WATERLOO, ILLINOIS – An Illinois woman is calling for accountability after claiming her medical alert service dogs were doused with pesticides from a neighboring farmer’s crop-spraying drone. Service Dogs Exposed During Training For years, Mary McNeight has trained service dogs at her Waterloo home, helping them detect medical emergencies before they happen. But this summer,…
MADRID — A new study has found that the extreme weather conditions behind this summer’s devastating Iberian wildfires were made 40 times more likely by climate change, underscoring the growing link between rising global temperatures and destructive fire seasons. Record Heat and Widespread Fires The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group released its findings Thursday, noting…
NEW YORK — A late-night stop at a McDonald’s in New York turned into a viral spectacle after a woman erupted into a loud and aggressive rant over her food order. The shocking scene, captured on video and shared widely on social media, left both customers and employees stunned. Argument Over Pickles, Onions, and Sauce…
OHIO — A late-night game at a blackjack table turned into a life-changing moment when a man hit a rare progressive jackpot worth $32,000. But the celebration quickly ended when the government stepped in, seizing most of the money to settle more than $23,000 in unpaid child support. A Big Win That Didn’t Last Long…
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…