ST. CHARLES, Missouri — Police have identified the 16-year-old boy killed over the weekend in a St. Charles home as Carter Bennett, and his mother is now charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death. Teen Found Dead in Family Home Officers were called to the 3200 block of Lightfoot Drive before 11 a.m….
COLUMBIA, Missouri — The housing market in Boone County continues to heat up, with median home values rising more than 9% compared to last year, according to the Columbia Board of Realtors. Columbia Prices Outpace State Median In June 2025, the median home price in Columbia reached $355,000, which is $67,500 higher than Missouri’s statewide…
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa — New details are emerging about Michael Broyles, a 48-year-old Missouri man who was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop in Iowa that escalated into a deadly pursuit. Family members say Broyles had long struggled with mental health issues and trauma from past encounters with law enforcement. Officials Confirm Identity…
COLUMBIA, Missouri — Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson announced Wednesday evening that his office will conduct an internal review of weapon offense cases connected to downtown Columbia. The move follows a weekend shooting that killed a Stephens College student and injured two others. Shooting Sparks Review of Downtown Safety The announcement comes after Aiyanna…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — A multi-vehicle crash on I-465 in Marion County Wednesday night left one person dead and another hospitalized, according to the Indiana State Police. Crash Near Mile Marker 37.8 The collision occurred around 8:58 p.m. near East 71st Street, prompting an INDOT Traffic Management Center alert that shut down the three right lanes…
CLARKSVILLE, Indiana — A Wisconsin murder suspect was captured Tuesday in southern Indiana after police say he led officers on a high-speed chase before crashing and trying to hide in a soybean field. High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash The suspect, identified as Demonta Hambright, was first spotted at a Clark County truck stop when Advanced…
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois — A 29-year-old Alton man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges in connection with a 2024 shooting at an Alton housing complex. The defendant, Raquan Taylor, admitted to unlawful use or possession of weapons by a felon and reckless discharge of a firearm. In exchange…
EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois — A 42-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a woman was fatally stabbed inside her apartment last week, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP). The suspect, Jamal L. Wilson, was arrested following an investigation into the September 27 stabbing on the 3200 block of State Street. Victim…
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — A 40-year-old Ohio mother has been denied bond after prosecutors say she ordered her husband and 4-year-old son into a lake during a religious “test of worthiness,” resulting in their deaths at Atwood Lake. The suspect, Ruth Miller of Millersburg, faces two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of domestic violence,…
PUEBLO, Colorado — A 43-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he killed his roommate, buried him in a shallow grave, and stole more than $75,000 from his bank account, all while convincing friends the victim had died of pneumonia. The suspect, Leon Pantoya, is charged with first-degree murder, identity theft, and felony theft…