Midwest

Ohio woman pulled to safety from basement while home above her engulfed in flames, bodycam shows

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2 years ago

October 30, 2024

Ohio woman pulled to safety from basement while home above her engulfed in flames, bodycam shows

The heroic rescue of an Ohio woman from the basement of a home fully engulfed in flames was caught on body camera video.

The fire took place just before 11 a.m. on Oct. 23 in the 7700 block of Branch Road in York Township, Medina County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said in a news release.

Video shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page shows deputies and fire officials rushing to the 31-year-old woman’s aid following a 911 call stating she was trapped.

“Ma’am, stand back if you’re in there,” someone with a mallet can be heard saying before breaking one of the basement windows. Smoke could then be seen coming out. “Ma’am, can you come to the sound of my voice?” the person continued. “Come to the sound of my voice. Come here. Come here.”

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It took a few minutes, but the woman could finally be seen emerging from the basement of the burning home. (Facebook/Medina County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio)

Rescuers then saw the woman they were there to save and reached into the small, rectangular hole with their arms in an attempt to hoist the woman out.

A group of people could be seen passing rope down into the hole before a firefighter crawled in backwards.

“We got you, yup. Grab up, you’re good. You’re good,” someone can be heard saying as the woman’s hand and arm emerged from the window hole. It took many people to pull her out before everyone backed away from the burning building.

The woman then told first responders that her dog was still inside, and asked for help getting it out.

Rescuers, however, backed away from the home as quickly as possible while flames fully took it over.

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After the woman was pulled from the basement safely, body camera footage shows flames take over the entire home. (Facebook/Medina County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio)

The woman rescued was taken to a hospital where she was treated and released. Officials told Fox News Digital that “at least two dogs” perished in the fire.

Four sheriff’s office personnel and two fire officials were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and minor injuries, MCSO said. They were all treated and released.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

“Dispatchers, law enforcement and fire personnel all played a vital role in saving the individual from an extremely peril[ous] situation,” a statement read.

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Illinois

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

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21 minutes ago

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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27 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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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.