One of Austin’s most acclaimed restaurants has permanently closed its doors, proving that even a Michelin star cannot always protect a business from today’s harsh economic realities. Olamaie, a beloved Southern fine dining restaurant, served its final meals on July 19 after nearly 12 years in operation. From Local Favorite to Michelin Recognition Chef and … Read more
A 16-year-old girl was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning near La Vernia, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. What Happened The crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. on U.S. 87 near Chihuahua Street in Wilson County. The teenager was driving north on U.S. 87 toward La Vernia when her … Read more
A driver is dead after losing control of their vehicle at more than 100 mph and crashing into a pole on Westpark Drive in Houston early Sunday morning, police say. The Crash The Houston Police Department received a call reporting the crash in the 10000 block of Westpark Drive, near Wilcrest Drive, just before 7 … Read more
A 39-year-old Wyoming, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges after police say he built a homemade spike strip and buried it in his yard — designed to puncture bicycle tires of neighborhood children who used his lawn as a shortcut. What Officers Found Police responded in late April after a neighbor called to report the … Read more
One person is dead and three others are hospitalized after an 87-year-old driver ran a red light and struck pedestrians in downtown Nashville, police say. Thomas Cahill, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was driving a Ford Fusion when he ran the red light at the 4th and Broadway intersection. The crash happened while pedestrians were legally … Read more
A Michigan man who armed himself with body armor to “secure” his brother’s house has been convicted of first-degree murder after opening fire on a group of people who came to feed puppies — killing a 22-year-old mother sitting in the back seat. What Led to the Shooting Alexander James Aydelotte, 28, showed up at … Read more
A California man will spend decades in prison after shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head while she hid in a laundry room with their toddler son during a break-in at her home. Jeffery Kendall, 39, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of 30-year-old Brittany Ligdis. A jury convicted him … Read more
A Michigan mother says she buried her son without all of his body parts — after first responders allegedly left large portions of his brain, skull, and scalp scattered at the crash scene and discarded some remains in a common garbage bin. Jessica Ostrowski filed a federal lawsuit after discovering what happened following the July … Read more
Multiple parents in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania raised alarms in March after noticing injuries and disturbing behavior changes in their children. Their complaints led police to launch a formal investigation into Little Lambs Daycare — and what they found resulted in criminal charges and the facility’s permanent closure. Who Is Accused Daniel Patrick Riley, 47, an … Read more
A line of severe storms is tracking southeast overnight, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado to a corridor stretching from Columbus, Ohio through Charleston, West Virginia and down into Knoxville, Tennessee. The primary threat window runs through approximately 1 AM ET. Areas at Risk Tonight Forecasters have flagged a stretch … Read more