Fifty years after Mary Schlais’s tragic death, a recent arrest in western Wisconsin has reopened this long-unsolved case. Jon Keith Miller, an 84-year-old man from Owatonna, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to Schlais’ killing back in 1974, KARE 11 reports . Investigators used genetic genealogy to connect Miller to the crime scene, solving a case that had long been unsolved. In February 1974, Schlais was hitchhiking from Minneapolis to an art show in Chicago. But just hours into her trip, authorities received a call reporting that a man had been seen throwing a body from a vehicle...

A major traffic collision involving a solo motorcycle took place in Petaluma yesterday morning, leading to critical injuries for the rider. The Petaluma Police Department reported that around 8:05 am, officers and fire department personnel responded to the incident on Petaluma Blvd North, just south of Oak Street. A blue motorcycle had collided with a fixed pole, and the 41-year-old male rider was found injured on the roadway. According to the Petaluma Police Department , the motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition. The preliminary investigation suggests no other...

Raleigh police have recently apprehended a third suspect in connection with the October 26 shooting at Crabtree Valley Mall. The 21-year-old, Tyrone Davis McNeil Jr., was taken into custody yesterday and is facing charges of felony speeding to elude arrest with a motor vehicle and four counts of misdemeanor hit and run, as reported by CBS 17 . This arrest follows the previously detained suspects, Jamarion Quaben Burton and Jaquez Anthony Brown, both charged with felony discharging a weapon into occupied property. The incident, which has now led to quickly accumulate three arrests, unfolded in a parking deck on the...

A grim discovery was made at Phoenix’s Papago Park when a dead body was found on Thursday. Fire Department officials initially came upon the body and promptly pronounced the individual dead at the scene, as Fox 10 Phoenix reported. The area was subsequently cordoned off for a number of hours as the Phoenix Police Department joined the scene. With the arrival of law enforcement at approximately 7:30 a.m., they encountered fire crews who had already been addressing the situation. According to information provided by the 12News , it was noted that due to “elements” present at the scene, authorities are...

For those in Hawaii, it looks like traditional trade wind patterns are slated to resume following a period of showery conditions that have been moving steadily westward through the smaller islands. According to the latest report by the NWS Honolulu , the island state can expect “fairly typical trade wind weather” to prevail starting tomorrow afternoon and continuing into late next week, with showers favoring windward slopes and coasts. Surface analysis from NWS Honolulu indicates a 1026 mb high settled approximately 700 miles northwest of Kauai, bringing in moderate to locally breezy trade winds. These conditions are expected to persist...

Art enthusiasts and local residents interested in exploring the creative world are invited to the Studio 18 Artist Takeover Celebration: Open Studios, Workshops, and Reception, happening next Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Studio 18 Art Complex on 1101 Poinciana Drive. As reported on the city’s official website , the event will feature a wide range of art forms including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, all exploring themes like identity and memory through the personal lenses of the resident artists. The event provides visitors with an opportunity to engage with the artistic process. Open studios allow...

West Memphis Police have launched an investigation into a shooting that took place outside of the Southland Casino on Friday morning. The incident occurred on Ingram Blvd, where. One person was reportedly shot. Details regarding any injuries have not been released by the police at this time, according to an attendee who spoke with Action News 5 . Information provided by the casino’s director of communications revealed that the shootout unfolded in the casino’s parking lot. “The safety and security of our guests and team members is our top priority,” Glen White said in a statement obtained by WREG ....

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at El Paso port of entry made a significant discovery on Tuesday. They seized over 11,000 rounds of 7.62 ammunition hidden within a vehicle. This substantial find was made at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing, a magnet for both legitimate transit and covert smuggling attempts, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection . The seizure, reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s official newsroom, reflects an alarming increase in ammunition smuggling across the border. “The volume of this seizure is substantial,” stated U.S. Customs and Border Protection El Paso Director of...

A third individual has been detained and charged in relation to a shooting that occurred in May in Melvindale, which tragically resulted in the death of Frederick Coleman Jr., a 20-year-old from Detroit. According to FOX 2 Detroit , Kyren Harris, also 20, from Van Buren Township, was arranged in court on Tuesday. Harris is now facing charges that include first-degree murder and felony firearm possession. Following his arrest by the Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team, Kyren Harris has been issued a $1 million bond. His connection to the incident remains unclear, yet he is the third person to be held...

A young father was tragically killed during a shooting incident in southwest Houston while his 5-month-old daughter was present in the vehicle. The 23-year-old, who worked as a security guard, was en route to a photo shoot with his daughter at the time of the attack, which left his car riddled with bullet holes. Police responded to the scene at the Wells Fargo bank parking lot at 10005 Beechnut Street near Beltway 8 where the tragedy unfolded, according to reports from KPRC 2 and ABC13 . The victim was accompanied by two additional passengers, a female and a male roommate,...