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Liz Shidler was severely injured when a dog named Benny attacked her in her backyard, after she had fostered him from a euthanasia list. The attack caused an artery tear and nearly cost her left arm. Shidler has undergone emergency surgery but remains unable to use her arms, leading her to share her story as a warning for other foster volunteers.

A crash occurred on Interstate 670 in Ohio after a truck stopped in the right lane near an exit ramp, causing traffic to standstill. During the incident, a vehicle failed to stop in time and struck a work truck positioned two cars behind. Officials from the Ohio DOT warned that drivers should not stop in a travel lane if lost or confused, instead advising them to safely pull over or maintain traffic flow.

A vehicle collided with a pedestrian in Clarksville on Thursday night, resulting in injuries. The collision occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Whitfield Road and 101st Airborne Division Parkway. The Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating the scene, and all westbound lanes of the parkway have been shut down.

A multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles occurred at the intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 25 in Robertson County. Three adults were injured, with two sustaining serious injuries requiring transport to medical facilities.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office addressed social media allegations concerning a deputy involving the euthanization of two dogs. The involved deputy was placed on administrative leave, and the sheriff's office requested an independent investigation from the District Attorney General’s Office. Sheriff Joe Purvis stated that while he cannot comment on details due to the active investigation, the department takes these allegations seriously.

Severe weather involving heavy rain, strong wind, and lightning hit southern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee overnight, resulting in electricity outages for thousands of residents. WSMV4 declared Thursday a First Alert Weather Day due to the anticipated severe storms. Line crews were working to restore power across the affected areas.

A former Florida police officer named Cory Waiters has been arrested and fired following an investigation into the alleged misuse of law enforcement databases. He faces felony charges including offenses against users of computers, computer systems, and official misconduct for repeatedly searching a license plate through Flock. Investigators allege Waiters improperly accessed both the Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) and the Flock system, even when he was not actively working on a criminal investigation involving the vehicle.

A deadly car crash occurred in Hampton, Tennessee, when a vehicle struck Milligan University cyclists on a training ride. The accident resulted in two deaths and left several other individuals injured. A sixty-nine-year-old man named John Benfield was arrested and charged with multiple counts of vehicle homicide by recklessness and aggravated assault.

Central Magnet High School in Middle Tennessee was named No. 1 high school in the U.S. by a new report from U.S. News and World Report. This ranking recognizes the school's performance based on state assessment metrics and college-readiness. The school, located in Rutherford County, has been recognized for its consistent success since opening in 2010.

A North Nashville man is fighting his insurance company six months after his home caught fire when power was restored by Nashville Electric Service during a winter ice storm. The family, who had been staying in a hotel, returned to find the house severely damaged. Washington states that Allstate only agreed to pay $147,000 for repairs.

Interstate 65 in both directions was closed overnight through Spring Hill after a fiery crash involving multiple semi-trucks near mile marker 50. The severe accident caused significant delays for commuters until full clearance was estimated for midnight following cleanup and investigation. All lanes of I-65 were reported reopened.

Hurricane Lala struck Hawaii Island, generating a torrent of water and debris that blocked Kaʻalaiki Road leading to the Nāʻālehu Cemetery. The storm scattered numerous headstones, caskets, and remains across the burial grounds, causing heartbreak among lifelong residents. Community volunteers are now organizing to provide free necessities like food and water in the area.

A mother was arrested after her 6-year-old child was discovered with a loaded gun on a school bus in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department stated that the weapon had not been properly secured at home. The mother, Destar Hall, was subsequently charged with unlawful conduct towards a child.

Metro Council members are promoting legislation to ban turning right at a red light in various parts of Nashville to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce conflicts between drivers and crosswalk users. Proponents note that the number of pedestrians killed on Nashville roads increased significantly in 2026 compared to last year. However, opponents argue that banning such turns could increase traffic congestion and make streets more difficult for motorists.

A school bus carrying 42 students from Clark Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County on Tuesday morning. The South Carolina Highway Patrol determined the crash occurred when the driver attempted a left turn, ran off the road, and hit the residence. Although no serious injuries were reported, officials noted that the bus driver and 18 students were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

An unspecified event at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown harmed at least four patients, according to hospital reports. Glenda Dorton's family alleges her condition of being paralyzed from the chest down was caused by receiving potassium chloride instead of an epidural during a knee replacement procedure. The hospital apologized for the harm and stated it immediately launched an investigation after reporting the incident to state regulators.

Audrey Austin was severely injured in a brutal dog attack on July 17 at Highland Park Townhomes in Topeka, Kansas, while she was expecting twins. The dogs’ owner, Tina Buck, faced municipal citation and charges for having dangerous dogs. Despite her injuries, Austin plans to return home, stating that the incident almost cost three lives.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of five flavors—strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine, and black cherry—of its Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible glass contamination. The affected bars were distributed nationwide in packs of six. Consumers are advised to throw away or return the recalled fruit bars for a full refund.

A 32-year-old sanitation worker named John Derrick Dover died after falling from a garbage truck while it made a turn. The incident occurred on his first day working, and the truck was being driven by his father.

Authorities are searching for three people—Drake Milam, Portia Bancroft, and Angela Garrett—who are suspected of stealing valuables and family heirlooms from niches in cemeteries across multiple states. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported that the individuals have been seen committing thefts in at least eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, and New York. Investigators believe there may be many victimized individuals who are currently unaware of the thefts.