Rothbury, Michigan — Federal and state investigators are intensifying their search for answers after a newborn was found dead inside a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival, with the FBI now offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible. The reward announcement comes … Read more
Clyde, North Carolina — An 82-year-old woman from western North Carolina is recovering after surviving an extraordinary nine-day ordeal trapped inside her bathtub, where she relied on determination, prayer and water from the bathtub faucet to stay alive until rescuers found her. Joan Rivet, who lives alone in the town of Clyde, suffered the frightening … Read more
Snake River Canyon, Idaho — A week-long search for a North Carolina father who disappeared while swimming in Idaho’s Snake River has come to a heartbreaking end after campers discovered his body along the shoreline. Authorities confirmed that Tory J. Raether, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was recovered on July 11, one week after he … Read more
Minnesota — While many states only require a rear license plate, Minnesota continues to require most passenger vehicles to display both a front and rear plate, a rule that officials say plays an important role in public safety and criminal investigations. The requirement has sparked questions from some drivers, especially as vehicles without front plates … Read more
Encinitas, California — A 17-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Encinitas roadway has been identified, as community members continue urging officials to improve traffic safety along one of the area’s busiest corridors. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified Monday as Seraphina … Read more
Temple Terrace, Florida — A former Florida police officer has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges after prosecutors accused him of driving more than 100 mph on a busy roadway while allegedly running late for work, causing a devastating crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and seriously injured three other members of her family. The … Read more
Sacramento, California — A powerful El Niño is expected to become even stronger and last longer than previously forecast, raising the likelihood of a wetter and potentially more hazardous winter across parts of California. According to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, there is now a 97% probability that El … Read more
Roseville, California — A routine walk turned into an unimaginable tragedy for a California woman after a truck struck her and her four dogs, leaving three of the animals dead, including the service dog she relied on every day to safely navigate life as a deaf individual. Linda Sekany, of Roseville, said the devastating crash … Read more
Santa Clarita, California — What began as a routine welfare check for a barking dog turned into the arrest of a Texas fugitive after a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy uncovered a no-bail felony warrant during an early morning patrol in Southern California. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), the incident unfolded … Read more
Fairbanks, Alaska — Skywatchers across parts of the northern United States could have another opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis tonight, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that the northern lights may be visible in portions of nine states. While tonight’s display isn’t expected to be as intense as some of the … Read more