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West Nile Virus detected in mosquito in Dennis »

DENNIS – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports that West Nile Virus was detected in a sample of mosquitoes collected in Dennis on July 31, 2024 and August 1, 2024. This represents the first time that West Nile Virus has been identified in Dennis this season. The positive mosquitoes…

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Brewster Fire Responds to Paddleboarder in Distress »

BREWSTER – Brewster Fire reports that at 3:25 PM, they were was dispatched to Ellis Landing for a reported paddleboarder in distress. On arrival Brewster firefighters immediately launched the departments Zodiac rescue boat and quickly reached the struggling individual. The paddleboarder and another…

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CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED DURING HYANNIS TRAFFIC STOP [HN PHOTOS] »

  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] –  At around 1:35 p.m. today – Friday, 8/9/2024 – a Barnstable Police detective pulled over a vehicle on Mitchells Way, near the intersection with Pitchers Way. A BPD patrol unit was also on scene to assist. The occupant of the vehicle had…

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Cape Cod Commission Looking to Make Safer Roads on Cape Cod, Reduce Crashes »

(BARNSTABLE) – The Cape Cod Commission is seeking public input as they develop a Vision Zero Action Plan for Cape Cod to identify and eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from vehicle crashes for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers. Roadway users are encouraged to share their…

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: Liliana Munguia (AZ) »

Liliana Munguia, Age Now: 17, Missing: 08/05/2024. Missing From BAPCHULE, AZ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Gila River Police Department   (Arizona)  1-520-562-4511.

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Vehicle strikes guardrail, goes into woods before Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A vehicle reportedly struck the guardrail before veering into the woods in Bourne. The crash happened on Route 6 westbound a short distance before the Sagamore Bridge sometime after 11 PM Thursday evening. Three people were evaluated with at leas two of them being transported to a hospital.…

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Runaway boat secured off Bourne »

BOURNE – A mariner reportedly fell overboard leaving his vessel going in circles in Bourne. It happened sometime after noon Thursday between Wings Neck and Bassett Island. The boater was able to make it safely to shore. According to reports, a private marine unit was able to reach the boat and…

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Several injuries reported in traffic crash on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – Several injuries were reported after a traffic crash in Wellfleet. The collision happened about 10:45 AM on State Highway (Route 6) by Main Street. Ambulances from Truro were called to assist in patient care and transport. At least one person was extricated from the wreckage. The extent…

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No injuries after car strikes utility pole in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH – No injuries were reported after a car struck a utility pole in Yarmouth Port. The crash happened on Center Street about 5:45 AM Thursday. Eversource was called to check the pole. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. Photo by a CWN reader. If you see breaking news and can safely…

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***  WATCH ***  BARNSTABLE OFFICERS INVESTIGATE SWATTING HOAX W/ GUNSHOT SOUND IN BACKGROUND… »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  As you will see in the following HN Video, Barnstable Police patrol units responded to an address on Compass Circle at around 2:00 a.m. this morning –  Wednesday, 8/7/2024 –  after a caller to the BPD’s business line…

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