Honor Roll Student, 15, Dies After Bicycle Crash in Massachusetts as Community Mourns

Honor Roll Student, 15, Dies After Bicycle Crash in Massachusetts as Community Mourns

Franklin, Massachusetts — A Massachusetts community is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old high school student who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near a busy roadway, leaving classmates, teachers, and neighbors remembering him for his kindness and vibrant personality. The tragic collision occurred Tuesday afternoon in Franklin and remains … Read more

Kansas Mother and 7-Month-Old Baby Missing for Nearly a Month as Police Plead for Public’s Help

Kansas Mother and 7-Month-Old Baby Missing for Nearly a Month as Police Plead for Public’s Help

Olathe, Kansas — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance as the search continues for a Kansas mother and her infant son who have been missing for nearly a month. The Olathe Police Department says 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser and her 7-month-old son, Atreus Viehouser, were last seen on May 28, and investigators are working to … Read more

Big Bear’s Fourth of July Fireworks Return, but All Eyes Are on Jackie and Shadow

Big Bear’s Fourth of July Fireworks Return, but All Eyes Are on Jackie and Shadow

Big Bear Lake, California — As Independence Day approaches, Big Bear Lake is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for one of its busiest weekends of the year. While businesses are hoping for a strong holiday season, many residents are also focused on another popular local attraction—the famous bald eagle family known as Jackie and … Read more

9-Year-Old Texas Girl Dies Following Alleged Beating By Father, Police Say

9-Year-Old Texas Girl Dies Following Alleged Beating By Father, Police Say

Fort Worth, Texas — A Texas man is facing a capital murder charge after authorities alleged he fatally beat his 9-year-old daughter earlier this year, a case that has shocked the Fort Worth community following the release of court documents detailing the investigation. Police arrested Marquise Anderson, 35, on Tuesday after the Tarrant County Medical … Read more

Forecasters Warn of Dangerous Weather Pattern as Severe Storms Give Way to Record-Breaking Heat

Forecasters Warn of Dangerous Weather Pattern as Severe Storms Give Way to Record-Breaking Heat

Chicago, Illinois — Millions of Americans across the central and eastern United States are preparing for a volatile stretch of weather as rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected to arrive before an expansive heat dome settles over much of the country through the end of June and into early July. Meteorologists warn that the evolving … Read more

Colorado Funeral Home Horror: Brothers Accused of Mishandling Human Remains and Giving Families Fake Ashes

Colorado Funeral Home Horror Brothers Accused of Mishandling Human Remains and Giving Families Fake Ashes

Pueblo, Colorado — Two Colorado brothers, one of whom previously served as a county coroner, are facing dozens of felony charges after investigators uncovered decomposing bodies and human remains hidden inside a funeral home during a state inspection. Authorities announced Thursday that Brian Lee Cotter, 65, and Christopher Aaron Cotter, 60, were arrested in Pueblo … Read more

Connecticut Man Charged With Murder After Woman He Met on Bumble Dies, Police Allege Pattern of Abuse

Connecticut Man Charged With Murder After Woman He Met on Bumble Dies, Police Allege Pattern of Abuse

Connecticut — A Connecticut man accused of murdering a woman he had recently begun dating through the Bumble app is now facing intensified scrutiny after investigators alleged he had a history of abusing other women he met through online dating platforms. Authorities arrested Cole Werhan, 28, on a murder charge Tuesday in connection with the … Read more

Ohio Restaurant Patio Crash Leaves 3-Year-Old Dead, Police Say Father Tried to Cover for Driver

Ohio Restaurant Patio Crash Leaves 3-Year-Old Dead, Police Say Father Tried to Cover for Driver

Beachwood, Ohio — A Father’s Day family meal turned tragic when a vehicle allegedly driven by an unlicensed teenager crashed into the outdoor dining area of an Ohio restaurant, killing a 3-year-old girl and leading to the arrests of both the alleged driver and her father. According to investigators, the deadly collision occurred Sunday afternoon … Read more

‘Meet Me Outside’: Woman Accused of Threatening Taco Bell Employees With Gun Over Food Wait Time

‘Meet Me Outside’ Woman Accused of Threatening Taco Bell Employees With Gun Over Food Wait Time

Chester, Maryland — A dispute over a delayed fast-food order ended with multiple criminal charges after a Maryland woman allegedly threatened Taco Bell employees while displaying a handgun inside the restaurant, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on June 18 at a Taco Bell located in the Kent Town Market shopping area in Chester, … Read more

‘He Stayed Calm’: 7-Year-Old Texas Boy Hailed as Hero After Saving His Toddler Brother From Pool

‘He Stayed Calm’ 7-Year-Old Texas Boy Hailed as Hero After Saving His Toddler Brother From Pool

Johnson County, Texas — A 7-year-old North Texas boy is being recognized for his extraordinary bravery after his quick thinking helped save the life of his 1-year-old brother who was found unresponsive in a swimming pool. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said Patrick’s actions played a crucial role in the rescue, earning him praise from … Read more