BELL COUNTY, Kentucky — Two inmates who escaped from the Bell County Forestry Camp last week have been captured in Anderson County after allegedly stealing a vehicle with Tennessee license plates. The Escape According to the Kentucky State Police, the inmates — identified as Billy Potter and Steven Spencer — escaped from the minimum-security prison…
RICHMOND, Kentucky — A Kentucky man is in custody after police say he broke into his brother’s home and stabbed him in the testicles with scissors during a violent early morning attack. Police: Suspect Broke Into Brother’s Home According to an arrest citation, the incident happened around 2 a.m. on August 3, when Justin Dean,…
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — After a warm and dry start to the holiday weekend, Labor Day Monday will bring a return of wet weather across parts of Missouri, forecasters say. Dry Start to the Weekend The National Weather Service in Springfield reported that scattered showers will stay limited on Sunday, mostly in far western Missouri and…
CLAY COUNTY, Missouri — A suspected drunk driver was killed early Saturday after a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper used a tactical maneuver to end a chase on Interstate 35, authorities confirmed. Chase Begins on I-35 According to the Highway Patrol, the incident began around 1:20 a.m. on August 30, when a trooper observed a…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — License plates may seem like just another part of owning a car, but in Indiana, they’re a critical piece of vehicle identification and public safety. They help law enforcement track vehicles, investigate crashes, and hold drivers accountable. Here’s what every Indiana driver should know about the state’s license plate laws. How Many…
DES MOINES, Iowa — The final weekend of summer in Iowa will bring a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, with parts of the state seeing over an inch of rainfall before Labor Day wraps up, forecasters say. Western Iowa Wettest Through the Holiday Showers are expected to move into western Iowa Saturday night, lingering…
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Central Illinois will enjoy warm and pleasant weather through Tuesday before a sharp cold front arrives midweek, bringing scattered showers, gusty winds, and the chilliest nights since early summer. Weekend Wrap-Up and Early Week Outlook According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, highs Sunday and Monday will reach the upper 70s…
CARY, Illinois — A young child is in critical condition after being run over by an industrial-style lawnmower in Cary on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials. Emergency Response on Kristy Lane The Cary Fire Protection District was called to the 28700-block of West Kristy Lane around 12:40 p.m. after reports of a child being…
GLENVIEW, Illinois — A truck driver was hospitalized early Saturday after their vehicle was struck by a train in downtown Glenview, according to police. Crash on Depot Street Authorities said the crash occurred just after 4 a.m. on Depot Street, when a train collided with a truck at a rail crossing. Emergency crews transported the…
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Flooding along the Wapsipinicon River is creating dangerous travel conditions in eastern Iowa heading into Labor Day weekend, with roads in Scott and Clinton Counties affected. Flooding Conditions Along the River As of Thursday night, the National Weather Service Quad Cities reported river levels at 11.1 feet, just above the official 11-foot…