Chicago Juneteenth Celebration Marred by Mass Shooting: 12 Injured

Amid Juneteenth festivities, 12 shot on Chicago’s South Side. Two critically injured as SUV assailants flee. Obama’s center opened earlier.

Adventureland’s Wave Twister Ride Malfunctions, Strands 16, Mostly Kids

A ride at Adventureland, NY, malfunctioned, trapping 16, including a 5-year-old, for 3 hours. Emergency crews executed a successful rescue.

Mayor and Alderman Condemn Roseland Mass Shooting on Juneteenth

Chicago Mayor Johnson and Ald. Beale decry Juneteenth shooting that injured 14 in Roseland. Victims, aged 17-47, rushed to hospitals.

Civil Rights Activist Charged with Check Fraud

Jarrett Maupin, a prominent Phoenix activist known for representing police brutality victims, faces nine check-fraud counts. The indictment details financial crimes...

Fire Chief Details Dramatic Rescue from Adventureland’s Stalled Wave Twister

Fire Chief James Quinn Jr. led a complex rescue of 16 riders, including two kids, from Adventureland’s halted ride, using ladders...

Winder Manager, 47, Pleads Guilty in Assault Case at Workplace

Daniel Barrios Catalan, 47, admits to aggravated assault and false imprisonment at Winder restaurant. Hospital report spurred investigation.

Stolen Car Crash Kills Woman in Boston

A carjacking suspect crashed a stolen vehicle, resulting in a woman’s death. Witnesses at the scene reported what happened. Police have...

“Justin Bieber Lookalike” Sought in Hayward Kidnapping Attempt

Hayward police released a description after a suspect tried to abduct someone in the area. Witnesses say he bears a striking...

Middle Schooler Leads Effort to Calm Peers During Ride Breakdown

A 6th grader helped calm other children, ages 5-12, during a 3-hour rescue from Adventureland’s Wave Twister ride, stuck 25 feet...

Former Restaurant Manager’s Plea Deal Yields 15-Year Sentence in Assault Case

Daniel Barrios Catalan, 47, sentenced to 15 years for attempted rape at Latin Flavors in Winder after a plea deal. Victim...