Small craft advisory, high rip current risk: NWS
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will be under a high surf advisory starting this afternoon, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this morning, St. Thomas, St. John…
High surf advisory now in effect for parts of St. Thomas and St. John
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A high surf advisory is now in effect for St. Thomas and St. John and surrounding areas, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this morning. Pulses…
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Cops arrest project man who fired shots at car
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man on foot who police observed to fire shots at a moving vehicle was arrested on Monday night. Foster G. Webster Jr., of St. Thomas, was…
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Help cops find shooter at Oswald Harris Court
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are asking for the public's assistance in gathering information about a shooting that occurred near Oswald Harris Court last night. The case began at 9:45 p.m.…
USVI marine and beach conditions to deteriorate starting tonight; high surf possible tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas and St. John can expect excessive rainfall in some areas, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this morning. Pulses of a long-period northerly swell…
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Delayed $1.326 billion Powerball drawing results in single jackpot winner in Oregon
DES MOINES (AP) — A single Powerball ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers for the $1.326 billion jackpot after Saturday night's drawing was delayed due to "pre-draw procedures,"…
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Police investigating shooting in parking lot in Anna’s Retreat
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The victim of a Thursday night shooting in Anna's Retreat is in stable condition, and police said the incident is under investigation. Detectives with the Criminal Investigation…
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Man arrested for stealing defibrillator from shopping mall
CRUZ BAY — A St. John man was arrested for allegedly stealing a defibrillator from a shopping mall in Cruz Bay. Tyran Jarvis, 46, was arrested and charged with grand…
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Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23B as long odds mean lots of losing, just as designed
MIAMI (AP) — Powerball will match a record for lottery drawings Saturday night with a stretch of more than three months without a jackpot winner. It’s that string of futility…
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Health Department offices set to close at noon
CHRISTIANSTED – The Virgin Islands Department of Health said that its offices territory-wide will close at 12 p.m. today, April 5, 2024, to allow for employee participation in activities related…