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Illinois police identify 5 people, including 3 children, killed in school bus crash
- Five people, including three children, were killed in a fiery crash when a school bus and a semitruck collided along a highway in western Illinois.
- The bus from Schuyler-Industry Schools crossed the center line into the path of a semitruck carrying sand.
- Both vehicles became engulfed in flames upon collision in Rushville, a community about 60 miles west of Springfield.
Authorities have identified the five people killed in a fiery crash, including both drivers and three children, when a school bus and a semitruck collided along a highway in western Illinois.
The eastbound bus from Schuyler-Industry Schools crossed the center line “for an unknown reason” Monday into westbound U.S. Route 24 and into the path of a semitruck carrying sand, Illinois State Police said, citing preliminary findings.
Both vehicles “became engulfed in flames” when the truck slammed into the bus around 11:30 a.m. in Rushville, a Schuyler County community of about 3,000 roughly 60 miles west of Springfield, state police said. All four people aboard the bus — three children and the driver — were killed, as was the semitruck driver.
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The three children were identified by the Schuyler County coroner as 5-year-old Maria Miller, 3-year-old Andrew Miller and 3-year-old Noah Driscoll, all from Rushville, state police said. The school bus driver was identified as Angela Spiker, 57, of Rushville, and the truck driver as David Coufal, 72, of Browning, Illinois.
Illinois State Police Capt. Jody Huffman speaks during a news conference about the five people, including three children, who were killed on March 11, 2024, after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois. (Illinois State Police Troop 6 via AP)
The county coroner said autopsies would be performed on the victims’ bodies in Springfield.
Schuyler County Sheriff Bill Redshaw told reporters Monday that the tragedy had hit the small, close-knit community particularly hard.
“There’s not really words at this time that can be said,” he said. “When you have a loss of life like this, it’s devastating.”
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Schuyler-Industry Schools canceled classes Tuesday and Wednesday because of the crash.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce our school community has lost both staff and students in the traffic incident involving one of our school buses this morning,” the school district said in a statement.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by a National Transportation Safety Board team and state police, the Illinois agency announced.
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Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 17 drawing
22-34-45-48-55, Mega Ball: 14
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 17 drawing
Midday: 2-5-2
Evening: 8-9-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 17 drawing
Midday: 7-7-7-1
Evening: 7-1-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from July 17 drawing
Midday: 03-06-07-08-09-10-13-17-18-21-22
Evening: 02-04-06-12-13-17-18-19-20-21-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from July 17 drawing
03-04-22-23-26
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from July 17 drawing
12-23-24-25-26-33, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Gunfire erupted Friday during a funeral on Detroit’s west side, leaving five people injured, including the suspect.
At about 5:48 p.m., a physical fight broke out during a funeral at Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Plymouth Road, south of Interstate 96 on the city’s west side, authorities said.
During the fight, one suspect produced a handgun and fired into the crowd, striking multiple people, authorities said.
Officers were already stationed in the area, assigned to assist at a separate visitation at a nearby funeral home after police received threats of violence during that event. One officer who responded to the church in response to the fight saw the shooting and returned fire, striking the shooter.
“I want to thank the Detroit Police Department for the officer’s quick and courageous action, which prevented further harm,” Mayor Mary Sheffield said in a statement late Friday. “This was an act of senseless violence, and it has no place in our city.”
In total, five people were struck, including the suspect, police said. All were hit in the lower part of their body and were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police called the shooting an “isolated incident” and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities said four of the injured parties were in their mid-20s, including the suspect. The other victim was in their mid-30s.
Sheffield said the funeral was for a young man who had died in a car crash.
“My thoughts are with them, their families, and everyone affected. I am grateful that all of the victims are expected to survive,” the mayor said.
The suspect was taken into police custody and police recovered the firearm, authorities said.
Police were not sure why the combatants were initially fighting at the church.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
mreinhart@detroitnews.com
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A 12-year-old was shot and injured during the afternoon of July 17, and Milwaukee police are asking the public for information.
The shooting happened around 6:35 p.m. on the 5600 block of North 60th Street, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. The child was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police said the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or the P3 Tips App.
Adrienne Davis is a general assignment and breaking news reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
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