CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA — A New York man has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 51-year-old woman, forcing her to travel cross-country, and abusing and torturing her while compelling her to commit crimes along the way. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Rahson Govantes faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated mayhem, torture,…
HARRODSBURG, KENTUCKY — Halloween season is here, and one of Kentucky’s most historic cities is inviting visitors to experience fright with a touch of frontier history. The Haunted Frontier Trail at Old Fort Harrod State Park promises an unforgettable journey where ghosts of the past come alive along a chilling nighttime walk through Kentucky’s oldest…
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah is warning residents to prepare for a potential severe weather event on Saturday, with forecasts calling for strong storms, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding across parts of southern Illinois and western Kentucky. According to the NWS, Thursday and Friday will mark the last stretch…
LONDON, KENTUCKY — Rapper Armani White, best known for his viral hit “Billie Eilish”, was arrested over the weekend after police say he was dancing and running in traffic on Interstate 75 near London while filming a music video. According to the London Police Department, White, whose real name is Enoch Tolbert, was taken into…
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY — A new $60,000 grant awarded to SouthCentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) aims to help solve one of the state’s most pressing educational challenges — the childcare shortage preventing thousands of parents from completing their college degrees. According to Kentucky Youth Advocates, 79 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are considered childcare…
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has announced a major expansion with plans to build a new 54,000-square-foot Animal and Community Campus, which will allow all of its animal care, adoption, and veterinary services to operate under one roof. Construction on the $37 million facility is set to begin in November, and the…
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN — The Chippewa County Board is calling on the State of Wisconsin to increase its share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding as counties brace for federal cost-sharing cuts that could impact both budgets and benefit recipients. During a Tuesday night meeting, board members unanimously passed a resolution asking the state…
HUDSON, WISCONSIN — A former Hudson fifth-grade teacher accused of sexual misconduct with multiple teenage boys appeared in court Wednesday as her case continues to move toward trial. Abigail Faust, 24, is charged in both Wisconsin and Minnesota with crimes involving sexual contact with a 15-year-old boy and his friend. She waived her preliminary hearing…
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — Wisconsin lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill that would allow police to tow vehicles used in reckless driving incidents — even on a first offense — regardless of ownership. The measure now heads to Governor Tony Evers, who is expected to sign it into law. The legislation marks a major step in…
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN — A 38-year-old Kenosha man was indicted in federal court after prosecutors say he used TikTok and other communications to post videos and messages threatening to assault, kidnap or kill federal agents, according to court documents. Andrew Stanton was charged Oct. 15 with three federal counts: threats to assault, kidnap or murder a…