Watsonville, CA|News|
Hiker Found Dead In Monterey County: Police
The 30-year-old's body was found at the base of a waterfall, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Hiker From River Forest Found Dead In CA: Police
The 30-year-old's body was found at the base of a waterfall, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Rockford, IL|News|
Walmart Employee Stabbed To Death At IL Store: Police
The 18-year-old retail worker was attacked by a stranger, according to police, who said the assailant is charged with first-degree murder.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Trooper Among 3 Hurt In Crash On I-94: Police
The crash violated the Move Over Law, police said, adding five troopers have been hurt in Move Over Law collisions so far in 2024.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Kills Man, Injures Teen In NorCal: Authorities
A 21-year-old man was killed and his 18-year-old brother suffered traumatic facial injuries after they were attacked, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Rocky Hill, CT|News|
43 Vehicles Burglarized In Recent Crime Spree: Rocky Hill Police
“The majority of vehicles were found to be locked and the suspects primarily entered the vehicles by breaking the windows,” police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
Teen Arrested After Firing Gun During Robbery: North Haven Police
Three other people associated with the robbery escaped, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Media, PA|News|
Crews Searching For Body Of 6-Year-Old Swept Away In Creek: Officials
The effort switched from a rescue to a recovery mission, authorities said Sunday, after the child fell in Chester Creek on Saturday night.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Taxi Driver Dead, Passenger Injured After Crash: Police
The cab veered off the road and hit a tree near the Boston-Cambridge border, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
1 Dead After Fire In Newton: Reports
The blaze occurred Sunday morning, according to reports.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
The 1 Way To Protect Your Yard From Billions Of Cicadas
The cicadas are coming and nothing can stop them. But there's one thing you can do to protect your trees and bushes, NBC 5 Chicago reported.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
This Is How Much It Costs To 'Live Comfortably' In CA
Seven of the ten costliest cities in a recent national ranking were in California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Burglary Tourism Booming: International Thieves Target CA Communities
The tourists have raided waterfront homes by boat and even stole a 6-year-old's piggy bank, FOX 11 reported.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Judge Quotes Dr. Seuss In Brutal Dismissal Of Blagojevich Lawsuit
“The time has come. The time is now. Just Go. Go. GO!" the judge wrote, quoting Dr. Seuss.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
IL Airman Killed In Workplace Incident At Air Force Base: Officials
The 25-year-old from Streamwood joined the Air Force in 2016 and died at a base in Alaska, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Feds Sue Apple, Accuse Tech Giant Of Creating Monopoly
The suit alleges Apple made it harder for third-party apps and products to work with its iPhone, driving up prices and harming competition.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
4-Year-Old, Man Killed By Cop Responding To Domestic Incident: ISP
The man was holding the young child at knifepoint when the officer fired, state authorities said of the Illinois shooting.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
86 Dogs Rescued From 'Unlivable' Home In NorCal: Police
The residents of the home included an elderly woman and a young girl, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Among Safest States in America: Report
Illinois is one of the safest states in the country, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
MI Among Most Dangerous States in America: Report
Michigan is one of the most dangerous states in the country, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
