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Jayden’s Law would expand child abuse penalties, create homicide charge
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (223+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Kentucky lawmakers are discussing tougher penalties for people who abuse children. The bill " Jayden's Law " comes after the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer from Breathitt County. Spicer was was reported missing in August and after nearly a weeklong…...
Police respond to report of ‘active shooting’ at Detroit-area synagogue
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (788+ words) WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich.An attacker armed with a rifle was fatally shot afterramming his vehicleinto one of the nation's largest Reform synagogues Thursday in what federal investigators called an act of violence targeting the Jewish community. Jennifer Runyan, the special…...
Cleveland suburb bans groups of offenders from public parks
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (133+ words) MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio " The City of Middleburg Heights has passed an ordinance that bans several types of offenders from public parks." The ordinance states registered offenders, including Tier I, II and III sex offenders, as well as anyone who has…...
Legal community renews debate about the role of AI in the courtroom
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (531+ words) MILWAUKEE'Wisconsin attorneys and judges are pushing for moreartificial intelligence oversight, afterKenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis was penalized for using the technology to write a court filing. According to court records,Solis" filingwas inaccurate and referenced "made-up" legal cases. The…...
Olivia Jaskolski one of the first Black law librarians in Wisconsin
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (437+ words) This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can call RAINN's national sexual assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673 for confidential support. JACKSON, Wis.Olivia Jaskolski has dedicated decades of her life to books. She…...
Judge hears arguments in Rep. Beatty's lawsuit over fate of Kennedy Center
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (497+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. "A federal judge heard arguments Thursday for a motion relating to Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's plan to close and renovate the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The hearing was the first in…...
Milwaukee Police Department changes flock camera policy
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (340+ words) MILWAUKEE " The Milwaukee Police Department has changed who has access to its flock cameras. This comes after former Milwaukee Police Officer Josue Ayala was charged with attempted misconduct in public office for allegedly misusing MPD's flock camera system. Ayala is…...
Ohio Medicaid providers face fraud charges
1+ day, 9+ min ago (124+ words) OHIO "Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed indictments against 10 Ohio Medicaid providers, accusing them of stealing a combined $578,000 from the program. "In the spirit of St. Patrick, we're driving out the snakes who prey on Medicaid," Yost said. "We…...
Dane County law enforcement cracking down on red light violations
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (357+ words) DANE COUNTY, Wis. " Dane County law enforcement agencies launched an effort to make Dane County roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Starting on Thursday, officers teamed up to look for drivers running red lights or stop signs. The county…...
Millions in grants support hundreds of Ohio fire departments
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (212+ words) OHIO " Hundreds of fire departments across the state are set to receive millions in funding thanks to the 2026 equipment and training reimbursement grants, the Division of State Fire Marshal announced. A total $2 million will be going to 148 departments via the…...