LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday the first jury verdict secured by the Violent Crime Reduction Team, marking a milestone for the unit created in late 2024 to address violent offenses in Louisville. Jury Conviction and Sentencing The verdict centered on Jacob Burnett, 42, who was convicted Tuesday in Jefferson County…
SAUK VILLAGE, Ill. — Residents in Sauk Village are speaking out after years of inaccurate water bills, with some families facing thousands of dollars in charges they say they don’t owe. The issues, ranging from faulty smart meters to billing errors, have caused confusion and frustration as many struggle to keep their water service active….
CHICAGO — Days after the heartbreaking discovery of a mother and her two children in Lake Michigan, the family of Drake Patton, 31, is sharing painful details about her struggles and addressing speculation surrounding the case. Patton and her children, Wyatt Patton, 6, and Jream Washington, 1, were recovered from the water near 57th Street…
BERWYN, Ill. — A tragic domestic-related shooting outside Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn on Tuesday has left the community in mourning after Assistant Principal Nerissa Lee and her mother were killed. Police confirm the gunman was Lee’s husband, Steven Lee, who later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Shooting Outside the School The incident unfolded…
ILLINOIS — Health officials confirm that West Nile virus cases in Illinois have already surpassed last year’s total, with 79 cases reported statewide so far in 2025. The Illinois Department of Public Health also confirmed the state’s first death, a Cook County resident in their 60s, marking a serious reminder of the risks during peak…
PADUCAH, Ky. — A Paducah man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested after detectives discovered approximately 20 pounds of synthetic marijuana in his home during a raid Friday morning, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, identified as Tony Jones, 48, was taken into custody at his Center Street residence and booked…
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A student was taken into custody Tuesday after Prestonsburg High School went into lockdown when officials were alerted to a possible firearm threat, according to the Prestonsburg Police Department (PPD). How the Threat Emerged Authorities said the PHS administration received word of a “potential threat” involving a firearm after two students reported…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A 16-year-old boy killed during a violent home invasion in Frankfort has been identified, and the alleged assailant is now facing multiple felony charges following a grand jury indictment. The victim, Chirome Avant Randle, was pronounced dead at 3:28 a.m. Monday at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, according to the Fayette…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville woman is facing a long list of charges after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into a Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) cruiser near the Kentucky Exposition Center on Sunday night. Authorities identified the driver as Bernita Bennett, 63, who was arrested and charged with: Operating a motor vehicle…
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba movie screening in Arizona descended into chaos when a man allegedly stood up mid-showing, unzipped his pants, and urinated on the audience, horrifying families and children before being punched, arrested, and charged. The man was identified as Limil Hull. Witnesses said his actions stunned the crowd…