North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

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Georgia State

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Oxford, GA

Vanishing Georgia

This house, first known as High Point and originally located at the western edge of Covington, was built for John Pace Carr in the Federal style and is attributed to Collin Rogers. He and his brother Henry built many houses in Georgia in the 1830s, always aided by their enslaved laborers. The home transitioned to […]

High Point, Circa 1821 + 1840s, Oxford

Wisconsin State

Madison, WI

The Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970, authorities said. The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit that uses genealogy to identify unknown persons,...

Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970

Massachusetts State

Webster, MA

The Quick Historian

In Webster, Massachusetts, a 68-year-old man, Walter Fanion, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and assaulting a juvenile at Memorial Beach. The incident, reported by the victim to Webster Police, led to Fanion's apprehension following a swift investigation.

Man lured girl to car then kidnapped and assaulted her, police say

Norton Shores, MI

Dawn Chappel

Paul Ferguson played a significant and tragic role in the death of his younger brother, Timothy Ferguson. Timothy, who was 15 years old and had autism and other challenges with speech and movement, passed away in July 2022 at their home in Norton Shores, Michigan. Timothy's death, caused by malnourishment and hypothermia, shocked the community. He weighed only 69 pounds at the time of his death. Timothy's condition was a direct result of the abuse and neglect he suffered under the care of his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, and brother, Paul Ferguson..

Tragic Abuse: Paul Ferguson's Role in His Brother's Death

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

DENVER (AP) — A man was convicted Thursday of killing four people at his ex-girlfriend’s home in suburban Denver in 2022 a week after she was granted a court order to keep him away from her. Joseph Mario Castorena, 22, was convicted of four counts of first-degree murder...

Man convicted of killing 4 people at ex-girlfriend’s home near Denver

Maine State

Lewiston, ME

The family members of shooter Robert Card, gave a public apology during a hearing of the independent commission investigating the law enforcement response to the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

Family of Army reservist responsible for killing 18 people in Maine give an emotional apology

Galveston, TX

Residents of Pelican Island, including Texas A&M Galveston students, evacuated the Island after the only bridge to the island remained closed Thursday. A barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, partially collapsing it.

Pelican Island residents evacuate island after barge strikes bridge

Nixon, TX

In a startling turn of events, a 10-year-old boy from Nixon, Texas, has confessed to fatally shooting a 32-year-old stranger while the man was sleeping two years ago. The tragic incident came to light after a series of events unfolded, shedding light on the disturbing revelation.

10-year-old confesses to killing stranger as he slept

Montana State

Forsyth, MT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A single-engine airplane crashed in southeastern Montana, killing the pilot and the passenger, the Federal Aviation Administration reported. The Piper PA-18 crashed near Tillitt Field Airport east of the town of Forsyth at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the FAA said. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.  Rosebud County Sheriff Allen Fulton said they have identified the victims but weren’t releasing their names yet. The crash did not start a fire, he said. The story has been corrected to show the plane crashed at 4:30 p.m., not 10:30 p.m.

A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger

Red Lake, MN

Karla Marie Speaks

A.I. was used to draft an outline for this article. In a tragic incident, a 35-year-old woman named Jennifer Stately has been federally charged for a horrific incident that occurred in the small town of Red Lake, Minnesota on March 15, 2024.

Woman Charged with Abduction, Murdering her 2 Children and Setting Home on Fire

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Jacksonville man who spent more than 44 years in prison is suing over his wrongful arrest. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in a store robbery in 1975 and sentenced to life in prison, a crime he always insisted he did not commit. He was paroled in 2020 at age 79.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

Tulsa, OK

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a disturbing incident at the Ottawa County Jail has led to significant prison sentences for two men. Justin Gering, 30, and Tyler Tavis, 23, have each been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release. Their convictions were for arson of property belonging to an institution and organization receiving federal financial assistance.

2 Men sentenced for setting inmate on fire

Matthews, NC

Pineville, NC

Belmont, NC

Huntersville, NC

Harrisburg, NC

Cramerton, NC

Indian Trail, NC

Lowell, NC

Fort Mill, SC

Gastonia, NC

Stanley, NC

Cornelius, NC

Midland, NC

Police in North Carolina say several officers on a task force trying to serve a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina, have been struck by gunfire Monday afternoon. The officers were from the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

Several law enforcement officers shot while trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, police say

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