In the United States, the number of so-called progressive prosecutors focused on criminal justice reform has risen, but few studies have addressed the relation between these prosecutors' policies and crime rates. In a new study, researchers examined whether progressive prosecutors in the 100 most populated counties affected crime rates from 2000 to 2020. They found that the inauguration of these prosecutors led to higher relative rates of property crime and total crime, but not to higher...
Mayor Jorge Maldonado was shot dead in Portovelo, Ecuador just days before a referendum on tougher measures against organized crime in the violence-riddled country
March tornado shown above DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- If it feels like Storm Team 2 and 2 NEWS have been covering a lot of tornados in the Miami Valley this year, you are exactly correct. Preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center shows Ohio leading the entire country in the number of tornados []
Jeanerette police are investigating a recent shooting off of Church Street and Canal Street.
An investigation into a fraudulent check that was presented at a local bank led police to an arrest and stolen SUV.
Schools were put on a “soft lockdown” Tuesday after the investigation of an auto theft in Las Vegas spread to Henderson, police said.
With atmospheric carbon dioxide at record highs, the search for clean-energy alternatives to the use of fossil fuels is growing increasingly urgent.
Al Reszel and wife Terry, a breast cancer survivor, are traveling across the county to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The federal investigation resulted in charges related to drugs, firearms and money laundering.
A stroke ahead after an first-round 64, the 23-year-old Australian cards a 5-under-par 66 in tricky afternoon conditions in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship. Maja Stark is in second after a 69.
A stroke ahead after an first-round 64, the 23-year-old Australian cards a 5-under-par 66 in tricky afternoon conditions in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship. Maja Stark is in second after a 69.
The series is in the midst of its fourth season on NBC.