WICHITA, KS — For Shannon Reed, Halloween has never been the same. What was once a festive season became a painful reminder of loss after her sister, Brandi Prchal, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend on Halloween night in 2019 — a tragedy Shannon now hopes can spark change. A Tragic Call That Changed Everything Shannon…
OXBOW, ND — A horse died Sunday morning after being accidentally dragged for nearly two miles along Interstate 29, south of Fargo, when the rear door of its trailer came unlatched, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Rear Trailer Door Came Unlatched The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Sunday, October 5, near the Oxbow…
ENDERLIN, ND — Meteorologists have confirmed that the deadly tornado that struck southeastern North Dakota in June was an EF5 — the strongest tornado rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale — marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years. Winds Reached 210 MPH, First EF5 Since 2013 According to the National…
OTTAWA COUNTY, OK — A Texas truck driver is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge after allegedly watching television moments before a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike that killed an Oklahoma highway worker. Court Documents Reveal Distraction Behind Fatal Collision According to court records, David Carlson, 50, of Whitesboro, Texas, was charged in Ottawa…
LINCOLN, NE — The Nebraska Treasurer’s Office has returned more than $30 million in unclaimed property to residents over a 16-month period, reconnecting thousands of Nebraskans with money and assets they didn’t know they owned. $30 Million Returned, Thousands Of Claims Paid Between January 2024 and April 2025, the state processed 75,871 unclaimed property claims,…
ANCHORAGE, AK — Wildlife officials in Alaska are warning residents to stay alert after several bull moose were spotted with ropes, cords, and cables tangled in their antlers, a growing issue during the fall rutting season when males become more active and aggressive. Moose Found With Electrical Cords And Wires The Alaska Department of Fish…
SIOUX FALLS, SD — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that occurred Saturday in separate parts of the state — one involving a train collision in Sanborn County and another a rollover in Lincoln County. Train Collision In Sanborn County The first crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection…
WICHITA, KS — From burger joints to food trucks and school cafeterias, more than 40 Wichita-area establishments earned passing grades during recent Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) health and safety inspections. The inspections, conducted September 21–27, included restaurants, gas stations, hotels, schools, and concession stands throughout Sedgwick County. Why These Inspections Matter KDA inspectors regularly…
CHICAGO, IL — The Lincoln Park Zoo has announced the rare pregnancy of Kapuki, a critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros, bringing new hope to global conservation efforts for one of the world’s most threatened species. A Rare Milestone For Conservation The zoo confirmed the pregnancy in late September during World Rhino Day, making the event…
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The 72-year-old man whose violent arrest by an Oklahoma City police officer sparked outrage, protests, and calls for reform has died nearly a year after the incident that left him severely injured. Lich Vu Remembered Family members confirmed the death of Lich Vu, who passed away Friday while surrounded by relatives….