National News

• Daughter of missing American in Bahamas says Brian Hooker using mother's illness as 'excuse' to leave country

  Daughter of American woman missing in The Bahamas accuses stepfather Brian Hooker of using his mother's illness as an excuse to leave the country.

• Greg Olsen's advice for NFL Draft first-round picks on handling high expectations

  Greg Olsen offered advice to 2026 NFL Draft first-round picks on how to handle high expectations that comes with being a top selection next week.

• Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction

  Former NYC police officer Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, is released on bail pending his appeal.

• White House reviewing cases of missing, dead scientists for possible links as 11th person identified

  The White House says it is working with the FBI to review cases of American scientists who have gone missing or died in recent years in a growing list.

• Garret Anderson, who helped lead Angels to their lone World Series title, dead at 53

  Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star and key player in the Los Angeles Angels' 2002 World Series title, has died at 53, the Los Angeles Angels announced.

• WATCH: Illegal street racing 'takeover' explodes as hundreds swarm streets and suspects bolt

  Police say 18 people were arrested and firearms recovered after an illegal street racing takeover drew 200 to an Atlanta intersection Sunday.

• UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15

  A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say.

• WNBA team's public relations staff shuts down reporter's question about players' relationship

  The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick, reuniting the UConn alum with Paige Bueckers, who confirmed they were a couple last summer.

• Dana White's boxing outfit makes splash Conor Benn signing in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week

  Conor Benn agrees to a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing and is the mandatory challenger for Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title this summer season.

• Democratic lawmaker rages against Trump over war, yells 'f--- his a--!'

  Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove unleashes profane attack on Trump over Iran war costs, saying "f--- his a--" while criticizing daily war spending.

• State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

  The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime concerns and a heightened terrorism risk on the islands.

• Judge warned of 'very concerning' Justin Fairfax behavior weeks before Dem gunned down wife

  A judge flagged Justin Fairfax's mental health in a custody case weeks before the former Virginia lieutenant governor's murder-suicide near Washington, D.C.

• NBA star hits back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for blaming him over expensive playoff tickets

  Trae Young fired back at Zohran Mamdani after being blamed for expensive New York Knicks playoff tickets despite no longer playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

• Virginia Dems accused of illegally ‘steamrolling’ state law that could upend redistricting crusade

  Virginia voters face a redistricting referendum Tuesday as a Supreme Court challenge argues the amendment was passed through an illegal special session.

• Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests

  New research suggests ultraprocessed foods may increase fat in thigh muscles, potentially raising the risk of knee osteoarthritis regardless of weight.

• Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats

  Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure that could give Democrats four additional House seats ahead of the midterms.

• Rep Burlison demands FBI probe after top US scientists vanish or turn up dead

  House Oversight member Eric Burlison demands FBI probe after a string of disturbing disappearances and deaths involving top U.S. scientists.

• Turkish grad student who co-authored anti-Israel op-ed at Tufts self-deports after legal battle with DHS

  Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts grad student whose deportation case was terminated by an immigration judge, has self-deported to Istanbul, sources say.

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  The Mane Event Murder Mystery Dinner & Play

  Join the St. Charles Church Ladies for their murder mystery dinner & play Friday April 17th and Sunday April 19th. It all takes place at the St. Charles Church ...

  Apr 17, 2026 at St. Charles Catholic Church & Hall
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  PAWS Spring Rummage Sale

  Come find your next treasure and help give local animals a second chance at life!

  Apr 17, 2026 at Agner Hall
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  All-Member Spring Art Show

  Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.

  Apr 17, 2026 at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)

Bill Co-Authored, Sponsored by Patterson Ceremonially Signed by Gov. Braun

The bills improve health care access, and support first responders.

All-way Stop Coming to U.S. 52 in New Trenton

Installation of the all-way stop is expected to take up to one day.

Ohio River Way Embarks on Biggest Challenge Yet: 23 Days, 488.5 Miles

Over 23 days, a volunteer crew of paddlers will paddle 488 miles from Huntington, WV, to Evansville, IN.

Local Sports Report - April 16, 2026

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Rising Sun Opening Day Set for April 25

Parade, picnic and ballpark party.

Local Sports Report - April 15, 2026

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