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Father Sentenced To Prison After Infant Son Suffers Severe Brain Injury

The 28-year-old father admitted shaking and bouncing his 4-month-old son, who suffered a severe brain injury requiring emergency surgery.>>Read More

Family Of Girl Killed By School Bus Files Wrongful Death Suit

Citing an inexperienced driver and disregarded safety concerns, the suit alleges the districts "had every opportunity" to avoid the "unimaginable tragedy" that killed 6-year-old Jenna Menias.>>Read More.

Answers Still Sought 50 Years After Murder Of Teen Jenny Lynn Springman

Amid the 50-year anniversary of Springman's murder, the sheriff's office is appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information they might have.>>Read More.

'Trump Administration Is Coming After Me, New Investigation To Try To Silence Me': Adam Kinzinger

"The Trump Administration is clearly trying to intimidate me, but I have nothing to hide," Kinzinger, a vocal critic of Trump, said.>>Read more.

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