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A North Dakota couple, Craig Kerzmann and Sarah Kerzmann, are facing felony charges after police found their infant son's remains encased in concrete within a plastic tote in their closet. Prosecutors charged them with failure to report the corpse of a child and disturbing a human burial site following an investigation that began after the alleged concealment.

Police in Las Vegas reported that two sisters returned home from school and found their parents dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Responding officers located the mother and father with gunshot wounds; both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated that the husband allegedly shot his wife before shooting himself.

A fire erupted at The Cadiz Restaurant, a historic establishment in southern Kentucky, requiring an evacuation of all patrons and staff on Monday night. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which originated in the wall behind the grill; due to the incident, the cook required treatment for smoke inhalation. Although damage was extensive to the upper floor, the restaurant owner plans to reopen after repairs.

Mt. Juliet passed an ordinance restricting U-turns at some intersections after its second reading. This means drivers may soon see 'No U-turn' signs, which may also include time restrictions and penalties for violations. The city’s leadership will use city engineers and public works to determine which intersections receive the signs.

A triathlon coach named Jonathan Bruney was attacked by a 4-to 5-foot alligator during an Ironman practice swim on the Savannah River near North Augusta, S.C. While swimming, Bruney fought free from the animal's grip by targeting its eye. His fellow athlete, Matthew Davis, quickly provided first aid on the spot and applied a tourniquet.

A quintuple homicide investigation began after an early morning fire was reported on a rural Washington County property near Forest Grove, Oregon. Authorities identified five victims and later confirmed that the suspect, Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in his car in Enumclaw, Washington. The complex investigation is being led by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

James Lee “Pugs” Johnson was severely injured after an ATV wreck in East Tennessee, requiring extensive medical treatment. He underwent surgery for a ruptured aorta and is also fighting through injuries including a torn spleen, multiple broken ribs, and blood clots. The Maury County Fire Department asked the community for support for Pugs, who serves as a volunteer fireman, EMT, and sheriff’s deputy.

State investigators determined that "operator error" caused an accident on a carnival ride at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair last week. The incident involved the Wave Swinger, injuring nine people, four of whom were hospitalized. As a result, the person who ran the ride will no longer operate it and other operators will receive additional training.

The Montgomery County Fire Department (MCFD) responded to a barn fire in the 1300 block of N. Stroudsville Road on Monday. Despite operational challenges posed by extreme heat, crews were able to get the fire under control. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported at the scene.

A school bus overturned on Monday afternoon near Lebanon Junction at Wilson Creek Road and Old Boston Road in Bullitt County, injuring several students and the driver. Eight students and the driver were transported to local hospitals, while five other children were taken by their families. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

The NTSB is investigating a crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists and injured seven others. The suspect in the accident, John Benfield, was charged with reckless vehicular homicide after crashing into the group on State Route 37/Highway 19E. Benfield was released from jail after posting a bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 31.

A woman alleged that 42-year-old Abulkarim Abdul intentionally hit her with his white Toyota Prius while she was riding a city scooter in the Gulch area of Nashville. According to the police affidavit, after the initial collision, Abdul allegedly drove onto the sidewalk and hit the woman again before driving off. He has since been taken into custody and faces four charges, including aggravated assault.

A deadly interstate crash involving a garbage truck and multiple vehicles occurred early Monday morning near mile marker 221 on I-40 East in Nashville, Tenn. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, with investigators finding a sedan on fire and the garbage truck overturned. All eastbound lanes were shut down for the investigation, requiring traffic diversion off at Stewarts Ferry Pike.

A Memphis school employee named Braxton Stewart allegedly stabbed a delivery driver multiple times with a pen after an argument started because the driver was late for a delivery at American Way Middle School. Following the incident, Stewart was arrested and charged with aggravated assault by Memphis Police. The victim sustained several puncture wounds but was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.

A French tourist named Pierre Michel Formosa died in Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became trapped in mud on a remote backcountry road. Unable to continue walking across the salt flats due to the 116-degree heat, he was found by search and rescue teams later that afternoon but had already been pronounced dead at the scene.

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., were fired and arrested for allegedly violently assaulting a couple during a traffic stop on August 5th. The investigation revealed that the officers physically assaulted the man and woman, and a Taser was also used on the victims. Felix and Vasquez face multiple charges including Kidnapping and Aggravated assault.

Authorities investigated a fire in rural Oregon after discovering five human bodies and several dead domestic animals. Officials are treating the incident as a quintuple homicide, noting that they do not believe it was random. The investigation is being led by local law enforcement agencies, while one suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Parker, was found deceased in Enumclaw, Washington.

The mother of a 7-year-old girl was dealing with the aftermath of an East Nashville shooting when Blessyn Barber was shot in her bed after a bullet intended for next door passed through their apartment wall. The family has been living out of a hotel room for two weeks because they do not feel safe returning to the original apartment. She is now trying to secure new housing and started a GoFundMe campaign while facing difficulties with Metro’s public housing department.

Isaias Vargas, a 20-year-old man with autism, perfect pitch, and synesthesia, volunteers hundreds of hours playing music at TriStar Summit Hospital in Nashville. He uses his musical talents as an important way to connect with patients and staff, giving them entertainment during their hospital stays. For Isaias, the volunteering helps build independence and a sense of purpose.

An injury crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle closed all lanes on Dover Road in Clarksville after colliding in front of the Exxon HiRoad. The Clarksville Police Department confirmed that injuries were involved, but they could not determine the extent of those injuries or provide an estimated time for the road to reopen.