Local News from Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Already Pardoned by Trump, Jan. 6 Rioters Push for Compensation

One of the rioters’ lawyers wants to create a panel that would decide on financial damages for what the rioters believe were unfair prosecutions.

Hard-Nosed Sheriff Who Inspired ‘Walking Tall’ Movie Killed His Wife, Inquiry Says

Buford Pusser, who was portrayed in the 1973 hit movie, led people to believe that his wife was ambushed by his enemies, cold-case investigators in Tennessee said.

Noem defends deployment of the National Guard in U.S. cities.

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security se

Boy Shot During ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Prank in Houston

The police in Houston detained a person after a 10-year-old boy who had knocked on a door was shot on Saturday night, officials said.