February 17 2026 - A late-night crash shut down traffic in both directions on Highway 97 in Vernon Tuesday. Shortly after 11 p.m. on February 17, emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 97 and Meadowlark Road for what was described as a multi-vehicle incident. Details remain limited, but it’s believed the situation began when a vehicle knocked over a streetlight, which fell across the highway. Several vehicles not involved in the initial crash reportedly st

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