Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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National Interest
Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock
Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock Forget sad songs about trucks and heartbreak — this country clash was about beef.  Country singers Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock nearly came to blows at an Oklahoma music festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. Bryan even scaled a barbed wire fence to fight Adcock. Security separated the men before anyone threw a punch.  Several videos of the confrontation at the Born & Raised Festival have been posted online.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Country Central (@countrycentral) It's unclear what sparked the heated disagre…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
Your Community
Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest
Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest Crystal R. Emery is returning to New Haven for another powerful night of laughter and truth as she continues to break barriers in art, comedy, and storytelling. Her latest show, Stand Up with Crystal R. Emery, blends sharp humor with hard-hitting realities at the intersection of racism, sexism, and ableism. Emery, a New Haven–area resident who is quadrapalegic, has built a career as a director, producer, author, and nonprofit leader, but she says comedy is her newest way to share her story. “How do you do stand-up comedy when you can’t stand up?” Emery quipped. “I’ve never let my disability…

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by Josh Lanier
Prospect-Beacon Falls, CT
Obituaries
20-Year-Old Naugatuck Motorcyclist Killed In Beacon Falls Crash; Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Naugatuck Motorcyclist Killed In Beacon Falls Crash; Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Naugatuck Motorcyclist Killed In Beacon Falls Crash; Police Investigating
20-Year-Old Naugatuck Motorcyclist Killed In Beacon Falls Crash; Police Investigating A 20-year-old Connecticut man was killed after he was thrown from his motorcycle in a two-car crash in Beacon Falls.  Ethan Viele, of Naugatuck, was driving west on his Yamaha YZFR31 on Beacon Valley Road a few minutes before noon on Friday, Sept. 12, Connecticut State Police said.  For an unknown reason, Viele veered into the eastbound lane and collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV. Viele was ejected from the bike.  Paramedics rushed him to Waterbury Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.  The cause of the crash remains under investigation.  Authoritie…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has touched a nerve across America after he blamed social media for the death of Charlie Kirk and the casual sharing of graphic assassination videos on platforms such as X and TikTok. Cox, speaking to reporters on Friday, Sept. 12, said the videos — dozens of them — that show Kirk's final moments after a rifleman’s bullet struck him are feeding a problem America can’t seem to control. Related: Erika Kirk Posts Emotional Photos Beside Husband's Casket: 'The World Is Evil' “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
UConn Legend Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year UConn Legend Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year UConn Legend Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year
UConn Legend Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year after a standout first season in the WNBA. The news should not come as a shock to anyone who watched her inspired play across 36 games this year.  Bueckers, the Wings’ top draft pick, made an immediate impact, averaging 19.2 points and 5.4 assists a game, according to ESPN. The team noted the 23-year-old was the only player in the league to finish in the top nine in scoring, assists, and steals. The Associated Press also placed Bueckers on the All-WNBA Second Team and made her a unanimous choi…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Enfield Worker Badly Burned In Lawnmower Crash With Car Outside Town Hall Enfield Worker Badly Burned In Lawnmower Crash With Car Outside Town Hall Enfield Worker Badly Burned In Lawnmower Crash With Car Outside Town Hall
Enfield Worker Badly Burned In Lawnmower Crash With Car Outside Town Hall An Enfield Department of Public Works employee was badly injured when his lawnmower collided with a car on North Main Street on Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, police said. The crash happened next to the town hall around 12:15 p.m. The worker, a man whose name has not been released, suffered serious injuries and burns. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Hospital for treatment. Police said the driver of the car, a good Samaritan, and a local fire chief ran to help. They battled flames and pulled the worker to safety. The driver also suffered injuries. Police said those did not appear as severe, …

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by Josh Lanier
Haverhill, MA
Breaking News
Ex-Cop In Haverhill Bragged About ‘Officer Sexy’ Nickname Indicted On Child Porn Charge: DOJ Ex-Cop In Haverhill Bragged About ‘Officer Sexy’ Nickname Indicted On Child Porn Charge: DOJ Ex-Cop In Haverhill Bragged About ‘Officer Sexy’ Nickname Indicted On Child Porn Charge: DOJ
Ex-Cop In Haverhill Bragged About ‘Officer Sexy’ Nickname Indicted On Child Porn Charge: DOJ Federal prosecutors say a former New Hampshire police officer living in Haverhill has been indicted for receiving child sexual abuse material. John Giarrusso, 49, was indicted on one count of receipt of child pornography. He was arrested in August on the federal charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts. Charging documents allege that between Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, 2024, Giarrusso used the messaging app Kik to receive video files that depicted child sexual abuse. Prosecutors say the children in the videos appeared to be between 5 and 11. If convicted, Giarrusso faces …

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
Breaking News
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of New Haven Jogger Sexual Assault; DNA Ties Him to Texas Case: Cops Twice-Deported Man Accused Of New Haven Jogger Sexual Assault; DNA Ties Him to Texas Case: Cops Twice-Deported Man Accused Of New Haven Jogger Sexual Assault; DNA Ties Him to Texas Case: Cops
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of New Haven Jogger Sexual Assault; DNA Ties Him to Texas Case: Cops A twice-deported man living in the United States illegally has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman jogging in a New Haven park. Investigators now say DNA evidence may tie him to another attack in Texas. Ludvi Carias-Interiano, 34, of West Haven, faces charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and first-degree unlawful restraint, New Haven police said. Authorities said a woman was jogging in Fort Hale Park on the morning of Aug. 9 when a man threatened her with a box cutter and attacked her, New Haven Assistant Police Chief David Zannelli said during a Sept. 12 news confere…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
CubeSmart Caper: Man Robbed 89 Norwalk Storage Units, Stealing Guns, Valuables, Police Say CubeSmart Caper: Man Robbed 89 Norwalk Storage Units, Stealing Guns, Valuables, Police Say CubeSmart Caper: Man Robbed 89 Norwalk Storage Units, Stealing Guns, Valuables, Police Say
CubeSmart Caper: Man Robbed 89 Norwalk Storage Units, Stealing Guns, Valuables, Police Say Police say a Hamden man is behind one of Norwalk’s largest storage burglaries. Tylon Gardner, 35, of Hamden, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after a yearlong investigation into a break-in at Cubesmart on Bouton Street in Norwalk.  Authorities said 89 storage units were entered, and among the stolen items were firearms. Detective Barron led the case. Investigators said the work stretched across months of video review, search warrants, and coordination with other law enforcement agencies. The investigation led Barron to Gardner. A judge issued an arrest warrant in July, and Barron…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Breaking News
Feds Seize $584K From Iranian Drone Maker Linked To Terror Attack That Killed US Soldiers Feds Seize $584K From Iranian Drone Maker Linked To Terror Attack That Killed US Soldiers Feds Seize $584K From Iranian Drone Maker Linked To Terror Attack That Killed US Soldiers
Feds Seize $584K From Iranian Drone Maker Linked To Terror Attack That Killed US Soldiers Federal prosecutors are moving to take more than half a million dollars in cryptocurrency tied to an Iranian man accused of supplying weapons technology to a US-designated terror group. The US Attorney for Massachusetts said agents seized about $584,741 in Tether coin from a digital wallet allegedly controlled by Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, also known as Mohammad Abedini, 39, of Tehran. Court documents say Abedini is the founder of San’at Danesh Rahpooyan Aflak Co. (SDRA), a company that makes navigation systems for drones and missiles. Prosecutors allege those systems are used by the Isla…

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