America Today Staff 
A 35-year-old man from Indiana has been sentenced to jail after attempting to meet someone he believed to be an underage girl in Jackson County, authorities said. Eddie Lee McElroy was sentenced to one year in jail followed by five years of probation by Circuit Judge John McBain on March 25. He previously pleaded guilty … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Saginaw is facing serious charges, including attempted murder, following a drive-by shooting involving an Airbnb property in Bay City. Authorities identified the suspect as Deonte J. Jeffries, who was arraigned on multiple felony counts, including assault with intent to murder, weapons violations, and property damage. The most severe charge carries a … Read more
Impeached Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman is asking the Kentucky Court of Appeals to step in and pause the impeachment process as her case moves toward a potential Senate trial. Goodman filed an emergency motion after a lower court declined to block the proceedings initiated earlier this year. Shortly after that decision, the Kentucky House … Read more
An opinion piece published last week called for “common sense” in discussions surrounding a proposed mental health facility on Duke Road. However, despite that appeal, the argument largely repeats concerns rooted in fear rather than facts. The proposal by Roaring Brook seeks approval to operate a rehabilitation-focused center at 319 Duke Road. While critics point … Read more
A former pastor from Lexington has pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor, according to reports. Zachary King, 48, entered his guilty plea on Monday in Fayette Circuit Court. The charges include first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, unlawful transaction with a minor, and … Read more
Prosecutors have requested yet another postponement in the murder trial of Amber Spradlin, citing continued delays in forensic DNA testing that could push the case beyond its scheduled start date next month. The case involves Michael “M.K.” McKinney III, 26, along with his father, Michael K. McKinney II, 58, and a third defendant, Josh Mullins, … Read more
Animal shelters in the Chicago metropolitan area are preparing to receive pets transferred from overcrowded facilities in Los Angeles County following a large-scale rescue operation in Lake Hughes. More than 100 dogs were evaluated, transported, and flown to shelters in the Midwest on Tuesday morning. Many of these animals had been in the county shelter … Read more
Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance as they continue to investigate a hit-and-run incident that left a woman severely injured in the Elysian Park area last month. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. on February 23 at the intersection of Stadium Way and Elysian Park Drive, according to … Read more
In the aftermath of a fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport, where a plane collided with a fire-rescue vehicle late Sunday, firefighters at Los Angeles International Airport have shared insights into their own emergency response systems. Officials noted that LAX once ranked among the highest in the nation for “runway incursions”—situations where aircraft or vehicles mistakenly … Read more
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured in a shooting incident Monday evening in Washington, D.C., according to officials. Authorities said at least two officers were traveling in an unmarked white Tesla as part of an active investigation when they were suddenly ambushed by two armed individuals. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack on … Read more