Ferguson
Coverage of Ferguson in the Nexus archive.
- 3 charged in shooting that killed innocent mother getting slushies for her kids at gas station, police say
Three individuals were arrested in connection with a shooting at a BP gas station in Ferguson, Missouri, where Shakeela Martin, a mother of five, was killed by stray gunfire while buying slushies for her children. The suspects, Marcus Evans, Jontez Young, and Kyren Farmer, face charges including second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
- Spokane fires burn roughly 700 structures, Ferguson to give update
A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds and high temperatures has burned approximately 700 structures in northwest Spokane, leading to the evacuation of thousands. Ferguson is scheduled to provide an update on the situation.
- WA statewide burn ban and wildfire emergency declared; fire risk ‘extreme’
Gov. Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency and banned most outdoor and agricultural burning in Washington through the end of September due to extreme wildfire risk.
- Ferguson CEO and other executive roles to relocate from Newport News to Tampa
Ferguson's CEO and executive leadership staff will relocate from Newport News to Tampa. The company confirmed it is expanding its corporate footprint by moving 25-50 associates to a new office in Florida.
- Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduation
Ferguson is proposing to require FAFSA completion for graduation as part of efforts to increase financial aid access for students.
- Missouri mom of 5 fatally shot while buying slushies with children; police search for gunman
Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five from Missouri, was fatally shot outside a BP gas station in Ferguson while buying slushies with two of her children. The gunfire erupted during an altercation that began inside the convenience store, with Martin identified as an innocent bystander. A second adult male was also critically injured, and police are investigating without any arrests announced.
- Gas station shooting kills innocent mother who was buying slushies for her kids
A 35-year-old mother, Shakeela Martin, was killed by stray gunfire at a BP gas station in Ferguson, Missouri, while returning to her car with two of her children after buying slushies. The shooting occurred during an argument in the convenience store, with a second person injured. Martin, described as a devoted mother, was preparing to move into a new home the day after her death.
- Gas station shooting kills innocent mother who was buying slushies for her kids
Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed at a BP gas station in Ferguson, Missouri, while returning to her car with two of her children after buying slushies. The shooting occurred during an argument in the convenience store, leading to stray gunfire from a nearby vehicle. A second person was injured, and police are investigating without arrests.
- Facing cooling WA economy, Gov. Ferguson turns to state business leaders
Gov. Ferguson is seeking assistance from Amazon, Boeing, and other major employers to address concerns about a cooling Washington economy and criticism of the state's business climate.