Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Man Killed, Shooter Calls 911 On Himself: Auburn Hills Police
The killing was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public, police 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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Lawrenceville, NJ|News|
Fire At Senior Housing Complex, Several Taken To Hospital: Reports
At least six people — including a firefighter — were taken to the hospital following the blaze in Trenton, reports said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
'Madman On A Rampage' Kills 4, Stabs 2 Officers In Queens: NYPD
The victims included two children, ages 11 and 12, according to police. A steak knife was recovered following the attack, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
5 Most Expensive Places To Retire In U.S. Are All In CA
Of the ten most expensive cities included in a recent ranking of potential retirement destinations, six are in California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Man With Stolen Mail Charged In 2 Robberies Of Letter Carriers: USPIS
Law enforcement recovered stolen postal keys and a gun that the man had tried to discard before his arrest, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
IE Businessman Charged Customers For Products They Didn't Order: DOJ
“This indictment alleges a blatant ripoff that simply charged customers for products they never ordered,” a federal official said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
2 CA Cities Ranked Among 10 Most Expensive In The World
Only three U.S. cities made the top ten list, and two were in California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Google Maps Leaves SoCal Drivers Stranded In Nevada Desert
Hours later, a tow truck came to their rescue, but not before the off-road conditions left their vehicle damaged, according to a report.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
New AI Tools Coming To UC Campuses
The AI lets students condense research into simple summaries and helps faculty make topics digestible, the company behind the tools said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Aretha Franklin's Sons Given Inheritances From Will Found In Couch
A jury determined the 2014 will to be valid despite scribbles, hard-to-read passages and a smiley face, overriding another will from 2010.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington, CA|News|
Uber Passenger In Custody After Standoff With Police: Authorities
The barricade situation lasted several hours Wednesday morning, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
NBPD Investigating NBA Player Accused Of Underage Relationship: Report
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is accused of having a relationship with an underage girl based in California, according to reports.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Pedestrian Hurt In Lankershim Hit-And-Run: Police
A vehicle fled after striking a pedestrian Tuesday in North Hollywood, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Woman Evicted After Family Repeatedly Called Police For Help: Lawsuit
“I reached out to those who were supposed to protect me and my family, but they let us down,” the woman said after her family was evicted.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Explosion In St. Francis Due To Northrop Grumman Tests: Police
The defense and aerospace company was conducting tests at its facility in rural St. Francis, north of the Metro Area, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Massive Smoke Plumes In Bay Area Due To Flaring At Chevron Refinery
The flaring had stopped by 9 p.m. Monday, although the refinery said additional intermittent flaring was possible.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Meta Hurt Kids, Illegally Took Their Personal Info, Court Docs Allege
“Meta knows that what it is doing is bad for kids — period,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Man Wins Lottery After Gas Station Employee's Ticket Mistake
A happy accident has left one man hundreds of thousands of dollars richer.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Man Wins MI Lottery After Gas Station Employee's Ticket Mistake
A happy accident has left one man hundreds of thousands of dollars richer.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Family Says Man Killed In Oak Lawn Crash Was An Off-Duty CPD Officer
Edwin Espinoza, 35, was an off-duty probationary Chicago police officer with one year on the job, CPD said.
Anna Schier and Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
