A former Rockwood detective was sentenced to 151 months after an undercover operation found him seeking explicit images from someone he believed was 15. Federal prosecutors say the case grew from an Alabama undercover sting.

A fired maintenance worker admitted to an after‑hours break‑in at a Broadview Heights rehab center and was cited, police say.

A judge has ordered the accused gunman in the 2024 El Cajon dental-office shooting to stand trial while a competency review proceeds. The case moves forward after a preliminary hearing.

A new San Jose fire station built with bond money is finished but unstaffed as the city delays opening amid budget shortfalls. Councilmembers are exploring overtime and grant options to staff the building.

A man was rushed to the hospital after an early-morning stabbing in Fort Lauderdale. Police responded to the 3000 block of NW 19th Street and say the case is under investigation.

A woman was wounded early Tuesday in Chicago's West Ridge during an apparent carjacking attempt. Police say detectives are investigating the incident.

A Franklin County judge ruled that H.B. 507 cannot block Columbus from enforcing local pesticide rules designed to protect the city's drinking water.

A state filing shows Gaylord Texan may be planning a Harry Potter‑themed ICE! for Christmas 2026, with multi‑million‑dollar temporary renovations listed in the documents.

Denver adopted a 90‑day “Fast Track” review for qualifying affordable housing projects. The move makes the city eligible for state incentives and could speed thousands of units.

The Gund Company has filed conceptual plans for roughly 110,000 sq ft of new manufacturing and warehouse space at 809 Philip Drive in Waukesha; the Plan Commission will discuss the concept tonight.

Liberty Vote and MyPillow filed a joint stipulation dismissing their years‑long defamation dispute with Mike Lindell. The filing says the case is dismissed with prejudice and each side will cover its own costs.

Court filings show HPD officer Pablo Diaz turned himself in and faces a charge alleging sexual assault of a child under 14; his attorney disputes the claims.

Police posted photos after multiple vehicles were broken into on West Mitchell Avenue; detectives say tips and video could help ID suspects.