16-year-old mistakes his brother for attacker, fatally shoots him, Nebraska cops say
The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Miller. An investigation revealed the victim’s 16-year-old brother was the accused shooter, but police said the incident ...
Crossbow-wielding man who was ‘tired of it’ ambushes and kills uncle, IL officials say
An Illinois man is accused of intentionally shooting his uncle with a crossbow, killing him, news outlets reported. Joshua ...
Christmas miracle: Shelter pulls off near-impossible feat to save starving dog in Ohio
“We had a dog come into the shelter that was painfully thin and unable to keep his food down. Poor Hercules would vomit shortly after every meal. He didn’t necessarily act ‘sick’ but was clearly ...
Superintendent smokes weed during school hours and has gun on campus, Michigan cops say
The superintendent met with another school administrator and shared a blunt near campus, according to reports.
Pounding surf kills man trapped beneath debris on beach, California authorities say
At Marina State Beach, about a 10-mile drive northeast from Monterey, heavy waves pulled a man into the ocean at about noon ...
Accused Lego thief kills bystander when police chase ends in crash, CA officials say
An elderly woman is dead because a drug addicted repeat thief decided to steal Legos from a grocery store and then lead ...
Cryptic creature found at volcanic lava field in Argentina turns out to be new species
Vulcan lizards live in volcanic lava fields at elevations of at least 5,600 feet, the study said. Researchers named the new ...
Lottery ticket worth nearly $120,000 sold at Florida gas station. Here’s where
A lottery player turned a $1 ticket from a Florida gas station into a nearly $120,000 prize. According to results from the ...
Teacher accused of child abuse after stray volleyball hits his face, Florida cops say
A Florida teacher is facing child abuse accusations for an over-the-top reaction to being accidentally smacked in the face ...
Fetus discovered in Whataburger toilet leads to mother’s arrest, Texas cops say
A woman who authorities say was in a Whataburger bathroom for hours is accused of leaving her fetus in a toilet, according to ...
Christmas will impact trash pick-up for some Tri-Citians. Here’s the collection schedule
Garbage will be collected as normal on Christmas Eve, but there will be no collection on Christmas Day. If your trash is ...
Gang member headed to prison after carjacking family at Kennewick’s Playground of Dreams
Court documents say Riklon is a known gang member and a suspect in several robberies in the Tri-Cities. He denies he stole ...