Chicago reaches $90M settlement in police misconduct scandal
CHICAGO – The City of Chicago has agreed to pay $90 million to settle dozens of wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and his tactical team. What we know: The settlement, which still requires approval…
Monroe County Mississippi single-vehicle crash leaves Sharon Shearer tragically dies Wednesday afternoon accident investigated
Monroe County Mississippi single-vehicle crash leaves Sharon Shearer tragically dies Wednesday afternoon accident investigated MONROE COUNTY, Miss. – A tragic single-vehicle crash in Monroe County claimed the life of 69-year-old Sharon Shearer of Penfield on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the local…
Portland Oregon triple murder-suicide in Brentwood-Darlington leaves three tragically dies as suspect identified
Portland Oregon triple murder-suicide in Brentwood-Darlington leaves three tragically dies as suspect identified PORTLAND, Ore. – Authorities have confirmed the identities of the victims and suspect involved in a tragic triple murder-suicide that occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in…
Monroe County highway crash near Okolona leaves driver tragically dies as authorities investigate late evening accident
Monroe County highway crash near Okolona leaves driver tragically dies as authorities investigate late evening accident MONROE COUNTY, Miss. – A late-night accident in Monroe County has left the community mourning after a tragic crash on Highway 45 Alternate claimed…
Boston, Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Campus Placed on High Alert After Shooting Reports Near East Hall
Boston, Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Campus Placed on High Alert After Shooting Reports Near East Hall BOSTON, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts Boston was thrust into high alert on Thursday after reports of gunfire and what officials later described…
Poll: Chicago Latinos oppose Johnson and Trump, support more police
CHICAGO – A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically. What we know: The poll, conducted by M3 Strategies, found that 48.8% of Hispanic/Latino respondents described themselves as politically centrist…
Jefferson County, Arkansas Vincent Williams Jr. Dies in Tragic Car Accident Near Highway 425 Gas Station
Jefferson County, Arkansas Vincent Williams Jr. Dies in Tragic Car Accident Near Highway 425 Gas Station JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. — Coroner Chad Kelley has confirmed that Vincent Williams Jr., a respected member of Pine Bluff’s Class of 1998, lost his…
Burton, Beaufort County Ty Haskell Jenkins IV Dies in Tragic Shooting at Independence Mobile Home Park
Burton, Beaufort County Ty Haskell Jenkins IV Dies in Tragic Shooting at Independence Mobile Home Park BURTON, Beaufort County — A tragic shooting at the Independence Mobile Home Park has claimed the life of 20-year-old Ty Haskell Jenkins IV of…
Hopewell, N.J. Domestic Disturbance Turns Deadly, Authorities Respond as Community Mourns Loss of Life
Hopewell, N.J. Domestic Disturbance Turns Deadly, Authorities Respond as Community Mourns Loss of Life HOPEWELL, N.J. — Tragedy struck the Hopewell community on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, when officers responded to a domestic disturbance that turned deadly. Law enforcement confirmed…
Idaho Falls, Idaho Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum Dies Peacefully After Brief but Courageous Battle with Brain Cancer
Idaho Falls, Idaho Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum Dies Peacefully After Brief but Courageous Battle with Brain Cancer IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum announces his passing, following a brief but courageous…