Cathy Wensen, age 22, arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol last night.
Cathy was arrested not for her first offense, but for her third offense for driving under the influence in the last six months. She is daughter of prominent attorney, Jim Wensen.
Cathy is a senior at Vanderbilt University studying biology. She was this year’s homecoming queen and is also a straight-A student.
President, David French, announces changes to be made in graduation requirements at Backwater State University in fall 2023.
At Backwater University, 15 percent of the students took a foreign language and only 20 percent took a math course. Students will now have to take one math, computer science, and foreign language course.
French states, “We feel that these new course requirements will allow us to turn out better–educated persons.”
Five people tragically die due to a plane crash at Kennedy International Airport on Thursday Night.
Forty-five passengers and crew members were abroad the TWA jet. The plane crashed on takeoff in New York City killing five of the passengers.
On the plane were two Backwater State University professors, John Dumont and George Johnson. They were able to escape the crash injury free.
It is unsure what has caused the crash at the time. It is under investigation.
On September 6th, East Dakota Highway patrol ordered a ban of hand-held radar guns due to the possible risk of cancer.
There are concerns that the longterm exposure of radiation waves from the guns could develop cancer. The ban was ordered two month after three municipal officers in Central City filed compensation claims, saying they developed cancer from using the hand-held radar guns.
70 radar guns will be withdrawn from service. State troopers will continue to use radar units, but they will be mounted on the outside of their patrol cars.
Adam Smith, spokesman of the East Dakota Highway Patrol, states, “The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue. The whole situation is under review. The move is considered to be the first of its kind by a state police agency.
Saudi Arabia and Russia are cutting their oil production. The cuts of oil production are showing an immense affect to diesel prices. Diesel prices have rose 40% since May in the United States and Europe. In fact the cost of diesel has increased by 42 cents per gallon. Europe is now producing less diesel due to the cut in oil production. They are purchasing the United States crude, which is way lighter. The lighter crude are typically used for gasoline. Saudi Arabia and Russia produce heavier crude which is better suited for diesel.
This news story is considered news because it has a big impact on many people. Every person who drives a diesel truck or purchases diesels is affected. They have to spend a lot more than what they used to. It also affects the economy. If people have to pay more for fuel, they are less likely to spend money elsewhere since fuel is considered a necessity. I also found the lead of this news story to be very good. It is short and to the point, but readers can still get the idea about who, what, and where. It also is written very well. The writer wrote the most important facts at the beginning.
A family of four – a father, mother, and two sons – were found dead inside their locked apartment. Investigators found three knives on the scene, one of them being by the bed where the father was found dead. The father and mother had fatal injuries on their necks. Officials are currently not looking for suspects. The family was discovered when a worried relative came to check on them. He discovered the door was locked and drilled a hole in the door to look inside. Soon after, he called 9-1-1. Friends and neighbors describe the father as a calm, loving father, and nice. The police were investigating this as an attack. Officials did not say whether this is investigated as a murder-suicide.
This story is considered news. The story unfolds a story about a very tragic and unanswered event. Because it is very tragic, it interests many people. Families do not just die in their own apartment or house. The story is considered “Breaking News” because there are so many questions that are not answered. It is also considered news because it happened very recently, so it is relevant today. The story is also factual, and not based on opinions. There is not a single opinion shared in the story, which makes it considered to be news as well.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/nyregion/4-dead-upper-west-side-apartment.html
Megan Callahan was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She has spent her whole life in Sioux City. She went to high school at East High. Megan is a Sophomore at Morningside University. She majors in Marketing and is part of the Women’s Basketball team. She has two golden retriever dogs named Beau and Buddy. Megan has an older brother named Daniel. Daniel is 21 years old.
Megan has many hobbies including playing basketball, traveling, and shopping. She has been playing basketball since the age of three. At the age of three, she participated in an organization called Happy Hoops. She then moved to the YMCA and participated on a team during her years before middle school. Once she got to 6th grade, she played for Showtime. She also played for Hoopla and Iowa Select for travel teams throughout her years. When Megan is not playing basketball, she enjoys traveling and shopping. Her favorite place she has traveled to is Hawaii. Megan said, “It was the clearest water I have ever seen.” She wants to go back and recommends everyone to travel to Hawaii.
Outside of basketball, traveling, and shopping, Megan also is a lifeguard at two local pools in her hometown. She managed two lifeguard jobs at the Sioux City Country Club and the Lewis Public Pool. She enjoys lifeguarding because she loves being around kids and making sure they are safe. Megan also says it’s a plus being a lifeguard because she gets a free tan in the sun.