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.

Father Admits to Killing Teenage Daughter in Caldwell, Idaho, Police Say

Father Admits to Killing Teenage Daughter in Caldwell, Idaho, Police Say

Caldwell, ID — A 51-year-old father has admitted to fatally shooting his 18-year-old daughter, authorities say, after being arrested Monday in Mountain Home, Idaho. ...

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NYC Man Extradited After Drunken I-95 Crash Killed Two in Fort Lauderdale

NYC Man Extradited After Drunken I-95 Crash Killed Two in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL — A New York City man has been extradited to Broward County after authorities say he drunkenly drove a vehicle that ...

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$15,000 Reward Offered in Oregon Teen Murder Case With Suspected Arizona Connections

$15,000 Reward Offered in Oregon Teen Murder Case With Suspected Arizona Connections

Gresham, OR — Authorities in Oregon are searching for three suspects in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey, offering a $15,000 reward for ...

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Missouri Teachers’ Union Seeks Court Order to Halt $51 Million Voucher Program Funding

Missouri Teachers’ Union Seeks Court Order to Halt $51 Million Voucher Program Funding

Jefferson City, MO — Attorneys for Missouri’s largest teachers’ union are asking a Cole County Circuit Court judge to temporarily halt funding for the ...

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New Hampshire Mother Kills Husband and Two Children in Tragic Murder-Suicide

New Hampshire Mother Kills Husband and Two Children in Tragic Murder-Suicide

Madbury, NH — Authorities are investigating a devastating murder-suicide in Madbury, New Hampshire, where a woman fatally shot her husband and two children before ...

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Man Dies After Falling From Jet Ski Into Lake Michigan Near Navy Pier, Police Say

Man Dies After Falling From Jet Ski Into Lake Michigan Near Navy Pier, Police Say

Chicago, IL — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 52-year-old man Thursday afternoon when he fell from a jet ski into Lake ...

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Texas Lawmakers Move to Replace STAAR Test With Adaptive Year-Round Assessments

Texas Lawmakers Move to Replace STAAR Test With Adaptive Year-Round Assessments

Austin, TX — Texas public school students could soon see the end of the STAAR test as the Texas House committee on public education ...

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Kansas City Mother Remembers Son Killed During Carjacking Attempt, Vigil Held One Year Later

Kansas City Mother Remembers Son Killed During Carjacking Attempt, Vigil Held One Year Later

Kansas City, MO — One year after her son was tragically shot and killed at a BP gas station on the corner of Linwood ...

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Top-Secret RAT55 Jet Spotted at Area 51 Sparks New Speculation

Top-Secret RAT55 Jet Spotted at Area 51 Sparks New Speculation

Groom Lake, NV — The enigmatic Area 51 just got a little more mysterious after a classified U.S. Air Force jet, the Boeing 737-200 ...

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University of Oregon Student Dies After Bicycle Accident at Crosswalk, Police Investigate

University of Oregon Student Dies After Bicycle Accident at Crosswalk, Police Investigate

Eugene, OR — A 21-year-old University of Oregon student tragically passed away following a bicycle accident earlier this month. Authorities say the young woman ...

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