At least 18 shot, with 4 dead, across Cincinnati
As police departments across America reel from deep funding cuts, another major city suffers a weekend of horrific violence.
Midwest
Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into lake
Bold bird takes on machine, sending $950 government drone to watery grave in Lake Michigan.
Looters descend on downtown Chicago; more than 100 arrested
The Windy City faces up to rampant criminality as officials finally admit they have a problem.
Couple in Confederate flag flap finds Scandinavian solution
Michigan pair criticized after observers mistook the Norwegian flag outside their inn for a Confederate one are replacing the offending ensign with a Scandinavian pennant.
Dunkin’ employee arrested after spitting in police officers’ drinks
Investigation launched after Illinois State Trooper finds thick film of saliva floating in his coffee.
Rare blue lobster rescued from restaurant kitchen
The charmed crustacean was saved and sent to an Ohio zoo after staff spotted its unusual coloring.
Friends share Powerball jackpot win, keeping 1992 promise
Longtime Wisconsin buddies honor decades-old theoretical pact to split improbable lottery prize.
Red panda mom disappears, leaving behind her two young cubs
Search underway for two-year old female as zookeepers say she poses no risk to the public.
Woman busted trying to hire hitman to kill ex-husband
Michigan resident allegedly sought to arrange murder of former spouse via fake website which passed details to police.
Dog makes 50-mile trek to old home
Missing Kansas canine turns up safe and well at former Missouri stomping ground.
6-year-old boy gets mauled saving little sister from ferocious dog attack
Child puts his body between canine and his sibling, sustains wounds needing 90 stitches.