A truckload of lithium-ion batteries ignited on eastbound I‑70 near Yukon, prompting a hazmat response and closing lanes between Exits 51 and 54. Crews remain on scene.

Police are investigating an overnight shooting near MedStar Washington Hospital Center; a lookout is out for three juveniles who fled on a scooter.

An arrest warrant was issued for an 18‑year‑old in the July 4 shooting near 36th and Thurston that killed 19‑year‑old Savannah Lynn.

State and church leaders are probing ties between an Aurora congregation and a home‑health agency after reporting that homeless people were enrolled into a Medicaid billing operation.

A police drone and beach cameras helped Revere crews locate two swimmers in distress off Revere Beach during the sand-sculpting festival, allowing rescuers to bring them safely to shore.

A three-boat collision on the Amite River near Prairieville sent four people to hospitals and prompted an LDWF probe; river users warn to remain vigilant.

A Shelby Township man rejected a plea deal Monday in Mount Clemens court and was removed after an obscene gesture. Families say the drawn-out case has left them exhausted.

Keizer police identified a 59-year-old man found dead and are searching for his wife, Shelly Rae Peca, whose vehicle was traced to Brewster, Washington. Authorities say the case is being investigated as a homicide.

A San Antonio woman says scammers posing as police talked her into feeding $2,000 into a crypto ATM after a fake jury‑duty call; the city is posting warnings at kiosks.

The owner of SunDeck Pavers faces an organized‑fraud warrant after homeowners say they paid thousands and projects were left unfinished. Investigators are reviewing multiple complaints.

Allegheny County police say a passenger pulled a kitchen knife during a downtown pick‑up and demanded a ride to PIT; she was booked on kidnapping and related charges.

A Natick man convicted in a 2006 Boston nightclub stabbing was granted parole; he will serve six more months before entering a residential reentry program under strict conditions.

A Waterford man admitted to making threats against the Oakland County GOP and pleaded guilty to a reduced terrorism-related count. Sentencing is set for Aug. 31, 2026.