Hopkins daycare deaths: Court docs reveal what unfolded inside the home

A search warrant reveals new details about the deadly domestic incident at a Hopkins in-home daycare that left three people dead, including a 7-year-old girl.

Winning $1.04B Powerball ticket sold in Illinois: Here's where

An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot. Here's where the ticket was sold.

Former Secret Service agent explains Trump's reported decoy operation
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Former Secret Service agent Michael Verden discusses why decoy aircraft and movements are used and the security questions raised by reports of President Donald Trump secretly leaving Turkey.

Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School celebrates 100 years
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Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.

NIPSCO faces questions about reliability after historic power outages
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Citizens Action Coalition Program Director Ben Inskeep discusses NIPSCO’s response, grid reliability and what customers should expect as widespread storm outages leave some without power for days.

Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist letter over No. 5 jersey decision

A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU to stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness after the school allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey Daniels wore during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.

Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC

Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.

Police K9s face growing danger from accidental fentanyl exposure
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Police K9s play a critical role in detecting drugs, but accidental exposure to deadly synthetic opioids like fentanyl can put both the dogs and their handlers at risk.

Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say

Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.

Chicago shootings leave 1 dead, 5 wounded overnight

A man was killed and five other people, including two teenagers, were wounded in shootings across Chicago Wednesday night into Thursday.

University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027

The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.

Man attacks teen girl after smashing through wall, Gainesville police say

Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.

NIPSCO outage leaves hundreds of thousands without power across northwest Indiana

A massive power outage is leaving hundreds of thousands of people across northwest Indiana without electricity — and residents say they're struggling to find generators, gasoline and other supplies as they wait for the power to come back on.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.