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Robert Lee Rothwell III, 22, of Cincinnati, Obituary, Killed in Fatal Interstate 71 Shooting in Hamilton County

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CINCINNATI, Ohio- The Hamilton County community is mourning the tragic and sudden loss of 22-year-old Robert Lee Rothwell III, whose life was cut short Thursday evening following a shooting along northbound Interstate 71 in Cincinnati. The incident, which forced a multi-hour closure of the interstate, has left family, friends, and neighbors grappling with grief and searching for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. The Shooting According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Rothwell was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on I-71 when gunfire struck the car. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired along the interstate and located the vehicle immediately. Emergency medical responders transported Rothwell to UC Medical Center, where despite aggressive life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The interstate shutdown and the large-scale law enforcement response highlighted the severity of the incident. Northbound lanes remained closed for s...

Police Officer Shot at Franciscan Health Michigan City Hospital, Suspect in Custody Following Emergency Room Lobby Shooting Incident

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MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana- The northwest Indiana community is reeling following a violent incident Friday morning in which a police officer was shot inside the emergency room lobby of Franciscan Health Michigan City, prompting a significant law enforcement response and the temporary closure of the hospital facility. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7 a.m., has left the public anxious and authorities working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. Details of the Shooting According to Indiana State Police and hospital officials, the shooting took place in the ER lobby of Franciscan Health Michigan City, located at 3500 Franciscan Way. Witnesses described a chaotic scene in which gunfire erupted suddenly, creating immediate concern for patients, staff, and visitors present in the emergency department. The officer was struck by gunfire, and emergency room personnel began providing immediate medical care to stabilize the injured officer. Authorities have no...

Roger L. Stroble, 74, Killed in Three Car Crash on Merriam Lane in Kansas City, Kansas; 28 Year Old McLaren Driver Speeding, Seriously Injured as Honda and Ford Drivers Unhurt

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  KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 74 year old man is dead and another man is seriously hurt after they were involved in a three car crash Wednesday evening in Kansas City, Kansas. According to Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs, at about 4:45 p.m., the driver of a McLaren 570s was speeding westbound on Merriam Lane when it crashed into a Honda Accord attempting to turn north on 34th Street. The McLaren hit the Honda in an angled impact collision, the KHP reported, and then crashed into a Ford F250. The driver of the McLaren, a 28 year old man from Olathe, was taken to the KU Medical Center for serious injuries. The passenger inside the car, 74 year old Roger L. Stroble, was also taken to KU Medical Center but was pronounced dead by hospital staff at about 5:45 p.m. The drivers of the Honda and the Ford were uninjured in the crash. According to the KHP, the next of kin for both the driver and the passenger of the McLaren have been notified. The crash remains under investigation. The Crash: A H...

Logan Keith Chewning, 30, Charged with Manslaughter After 1 Year Old Son Found Dead in Hot Car in Brookwood, Alabama; Infant Left in Vehicle for Extended Period as Temperatures Reached Low to Mid 90s, Father Admitted to Drinking Throughout Day

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  BROOKWOOD, Ala. — An Alabama father has been charged with manslaughter after his 1 year old son was found dead inside a hot vehicle Wednesday evening in Tuscaloosa County, according to authorities. The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit identified the suspect as Logan Keith Chewning, 30, who was taken into custody following the tragic incident. Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 5 p.m. on May 20, 2026, to a residence in the 11000 block of Stone Ridge Court within the Brookwood city limits after family members discovered the child unresponsive inside a vehicle. According to investigators, the infant was found deceased while still strapped into a car seat inside the vehicle. Authorities said the child had been in the sole care of Chewning throughout the day. Chewning admitted to drinking alcohol at various times during the day and told investigators he had left the home at one point to purchase more alcohol. He was charged with manslaughter and booked into ja...

Abigail Miller, 21, Obituary: Vanceburg Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Industrial Parkway in Greenup County; Kentucky State Police Investigate as Vehicle Crossed Center Line

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  GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. — A fatal two vehicle collision in Greenup County is under investigation by Kentucky State Police following a head on crash that claimed the life of a 21 year old woman Wednesday night. According to the Kentucky State Police Post 14, the crash occurred on May 20, 2026, at approximately 9:25 p.m. near the intersection of Industrial Parkway and County Road 1630 in Greenup County, Kentucky. Preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle driven by 21 year old Abigail Miller of Vanceburg, Kentucky, crossed left of center while traveling on the roadway and collided head on with another vehicle. Authorities said Miller was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Greenup County Coroner's Office following the impact. The two occupants of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. Their conditions have not yet been released. Investigators have not yet determined what caused Miller's vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. The K...