Crime & Public Safety
08/23/2026 · Galax
Teen Arrested in Food Festival Shooting Possessed 'Ghost Gun'
Seattle police announced the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting at a local food festival. Authorities stated the firearm recovered was a 9mm ghost gun from a company that previously produced firearm components.
08/23/2026
Read StoryFamily Expresses Concern for U.S. Veteran Imprisoned in Russia
The family of U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman reports his health is declining in a Russian prison. Russian authorities arrested Gilman in 2022. His sentence, initially four and a half years, increased to ten years.
08/23/2026
FBI, EPA Warn Water Utilities After Cyberattacks Across Seven States
Cyberattacks on municipal water systems have emerged in at least seven states. The FBI and EPA have issued a joint warning to utilities regarding efforts to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
08/23/2026