Ashley Stewart, 41, was killed in an alleged attack by her ex-husband inside her Oswego residence. The suspect, Ryan Dodd, faces multiple felony charges as friends remember Stewart as a 'beacon of light' and a community rallies to support her grieving family.
A Zamboni operator has died following a workplace collision at the Edora Pool Ice Center, prompting a city-wide safety review and temporary closure of the rink.
Two teens have filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann's School, claiming administrators failed to act on multiple red flags about a former teacher who coerced nude photos from them and later threatened to distribute the images.
Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her Springfield home, former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson is serving a 20-year prison sentence for second-degree murder. The case, which drew national attention and a statement from President Biden, highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability.
Katlyn Lyon Montgomery was found strangled in her Bedford County apartment days after ending a relationship with a man who had fabricated his entire life. Prosecutors allege he scaled her balcony dressed as a 'ninja' to carry out the attack.
A firefighter has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Melissa Lamesch, who was days from giving birth to his son, and for setting her home ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.
The killing of pregnant EMT Melissa Lamesch in a staged house fire has led to murder charges against Matthew Plote, a fellow first responder who allegedly concealed her pregnancy. The case has sent shockwaves through Illinois' tight-knit emergency services community.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.
The death of Alicia Harnishfeger, discovered under a downtown bridge during a severe cold snap, has sparked conversations about systemic failures in addressing homelessness intertwined with mental health and substance abuse crises.
The collapse of Shenzhen-based Jereh, a gold trading platform that operated with massive leverage and no physical backing, has left a trail of financial devastation for 150,000 retail investors, who now confront a controversial repayment plan offering mere fractions of their investments.
The death of 17-year-old Caden Nowicki marks the third fatal sledding incident in North Texas in less than a week, raising urgent questions about winter recreation safety.
Three executive members of a Northern Arizona University fraternity have been charged with hazing after an 18-year-old student died during an off-campus rush event, prompting a university suspension and renewed scrutiny of Greek life practices.
Los Angeles skincare entrepreneur Dawn DaLuise spent months believing a business competitor was terrorizing her, only to discover the real perpetrators were two close friends—a revelation detailed in a new true-crime documentary.
The search for Isabella Comas, last seen in Avondale on January 11, continues after her abandoned car was discovered with blood stains. Her boyfriend, Thomas Rodriguez, a convicted felon, is in custody on unrelated charges as authorities plead for public assistance.
Thousands demonstrated in Milan against the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for the 2026 Winter Games, citing human rights concerns and viewing their presence as a symbol of democratic erosion in the United States.
Human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Matthew Packard-Asai have been found off Kahili Beach, ending a days-long search after he was pulled into the ocean by strong surf.
ProPublica has identified the two federal agents involved in the January shooting of Alex Pretti, a case marked by disputed official narratives and calls for transparency.
A 51-year-old Airbnb host in Kissimmee has been arrested after multiple residents reported lewd behavior, including an incident involving a vacuum cleaner, at the Windsor Hills Resort community near Walt Disney World.
A fatal bus crash in southern Turkey's Antalya province has claimed nine lives and injured 26 others, with authorities citing wet roads, fog, and suspected speeding as contributing factors in the Sunday morning tragedy.
Christie Oster, a recently honored middle school educator in Lafayette Parish, faces serious felony charges following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a former student, casting a shadow over her celebrated career.
