Midwest

Arkansas police investigating Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock

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1 year ago

November 30, 2024

Arkansas police investigating Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock

Police in Little Rock, Arkansas, were investigating a shooting that took place during Black Friday afternoon at the Park Plaza Mall, according to reports.

Authorities received a report about an “active aggressor” just before 2 p.m., FOX 16 reported.

Mark Edwards with the Little Rock Police Department told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette the shooting was an “isolated incident.”

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Police in Little Rock, Arkansas, were investigating a shooting that took place during Black Friday afternoon at the Park Plaza Mall, according to reports. (KLRT)

“I haven’t heard of any fatalities,” Edwards told the Gazette. “I’ve heard maybe a couple of non-life threatening injuries, but nothing fatal.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Little Rock Police Department for more information.

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Little Rock police responded to a shooting at Park Plaza Mall. (KLRT)

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr said in a statement that the actions of two people had “jeopardized the lives” of shoppers.

“The careless, senseless and criminal actions of two individuals today jeopardized the lives and safety of residents and visitors. We are praying for the victims of this incident, and are hopeful they make a full recovery,” he said in a statement posted to X.

“Gun violence is unacceptable at any time or in any place,” he added. We trust those responsible for this will be held fully accountable for their dangerous and reckless decisions. We are grateful to our law enforcement officers, first responders, mall security, and employees, and everyone who acted quickly to ensure safety and protect others.”

It wasn’t clear if any arrests had been made.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, as shoppers start buying Christmas gifts and sellers advertise huge markdowns.

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Illinois

Illinois State Police release video of deadly shooting involving ISP troopers on South Side

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May 16, 2026

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Illinois State Police release video of deadly shooting involving ISP troopers on South Side

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois State Police have released videos showing a deadly shooting involving state troopers last month in Chicago.

The video in the player above may be difficult to watch.

The shooting happened around 10:50 p.m. April 15 in the 6500-block of South Champlain Avenue in the city’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Officers got a call for a domestic battery from a passenger in a vehicle on I-57.

That passenger led the officers to find her boyfriend, 24-year-old Jalen Carpenter, in the 6500-block of South Champlain Avenue.

That’s where the newly released video picks up.

ABC7 froze the video at the moment it appears Carpenter fires a weapon during a scuffle with the officers.

No one was hit by that bullet, but seconds later, the officers return fire, killing Carpenter, officials said.

The officers are still on administrative status while the Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation investigates the case.

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Indiana

Indiana Peony Festival rescheduled due to storms

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21 minutes ago

May 16, 2026

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Indiana Peony Festival rescheduled due to storms

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Mother Nature is forcing one of central Indiana’s most popular spring festivals to move.

The Indiana Peony Festival has been rescheduled from Saturday, May 16, to Sunday, May 17, due to forecasted storms and high winds.

“After closely monitoring the weather overnight, and after doing everything we could to keep today’s plans in place, conditions have unfortunately taken a turn for the worse,” festival organizers said in a statement. “We are so incredibly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says he supports the festival’s decision to postpone until Sunday.

“While we can’t control the weather, this adjustment helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The city is ready to support the festival’s efforts for tomorrow, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the event on Sunday,” Jensen said in a release.

Know Before You Go:

Festival Hours: Remain the same — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Noblesville’s Seminary Park and Historic Downtown
Events: Festival and Downtown Brunch and Retail Crawl Brunch & Blooms

For updated information, please visit indianapeonyfestival.com.

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Iowa

‘Viral’ mac and cheese bar expanding in Iowa with new Waukee store

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27 minutes ago

May 16, 2026

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‘Viral’ mac and cheese bar expanding in Iowa with new Waukee store

You know that viral mac and cheese place? The one that slathers every bowl with ungodly amounts of cheese? The one that makes you feel lactose intolerant just looking at it?

Yeah. Roni’s Mac Bar is opening its second Iowa location, this time in Waukee.

The store will celebrate with a grand opening on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. sharp

In a video on social media, the company credits the new location choice to the Waukee man who drove to a location in Waco, Texas, asked for a bowl so cheesy that the chef making it felt lactose-intolerant just looking at it.

Frank Senese, chief executive officer of Roni’s Mac and Cheese, said the business as the “Chipotle of mac and cheese.”

“It’s comfort food; whether you’re a hungover college kid, tattooed biker or a little princess in a tutu, you’re going to find something here that you’ll love,” Senese told the Ames Tribune before the company’s restaurant opened there in 2025. “It’s a fun way to think outside the box.”

The first 100 people to get in line can spin the wheel for a chance to win giveaways and a year’s worth of mac and cheese.

Roni’s Mac bar boasts massive menu

The quote, “Think outside the box” is painted on the wall inside the mac and cheese bar, and the menu certainly inspires customers to do just that.

Roni’s Mac Bar has created a menu of more than 77 million possible combinations that continues to grow, Senese said.

Every bowl can be unique, with drizzles like pesto and ranch, and toppings such as tomatoes and even pineapple − a topping that can be a key indicator of a repeat customer, Senese said.