Prosecutor Declines Charges in Shooting Death of Jericho Home Improvements Owner: Self-Defense Case Details Revealed

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has announced that no charges will be filed in the shooting death of John Bartrom, the founder of Jericho Home Improvements. The decision stems from the belief that the incident was an act of self-defense, as indicated by the evidence gathered in consultation with police … Read more

Tragedy to Triumph: 52nd Anniversary of Tewksbury Gas Explosion Honors Heroes and Safety Improvements

TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts – As the 52nd anniversary of the Tewksbury Gas Explosion approaches on February 9, 2024, the Tewksbury Fire Department continues to honor the memory of the three men who lost their lives in the tragic event. This devastating explosion occurred in 1972 when a gas delivery vehicle accidentally struck a pipe at the … Read more