May 31, according to company information.

WOND News: Mayor’s Case

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:08am CDT

According to the Press of Atlantic City a motion to sever the cases against Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent accused of abusing their teenage daughter will now be heard next month, according to court officials.Marty Small Sr., 51, and his wife, La’Quetta Small, 48, are scheduled to appear in front of Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at 9 a.m. June 16. The couple were originally expected to appear Thursday.The Smalls are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small also is charged with terroristic threats and aggravated assault. Both pleaded not guilty Oct. 10.

WOND News: Vineland Man Convicted Of Assault

Posted: May 22, 2025 - 6:08am CDT

A 62-year-old Vineland man was convicted of assault by auto and driving while intoxicated in a motor vehicle accident at North Delsea Drive and Almond Road in September 2019, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday.Billy Gerald’s vehicle turned left and struck the victim’s vehicle Sept. 3, 2019.The victim complained of back, nose and right hand pain due to the airbag deploying, the Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.