DECATUR, Ill. – The Decatur Police Department has released newly obtained body camera and dash camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place shortly after midnight on October 12th. The incident left one suspect dead and two officers wounded, sparking renewed discussions in the community about law enforcement, transparency, and the dangers officers face on the job. The footage, shown during a press ... Read more

Ocean City, Maryland — What began as an ordinary afternoon drive across a busy Maryland bridge quickly turned into a life-or-death drama when a multi-vehicle collision sent an 18-month-old girl plunging into the frigid waters below. The accident could have ended in unspeakable tragedy — but thanks to the extraordinary courage of one man, the little girl survived. A Terrifying Crash on the Bridge The chain of events ... Read more

A shocking incident of school bullying has sparked nationwide outrage after a teenage girl was forced to cut off her long hair when a classmate deliberately poured industrial glue on it. The event, which took place at a local middle school, has raised serious concerns about the growing severity of bullying and the lack of effective preventive measures in schools. The Incident That Shattered a Young Girl’s Confidence On ... Read more

In a case that horrified the nation and drew widespread media coverage, a Massachusetts court has sentenced Philip Chism, now 23, to life in prison for the 2013 rape and murder of his math teacher, Colleen Ritzer, when he was just 14 years old. The ruling closes one of the state’s most shocking criminal cases, but the pain for Ritzer’s family and community remains immeasurable. The Day of the Crime On October 22, 2013, ... Read more