America Today Staff 
Emergency officials in Putnam County issued a public safety warning after youth were seen walking on a frozen section of the Kanawha River. In a social media post, the Winfield Police Department urged parents and guardians to talk with their children about the dangers of frozen waterways. “While the surface may look solid, river ice … Read more
A Scioto County man is accused of firing gunshots in the middle of a roadway while under the influence of drugs, deputies said. Kyle D. Mays, 22, of McDermott, Ohio, faces charges of having weapons while under disability, discharging a firearm near a prohibited area and two counts of improperly discharging a firearm at or … Read more
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants, Kentucky lawmakers are pushing to secure support from local law enforcement agencies. Senate Bill 86 would mandate that agencies cooperate with ICE in deporting illegal immigrants. “It is necessary to send a message that Kentucky stands with our federal officials in the … Read more
A man is facing prison time after officers were met with gunfire while attempting to serve warrants in Kanawha County last year, prosecutors said. Joel Demarlone James McGee, 18, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty Monday to five counts of wanton endangerment, according to a social media post from the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors … Read more
Deputies arrested two men late Saturday night after they allegedly engaged in street racing in St. Albans. Kanawha County deputies said they spotted two yellow Chevrolet Camaros that “appeared to be engaged in street racing” around 11 p.m. Saturday along MacCorkle Avenue SW, according to a news release. The drivers — later identified as William … Read more
State road officials warn that crews may not permanently repair some of the new potholes caused by recent winter weather for several weeks. The West Virginia Division of Highways said in a news release Monday that crews can apply a “cold patch” — a sticky blend of cold asphalt — to address the worst potholes … Read more
Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials announced Monday that a Charleston man and woman were sentenced for conspiring to traffic multiple victims for sex, including a minor. Tiwan Robert “Quick” Bailey, 49, received a 25-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release, prosecutors said. A jury found Bailey guilty on three counts of … Read more
A 53-year-old man died after being shot multiple times inside a Far South Side residence Friday evening, police said. The shooting occurred around 5:40 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Eberhart Drive in the Golden Gate neighborhood. According to Chicago police, the man was inside the home when he was struck several times. He … Read more
Police are investigating widespread vehicle vandalism in East Hyde Park after about 30 cars were damaged early Saturday morning, leaving residents upset and calling for more security measures. Authorities said the damage occurred around 4 a.m. when three suspects, traveling in a gray sedan, targeted vehicles in the 1700 block of East 56th Street and … Read more
Two men were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. in the 10700 block of South Indiana Avenue. Police said the victims, ages 31 and 45, were standing near a sidewalk when three unidentified men approached them. Authorities reported that at least … Read more