47+ min ago (370+ words) CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio man is being held on a $1.9 million bond as he faces nearly 20 child sex abuse and porn charges. Warning: Details of the case might be disturbing to some. Robert Shepard, 50, of Cleves, made a court appearance on Wednesday. He faces one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in a nudity-oriented material or performance, and eighteen counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor. On April 7, the Hamilton County prosecutor's office said the sheriff's office got a cybertip that resulted in a search warrant for devices in Shepard's possession. The Hamilton County prosecutor handling the case says what investigators found "is just about the worst of the worst you can imagine." Shepard told investigators, according to the prosecutor, he only had child sex abuse material on one phone, but more…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago (520+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A state trooper who was seriously injured while on the job earlier this year has been accused of sexual assault by one of his caregivers. WARNING: This story contains details of alleged sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised. Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty, who was injured by a pickup truck driver on Sept. 9, has been accused of sexual assault by one of his home health aides. The aide filed a complaint with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, which referred the investigation to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to avoid a potential conflict of interest. SLED confirmed Wednesday that an investigation into LaBounty is "active and ongoing." According to a copy of the complaint obtained by WIS, LaBounty began making sexually explicit comments to the aide on Nov. 21 while she massaged his legs as part of his…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (477+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - After a cooler and windy Saturday, low temps will vary from the mid 10s to mid 20s tonight. Skies will be mostly clear to start, before clouds enter and fill in across Maine after midnight with the next low-pressure system knocking on the door. NW to SE gusts will reach 20 mph. Sunday will be a busy day, especially during the afternoon and evening. Skies will be cloudy with scattered snow showers during the morning for all communities except right along the coast, where some mixing and rain showers are expected. Morning snow accumulations will be under an inch. Besides a few scattered snow showers and clouds to the NW in the morning, skies will clear with mostly to completely sunny skies on Monday. High temps will cool, from the upper 20s to low 40s. West to NW gusts will be at…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago (391+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) " A man who suffered a heart attack before crashing his vehicle has been reunited with the doctor who saved his life on the scene. On Friday, Dr. Kehinde Idowu reconnected with the man he helped save for the first time since the health scare. John Nimmo had suffered a heart attack while behind the wheel on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, Georgia more than a week before. "We've been waiting for this moment ever since, nine days. I counted down. We communicated back and forth a few times. But it's been a countdown, and I couldn't wait to meet him," Nimmo said. The meeting was nothing short of emotional. Idowu said he is just glad he was in the right place at the right time. He also had the right tools and the will to…...

9+ hour, 8+ min ago (210+ words) VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) - Police in Washington state say a man repeatedly rammed a rideshare vehicle carrying his wife, causing severe damage and injuring the driver before fleeing the scene. The incident, which occurred just before 5 a.m. Nov. 15 in Vancouver, was captured in dashcam footage. Vancouver Police say a woman was headed home from work in a rideshare when her husband crashed into the car four times, shattering the rear windshield and nearly pushing the entire car down a 20-foot embankment. The rideshare driver was able to escape and drove to a nearby police station for safety. She was hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police did not say if the passenger was hurt. Police thanked the driver for her quick thinking, saying she may have saved her passenger's life. "We want to acknowledge the incredible courage and…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago (514+ words) CLEARWATER, Fla. (BAY NEWS 9) " A Florida family, including a 90-year-old man, said they are thankful to be alive after they survived a boating accident on Monday that forced them to endure strong winds and waves and cold temperatures. Cris Harding, Sr. said Monday began as a perfect day, not unlike many of his past fishing trips. "We got out there, started catching some big fish," he said. "I caught a shark. I landed the shark, and literally like not even ten, 15 minutes afterwards, the boat flipped." The Hardings said by the time they noticed the boat was taking on water, it was too late. They tried using a pump, but the boat ended up capsizing. "You're thinking, "Is this it,' right? And to have your son on board with you is the worst feeling in the world," Harding, Sr. said....

16+ hour, 38+ min ago (170+ words) BREMOND, Texas (KCEN) - One Texas couple spent Thanksgiving celebrating a milestone. It was their 80th wedding anniversary. Edith and Elbert Maddox marked the milestone by renewing their vows. "We went to school together, and so we've known each other all of our lives," Edith Maddox said. The two married on Nov. 24, 1945, in Marlin. They renewed their vows this week, surrounded by 140 family members. "It means the world to me," Edith Maddox said. The Maddox family has grown quite a bit over the years with 12 children, 37 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Edith Maddox said the event would not have been possible without the help of their 12 children. "It's real special because of my kids. They did it," Edith Maddox said. When the couple wed, Edith Maddox did not have a wedding dress or a cake. That dream finally came true 80 years later. After…...

17+ hour, 41+ min ago (300+ words) CERES, Calif. (KOVR) " A gift meant for a Marine Corps veteran was stolen off a porch in Ceres, California. The theft was caught on camera, and one law enforcement officer is being praised for going above and beyond to get the gift back. Heather Garfield said all hope was gone after the porch pirate took off with the present meant for her husband. "I know it's just one package," she said. "It's that time of year, but this was really important to us." She thought that the personalized gift was then gone forever. "I'm recovering from my breast cancer, and I couldn't really go get him a gift, and so I ordered it online," she said. Inside the stolen box was a personalized sweater for her husband, Brian. Ceres Patrol officer and fellow Marine veteran Chuck Rushing then received the…...

21+ hour, 59+ min ago (193+ words) HOLDEN, Maine (WABI) - Cribbage players gathered today to play cards while helping to raise money for a beloved community program in Holden. The 2nd annual Chris Greeley Classic Cribbage tournament began at 8am at Holden Elementary school's gymnasium. The tournament is named in honor of former Holden Police Chief Chris Greeley who passed away in 2023. The event helps to raise money as part of the 25 Days of Kindness program, which Greeley founded to help support the Holden community. Holden Police Chief Eddie Benjamin says the event continues Greely's belief that one small gesture could change a life. "We have it here in his memory, and to celebrate friendship and having the community come out and play. That's what he was all about. Having fun with the community and being engaged," says Benjamin. Also part of the 25 Days of Kindness program, a food…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) KENOSHA, Wis. (WTMJ) - Authorities say three siblings, two brothers and their sister, were killed on Thanksgiving after an apartment fire in Wisconsin. Family and neighbors are grieving the loss of Connor, Rylee and Alena Kannin following a fire at an apartment complex near 43rd Avenue Thursday night. Their father is also dealing with smoke inhalation. "It makes me sick to my stomach, just looking at that place," neighbor Latoya Cook said. "It's hard." Cook lives in the same building and was with her daughter on their way back from a gathering when she saw the smoke and flames. "I instantly smelled it, and then you could see the smoke in the air. It was very thick, and it was bad," she said. Surveillance video shows when the fire started to take over the apartment shortly after 10:30 p.m. Moments later, people could be…...