A tragic roadway collision has claimed the life of a driver after their car struck a school bus on Route 12 in Walpole, New Hampshire. The crash happened around 3:13 p.m. yesterday, in the vicinity of Connector Road. The deceased driver, identified by Walpole police as 22-year-old Dietrich Kern Praska of Marlborough, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Saab 9-3 crossed the yellow center line and collided with the northbound school bus. Owned by the Fall Mountain School District, the bus was ferrying two students from Keene and driven by 65-year-old Marie Robbins, of Alstead, who was injured...

A man, age 43, was shot in the Penrose neighborhood during an altercation that turned violent yesterday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Shreve and Anderson Avenues, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department . He reportedly exchanged heated words with an older male at around 11:25 a.m. before the dispute escalated, leading to the gunshot wound. Though the victim only mentioned being in an argument and was uncooperative when authorities arrived, they began piecing together the incident. The details of the altercation and the shooter’s identity remain unclear as District 6 detectives investigate. Emergency responders took...

San Antonio police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of valuable musical equipment from the Tejano band Grupo Siggno. According to an affidavit obtained by KSAT, the equipment worth an estimated $200,000, was reported stolen on September 23 after it vanished from a rented U-Haul on the city’s Southeast Side. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office officials quickly found the abandoned vehicle, but the contents were gone. After six days, 37-year-old Paul Joseph Ortiz, unsure how to get rid of stolen equipment, tried to sell it on Facebook. He contacted a promoter who, recognizing the recent theft, asked for...

A former Addison man has been sentenced to an 83-year prison term for the 2022 sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl in her home, according to a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office release . Teodoro Garcia-Lopez, 32, was convicted on counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault amongst other charges. The sentencing, delivered almost three years after the crime took place, means that Garcia-Lopez will be well into his nineties before eligibility for parole. The incident occurred on January 23, 2022, when Garcia-Lopez forcibly entered the girl’s home and attacked her while her parents were away. The severity of the crime...

The City of Philadelphia’s Office of the Chief Integrity Officer is set to host its annual Integrity Week, with events designed to bring ethics and transparency conversations directly to city employees and officers from November 18 through the 22. The official events feature interactive panels, ethics training, and ceremonies to promote and celebrate integrity within city operations. Kicking off the week, city staff are invited to the “Integrity Tea and Coffeehouse Chat” on Monday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Innovation Lab on the MSB’s 16th Floor, according to the City of Philadelphia website . An interactive panel...

The Moonesinghe family has launched a $100 million lawsuit against the City of Austin and three of its police officers following the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Rajan Moonesinghe by the Austin Police Department (APD) in November 2022. According to a statement obtained by KVUE , the family’s legal action also demands significant reforms of the APD’s training and oversight, aimed at preventing future tragedies. Mark Moonesinghe, Rajan’s brother, expressed the family’s anguish and newfound purpose amidst the lawsuit, emphasizing , “This tragedy really changed all of our lives and [gave] us new purpose and a fight for something that up...

The NFL Scouting Combine, a yearly spectacle showcasing the up-and-coming talent for scouts and fans alike, has extended its stay in Indianapolis through 2026, the NFL confirmed today. As per tradition, the event will continue to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium, aligning with the city’s veteran status as the combine’s host since way back in 1987. In a statement obtained by FOX59 , Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president, club business, international, and league events, expressed enthusiasm: “Indianapolis and the NFL Combine have a proud history together, so we’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Visit Indy,...

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has taken a step to actively bolster the safety of students on their journeys to and from school. The latest initiative, a $10 million allocation for fiscal year 2025, is set to enhance the current Safe Passage, Safe Blocks program. Through this program, four community-based organizations can increase their monitoring and engagement along routes frequented by students. Bowser’s office emphasized the link between the sense of safety and consistent school attendance. “The Safe Passage, Safe Blocks program goes hand in hand with our work to ensure students are in school every day, on time,” Mayor Bowser...

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released a new report detailing the landscape of psychostimulant-related offenses in federal courts during the year 2022. According to Office of Justice Programs , the document explores the breadth of federal arrests and convictions tied to drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, MDA (methylenedioxyamphetamine), MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), and other amphetamines. It comes at a time when the nation continues wrestling with issues of drug abuse and the legal responses to such offenses. A primary focus of the report is the classification of these substances under the Controlled Substances Act and the individuals involved in federal offenses...

Las Vegas residents can expect light winds and near-normal temperatures today, but the weather will worsen over the weekend. Unsettled conditions are expected Friday and Saturday due to a low-pressure system. Winds may gust over 40 mph, especially in the western Mojave Desert of Southern California, with isolated showers likely in higher terrain. A wind advisory has been issued for the Mojave Desert from 7 am to 7 pm on Friday, according to the National Weather Service . Today’s temperatures will be close to seasonal averages, with plenty of sunshine and light afternoon breezes. However, a trough moving inland tonight...