A viral Nextdoor post showing a supposed mountain lion in Lemon Hill was debunked as an AI‑edited image, officials say. The episode highlights how manipulated footage can spread fast.

A 29‑year‑old faces felony and misdemeanor counts after a chase that ended in a Colerain Township convenience‑store lot. Police say the driver struck an officer's cruiser and another car before being arrested.

A midday shooting near Optimist Park left one person with life‑threatening injuries, medics say. Police have the scene contained while investigators seek more information.

An 11-year-old pulled a knife and a stun gun during a dispute outside Grindstone Elementary in Berea; police recovered the items and are investigating. No injuries were reported.

Council approved nearly $50M in tax abatements for five projects that officials say will create jobs and preserve more than 1,200 local positions.

LAFD crews chased heavy smoke at a Topanga Canyon strip mall in Canoga Park Wednesday night after reports of an auto‑repair fire; the initial alert listed no injuries.

Rolling Smoke BBQ has opened at 7100 W. 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge, serving smoked brisket, ribs, vegetarian plates and a live-music calendar.

A Novi man accused of hijacking an ambulance was bound over to circuit court and released under house arrest with psychiatric monitoring and medication conditions.

PepsiCo has leased the million-square-foot PointSouth warehouse in Hutchins, ending months of speculation the site might become an ICE detention center.

Kennedy Wilson paid $237M for Carraway, a 421-unit West Harrison complex, expanding its East Coast multifamily platform.

A raid on a Madison home led to three arrests and the seizure of multiple guns and narcotics, police say.

Harborview has treated 11 fireworks-injury patients so far and warns a single mistake can cause lasting harm.

FBI Tampa is asking for tips on Alberto Perez‑Elias, wanted in a violent Cape Coral jewelry heist. Authorities say he has ties to Hialeah and Miami and should be considered armed.