WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Fair closed its gates hours early Saturday night after flash flooding swept across Milwaukee County, forcing the cancellation of the highly anticipated Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and stranding hundreds of fairgoers in rising waters, according to WISN News. Flash Flooding Forces Early Closure Organizers announced just before 9 p.m….
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Football fans in Southeast Wisconsin will enjoy a taste of crisp fall air as the NFL season kicks off this weekend. After a few light showers Friday evening, skies are expected to clear, setting the stage for cool overnight lows and sunny afternoons. Tonight’s Forecast Meteorologists expect temperatures to dip sharply as…
CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. — A high-speed chase through Caldwell County ended Tuesday with the arrest of a Fredonia man, after deputies said the suspect fled a traffic stop and reached speeds of more than 90 miles per hour. Traffic Violation Leads to Pursuit According to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy first spotted a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling, a former member of the school’s STUNT team, has officially withdrawn from classes after being charged in connection with the death of her newborn baby, according to reporting from the Lexington Herald-Leader and On3. Criminal Charges and Arrest Snelling was arrested after police discovered a baby…
OAK GROVE, Ky. — Police in Oak Grove are searching for a man accused of indecent exposure after separate incidents at a Walmart and a Circle K convenience store, where he allegedly exposed himself to staff and customers. According to the Oak Grove Police Department, the man spent an extended amount of time at both…
NEOGA, Ill. — A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 57 in Shelby County Saturday afternoon, according to emergency officials. The incident occurred in the southbound lane near milepost 172, just after 3:30 p.m. Details of the Collision Responders from the Neoga Fire Protection District arrived at the scene following reports of a woman…
ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the Illinois Route 161 Extension will be closed on Monday and Tuesday between Heinzmann Road and State Route 37 to allow railroad crossing repairs by Union Pacific. Details of the Closure The full closure is being implemented to allow crews to rehabilitate the Union…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Officials confirmed that human remains were discovered in a vehicle pulled from a pond near Joliet Road and East Avenue in Hodgkins. The recovery was carried out by a specialized scuba diving team investigating cold cases, according to ABC7 Chicago. Vehicle Recovery and Initial Findings Authorities said the operation began when dive…
LENA, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that construction will begin Monday, September 8, on the Illinois 73 bridge over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, just south of U.S. 20 and Lena. The project is part of ongoing statewide efforts to modernize infrastructure under the Rebuild Illinois program. Details of the…
EUREKA, Calif. — A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall across Northern California, with totals reaching up to 3 inches between late Sunday and Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka has issued a storm watch urging residents to prepare for potential flooding, runoff, and travel disruptions. Heavy Rainfall Along…