Anon lives next to train tracks in SoCal, noticed a lot of railroad workers today.
Having lived here many years, something was off. Lots of maintenance/inspection vehicles going back and forth on the tracks. No work being done tho. Usually you see an inspection van on the rails once, then a repair crew comes out.
3 people killed at Michigan State University and the gunman is dead, police say
Updated February 14, 20231:40 AM ET
Three people have died and five others have been injured in shootings on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing on Monday night, police said.
The suspect has been found dead off campus from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A motive has not been determined, police said at about 12:30 a.m. ET Tuesday.
Shots were fired at 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall, which is home to the College of Social Science and where two people died. Another shooting was reported at the MSU student union, which is located next door, shortly after. One person died there, said MSU Police Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman.
Victims were transported to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Some do have life-threatening injuries, but no other information about the victims is being released at the moment, Rozman said.
Police believe there is only one suspect, who was last seen leaving the student union on foot. Law enforcement had been in contact with the suspect. The suspect's identity and a possible connection with the school have not been established, Rozman said.
"We are relieved to no longer have an active threat on campus, while we realize that there is so much healing that will need to take place after this," Rozman said.
The shelter in place warning was lifted early Tuesday morning. In the hours after the shootings were reported, police discouraged parents from coming to campus. Hundreds of officers from different agencies are on campus, Rozman added.
"For parents, we understand," Rozman said. "I can only imagine the emotion that's involved right now. It's going to help us, and it's going to help our response, and it's going to help us identify the shooter the less people that are on campus at this point."
"Brody Hall, Snyder/Phillips Hall, Mason Hall, Abbot Hall, Landon Hall, the MSU Union, and Berkey Hall have all been cleared/secured," police said at 10:10 p.m. ET.
All campus activities, including both in-person and virtual classes and sporting events, have been canceled for at least 48 hours. The school is providing counseling resources for students and employees.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/13/1156701701/michigan-state-shooting-updates
EAST PALESTINE TRAIN DERAILMENT
Farm owners express concerns about East Palestine chemical release
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) — About one week removed from the controlled release from the East Palestine train derailment, residents are filtering back into their homes but are concerned.
One resident that spoke with First News was part of the first evacuation zone. She’s concerned about the after-effects on her family, business and farm animals.
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Traci Meek and her husband run Buck Berry Farms in East Palestine. They sell soaps, candles and food made from their animals. The Meeks made their way back Wednesday and so far, reported no noticeable changes.
“We haven’t lost any chickens which would be the first to go because of their respiratory systems,” Meek said.
During the time they were evacuated, their animals couldn’t get the care needed.
“We have some bottle calves that are here and not being able to be here and be evacuated or being able to come back in, we were unable to feed him,” Meek said.
The Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio Department of Agriculture got involved and they were able to get in to feed their animals. Now, the Meeks are concerned about the long-term effects of the derailment and controlled release.
“The land, the pasture they’re eating on is it safe from them to eat that,” Meek said.
She’s also concerned about other products she uses from local farmers to care for her animals, and how it will affect the product she sells.
“The big issue is what I am now going to be producing, is it safe?” Meek said.
The Meeks also own a rental property closer to the accident and worry about the tenant and property there. Overall, she’s worried about the long-term effects, years down the road, especially for their kids.
“You always think you’re going have this home and this is where the kids want to come back to, but is it going to be the safe place for them to come back to? So it’s scary,” Meek said.
The Meeks told First News they are considering their options when it comes to a lawsuit.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/east-palestine-train-derailment/farm-owners-express-concerns-about-chemical-release/