Michael D. White

Six significant traffic safety laws took effect across Colorado, including Magnus's Law, which requires an officer to offer a voluntary breathalyzer test when fault is suspected in a crash that kills or seriously injures someone. Other new mandates include making stopping or parking in marked bike lanes illegal statewide and standardizing school zones at minimum lengths.

A Florida woman is accused of murdering her ex-partner and burying his body, with multiple accomplices allegedly helping her evade capture and hide evidence. The suspects include her roommate and a couple who provided transportation and false information to authorities.

The Madison, Wisconsin police department lacks a body-camera requirement, resulting in no footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting of a homeless man, Corey Ruiz. Residents rely on bystander videos as officials debate adopting body cameras, with a new funding proposal expected to advance the program.