BARBOUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA — A woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse after authorities say she repeatedly struck a young boy with a wooden paddle she referred to as an “attitude adjuster,” according to police investigators. The arrest followed a child welfare investigation that uncovered disturbing allegations of ongoing…
KARLUK, ALASKA — A minor earthquake was recorded today near the village of Karluk on Kodiak Island, drawing attention to Alaska’s ongoing seismic activity. The quake, measured at magnitude 3.0, occurred close to the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and did not result in any reported injuries or damage. Seismologists describe the event as small but…
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Investigators say a critical mistake involving vehicle movements and surveillance evidence ultimately led to the arrest of Michael McKee, the man charged in the fatal shootings of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe. The couple was found shot to death inside their home in late December, a crime…
EAST HARLEM, NEW YORK — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot Sunday evening in East Harlem, according to police. Authorities say the teenager is in stable condition, as detectives continue working to identify the person responsible for the shooting. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. near a busy intersection in the neighborhood,…
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has renewed a motorcycle safety warning for Sacramento County, urging riders and drivers to remain alert and practice safe habits on local roads. Officials say the alert comes amid continued concerns over serious motorcycle crashes across the region. Law enforcement leaders emphasized that motorcyclists face unique…
PEEKSKILL, NY — A Westchester County jury has convicted a man of murder for the fatal beating of a social worker who was performing a routine home visit and mistakenly knocked on his apartment door. The verdict brings a long legal chapter to a painful end for the victim’s family and co-workers. The jury found…
NEW YORK CITY — A man was fatally shot by New York City police officers late Thursday night in Manhattan’s West Village after authorities say he pointed what appeared to be a firearm at officers during a confrontation following a traffic incident. The weapon was later identified as a replica gun. Incident Began With Road…
SOUTHERN ARIZONA — Residents across Southern Arizona are being advised to prepare for a period of freezing temperatures as a Freeze Warning remains in effect through 9 AM on Saturday, January 10. The cold weather is expected to impact homes, agriculture, pets, and travel during overnight and early morning hours. Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Forecasts…
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — A fatal shooting involving a federal immigration agent has triggered intense public reaction in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an immigration enforcement operation, raising serious questions about the use of force and the scope of federal authority in local communities. The incident occurred during a daytime operation as federal immigration…