Man allegedly put rat poison in wife’s tea

Man allegedly put rat poison in wife’s tea

A semi-retired businessman who is accused of attempted murder after he allegedly spiked his wife’s tea with pesticide is facing another charge after he allegedly breached an apprehended violence order. Police allege Stephan Wagner, 61, poisoned his wife Glenda Wagner, 66, by putting rat poison in her tea, causing her to become seriously ill. Mr … Read more

Polar vortex set to invade Canada and the U.S. with dangerous cold

Polar vortex set to invade Canada and the U.S. with dangerous cold

One of the most notable and widespread Arctic outbreaks that we have seen across North America since 2014 is on the way. An Arctic air mass from Siberia will plunge south across the Prairies and continue all the way to northern Mexico, before spreading east to Florida and the Atlantic region by early next week. … Read more

Douglas County Circuit Court for Jan. 9-13, 2025

Douglas County Circuit Court for Jan. 9-13, 2025

Jan. 14—Jan. 9 Samuel Dalton Dupuis, 25, 2336 Tower Ave., 8, computer message-threaten injury or harm, no contest plea, 60 days jail, $843.68 restitution, fine and court costs; disorderly conduct, bail jumping, probation revoked, 90 days jail consecutive; attempted battery or threat to judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, deferred prosecution agreement revoked, 90 days … Read more

Police: Teen who brought airsoft gun to CT school allegedly intended to commit ‘suicide by cop’

Douglas County Circuit Court for Jan. 9-13, 2025

A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly bringing a rifle-style airsoft gun to a Manchester elementary school on Monday with the intention to commit “suicide by cop.” Officers responded to a reports an armed individual near the playground at Verplanck Elementary School around 1:18 p.m. on Monday, according to Lt. Nicholas Reinert of the … Read more

Pete Hegseth gets a friendly GOP reception: From the Politics Desk

Pete Hegseth gets a friendly GOP reception: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur and Garrett Haake offer their takeaways after covering Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing to be defense … Read more

House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women’s sports

House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women’s sports

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds. The bill, which would also amend federal law to say that “sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth,” was approved largely along party … Read more

Sparks takes oath of office

Douglas County Circuit Court for Jan. 9-13, 2025

Jan. 14—AUSTIN — In a moment of pride and honor, Kevin D. Sparks took the oath of office Tuesday, officially marking the beginning of the 89th legislature as the Texas State Senator for District 31. With his family, friends, and supporters in attendance at the Texas State Capitol, Senator Sparks pledged to uphold the Constitution … Read more