In an incredible turn of events, a jury convicted a 67-year-old man last week for a 1994 kidnapping at the Oakridge Mall, thanks to a cold-case investigation that relied on DNA evidence. Thomas John Loguidice was found guilty of felony kidnapping with the intent to rob, after he was linked to the cr
In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, one of the four people accused of a drive-by shooting that led to the death of Christopher Conner, a 39-year-old Altoona man, has been sentenced. Jamon Sullivan, 29, also from Altoona, received a sentence of 447 days in prison, followed by two years of extended super
Biotechnology is zooming ahead, and with it, new types of biological threats are emerging. These aren't your typical germs; they're cleverly engineered and could do real harm if we don't spot them in time. Scientists are on the case, using DNA screening to sniff out these troublemakers before they c
King Charles III recently hosted his annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, inviting about 70 family members. But not everyone showed up. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their kids were among the missing faces. The king's brother, Prince Andrew, also decided to skip the event, and his
For several months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been targets of clever crypto scams. Even the most careful ones have fallen for these tricks. Here's how it works: Scammers take over verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and pretend to be marketing managers from real brands. They make th
In Chicago, a special school board meeting is causing quite a stir. The meeting, set for Friday evening, has two main points on the agenda: to either fire the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief, Pedro Martinez, or offer him a settlement. But some people aren't happy with the timing. Alderman Debra S
Tucked away in the Citadel Mall, there’s an exciting program called Young AmeriTowne that’s been running for a few weeks. Students from Colorado Springs can experience the fascinating world of work and town management in a hands-on way. Kids from Vanguard School and other local schools have been ta
Get ready for an exciting college basketball clash on Monday night! This time, it's the Cent. Arkansas Bears hosting The Citadel Bulldogs at the Farris Center in Conway, Arkansas. Both teams are looking to bounce back from tough losses in their previous games. The Bulldogs have been enjoying a long
Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R
Healthcare differences among Hispanic communities call for tailored solutions. Getting involved in advance care planning (ACP) research with Hispanic communities is key to creating and testing interventions that truly fit their culture. One big challenge is that different Hispanic groups have unique
