Chicago School Dean Sentenced in Shocking Student Abuse Case
A Cook County judge on Tuesday handed down a 22-year prison sentence to former Chicago Public Schools dean Brian Crowder, 43, for sexually abusing a student while she attended the … Read more
Dallas Police Bust Massive Marijuana Shipment After Tip-off
A tip about a major marijuana shipment headed for Dallas set off an intensive police investigation that ended in a substantial seizure last week. According to a news release, detectives … Read more
Puget Sound Sizzles as Heat Advisory Grips Western Washington
Western Washington is bracing for another sweltering day as a heat advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Meteorologist Ted Buehner warned that most of the region will experience … Read more
Wynne Brothers in San Francisco Face Human Trafficking and Pimping Charges
In a turn of events that has drawn renewed attention to San Francisco’s underworld and its unlikely connections to political circles, both Ricci Wynne — the outspoken social media figure … Read more
Zach Bryan’s Kansas City Ban Ignites Chiefs Fan Backlash
Country music star Zach Bryan has sparked fresh controversy in the sports-and-music crossover world after publicly declaring he will never perform in Kansas City again. The declaration comes just days … Read more
San Francisco’s Comeback Play: From Crisis to Clarity
Something has been in the air here for more than a year now — and, unusually, it isn’t fog or another round of hype about the next big thing in … Read more
Chicago’s Free Summer Meal Program Serves Its Final Plates This Week
As the summer winds down, so does a program that has quietly been a lifeline for many Chicago families. The Chicago Housing Authority’s (CHA) free summer meal program, which began … Read more
Seattle Startup Opens Access to Elite Investment Portfolios
A Seattle-area startup is setting out to bridge a long-standing gap between retail investors and the kind of sophisticated investment strategies that were once the preserve of hedge funds and … Read more
Hozier Ignites Outside Lands with Powerful Music and Fierce Call for Justice
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier took to the stage on the final night of Outside Lands 2025, delivering a deeply moving performance that honored the festival’s rock heritage while also delivering a … Read more