Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Wildfire Smoke from California Creates Hazy Skies and Unhealthy Air in Phoenix as Extreme Heat Warnings Continue

Wildfire Smoke from California Creates Hazy Skies and Unhealthy Air in Phoenix as Extreme Heat Warnings Continue

Phoenix, AZ — A cloudy and hazy Sunday evening has settled over the Valley as wildfire smoke from California becomes trapped beneath cloud cover, ...

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Six Dead, Including Four Children, After Massive House Fire in Waldorf, Maryland

Six Dead, Including Four Children, After Massive House Fire in Waldorf, Maryland

Waldorf, MD — Six people, including four children, have died after a devastating house fire tore through a home in the Maryland town of ...

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Historic Rainfall in Wauwatosa Causes Menomonee River to Overflow, Flooding Homes and Streets

Historic Rainfall in Wauwatosa Causes Menomonee River to Overflow, Flooding Homes and Streets

Wauwatosa, WI — A weekend of relentless heavy rain turned parts of Wauwatosa into waterways as the Menomonee River overflowed, flooding streets, homes, and ...

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U.S. Marshals Seek Public’s Help to Find Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Gang Leader Armando Barragan

U.S. Marshals Seek Public’s Help to Find Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Gang Leader Armando Barragan

CUDAHY, WI — The U.S. Marshals Service is renewing its call for public assistance in locating Armando Barragan, an accused leader of the Latin ...

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Colorado Prison Evacuated as Massive Lee Fire Becomes Sixth-Largest in State History

Colorado Prison Evacuated as Massive Lee Fire Becomes Sixth-Largest in State History

Rifle, CO — One of the largest wildfires in Colorado’s history continues to burn out of control, prompting the evacuation of a state prison ...

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Two Blind Passengers Left as Only Ones on Southwest Flight After Miscommunication, Call for Change

Two Blind Passengers Left as Only Ones on Southwest Flight After Miscommunication, Call for Change

Orlando, FL — Two blind women say Southwest Airlines needs to overhaul how it communicates with passengers with disabilities after they were left as ...

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Passenger Killed on I-70 After Attempting to Retrieve Item from Road, Denver Police Say

Passenger Killed on I-70 After Attempting to Retrieve Item from Road, Denver Police Say

Denver, CO — A tragic crash on the interchange of Interstate 70 and Interstate 225 claimed one life early Friday morning, after a passenger ...

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DIY Tow Attempt Turns Chaotic as Runaway Car Slams Same Washington Restaurant Multiple Times

DIY Tow Attempt Turns Chaotic as Runaway Car Slams Same Washington Restaurant Multiple Times

University Place, WA — A bizarre hit-and-run incident involving a failed DIY towing attempt caused significant damage to a local restaurant, after a runaway ...

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Lightning Strike Sparks Grain Elevator Fire, Evacuation in Northwestern Minnesota

Lightning Strike Sparks Grain Elevator Fire, Evacuation in Northwestern Minnesota

Norman County, MN — A grain elevator fire believed to have been caused by a lightning strike led to an early morning evacuation in ...

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U.S. Tourist Visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny Concert Fatally Shot in La Perla

U.S. Tourist Visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny Concert Fatally Shot in La Perla

San Juan, Puerto Rico — A 25-year-old tourist from New York was shot and killed early Sunday in La Perla, a seaside neighborhood in ...

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