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Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

February 18, 2026

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

technology

Signal Tracker Helps Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old

February 18, 2026

Investigators are using a new tool that can find the tiny radio waves from devices like pacemakers. The device, called a “signal sniffer, ” was made by former NSA hacker David Kennedy. He says the pacemaker Nancy Guthrie wears sends a Bluetooth signal every few minutes. Nancy, 84, vanished

politics

The U. S. Office of Chaos: A New Look at the Trump Era

February 18, 2026

A new view sees the Trump administration as a large criminal group. It tells lies, steals money, and uses state power to harm people. The government did many illegal acts that hurt ordinary citizens. First, it killed two activists and called them terrorists. The killers were free because t

politics

A Fresh Path for Young Offenders in Ramsey County

February 18, 2026

Ramsey County is changing how it handles youth crime. Instead of sending most teens straight to court, the county’s attorney and public defender offices joined forces with community groups and police in 2021. They launched the (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth program, which looks at each case a

crime

Bike Rumble Turns Hate Crime: A Quick Look at the Case

February 18, 2026

A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s

crime

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

February 17, 2026

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

sports

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

February 17, 2026

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newtport still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

sports

Caught in a Surprise Search

February 17, 2026

Police stopped Marshon Lattimore’s car after it was found with expired license plates. The driver, a former NFL cornerback, told the officer that he had no weapons in the vehicle. The stop began as a routine traffic check for a minor violation. When asked about guns or knives, Lattimore ans

crime

The Mystery of Nancy Guthrie: A New Twist in the Tale

February 17, 2026

Nancy Guthrie's case has taken an unexpected turn. It seems the elderly woman's disappearance might not be a kidnapping after all. Instead, it could be the result of a burglary that went wrong. This is according to a recent report from a crime correspondent who claims to have inside information. Th

entertainment

A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

February 17, 2026

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o