Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail

A fast-moving California fire has forced authorities to evacuate part of a 5,000-person jail in Los Angeles County. The Hughes Fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, is 0 percent contained and has already burned nearly
US Marine killed in freak accident at ski resort

A 24-year-old Marine Sergeant died after she was injured in a skiing accident at a popular resort in Colorado while home visiting her family for the holidays. Jessie Mello, 24, was skiing at Powderhorn Mountain on Dec.
‘This is a treat’ Myrtle Beach locals, visitors revel in rare snow day
“It’s beautiful. Just walking outside seeing all the beautiful snowfall.”
Idaho murders: Judge in Bryan Kohberger case hears defense motion

The judge overseeing the Idaho murders case in which suspect Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four university students announced a hearing on Wednesday, just hours before another schedule hearing was set to begin on Thursday morning.
Horry County, municipalities extend closures due to hazardous conditions from snow
Municipal and Horry County offices across the area are expected to remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, due to snow and ice from the winter storm bringing hazardous conditions.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations

A wildfire recently erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders from California officials and scorching thousands of acres of land. The Hughes Fire, which was first reported on Wednesday morning, is located in the
Busy Chicago district known as ‘Mexico of the Midwest’ turns into ghost town as fears of ICE raids loom

Foot traffic has dropped significantly in Chicago’s predominantly Latino community, Little Village, also known as the “Mexico of the Midwest,” according to a Fox 32 Chicago report, as fears of deportation have heightened since President Donald Trump
Shooting at Antioch High School in Tennessee leaves 3 injured, prompts lockdown

At least 3 people were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at Antioch High School outside of Nashville, Tennessee, officials say. “Three people have been wounded, including the suspect, who shot himself,” the Metro Nashville Police Department said.
Stay safe: Horry County officials ask drivers to stay off the roads
“The fewer cars on the roads of Horry County today, the safer we’ll all be.”
Vermont Border Patrol agent allegedly killed by German national worked in Pentagon during 9/11: family

The U.S. Border Patrol agent allegedly killed by a German national during a traffic stop near the Vermont-Canada border on Monday was a military veteran who worked security at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,