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Wittenberg University in Ohio cancels events, increases security after shooting threat

A university in Ohio announced it is canceling campus activities on Sunday and is increasing the number of police officers on campus after receiving a shooting threat. “Wittenberg University is currently taking extreme precautions following an email that threatened a potential shooting on campus tomorrow, Sunday, September 15, 2024. The message targeted Haitian members of our community,” the university, located …

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Hannity says Secret Service 'pounced' on Trump 'within seconds' after gunshots

Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity spoke with former President Trump on Sunday moments after an apparent assassination attempt in Florida and gave grim details on what may have been the second attempt on Trump’s life in just two months. Hannity joined fellow hosts Eric Shawn and Arthel Neville as the news was breaking, telling viewers he had just spoken with …

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NYC Department of Ed manager brought family to Disney World with funds meant for homeless children

A New York City Department of Education manager and five other employees brought their own family to Disney World and on other excursions with city funds meant for homeless students, according to a report. The New York Post first reported that the Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) for New York City schools alleges the workers’ actions robbed disadvantaged children of …

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Lawmakers, family react after learning Trump safe following second assassination attempt

News that former President Trump was safe after gunshots rang out nearby as he played at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach had lawmakers, family and others reacting to the news. The shots were later determined to have been fired by Secret Service agents at a man who was carrying an AK-47 in what the FBI said …

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Florida sheriff tells parents to ‘do your job’ after students allegedly make bogus school threats

A Florida sheriff has called out parents and students after saying his agency spent nearly $21,000 investigating dozens of hoax school threats posted on social media in less than a day. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood spoke Friday at a news conference alongside Volusia Public Schools officials, describing the situation as “absolutely out of control.” Chitwood said that 54 threats …

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Colorado plane crashes on golf course, dramatic photos show

First responders in Colorado have released dramatic images showing a small plane that flipped over after crashing onto a golf course in the Denver area. South Metro Fire Rescue says the incident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft happened on Wednesday at the Meridian Golf Course in Englewood, just south of Centennial Airport. “Two people were onboard the plane that had …

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Illinois woman allegedly fights elementary school principal after dropping baggies of cocaine: report

A woman has been arrested in Illinois after allegedly fighting with the principal of an elementary school who had told her during a meeting that police would be called because she dropped baggies of cocaine, reports say. The incident involving Shakeda Barfield happened on Wednesday morning at Welsh Elementary School in Rockford, according to WIFR. The station, citing police, says …

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NYPD shoot knife-wielding suspect wanted in 3 murder investigations

New York City police shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect in Brooklyn on Friday, saying the man was suspected of three murders. Officers with the Brooklyn Warrant Squad were attempting to arrest Vilmond Jean-Baptiste, 38, on Friday evening when he allegedly charged them with a knife, police say. Police say they found Baptiste hiding fully-clothed in a bathtub as they …

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‘Seven Deadly Sins’ biker gang founder kills seven people and dog

An Alabama man who co-founded a biker gang called the “Seven Deadly Sins” has been convicted of gunning down seven people – some of whom were members of the motorcycle club – and a dog. Frederic Allen Rogers, 26, admitted to killing the four men among the seven victims, investigators testified at trial. Jurors recommended a sentence of life in …

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Self-help eviction methods to remove squatters could lead to legal trouble for homeowners

When a squatter invades someone’s home, getting the squatter removed can be costly and time-consuming in many states. Every state has its own squatting laws. Speaking with a lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant disputes can help you understand the law in your state and assist you with the best course to take. One option homeowners often ponder is self-help eviction. …

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