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Minnesota prosecutors drop state sex charges against R. Kelly, citing federal convictions

Minnesota prosecutors have dropped sex abuse charges against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly that alleged he invited a 17-year-old girl to his hotel room in 2001 and paid her $200 to dance naked with him.

Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November

Daniel Cameron won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor, becoming the first major-party Black nominee for governor in the state’s history.

Man dies after becoming stuck in paper mill machinery in central Wisconsin

The man, who was a plant employee, died as a result of his injuries despite lifesaving measures.

What to watch as Kentucky and Philadelphia hold crucial elections

In Kentucky, a divisive Republican primary for governor will come to a close Tuesday. And in Philadelphia, voters will pick the Democratic nominee for mayor.

2 sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded

Two Milwaukee residents were sentenced for their roles in a series of shootings that left at least 17 people wounded near the Fiserv Forum after a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game in May 2022.

Kansas City declares itself a LGBTQ+ sanctuary city

Officials in Missouri’s largest city approved a resolution Thursday to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care.

Wisconsin boy lost for 2 days in U.P. park prayed he wouldn’t spend ‘rest of my life’ in woods

An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy who spent two days lost in a remote, rugged northern Michigan park before being found says he prayed during his ordeal that he wouldn’t be “stuck out here for the rest of my life.”

Free speech and racial equity battles play out on Wisconsin college campuses

The fight over racial equity and free speech on Wisconsin college campuses is intensifying, mirroring a national battle.

Mining company wins approval for drilling in Wisconsin

A mining company has gotten conditional approval to begin exploratory drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin, but state regulators say it must still meet additional requirements before the work can begin.

Kansas City considers becoming LGBTQ sanctuary city

A Kansas City Council committee will consider a resolution that would designate the city as a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care.

Illinois trooper shot, motorist dead in exchange of gunfire

A New Mexico motorist was killed early Tuesday and a state trooper was wounded in an exchange of gunfire along an interstate highway in southern Illinois, police said.

Worker fatally injured at Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne

A worker died after being injured at an Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne in an incident that closed the facility for the rest of the day Monday, authorities said.

DUI suspect shoots Wisconsin deputy then self, authorities say

A suspected drunken driver shot and killed a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop before running into some nearby woods and killing himself, authorities said Sunday.

Could 3M lose its spot in the prestigious Dow Jones index?

For nearly 50 years, the successes and failures of 3M have been part of an exclusive report card for the entire American economy.

Proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would end in Illinois hits legal road bump in Iowa

Navigator’s planned pipeline would cut through five states — Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota — and carry carbon dioxide from ethanol and fertilizer processors to a site in Illinois.

Wisconsin judge to hear first arguments in abortion lawsuit

A Wisconsin judge was set to hear arguments Thursday in a lawsuit challenging the state’s 174-year-old abortion ban.

Ex-Indiana schools chief Jennifer McCormick enters governor’s race

Jennifer McCormick is the only publicly active potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 race to replace Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.

BNSF tracks back in service after Wisconsin derailment

The derailment came almost three months after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Officials there decided to release and burn toxic vinyl chloride from five tanker cars to prevent a possible catastrophic explosion.

Hospital can’t be forced to give ivermectin to COVID patients, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

The panel ruled 6-1 in favor of Aurora Health Care, with three liberals and three conservatives in support and only conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley dissenting.

Indiana teacher charged after sending student 600 texts

Police said that the student quit responding to the teacher’s messages, but she kept sending him vulgar jokes anyway. She also allegedly showed up at one of his baseball games after he blocked her number, according to court documents.

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