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…
CHICAGO, Illinois — Chicago police are warning the public after a series of gold chain robberies unfolded across Grant Park, the Riverwalk, and nearby Loop streets, in a crime spree eerily similar to last year’s outbreak. Pattern of Daylight Attacks According to a CPD community alert, groups of men and women have been targeting victims…
CHICAGO, Illinois — The Chicago Board of Education has agreed to pay $700,000 to two former Lincoln Park High School principals, closing a five-year saga that began with widely publicized — and later disproven — allegations of sexual misconduct. Principals Fired Without Investigation In January 2020, John Thuet and Michelle Brumfield were abruptly fired amid…
TOKYO, Japan — Two of Japan’s most iconic cultural powerhouses — Pokémon and Hatsune Miku — are coming together for a one-of-a-kind concert experience. The newly announced “Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Voltage Live”, also nicknamed PokeMiku Live, will take place at LaLa Arena in Tokyo Bay from March 20–22, 2026. A Concert Inspired by Pokémon…
HOUSTON, Texas — A 42-year-old Houston man has been charged with murder after police say he shot and killed an 11-year-old boy who was playing a door-knocking prank outside his home. Victim Identified as Julian Guzman Authorities identified the victim as Julian Guzman, who was attending a birthday party with his cousin on Saturday night….
FRANKFORT, Kentucky — A Buckner man is facing felony charges after police say he gave officers a false identity during a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot Friday night. Argument Leads to Arrest According to an arrest citation, officers were at the Leonardwood Drive Walmart on an unrelated call when they spotted two people yelling…
BELLEVUE, Kentucky — Three Northern Kentucky teenagers are facing charges after police say they attempted to rob a man with a knife following Riverfest on Sunday night, sparking a police chase through downtown Bellevue. Attempted Robbery After Riverfest According to Bellevue Police, the group of teens confronted a man, brandished a knife, and demanded his…