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Month: October 2026

Mississippi Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week Urges Families to Plan Now as Officials Stress Tornado, Flood and Overnight Storm Safety
Storms and Fires

Mississippi Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week Urges Families to Plan Now as Officials Stress Tornado, Flood and Overnight Storm Safety

State emergency officials are encouraging residents to review shelter plans, set up alerts and prepare disaster supplies before dangerous weather arrives.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 16, 2026
Hot Winds and Dry Weather Raise California Wildfire Danger as Brush Fires Spread and Utilities Shut Off Power for Thousands
Storms and Fires

Hot Winds and Dry Weather Raise California Wildfire Danger as Brush Fires Spread and Utilities Shut Off Power for Thousands

Fire crews battled several blazes across Southern California as red flag warnings expanded and utilities cut electricity to reduce the risk of new ignitions.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Man Faces Murder and Arson Charges After Police Say He Strangled His Wife, a UPMC Pediatrician, and Set Her Body on Fire
Police Blotter

Pennsylvania Man Faces Murder and Arson Charges After Police Say He Strangled His Wife, a UPMC Pediatrician, and Set Her Body on Fire

Investigators say the woman died from traumatic injuries before the fire was started inside the couple’s Harrisburg home.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 16, 2026
Three Children and a Teacher Are Killed in Bend Oregon Elementary School Shooting After Armed Suspect Forces Entry and Is Shot Dead
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Three Children and a Teacher Are Killed in Bend Oregon Elementary School Shooting After Armed Suspect Forces Entry and Is Shot Dead

Police said the 16-year-old suspect was killed after opening fire at Silver Rail Elementary and wounding two others.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 16, 2026
Colorado State University Police Investigate Reported Napalm Hidden in Fort Collins Dormitory as Students React to a Chemical Materials Inquiry
Police Blotter

Colorado State University Police Investigate Reported Napalm Hidden in Fort Collins Dormitory as Students React to a Chemical Materials Inquiry

University police say a student is under investigation after a possible napalm discovery in a residence hall raised safety concerns.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 16, 2026
Northwest Indiana Man Accused of Dragging Girlfriend by the Throat During Argument Faces Court Records Detailing Alleged Assault and Restraint
Unsolved Cases

Northwest Indiana Man Accused of Dragging Girlfriend by the Throat During Argument Faces Court Records Detailing Alleged Assault and Restraint

Lake Criminal Court records say the man admitted grabbing his girlfriend by the neck and dragging her from his home after a fight.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 15, 2026
Wyoming Family Mourns 11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Rural Bicycle Crash Near Burns as Classmates, Neighbors and Teachers Rally Around His Loved Ones
Traffic and Crashes

Wyoming Family Mourns 11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Rural Bicycle Crash Near Burns as Classmates, Neighbors and Teachers Rally Around His Loved Ones

Liam Cox died three days after being struck while riding toward Burns, prompting an outpouring of support for his family and school community.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 15, 2026
Wrong Way Driver Arrested on Madison West Side After Three Vehicle Crash and Brief Foot Chase With His Dog Monday Afternoon
Traffic and Crashes

Wrong Way Driver Arrested on Madison West Side After Three Vehicle Crash and Brief Foot Chase With His Dog Monday Afternoon

Police say the 28-year-old ran red lights, fled in his underwear and showed signs of intoxication before officers took him into custody.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 15, 2026
Multi Vehicle Crash on Interstate 65 in Jasper County Leaves One Dead and Shuts Down All Lanes After Semi Truck Collision Wednesday Afternoon
Traffic and Crashes

Multi Vehicle Crash on Interstate 65 in Jasper County Leaves One Dead and Shuts Down All Lanes After Semi Truck Collision Wednesday Afternoon

Indiana State Police said the wreck involved multiple vehicles, including a semi, and created heavy congestion as drivers were diverted for several hours.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 15, 2026
University of Wyoming Graduate Student Arrested in Los Angeles After Investigators Say She Poisoned a Colleague’s Tea and Tried to Leave the Country
Police Blotter

University of Wyoming Graduate Student Arrested in Los Angeles After Investigators Say She Poisoned a Colleague’s Tea and Tried to Leave the Country

Court documents say Aili Wang bought acrylamide online, tainted a coworker’s drink and was detained at the airport before a trip to China.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 15, 2026

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