HORTONVILLE, Wisconsin — Authorities are investigating reports that Hortonville High School students may have been targeted in sextortion scams involving Discord and Snapchat accounts. According to recent media reports, the investigation is ongoing with cooperation from the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office, the Hortonville Police Department, and the Hortonville Area School District. Officials revealed that suspects…
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. — A man is under arrest after a drive-by shooting in Sheboygan Falls left a Canadian father dead, police announced Friday. Victim Identified The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Mike Robinson, who family members said was visiting Wisconsin from Canada for a golf tournament. Robinson, described as a husband and father…
DUNN COUNTY, Wis. — Deputies in Wisconsin are searching for two motorcyclists who fled law enforcement on Interstate 94, reaching speeds of more than 130 miles per hour and endangering other drivers. High-Speed Chase on I-94 The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcycles were spotted on Friday, September 19, when deputies attempted a traffic…
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — A Wisconsin Dells man has been taken into custody on charges of possession of child pornography, local authorities confirmed this week. Arrest and Charges While full details of the investigation have not yet been released, officials said the man was arrested following evidence that tied him to the possession of illicit…
EDDYVILLE, Ky. — Troopers and detectives with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded Friday to Lyon County High School after a reported threat on campus, prompting a large-scale search of the school buildings. State Police Called to Campus According to a KSP press release on Sept. 26, officers worked alongside local agencies to secure the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox, 21, was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse following an investigation by the Lexington Police Department. Report of Assault in August Police records show that on August 20, officers received a report of unwanted sexual contact at a residence in the 500 block…
COVINGTON, Ky. — The Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force will receive more than $137,000 in federal funding as part of a statewide push to fight drug trafficking and improve addiction recovery programs, Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week. The funding comes from the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, which awarded more…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Police say the baby found dead last month in the closet of a University of Kentucky student’s apartment was believed to be full term, according to newly released court documents. The case involves 21-year-old Laken Snelling, a former UK student-athlete who now faces felony charges including concealing a birth, tampering with physical…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The tragic death of a 10-year-old Kentucky boy is fueling a grassroots push for tougher child protection laws, as an online petition gains momentum across the Commonwealth. The case of Jayden Spicer, whose body was discovered in the woods less than 20 miles from his Jackson home in August, has shocked communities…
EUGENE, Ore. — Residents across the Willamette Valley will enjoy warm, sunny conditions through Saturday before a Pacific storm system brings rain and cooler air late Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. Sunny Start to the Weekend Friday’s forecast calls for sunshine and a high near 76°F, with temperatures climbing to about…