CLAY COUNTY, Missouri — A suspected drunk driver was killed early Saturday after a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper used a tactical maneuver to end a chase on Interstate 35, authorities confirmed. Chase Begins on I-35 According to the Highway Patrol, the incident began around 1:20 a.m. on August 30, when a trooper observed a…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — License plates may seem like just another part of owning a car, but in Indiana, they’re a critical piece of vehicle identification and public safety. They help law enforcement track vehicles, investigate crashes, and hold drivers accountable. Here’s what every Indiana driver should know about the state’s license plate laws. How Many…
CARY, Illinois — A young child is in critical condition after being run over by an industrial-style lawnmower in Cary on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials. Emergency Response on Kristy Lane The Cary Fire Protection District was called to the 28700-block of West Kristy Lane around 12:40 p.m. after reports of a child being…
GLENVIEW, Illinois — A truck driver was hospitalized early Saturday after their vehicle was struck by a train in downtown Glenview, according to police. Crash on Depot Street Authorities said the crash occurred just after 4 a.m. on Depot Street, when a train collided with a truck at a rail crossing. Emergency crews transported the…
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Missouri — A church bus carrying Kansas students overturned Friday afternoon on Interstate 29 south of St. Joseph, leaving eight people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. What Happened on I-29 The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Faucett, Missouri, when the bus, registered to Olivet Baptist Church in Westwood, Kansas,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Starting this week, Missouri utility companies can no longer cut off gas or electricity when extreme weather is in the forecast, thanks to a new law that significantly expands consumer protections. What the New Law Does Previously, utilities were required to pause disconnections for 24 hours when severe hot or cold…
CHICAGO, Illinois — Teen accessories retailer Claire’s will shutter nearly 300 stores across the U.S., including 16 in Illinois, as part of its latest restructuring following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Illinois Stores Set to Close In a federal court filing, the Hoffman Estates–based company confirmed 291 closures nationwide. Among them, three are in Chicago…
SYCAMORE, Illinois — On a hot summer day, most kids set up lemonade stands. But 9-year-old Ethan Wargo decided to sell something else — not for money, but for kindness. His “compliment stand”, offering free uplifting words, has quickly turned into a community sensation. Inspired by a Book Ethan said the idea came while reading…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer winds down and trees begin shedding their leaves, many Kentuckians wonder: what are your rights if your neighbor’s tree extends into your yard? Kentucky law provides specific rules on when you can — and cannot — trim a neighbor’s tree. What You Can Legally Trim If the trunk of the…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer fades into fall, many Kentuckians are asking the same question: When will mosquito season finally end? The answer depends on temperature. Mosquitoes thrive when it’s warm and humid, and experts say climate change is already stretching the season longer across the state. When Is Mosquito Season in Kentucky? The Centers…