FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA – A 62-year-old Kentucky man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in Fort Payne, authorities announced Friday. Arrest and Charges The suspect, identified as Mark Loveless of Somerset, Kentucky, was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 10, following the issuance of an arrest warrant earlier that day. He has…
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – The Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) program is preparing for its final journey to Washington, D.C. on Monday, marking the end of a 16-year effort that has flown more than 5,500 veterans to reflect at their memorials. A Tradition of Service Since 2009 The first CMHF trip took off in 2009, offering…
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Scientists are warning that Chagas disease, often called the “kissing bug disease,” is present in Missouri and should be taken more seriously as a public health concern in the United States. Insects and Parasite Found in Missouri and Illinois Chagas disease is caused by a parasite carried in the feces of…
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has partnered with the University of Minnesota to lead groundbreaking research on how influenza viruses spread in dairy cattle, as part of a broader effort to safeguard the state’s livestock industry. Research Efforts Backed by Federal Support At the board’s meeting on September 11, 2025,…
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced this week that the state’s dairy herds are now officially clear of H5N1 avian influenza, marking an important milestone for the state’s livestock industry. Status Cleared After Months of Monitoring On September 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reclassified Minnesota’s status to “unaffected,” ending…
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a case of a travel-related human infection linked to recent travel in El Salvador, but officials emphasized the public risk remains low. Case Confirmed After International Travel The case was discussed during the Minnesota Board of Animal Health’s quarterly meeting on September 11….
IOWA CITY, IOWA – A new ecological study has revealed that insect populations are declining sharply even in areas largely untouched by human activity, with climate change identified as the most likely culprit. 20 Years of Data in a Remote Meadow Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill monitored flying insect densities…
IOWA CITY, IOWA – A disturbing case of medical child abuse has ended with a 10-year prison sentence for a mother caught on hospital video surveillance deliberately injecting her two-year-old son with insulin. Unexplained Illnesses Lead to Suspicion The case began in March 2023, when Alexandra Marie Frost, then 25, brought her son to the…
AURORA, COLORADO – A tragic crash in Aurora on Thursday evening left a mother dead and her infant child seriously injured after their SUV collided head-on with a Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus, police confirmed. Details of the Crash The collision occurred at approximately 5:18 p.m. near East 30th Avenue and East Parklane Drive. According…
WIND POINT, WISCONSIN – A small plane crashed into Lake Michigan Thursday afternoon near Racine County, but all three people on board were rescued safely after texting first responders for help. Crash and Rescue The Cirrus SR22 aircraft departed Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport at 12:17 p.m. on a flight to Michigan. About 20 minutes later,…