Vehicle blows through 2 red lights, driver arrested for dangerous driving
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On April 7th at 9:59 pm Police observed a vehicle driving erratically in the 1400 block of 18th street. The vehicle was observed to blow through two red lights as it continued southbound. Police activated emergency equipment, but the vehicle did not stop and headed south out of town. A pursuit was not initiated. Officers observed the…
Brandon police see busy crime weekend
Break and Enter to Business On April 6, 2024, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a fenced business compound in the 300 block of Park Ave E. Suspects cut the fence overnight. Once inside they stole more than $6000 worth of industrial cable. Anyone with information regarding this Break and…
Occupant suffers injuries falling out window of burning residence in Brandon
On April 6, 2024, at 1:34 am, police and fire/emergency services were dispatched to fire at a residence in the 300 block of 15th Street. The fire was extinguished shortly after fire and emergency services arrived and appeared to have originated on the 3rd floor. Emergency services located and transported an injured occupant of the 3rd floor suite…
BU astronomers host eclipse viewing
Dr. Austin Gulliver and Dr. Tyler Foster of BU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. They will set up two solar-filtered telescopes, from about 12:50 p.m., to about 3 p.m., outside the south entrance of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, along Louise Ave. They will also have…
Brandon City Council Accelerates Transportation Improvements With Additional Bus Purchase This Year
In an exciting development for public transportation, Brandon City Council has taken a proactive step to enhance the city’s public transportation network by bringing forward the purchase of a new bus, initially slated for 2026. This forward-thinking decision leverages an unallocated surplus just over $1 million, enabling the City to bolster transit services well ahead…
