America Today Staff 
An unusual round of April rain is set to impact Southern California this weekend, with forecasters warning of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms across the region. Rainfall Forecast and Storm Timeline According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals from Friday through Monday could range between 0.5 to 1.5 inches, with higher elevations expected to … Read more
A deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation after being seen using what appeared to be a dating app during an active SWAT operation in Riverside County. Deputy’s Conduct Raises Concerns During Active Standoff The incident occurred Wednesday during a tense, hours-long standoff near Jurupa Valley High School. Authorities were responding to … Read more
LONDON, Kentucky — Randall Weddle, the mayor of London, is asking a court to move his felony campaign finance case out of Laurel County, arguing he was out of the country when the alleged violations occurred. Charges Linked to Campaign Contributions Weddle was indicted in March on four felony counts tied to excessive campaign donations. … Read more
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — A local restaurant owner has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a minor, according to the Lexington Police Department. Marcos Jesus Banulos Valdes, 59, faces a total of 21 charges, including: 17 counts of third-degree rape 4 counts of third-degree sodomy The charges involve a 17-year-old victim, authorities said. … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Liberty City that left a man hospitalized and led police to examine two separate locations connected to the incident. According to the Miami Police Department, the shooting occurred Wednesday evening, with officers first alerted just before 7:30 p.m. through a ShotSpotter detection system. Two Locations Linked to … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — As excitement builds for UFC 327, a South Florida martial arts academy is shaping the next generation of fighters—while teaching lessons that go far beyond the mat. At John Wai Martial Arts Academy, students—some as young as three years old—are learning not only self-defense techniques but also discipline, confidence, and emotional control. More … Read more
KALAMAZOO, Michigan — A judge expressed shock and disgust after viewing video evidence tied to a fatal shooting outside a child’s birthday party, as the accused gunman now faces trial. Nelson Devon Cobas, 37, has been bound over to circuit court following a preliminary hearing on April 9, according to Richard Santoni of the Kalamazoo County District … Read more
DETROIT, Michigan — A former substitute teacher from Clawson has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving the sexual exploitation of minors, after investigators say he used social media to solicit explicit content from teenage girls. Timothy Patrick Higle, 34, entered his guilty plea on April 8 in U.S. District Court. He faces a … Read more
DELTA COUNTY, Michigan — A 42-year-old man from Gladstone has been formally charged after authorities say he possessed and accessed child sexually abusive material on his home computer. Andrew Lee Gigowski was arraigned on April 9 in Delta County District Court, facing multiple felony charges, including: Two counts related to aggravated child sexually abusive material … Read more
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan — The cities of Sterling Heights and Warren are joining forces on a $1.3 million initiative aimed at strengthening the region’s defense and aerospace industry. City officials have approved a three-year agreement with global engineering firm AECOM to lead the “Arsenal Alliance,” a regional economic development strategy focused on expanding military-related business and … Read more