Ex-Uvalde school police chief, officer indicted over response to elementary mass shooting: reports
The former police chief of Uvalde schools and another former officer were indicted for their response to the 2022 mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead, according to multiple
Valleyfair theme park to close for unprecedented Minnesota flooding, not offering refunds to guests
Valleyfair theme park in Minnesota is not offering refunds despite closing down three rides and the entirety of its parking options due to flooding. The amusement park, located between the Minnesota River and Blue Lake, flooded in
Thousands of military families and civilians continue to suffer health problems from 2021 fuel leak in Hawaii
In November 2021, 93,000 people living near the U.S. military’s strategic fuel storage facility near Honolulu, Hawaii woke up to find their drinking water contaminated with toxic jet fuel. 27,000 gallons had leaked into the aquifer near
Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday party
A Michigan woman has been ordered to stand trial in a crash that killed two siblings and injured several other people who were at a boat club to celebrate a child’s birthday. Marshella Chidester, 66, was bound
Freight train derails in Illinois, residents evacuated due to 'hazmat' situation: report
A freight train derailed in Matteson, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, on Thursday, prompting some residents within a mile of the crash to evacuate their homes. FOX 32 in Chicago reported that a Canadian National Railway (CNP)
Shigella outbreak: 10 cases confirmed among Santa Clara County homeless community, 22 suspected
The homeless community in Santa Clara County, California, is experiencing an outbreak of disease tied to shigella bacteria. The Santa Clara County Public Health Office released guidance concerning the infections, and offered data on the current scope
Death row inmate served Little Caesars pizza as last meal before execution for killing former stepdaughter
Richard Rojem Jr., the Oklahoma man convicted of the 1984 rape and murder of his former stepdaughter, was served pizza and ice cream before he was put to death Thursday morning. For his final meal, he requested two
Myrtle Beach area Fourth of July guide: What to know about events, fireworks and the flyover
Here’s what to know about fireworks shows and rules, parades and the Salute from the Shore flyover.
UFC fighter Igor Severino suspended nine months, fined after biting opponent during fight: report
Igor Severino, the Brazilian mixed martial artist who was disqualified from a UFC fight in March after he bit into his opponent’s arm, was suspended for nine months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission this week. Severino’s
Taiwan issues travel advisory after China vows to execute independence supporters
The Taiwanese government warned its citizens not to travel to mainland China on Thursday after Beijing threatened to execute residents who support the island’s independence. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council spokesman Liang Wen-chieh issued the warning during a