An 18-year-old Arkansas man was beaten and pistol‑whipped inside an apartment at The Acadian in Brook Park; police say investigators are interviewing witnesses.

A Harrison County judge raised Jamie Wright’s bond to $40,000 after prosecutors moved to revoke her community‑based control in the Jewett animal‑abuse case.

A Boston tourist was accused of attacking his father and two gardaí and damaging homes in Cavan and Clare. A judge reduced and then suspended prison terms amid claims about his mental health.

Ameren pledged $1 million to UMSL to build an electrical engineering lab, fund scholarships and back hands-on programs that funnel local talent into regional engineering jobs.

A morning walk in Monticello ended when a driver struck a man and his dog; the man was treated for minor injuries and deputies are searching for the vehicle.

CMPD is investigating a homicide on the 7100 block of Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte. Detectives are processing the scene and authorities have released few details.

A Mumbai resident was sentenced to 121 months in New Orleans federal court after prosecutors say investigators seized more than 600 child‑sex images from his devices.

Water World in Federal Heights was evacuated Saturday and temporarily closed after an unverified threat. Authorities set a reunification site at Camenisch Park while investigators swept the area.

The Quarry Road Fire near Shallotte has burned an estimated 400–500 acres and is roughly 50% contained. Officials warn of smoke and emphasize no‑drone rules as crews fight the blaze.

A man was found dead at SE Stark and SE 139th as Portland Police’s Major Crash Team investigates and the street remains closed.

A cement truck rollover closed two northbound lanes on I‑95 near SR‑860 Saturday; traffic later resumed and the driver’s condition was not immediately known.

Chicago police released video after a South Side shooting injured a 6-year-old; detectives are asking neighbors for tips and any doorbell or dash-cam footage.

Parks & Rec crews and utilities are clearing downed trees after an overnight storm. Immediate hazards are being prioritized across the city.