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July 8, 2023

New details emerge about Michigan toddler Wynter Cole Smith's alleged murder: 'I'm already a monster'

Wynter Cole Smith, 2, was found dead in a Detroit alley after she was allegedly kidnapped by her mom's ex-boyfriend, but her grandma's wise words pertain to anyone in dark times

July 8, 2023

Iowa man hoping to break Guinness World Record for largest pencil collection on Earth

A man in Colfax, Iowa, Aaron Bartholmey, has been collecting pencils since he was a child — and now, with his 70,000-strong collection, he's hoping to break a Guinness World Record.

July 8, 2023

Wisconsin woman dead after contracting rare fungus found in soil

A Wisconsin woman died from a rare fungus that can be found in soil, especially in moist and wooded areas. The fungus when released in air can cause flu illness and even death.

July 7, 2023

Minnesota woman's remains found in storage unit, possibly connected to man charged with killing girlfriend

The remains of missing Fanta Xayavong were found in a Minnesota storage unit, St. Paul Police announced on Friday, marking the second missing person in a week that the department has found dead.

July 7, 2023

Nebraska Army vet faces extradition to Germany for killing mistress in 1978

Tommy Molina, 69, of Nebraska, was arrested last month for killing his German mistress in 1978 while stationed overseas. Molina is currently awaiting extradition.

July 7, 2023

Suspect in murder of missing Michigan toddler reportedly strangled her with cellphone cord

Rashad Trice reportedly strangled his ex-girlfriend's two-year-old daughter, Wynter Cole Smith, with a cellphone cord before dumping the body in a Detroit alleyway.

July 7, 2023

Chicago-area man who drowned trying to save kids in Lake Michigan was 9/11 survivor

Luke Laidley, 43, of Winnetka, Illinois, who drowned trying to rescue at least one child from Lake Michigan, reportedly survived the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.

July 7, 2023

Minnesota meat processor caught employing minors promises to change hiring practices

Monogram Foods will pay a fine of over $30,000 and reform its hiring practices after two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, were caught working in a meat processing plant.

July 7, 2023

Columbus City Schools paid more than $24,000 for queer and trans inclusion training

Columbus City Schools paid more than $24,000 for training on queer and trans inclusion for support staff that encouraged implementing "queer and trans inclusive practices."

July 7, 2023

Kansas AG bucks Democratic governor in suit to require biological sex on driver's licenses

Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a lawsuit in state court to disallow transgender people from changing the sex listed on their driver's licenses.