A pre-dawn generator fire at Duke Energy’s Woodsdale station challenged crews because the unit remained energized at roughly 345,000 volts. Crews extinguished the blaze after power was shut off, no injuries were reported.

Nevada State Police warned of a statewide smishing scam that pressures people to pay alleged fines via QR codes. Delete the texts, don’t scan, and report them.

A 22-year-old man was arrested after an Evolv detector at Glencliff schools flagged a handgun. Police say a pistol and marijuana were recovered and he is being held on bond.

State Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested early Friday in White Bear Lake on suspicion of DWI; a preliminary breath test reportedly read .13 and he was booked into Ramsey County custody.

A juvenile bicyclist was struck Thursday night on Fairfield Place Drive and taken to a local hospital. Precinct 4 deputies are investigating.

A Raleigh resident says scammers convinced her to wire $75,000 using a remote‑access app. Consumer groups warn AI‑enabled imposters are on the rise.

LAFD posted an alert that crews responded to a structure fire at 48 E Westminster Ct in Venice. Engines from FS63 were listed among responders; details remain limited.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car that fled the scene on Murfreesboro Pike near Fairfield Drive. Police are searching for a dark-colored Mercedes and asking witnesses to come forward.

A Hilo man faces multiple charges after police say he drove off with a postal worker's keys that open PO boxes; authorities recovered the keys and marijuana.

The DOJ has opened a civil‑rights probe into two California women's prisons after allegations that housing transgender inmates led to sexual assaults. Federal investigators are reviewing records and testimony.

Michael Brown, 22, died after being ejected from a Jeep in a Port Aransas crash following a viral video. Authorities say the Jeep's driver was arrested for DWI.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance images after a March 3 shooting near Jennings Street in the Bronx; tipline is open for anonymous information.

A man was found stabbed near East Seventh and Orange in North Alamitos Beach Wednesday; police say the suspect fled and the victim was hospitalized. Investigators are asking for tips.