Update: The suspect was taken into custody Sunday evening. Read here. Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at …
Read More »Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
NEW YORK — The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a New York City subway car just before Christmas entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday morning. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted last month on four counts of murder and one count of arson in the death of …
Read More »3 people killed, 2 children critically hurt in Chicago South Side mass shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two women and a child were killed, and two other children were critically hurt after a mass shooting in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning, according to Chicago police. Deputy Chief Don Jerome said around 6:15 a.m., officers responded to an alert of shots fired in …
Read More »Wife of fallen Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand: “He had to do what he thought was right”
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The wife of Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand — one of the three first responders killed over the weekend — said he would “drop everything” to help out someone in need. Two Burnsville police officers and a paramedic were fatally shot Sunday morning after responding to a call …
Read More »Stage adaptation of Prince’s “Purple Rain” to debut in Minneapolis next year
MINNEAPOLIS — Prince’s “Purple Rain” stage adaptation will make its debut in the late musician’s hometown of Minneapolis before heading to Broadway. On Tuesday, producer Orin Wolf announced the play will make its world premiere at the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre in the spring of 2025. More details on the …
Read More »Amber Alert issued for 9
Editor’s note: Charlotte Sena was found safe Monday night Oct. 2, 2023. Below is the article as it appeared before she was found. MOREAU, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul said it is “every parent’s nightmare,” after a 9-year-old girl disappeared from a popular New York State park on Saturday night. State …
Read More »2 women hurt after shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field during Sox game
CHICAGO (CBS) — An investigation is underway after two women were shot during the White Sox game Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Police said a 42-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. A 26-year-old …
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