MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – The family of Elijah Wilks, a 26-year-old man killed during an encounter with an off-duty Milwaukee police officer, says the shooting was justified after reviewing video footage of the deadly incident. Footage Shows Wilks Pulled a Gun, Attorney Confirms According to family attorney B’Ivory LaMarr, the video — recorded by the officer’s…
PORT WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN – A Washington County woman says she plans to move out of Wisconsin following the approval of an $8 billion artificial intelligence data center complex in nearby Port Washington, citing fears about environmental risks and community impact. Resident Voices Concern Over Groundwater and Growth Peyton Sweeney, who lives just over the county…
SPRINGFIELD, KENTUCKY – Deputies in Washington County have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of repeatedly calling 911 and making threatening or harassing statements to dispatchers, according to local authorities. Dozens of Calls in One Day Officials said Wade Mumford of Springfield began making the disruptive calls on September 14, reportedly contacting emergency dispatchers up to…
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – A 51-year-old teacher at one of Louisville’s most prestigious performing arts schools has been arrested and charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to federal prosecutors. Federal Agents Say Teacher Shared Illegal Images Online The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced that Brian Hinds, a…
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY – As flu season begins across Kentucky, public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated and take preventive steps to avoid a repeat of last year’s severe outbreak, which saw record hospitalizations and high rates of serious illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified the 2024–2025 flu season as…
SCOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY – The Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has expanded by 500 acres along its northern boundary, adding valuable forestland and creating new opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) announced this week. Major Addition to Bluegrass Region Habitat “This was a high-priority…
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled that convicted felons cannot possess firearms, reversing a Jefferson County judge’s earlier decision that had briefly opened the door for some felons to legally own guns. Case Reignites Legal Debate on Gun Rights The ruling stems from a 2022 case involving Jecory Frazier, who was…
DALLAS, TEXAS – What began as a simple disagreement over politeness ended in tragedy Tuesday when a 41-year-old Dallas mother was shot and killed in front of her 20-year-old daughter, police said. Argument Over “Thank You” Turns Fatal Authorities identified the suspect as Keona Hampton, 22, who allegedly gunned down Cecilia Simpson in the parking…
STANTON, KENTUCKY – A Kentucky man who decorated his yard with fake body bags labeled with the titles of local government officials has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats, police said. “Kinda Harsh” Display Caught Officials’ Attention According to WKYT-TV, Stephan Marcum, 58, set up a Halloween display outside his Powell County home…
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – A 21-year-old driver accused of killing a 6-year-old girl and critically injuring her 2-year-old sister while speeding at 105 mph has been arrested after investigators disproved his claim that he was “brake-checked” before the deadly crash. Deadly Crash on Interstate 10 According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Turatsinze Gadi…