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Grand Jury to Hear Testimony in Murder of Portland Woman Found Dead in Washington Barn

Portland, Oregon – A grand jury is set to hear testimony next week regarding the murder of Joanna Speaks, one of several women who were reported missing and found dead in the Portland area last year. Investigators believe that Speaks, 32, was killed in Portland but her body was discovered in Ridgefield, Washington with injuries to her head and neck. Detectives have not made any arrests in the case, but last summer, law enforcement sources …

Michigan Firefighter Hospitalized After Barn Fire Explosion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A firefighter in Michigan was injured in an explosion while battling a barn fire in Antioch Township, located about 15 miles northwest of Cadillac. The incident occurred early Saturday morning. The Colfax-Greenwood Fire Department released a statement on Facebook, explaining that the pole barn was already engulfed in flames when they arrived. The first responders were setting up to protect nearby buildings when a large explosion occurred. Chief Jason Nelson stated, …

Explosion Injures Firefighter During Antioch Township Barn Fire

WEXFORD COUNTY, MICHIGAN – A firefighter was injured in an explosion while battling a fire in Antioch Township early Sunday morning. The Colfax-Greenwood Fire Department had been called in to assist the Northwest Wexford Emergency Authority with a structure fire on North 19 Road in Antioch Township, which was reported to be a fully involved pole barn fire. As firefighters were setting up a defensive attack, a large explosion occurred, leading to a call for …