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Local law enforcement searching property in connection with Trudy Appleby case

While police aren't saying why they're currently investigating a property, they can confirm they're searching for additional evidence in the Trudy Appleby case.
Colorado Specials

UNDETERMINED: Experts say coroner’s conclusion was wrong in 2017 death involving police officers

When the local district attorney reviewed the case, he cited the term “excited delirium” when he cleared all officers involved in the restraint.
Crime

Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shot after wounding 2 fellow officers, chief says

“Once they recognized it was one of our own members, they still had to do their job and make sure that everyone else was safe," the police chief said.
KHOU 11+ Specials

One Pill: Fighting Fentanyl

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the U.S. Its victims are getting younger. Many don't know they're taking it. This is what their families want you to know.
Life

Antisemitism at record levels in US a year after Oct. 7 attacks

According to the FBI, hate crimes against Jewish Americans increased by more than 63% in 2023. The region in and around Northeast Ohio saw an even larger jump.
Community

Multiple Quad Cities agencies respond to house fire in Rock Island

Smoke could be seen across the river around 6:30 Thursday night. First responders are continuing to investigate what may have caused the fire.
National Politics

Can you spot the deepfake? Here’s what you need to know about AI and political deepfakes before voting

Fake videos, fake pictures and fake sound involving the candidates, their views and their activities are bombarding us online — trying to influence our vote.
National

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by federal grand jury on criminal charges

Judges in this case are expected to unseal the indictment. Meanwhile, Eric Adams remains defiant, telling voters he will fight all charges in court.
National

Michigan school counselor referred to student as a terrorist, federal officials say

The boy said the counselor declined to let him get a drink and also replied: "I am not negotiating with a terrorist.”
I-Team

Is Helen Simmons a suspect, victim or both? | He Made Me Do It

Can a suspect also be a victim? 12News investigative reporter Erica Stapleton looks at how a teenager from Vermont became a robbery suspect in Arizona.
Investigations

Man serving life for teen girl's killing dies in Michigan prison

Arthur Ream, 75, died Aug. 15 of cancer at a prison hospital in Jackson, Michigan, the state Corrections Department said Thursday.