LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Commuters in Southern Indiana and Central Kentucky should prepare for hazardous travel late Wednesday into Thursday as storms roll through the region. Overnight Storms and Morning Commute Hazards The National Weather Service in Louisville reports that a cold front will sweep across the area, sparking scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. While severe…
INDIANAPOLIS — Rain will move into Indiana tonight, bringing measurable showers and ushering in a noticeable cool-down for the rest of the week. Rainfall Arriving Overnight A cold front moving in from the northwest will push showers into the state after 9 p.m., especially in northwestern counties. By midnight, the Indianapolis metro area will see…
CHICAGO — A 52-year-old man with a prior felony record has been released from custody despite being charged in connection with the death of a 9-year-old boy at a downtown train station. Prosecutors allege that Michael Korosa faces a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after the August 10 incident that led to the death of Elijah…
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky — Long before bourbon became a global brand, Mary Dowling was breaking barriers. Known today as the “Mother of Bourbon,” she became the first woman to operate a major Kentucky distillery in 1903, a role that not only challenged gender expectations but also redefined how the industry survived through Prohibition. This September, Dowling…
HOUSTON — A 42-year-old Houston man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot an 11-year-old boy who was playing a doorbell-ringing prank outside his home. The Shooting The victim, identified as Julian Guzman, was attending a birthday party with his cousin on Saturday evening when the two boys decided to play “ding…
CHICAGO, Illinois — A wave of gun violence over the Labor Day weekend left eight people dead and at least 50 others injured, according to Chicago police data. Dozens Shot Across the City Authorities said 58 people were shot in 37 separate incidents between Friday night, Aug. 29, and Monday night, Sept. 1. Of the…
DUQUOIN, Illinois — A Mount Vernon man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after police say he fatally shot his wife during a dispute, then drove away with her body in his vehicle. Fatal Dispute Turns Deadly Authorities identified the suspect as John W. Finney, 51, and the victim as his wife, Amy…
JACKSONVILLE, Illinois — A 33-year-old Missouri man wanted on multiple felony charges has been arrested in Illinois after a brief standoff with police, according to officials. Robbery Incident in Mexico, Missouri On Aug. 24, the Mexico Department of Public Safety said officers responded to the 1300 block of N. Washington Street after reports of a…
STANISLAUS COUNTY, California — A 33-year-old Washington man is in custody after leading deputies on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph through the Central Valley, crashing into a parked vehicle, and then attempting to flee on foot, officials confirmed. Pursuit Begins on Highway 99 According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began around…
SUNNYVALE, California — What could have been another devastating smash-and-grab robbery in the Bay Area was stopped before it began, after Sunnyvale police intercepted a group of suspects armed with sledgehammers outside a jewelry store Sunday afternoon. The confrontation sparked a high-speed chase and underscored a growing wave of large-scale retail thefts impacting businesses across…