Caught on Camera: Texas Troopers Save Child Smuggled Across Rio Grande

Texas Troopers Rescue 5-Year-Old Girl from Smugglers in Rio Grande Incident Texas state troopers successfully rescued a 5-year-old girl being smuggled across the Rio Grande, highlighting the dangers of human smuggling operations. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the operation was orchestrated by the girl’s mother, Dolores Lopez, who arranged the smuggling … Read more

Two People Shot in Waterloo, Investigation Ongoing

A shooting took place Sunday afternoon in Waterloo at approximately 2:30 PM. Waterloo Police and Fire personnel responded to a report of gunfire at 219 Lafayette Street around 2:26 PM. Upon arriving, first responders learned that a second person had been shot and was being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. Both victims … Read more

December Brings Below-Freezing Temperatures Across the U.S.

Winter’s Chill Grips the U.S. as December Begins with Snow and Freezing Temperatures As December ushers in meteorological winter, the U.S. is experiencing a powerful winter storm marked by cold temperatures, brisk winds, and widespread snow showers. While astronomical winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21, the shift in the seasons has been felt across … Read more

U.S. Snowstorm Causes Major Travel Disruptions Over Thanksgiving Weekend

The storm prompted emergency and disaster declarations in New York and Pennsylvania, with officials warning of hazardous conditions for travelers in the Great Lakes, Plains, and Midwest regions. Bitterly cold temperatures, up to 20 degrees below average, swept across the Northern Plains, prompting cold advisories in parts of North Dakota. These frigid conditions were expected … Read more

Milwaukee Man Wanted for Homicide Taken Into Custody in Iowa

An 18-year-old man from Milwaukee, wanted for first-degree intentional homicide, was arrested late Friday night during a traffic stop in Buchanan County. The arrest occurred when a Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding near Main Street and Branard Street in Brandon around 11:55 p.m. During the stop, deputies detected the scent of … Read more

Lake-Effect Snow Continues to Accumulate, Piling More Than 4 Feet in Parts of Great Lakes

Winter Storm Causes Treacherous Travel in Great Lakes Region Post-Thanksgiving travel was significantly disrupted in parts of the Great Lakes region on Sunday due to several feet of lake-effect snow, as frigid temperatures swept across much of the United States. Over two million people in the area have been under winter weather warnings, with winter … Read more