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Weeks after a March blaze at the Advance Office Building in Southfield, crews still can't say what started it and inspectors can't re‑enter.
Rescue crews searched the Deep River in Lake Station on Monday after a vehicle entered the water; the search remained ongoing.
An explosion at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery sent a column of black smoke over the city and prompted shelter-in-place orders for parts of town. Officials say no injuries were reported as crews worked the scene.
A jury trial opens this week for an Elyria man charged in the Oct. 24, 2023 shootings that left a Lorain motorcyclist dead. The case includes an insanity plea.
Teachers in Lake Shore Public Schools say student behavior has crossed a line, and staffers have gone public seeking stronger safety measures and supports.
Police responded just after 4 a.m. Tuesday to a shooting at Canterbury Woods Apartments in northeast Memphis; investigators cordoned off the area and details remain limited.
Former Ohio State defensive back Marcus Williamson pleaded guilty to nine robbery counts tied to a 2024 Columbus bank-spree; sentencing is set for June 25.
A sheriff's investigation led to felony charges against former Ozaukee coroner Timothy Deppisch, accused of falsifying records and claiming false funeral‑home reimbursements.
A Summit County jury convicted Javid Ruiz of raping a teenage girl after prosecutors say she was served alcohol at a Brittain Road bar. Sentencing is set for May 5.
A Bexar County judge gave a 26-year-old man a 40-year prison term for the 2025 killing of his 81‑year‑old partner. Prosecutors say the defendant confessed and will serve his term in state custody.
A Chicago man faces a federal charge after allegedly posting "I'm going to shoot up a synagogue" on X; he was arrested in Florida and released on $100,000 bond.
A 13-year-old was arrested after school staff found a loaded 9mm handgun in a bag at Tomlinson Middle School in Inkster. School staff secured the weapon and police took the student into custody; charges are pending.
A man is in critical condition after a homeowner shot him during an apparent forced entry in southwest Houston. Investigators are asking for video and witnesses.
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