Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tri-Cities law enforcement and bars prepare for increased New Year's Eve festivities, emphasizing safety and the importance of not drinking and driving. KEPR TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are battling an early morning house fire in Benton County, Washington, leading to the closure of N. River Road. NBC Tri-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Kennewick, a suspect identified as Schyler Bowne was arrested for possession of illegal brass knuckles and multiple outstanding warrants after initially being approached for inappropriate public behavior. NewsTalk 870
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting January 1, 2025, Kennewick will increase water rates by 5.15% and sewer rates by 3% to maintain the sustainability of these utilities. KONA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-City Americans are set to play against their division rival, the Spokane Chiefs, in a highly anticipated New Year's Eve hockey game, already nearing a sell-out. Apple Valley News Now
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