Author: Edward Campbell

A 22-year-old man accused of chasing and threatening pedestrians around Philadelphia City Hall while wearing a distinctive Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said. Zymire Hughes was taken into custody at about 8 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex in southeast Las Vegas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He is being held at the Clark County Detention Center while authorities work to return him to Pennsylvania. The arrest comes less than two weeks after Philadelphia police said a masked man frightened multiple people in Center City during the early morning hours of Aug. 12. Philadelphia police…

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas — Dolly Parton’s death at 80 has prompted an outpouring of memories across North Texas, where the country music superstar made appearances and built connections with fans over the years. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her official website confirmed her death, while her representatives said she had faced a brief battle with cancer and died surrounded by loved ones. For generations of country music fans, Parton represented much more than a collection of hit songs. Her career included music, television, movies, songwriting and philanthropy, helping her become one of the most recognizable entertainers in…

Maryland is heading into a warmer and more humid stretch after several days of comfortable weather, with the biggest change expected Thursday as showers and thunderstorms become more likely across the region. Wednesday should remain mostly dry for much of the day. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s, while increasing moisture will make the afternoon and evening feel noticeably more humid. The National Weather Service’s latest Baltimore forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions Wednesday with a high around 86 degrees. The chance for showers and thunderstorms increases Wednesday night, particularly later in the evening. Thursday…

Southeast Michigan could see another round of thunderstorms Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region during the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office says thunderstorms are expected to become possible late Wednesday afternoon and continue into the evening. A few storms could become strong to severe, although the overall severe-weather threat remains limited. The current forecast calls for a warmer and more humid Wednesday ahead of the front. That combination may provide enough energy for thunderstorms to develop as the front approaches later in the day. The main window for storms is expected from the…

A fast-moving wildfire near Ross in Palo Pinto County has grown to at least 50,000 acres, spreading across parts of Palo Pinto and Jack counties and prompting evacuations, road closures and school disruptions. The Ross Fire began Monday afternoon near Ross and expanded rapidly from an initial estimate of about 25 acres. By Tuesday night, the Texas A&M Forest Service reported the fire at 12% containment. Earlier Tuesday, officials had reported containment at 8%, highlighting how quickly conditions and firefighting progress were changing. The fire is burning in the area of U.S. Highway 180 and FM 919. Officials have reported…

Philadelphia is in for a warm and mostly sunny Wednesday before a noticeable change in the weather brings showers and thunderstorms to the region Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Wednesday with a high near 86 degrees. Winds should remain light, becoming southwest around 5 mph during the afternoon. For much of the day, conditions should be comfortable for outdoor plans. The relatively low humidity will make the afternoon feel more pleasant despite temperatures rising into the mid-80s. Showers could arrive early Thursday The weather pattern becomes more unsettled Wednesday night as moisture increases across…

MARSHFIELD, Wis. — A 47-year-old Marshfield man was taken into protective custody Tuesday morning after police responded to a report that he was trying to enter a local daycare, authorities said. The Marshfield Police Department was called at about 8:10 a.m. Aug. 25 to the daycare in the 800 block of North Peach Avenue. Officers located the man and determined that he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police took him into protective custody and transported him to a local hospital for care. Authorities said the man has no connection to the daycare facility. Police also said there was no…

LEXINGTON, S.C. — A newly released report from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is providing a clearer timeline of the days leading up to Elena Katherine Moore’s disappearance and death, more than two months after the 39-year-old was found dead in Lexington County. The report, obtained by WIS and published Aug. 14, adds details about Moore’s movements on June 4 and June 11, as well as the search that ultimately led investigators to her body. Moore was first reported missing June 4 after neighbors captured her on doorbell cameras appearing confused around an apartment complex. According to the SLED…

DAVIE, Fla. — A man was in critical condition Monday after an excavator became submerged in a retention pond at a construction site in Davie, according to police and fire rescue officials. Davie police officers responded shortly after 3:30 p.m. to the construction site in the 2200 block of Shotgun Road after receiving a report of a possible drowning. When officers arrived, they found an excavator overturned in the pond with a man in the water. Rescuers pulled the man from the pond and transported him to Broward Health Medical Center. Davie Fire Rescue officials said the man was in…

A car was struck by a Norfolk Southern freight train in Royersford Monday night, but no injuries were reported, according to officials. The collision happened near Arch Street and 2nd Avenue at around 10 p.m., according to 911 dispatch information. The train struck the vehicle and came to a stop in the area, with the incident affecting nearby traffic. Emergency crews responded after the collision. The vehicle was found unoccupied, and officials said no one was hurt. The circumstances that led to the car being on or near the railroad tracks were not immediately clear. The stopped train also blocked…