A man wanted in connection with a murder out of Rockford, Illinois, was taken into custody Thursday morning after a police pursuit through Hollywood ended in a rollover crash, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The chase reportedly began just before 11 a.m. near the intersection of Schrader Boulevard and Selma Avenue. Authorities say the … Read more
A Missouri father is now behind bars without bond after authorities say a child’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just 16 miles from his home — nearly a year after he allegedly stopped letting the boy’s mother see him. Ronnell Marquese Jones, 32, and Kirstie Dora, 35, were taken into custody separately and … Read more
A house fire in Fort Worth’s southside left one family facing an unthinkable tragedy after it claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and left two of his siblings hospitalized with severe injuries. The blaze broke out on June 25, 2026, at a residence on McCart Avenue, killing young Lyxander Barboza Mendoza. Family support workers … Read more
Rio Linda, CA — A Ukrainian immigrant’s decades-long dream turned into a nightmare after thieves made off with his sailboat and truck, leaving both vehicles wrecked before they were recovered, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Vassily Ozeruga moved to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1999, carrying with him a single ambition: to one … Read more
Pittsburgh has jumped three spots to land at No. 9 on this year’s list of American cities with the worst bed bug problems, according to fresh treatment data compiled by pest control giant Orkin. The rankings, based on service calls logged between May 2025 and May 2026, place Chicago at the top of the list, … Read more
A 2-year-old boy is dead after he was found unresponsive in a retention pond near his family’s apartment complex in Plantation, Florida, according to police. The child’s grandmother dialed 911 around 5:30 p.m. Thursday after realizing the toddler was missing, according to authorities. Emergency dispatchers noted the boy could not speak and had a known … Read more
Dolores County, Colorado — Colorado officials have declared a disaster emergency as the rapidly expanding Ferris Fire continues to burn across southwest Colorado, prompting additional state resources to help firefighters protect homes and communities. Gov. Jared Polis announced the verbal disaster declaration on Wednesday after the wildfire surpassed 57,000 acres, activating the State Emergency Operations … Read more
El Segundo, California — A Southern California family has filed a lawsuit against The Bay Club El Segundo, alleging that a staff member accidentally dropped their 23-month-old son during play, causing a traumatic brain injury before allegedly misleading the child’s parents about how seriously he had been hurt. According to the lawsuit, Matthew Kittle and … Read more
Santa Fe County, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico are urging residents to remain vigilant after a wild rat tested positive for the plague, marking the first confirmed wild animal case in Santa Fe County this year. According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), the infected rodent was discovered dead by … Read more
Antioch, California — A newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has prompted an independent investigation and renewed public debate over police use of force. The confrontation occurred on July 1 at Waldie Plaza, where Antioch police officers were assisting with a scheduled homeless encampment cleanup ahead … Read more