Sarah Krueger
WRAL NEWS in NC
Durham, NC, United States
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Heated debate over potential use of ShotSpotter technology in Durham
A heated debate at the Durham City Council budget meeting...led to tears, even personal insults. The source of the controversy -- a gunshot detection technology called ShotSpotter. → Read More
Durham City Council debates ShotSpotter technology, but most in favor
Durham's police chief on Thursday morning addressed council members, outlining how the city could benefit from ShotSpotter technology designed to detect gunshots and pinpoint their location. → Read More
Local school debate: Do police officers belong in schools?
On Wednesday afternoon, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools community debated about how to make schools as safe as possible -- and whether police and SROs play a role. → Read More
Major parking cost increase could impact downtown Durham businesses
The cost to park in Durham could go up as much as 80% this summer. Some downtown business owners fear it's yet another financial hit -- that will negatively affect their customers and employees. → Read More
Durham crime report: Police chief says officers need more community cooperation
After numbers showed Durham police had only solved one homicide in the first quarter of 2022, Durham's police chief reported on the troubling rise in crime across the city at Thursday's city council meeting. → Read More
'Transformative change:' Durham doles out $21 million to local non-profits, aims to address root causes of crime
The Durham City Council is in a position to make historic investments in the City. Wednesday afternoon, they decided on non-profits and causes that will receive more than $20 million in federal COVID relief funds. → Read More
Durham police solved only one homicide in first 3 months of 2022
Durham Police solved only one homicide in the first three months of this year. → Read More
Federal government to give NC at least $100 million to invest in internet
Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce a broadband deal that could be a game changer for many North Carolina residents and businesses. → Read More
Suspect arrested in connection with missing Durham father had previous murder conviction
Darrius Tyson, charged in connection with a missing father of 6, has a lengthy criminal history - including being convicted of murder back in 2010. → Read More
Half-million dollar homes: Could small homes, small lots solve Durham's housing crunch?
Some builders are taking a unique approach to respond to the housing crunch in the Triangle - by building small homes on very small lots. The first of these homes was just listed today near downtown Durham for $525,000. → Read More
Parent upset with Durham Public Schools' communication after shooting near school bus
Michelle Lattimore said her 18-year-old son Cam was one of the students on board the school bus on Monday. → Read More
Suspect arrested in connection with disappearance of Durham father of 6
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearence of Shawn Burton, 44, a Durham father of six who has been missing since late March. → Read More
Bus driver still battling to get workers' comp 3 years after deadly Durham explosion
Bus driver Rich Meyers continues to battle a traumatic brain injury after the deadly Durham explosion in April 2019. → Read More
Shooter on the loose; Roxboro woman killed in her sleep
The police chief told WRAL News this is the city's first murder of the year. → Read More
Overworked, underpaid: Local doctor says COVID burnout straining healthcare workers
As COVID cases continue to climb, the "Great Resignation" is taking a toll on the medical field. → Read More
Duke University Hospital plans to launch new program to curb violent crime
Medical professionals at Duke University Hospital said while they provide treatment for patients in need, they also want to get into the work of prevention too. → Read More
With shootings on record pace, Durham mayor gives her first State of the City address
Monday marks Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal's first State of the City Address. → Read More
1 dead, at least 1 injured in shooting at apartment complex in Durham
Two people were shot Friday morning at Cadence at RTP apartments on Durham's East Cornwallis Road. Video from Sky 5 overhead showed at least one body under a sheet. → Read More
Re-testing of DNA helps crack 17-year-old case of Durham woman's rape, assault
Durham Police have made an arrest in a 17-year-old cold case, in which an elderly woman was raped and beaten in her home. → Read More
Durham chief addresses recent shootings: 'Durham is not immune to this continued trend'
At least 16 people have been shot and killed this year in Durham, according to data released by the Durham Police Department. → Read More