Midwest - Page 20

February 24

Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

Repeat offender kills two Missouri deputies during traffic stop in Christian County, authorities said. Suspect died in gunfight after manhunt.

February 24

Ex-'American Idol' contestant staged crime scene in alleged murder of wife: court docs

Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, and allegedly staging their Ohio home to look like a break-in.

February 23

Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border

A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that may be headed toward Arkansas.

February 23

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.

February 23

Minnesota mall shooting leaves 2 juveniles in custody; suspected gunman still at large

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Minnesota left a man with a non-life-threatening injury.

February 22

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.

February 22

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

Evanston, Illinois' $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents raise constitutional questions and practical concerns about race-based compensation programs.

February 21

Former Illinois governor slams Pritzker for ‘malpractice’ as Bears look to flee to red state

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich accused Gov. JB Pritzker of "gubernatorial malpractice" as Chicago Bears consider moving to Indiana for new stadium.

February 21

German soccer team Werder Bremen cancels Minnesota trip over Trump immigration enforcement: report

German soccer club Werder Bremen canceled its Minnesota trip, citing unrest from ICE actions and unclear U.S. entry requirements for players, reports said.

February 21

Ex-American Idol contestant charged in wife's murder previously described as 'very talented' church leader

A former church leader is accused of murdering his wife after allegedly staging a break-in. Caleb Flynn allegedly shot Ashley Flynn and called 911 claiming an intruder attacked them.