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Wisconsin high school teacher charged with sexual assault of students, allegedly gave minors wine

March 31, 2026

Wisconsin high school teacher charged with sexual assault of students, allegedly gave minors wine

A 22-year-old special ed teacher faces up to 40 years in prison after allegedly having sex with 16-year-old students and providing minors with alcohol.

Profanity-fueled social media posts heat up Arkansas Republican runoff for secretary of state

March 31, 2026

Profanity-fueled social media posts heat up Arkansas Republican runoff for secretary of state

Arkansas' GOP secretary of state runoff features an outsider vs. establishment clash, with Norris and Kim Hammer both touting support for Trump.

Minnesota man who pocketed cash in kids’ meal scheme gets prison time despite 'I'm sorry' apology

March 31, 2026

Minnesota man who pocketed cash in kids’ meal scheme gets prison time despite 'I'm sorry' apology

A Minnesota man was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, which the DOJ claims stole millions from a child nutrition program.

Suburban mom accused of killing ex, his parents after ‘hang out’ text, confession revealed in docs: report

March 31, 2026

Suburban mom accused of killing ex, his parents after ‘hang out’ text, confession revealed in docs: report

Court documents reveal Jenna Strouble allegedly planned the Illinois triple murder, admitting she went to meet Jacob Lambert with an intention to harm him.

Dem Senate candidate's job listing invites applicants of any 'citizenship status' to apply for top role

March 31, 2026

Dem Senate candidate's job listing invites applicants of any 'citizenship status' to apply for top role

Rep. Haley Stevens' Senate campaign posted a chief of staff listing welcoming applicants of "any immigration or citizenship status," despite assurances they would hire only eligible employees.

Viral 'takeover' chaos erupts as teen brawl breaks out, multiple arrests after mall melee caught on video

March 30, 2026

Viral 'takeover' chaos erupts as teen brawl breaks out, multiple arrests after mall melee caught on video

13 individuals were reportedly taken into custody after hundreds of teens descended on Bayshore Mall in Glendale, Wisconsin, for a viral takeover event.

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, sought to kill as many Jewish people as possible: feds

March 30, 2026

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, sought to kill as many Jewish people as possible: feds

Federal investigators say the Michigan synagogue attacker was radicalized by Hezbollah and reportedly sought to kill as many Jewish people as possible on March 12.

Illinois city denied motion to dismiss lawsuit against reparations program

March 30, 2026

Illinois city denied motion to dismiss lawsuit against reparations program

Judicial Watch's civil rights lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program moves forward after a federal judge rejected the city's dismissal bid over its race-based $25,000 payments.

Trump DOJ files lawsuit against Minnesota over trans athlete policy

March 30, 2026

Trump DOJ files lawsuit against Minnesota over trans athlete policy

The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over its policy to have transgender athletes compete in girls' and women's sports.

Chicago’s Brandon Johnson blasts 'assaults against immigrants' as slain Sheridan Gorman is laid to rest

March 30, 2026

Chicago’s Brandon Johnson blasts 'assaults against immigrants' as slain Sheridan Gorman is laid to rest

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended immigrant policies at a protest as Sheridan Gorman's family laid her to rest, vowing to fight for justice in New York.