ATLANTIC OCEAN — Hurricane Humberto intensified rapidly overnight and reached Category 4 strength by Saturday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Despite the storm’s intensity, there are no immediate U.S. watches or warnings, though forecasters continue to monitor its movement in the Atlantic. Current Track and…
WILMINGTON, North Carolina — The North Carolina coast is in the projected path of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which forecasters expect to strengthen into a tropical storm as it moves closer to the Southeast United States. While the storm’s exact track remains uncertain, local officials are urging Wilmington residents to prepare now for possible impacts…
MARENGO, Illinois — A SWAT team from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrested a South Elgin man after seizing three kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $120,000 during a search warrant execution in unincorporated Marengo. The operation took place Wednesday afternoon in the 23400 block of Harmony Road and targeted an ongoing drug trafficking…
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — A Wisconsin Dells man has been arrested after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) triggered a law enforcement investigation into suspicious online activity. Arrest After NCMEC Referral According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, NCMEC issued multiple alerts tied to internet activity traced back to…
MADISON, Wisconsin — State lawmakers are advancing a proposal to make impersonating a police officer a felony offense in Wisconsin, citing a string of dangerous incidents and growing concern over public safety. Currently classified as a misdemeanor, the crime could soon carry far tougher penalties. Bill Aims to Increase Penalties for Impersonation Under the proposed…
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…