Victoria Johnson, 30, of Winter Haven, Florida, appeared via video conference for her first court hearing after a crash killed an 8-year-old boy and seriously injured a 10-year-old. She was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, leaving the scene with serious injury, tampering with evidence, driving without a license causing death, and giving false information to law enforcement. During the hearing, Johnson … Continue reading Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

The FBI has recovered still images from motion-activated cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, property, but the images revealed nothing suspicious, showing only people in the yards and law enforcement after her disappearance. Guthrie, 84 and mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been taken between late January 31 and early February 1. Earlier doorbell camera footage showed a masked suspect carrying … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie case: FBI recovers new images from cameras

Three major wildfires, including Nebraska’s largest ever, have burned roughly 600,000 acres across central and western Nebraska, killing one person and remaining 0% contained. The Morrill Fire alone has consumed over 460,000 acres across Morrill, Arthur, and Keith counties, while the Cottonwood Fire and Road 203 Fire have burned 100,000 and 40,000 acres, respectively. Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency, deploying the Nebraska … Continue reading Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control

A powerful kona storm has battered Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, landslides, and blizzard conditions to the islands. Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island saw rainfall of 1–2 inches per hour, with some areas of Maui receiving over 20 inches in 24 hours, causing collapsed roads and at least one home to wash away. More than 35,000 residents were without power, and the National … Continue reading Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides

A major snowstorm in Minnesota is tapering off, but a NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Monday night. Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency operations as conditions improve. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport saw hundreds of flight cancellations, and roads remain hazardous, with some snowplows temporarily stuck during the heaviest snowfall. Snow is expected to move east by Monday … Continue reading Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota as major snowstorm winds down

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, accused of shooting five co-workers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, last August, is seeking to plead guilty to a reduced set of charges in a military court. Radford allegedly used a personal handgun to fire on members of his supply unit, injuring four soldiers and a civilian partner, before being disarmed by bystanders. He originally faced 13 criminal counts, including six attempted … Continue reading Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5

A sudden surge of alleged Bigfoot sightings has been reported in Portage and Trumbull Counties, Ohio, with at least eight encounters in five days, sparking excitement among enthusiasts. Witnesses described large, ape-like creatures ranging from 6.5 to 10 feet tall, often with dark brown or reddish fur, spotted in broad daylight and woodland areas, sometimes vocalizing or leaving massive footprints. One sighting even left a … Continue reading Dramatic ‘surge’ in Ohio Bigfoot sightings

The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as an act of terrorism after 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman who previously served time for attempting to support ISIS, killed one person and injured two others. The shooter targeted an ROTC class, fatally wounding retired Army officer Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, before being subdued and killed by … Continue reading Old Dominion University shooting being investigated as terrorism