Fire crews battling the fast-moving Springs Fire in Moreno Valley made significant overnight gains, improving containment as the wildfire continues to threaten nearby communities. Fire Growth Slows as Containment Increases According to Cal Fire, the wildfire has scorched approximately 4,176 acres and reached 45% containment as of early Saturday morning. This marks a notable improvement … Read more
A shooting at an elementary school playground in Kaufman County left an 11-year-old injured, with another child of the same age now in custody, according to authorities. Incident at School Playground Police from the Crandall Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Opal Smith Elementary School. When officers arrived, … Read more
A man wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing at a grocery store in Garland has turned himself in to authorities, police confirmed. According to the Garland Police Department, officers responded around 8 p.m. Friday to a reported stabbing at a Fiesta Mart on South First Street. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from … Read more
A Texas man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after admitting to horrific crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of children he was trusted to care for. 80-Year Federal Sentence Handed Down According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 41-year-old Kevin Duane Pridemore received a total sentence of 80 years (960 months) in federal … Read more
A congressional ethics investigation has concluded that most allegations against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick have been substantiated, intensifying pressure on the Florida Democrat as she faces federal criminal charges tied to alleged misuse of pandemic relief funds. House Ethics Committee Confirms Majority of Allegations The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that an adjudicatory panel determined that the … Read more
A Dallas County jury has awarded $1.1 billion in damages to a young child and his family after finding his stepfather responsible for severe abuse that left the boy permanently disabled. The defendant, Charles Brooks Jr., was held liable for inflicting catastrophic injuries on the child, who is now seven years old and requires lifelong … Read more
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is being held under strict isolation in a high-security federal detention unit in Brooklyn as he prepares to face serious criminal charges in the United States. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to appear in federal court in Manhattan, nearly three months after U.S. forces detained him following … Read more
AUBURN, CA — Paul Kovacich, a retired K-9 commander serving life for the 1982 murder of his wife, is challenging his conviction amid claims of FBI misconduct and new evidence about his beloved German shepherd, Fuzz. At 76, Kovacich faces his first parole hearing but has made clear he does not seek early release. Instead, … 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
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 30 in Dallas after a pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed. The fatal incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of I-30 and Sylvan Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews shut down all westbound lanes for several hours while they responded … Read more