Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans woman is being sought after she allegedly cut her ankle monitor and threw it away. According to Assured Supervision Accountability Program Ankle Monitoring, 27-year-old Renetta Thomas was ordered to wear an ankle monitor due to a case involving a […]
Fort Cavazos officer breaks Guinness World Record
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A Fort Cavazos officer has broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest mile run in a bomb suit. Texas’ ‘best’ and ‘worst’ small cities, according to new study The Fort Cavazos Media Center says the sounds of soldiers conducting physical training filled Phantom Warrior Stadium on Friday […]
These Pennsylvania College and University Presidents Say the Trump Administration’s ‘Unprecedented Government Overreach’ Endangers Higher Education
The presidents of 23 Pennsylvania colleges and universities have joined 457 other higher education leaders from across the country to condemn the Trump Administration’s attacks on academic freedom. “As leaders of America’s colleges, universities, and scholarly societies, we speak with one voice against the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education,” […]
Jelena Holcomb awarded Golden Apple for her dedication to teaching
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jelena Holcomb’s Steam Academy classroom was a little more crowded than usual on the day she learned she was the recipient of the 2025 Golden Apple award for teaching. “My husband wouldn’t really look me in the eye this morning. And he does like that smirky thing, so I had a […]
Fire departments conduct mock disaster drill at Chicago Rockford airport
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 20 fire departments staged a mock disaster at the Chicago Rockford International Airport on Friday to prepare for the event of an emergency on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the drills be run every three years. In Friday’s scenario, officials responded to a plane that had caught fire […]
Auburn High School listed on eBay for $2,025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Someone has posted Auburn High School for sale on eBay, along with what appear to be photos of vandalism and rodents in the hallway. The school has been listed for $2,025 or best offer. “1960s brick-and-mortar school building complete with field house, library, auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, pool, turf field, and auto […]
Vehicle crash in Rockford: 29-year-old man dies
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A vehicle crash resulted in one man dead in Rockford on Friday. Around 1 p.m., Rockford responded to the area of North 2nd Street and Whitman for the crash. The driver, a 29-year-old man, died around 3 p.m., according to police. Officials said the driver’s car was the only vehicle involved. […]
St. Landry Parish Grand Jury issues murder and rape indictments
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted three people who will be arraigned in May for several charges such as second degree murder and first degree rape. Earlier today, Marques Malik Sonnier and 16-year-old juvenile were indicted for second degree murder of Kendrick Lewis, who was killed in the Honey […]
Lafayette drug bust yields nearly 3.5 lbs. of cocaine, 2.75 lbs. of marijuana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of several pounds of drugs late Thursday night, authorities said. Louis Pradier, 49, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, THC edibles and cocaine, as well as other drug and gun charges. According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s […]
Lafayette man arrested, charged with attempted murder in April 10 car shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an April 10 shooting, authorities said. Terrick Francis, 19, of Lafayette, is charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of illegal use of weapons. Lafayette Police responded April 10 to the 400 block of […]