Carri, a Fox Valley parent, said her 15-year-old son came out as transgender. Carri, who asked WPR not to use her last name for her family’s safety, recalls how hormone replacement medication affected her son, who is now a young adult. “Before that point, there was a lot of of emotional turmoil that he was … Read more
Last night and this morning, portions of the southeast experienced a series of earthquakes, as reported by USGS. The first earthquake occurred in Louisville, Tennessee, followed by another in Elgin, South Carolina, and finally in Benton, Tennessee. Fortunately, these earthquakes were weak and did not cause any damage or injuries. However, residents in the affected … Read more
A scratch-off lottery ticket paid out a $1 million jackpot, giving an upstate woman a new home. According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, the woman stopped for gas at the Spinx on Miller Farm Road near Inman and bought a $10 Royal Millions scratch-off ticket. She explained to lottery authorities that she drove home … Read more
With just a few days until his scheduled execution in Alabama, attorneys for a Detroit native are pressing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to demand his return, claiming that the state has both the legal authority and obligation to do so. In a last-minute clemency plea sent to Whitmer on Friday, attorney Spencer Hahn laid out … Read more
Authorities in a southern Minnesota city are looking into the finding of human remains on an abandoned property. The Jordan Police Department has released a news statement stating that during their search for a missing 46-year-old woman, officers found human remains on a property that was associated with the missing person. Currently, the Hennepin County … Read more
A North Carolina man got a big birthday surprise after winning the $4 million Mega Millions lottery prize. “That was a nice early birthday present,” Statesville resident Shawn Snook told the NC Education Lottery. Snook purchased a $3 ticket for the December 17 drawing through Online Play. His ticket matched all five white balls, winning $1 … Read more
A tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C. has claimed the lives of 67 individuals, including a prominent civil rights attorney and former Miss Kansas contestant. As families and communities come together to mourn the loss, the identities of the victims are being revealed. Kiah Duggins, an attorney at Civil Rights Corps, has a strong background … Read more
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ community members, allies, and lawmakers came together at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday morning to celebrate LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day. The event organizers emphasize that this is a crucial time, highlighting proposed legislation that they believe specifically aims to undermine the rights of transgender individuals in Indiana. Proposed legislation aims to prevent individuals … Read more
A week ago, the lives of 29-year-old Jose Alvaro and his wife Ashley took an unexpected turn. They were on their way to purchase baby formula in Lubbock, accompanied by their three children, when a police officer pulled them over. The reason for the stop was apparently an issue with the license plate on their … Read more
A Glendale Heights woman is facing criminal charges in DuPage County for allegedly neglecting an elderly patient at a long-term care facility in Bensenville, which resulted in severe injuries. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has accused the caregiver of neglecting to test the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower. Here’s what … Read more