America Today Staff 
Officials in Lexington have agreed to lower a fine issued to the owner of an apartment complex where a fatal gas leak occurred last summer, settling the case months after the building was condemned. The penalty against Oxford KDR LLC, which owns the Oxford Circle Apartments, was originally set at $10,025 following a city inspection … Read more
Three people were taken to a hospital Friday afternoon after a crash involving a police cruiser in Madison County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Authorities said the collision occurred shortly before 4 p.m. when a marked patrol vehicle from the Cave City Police Department was traveling west on Lancaster Road. Patrol vehicle turning when … Read more
Authorities in Boone County confirmed that a missing 9-year-old girl was found dead in a pond Saturday evening following a large search operation that began the previous day. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said search teams discovered the body of Jenny Dim around 7:30 p.m. in a pond located near her home. The recovery was carried … Read more
Wildlife officials in Monrovia captured a mother bear and her two cubs Sunday, a day after a woman was scratched during an encounter while walking her dog in a residential neighborhood. According to Monrovia Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Saturday near Oakglade and Ridgeside drives. Authorities said the bear swiped at a … Read more
Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents about a growing crime trend known as “bank jugging,” in which thieves target people shortly after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. The warning was issued by the Bell Police Department, which said recent reports show suspects closely monitoring customers who withdraw money before following them … Read more
A woman was found dead inside a home in Twentynine Palms, and authorities have arrested a man in connection with her death, officials said. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded around 8 a.m. on March 13 to the 6500 block of Adobe Road after receiving a call about a vehicle check. When … Read more
A documentary short that honors children killed in school shootings has won the Best Documentary Short Film award at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, All the Empty Rooms, highlights the lasting impact of school shootings by showing the preserved bedrooms of children who never returned home. The project was inspired by work from Steve … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — Security has been increased at Zoo Miami after a series of bomb threats over several days forced repeated evacuations of visitors and staff. On Monday, deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 units, were seen stationed near the entrance of the zoo as authorities responded to the threats. Zoo officials … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — Travelers at major South Florida airports faced long security lines, flight delays and cancellations Monday as a partial federal government shutdown, stormy weather and heavy spring break travel created major disruptions. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, leaving passengers waiting for hours. At … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — South Florida could experience localized flooding and additional thunderstorms Monday after a weekend marked by widespread rain and stormy conditions. Forecasters say another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to move across the region throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, South Florida is under a Level 1 … Read more