Business owners and attorneys say local governments across the country are using vague and often subjective blight designations to justify seizing private property.
Police said that three people are dead, including a police officer, and three others injured after a gunman opened fire in a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Minnesota Historical Society has announced its intent to return the Mankato Hanging Rope, used in the largest mass execution in U.S. history, to a Dakota tribe.
Glenbrook South High School announced it launched a probe into the "deeply offensive" quote that was printed in its yearbook of a student being "happy" about the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Tiffany Trump's husband headlined a meeting with dozens of Arab leaders in Michigan, including some formerly partial to Biden, in an effort to curry favor leading up to the November election.
A Michigan man with a suspended driver's license was caught driving during a virtual court hearing earlier this month. A judge was surprised by what he saw.
Walhalla Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebecca Davis discusses the surge of illegal immigration in North Dakota ahead of her testimony to Congress.
Groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to force the Wisconsin Department of Justice to disclose the birthdates, disciplinary records and names of every WI officer.
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the launch of a $100 million public-private fund aimed at helping business startups and entrepreneurs.
One person is dead after a fatal explosion occurred at a house in southern Wisconsin, according to police. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evanston, Illinois citizens are suing the city that was the first in the U.S. to fund reparations to Black residents saying it is "presumptively unconstitutional."
One person has died and seven others are injured following what officials described as a "natural gas explosion" at a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.
A top adviser to a House Democrat running for Senate in Michigan once posted on social media about supporting an event featuring Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.
African American abolitionist and women's right advocate Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech on this day in history, May 29, 1851, in Akron, Ohio.
Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder for driving an unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood resident.
An Indianapolis police officer on Tuesday fatally shot a suspect in an armed carjacking after they reached for an item they dropped during a foot pursuit.
A high school girls soccer announcer has been reprimanded for vulgar comments he made in a hot-mic video during halftime of the Kansas Class 4A-1A state championship tournament.
Republican former Speaker Cliff Rosenberger of the Ohio House of Representatives will not be charged in a federal probe into his travel and spending habits while in office.
A man convicted of murder in Chicago based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness has filed a lawsuit against the city and the police department.
Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Ind., has abandoned his constituents and joined the "D.C. political machine" after joining Congress three years ago, according to his GOP challenger.
An Indiana man told police he "always wanted to kill somebody" after he was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a grocery store.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.
The Spirit of '76 Fireworks warehouse in Boonville, Missouri, caught fire on Monday, according to local officials. Pictures show a mushroom cloud outside the factory.
A Michigan man, his family and neighbors are celebrating the end of a horrible squatter situation that involved illegal drug activity and police for years.
A pilot and six passengers aboard a single-engine Cessna U206C all parachuted to safety before the plane crashed near a Missouri airport, officials said.
Here's a look at 10 of the most iconic all-American summertime foods, from cheeseburgers to apple pie, that arrived in the New World only after the Columbus Exchange.
John Wayne, the iconic actor, was born in Iowa on this day in history, May 26, 1907 — and went on appear in a myriad of films, starring in dozens of Westerns over the years.
A mother in Ohio was sentenced Friday in the death of her 4-year-old daughter whose diet mainly consisted of Mountain Dew from a baby bottle, prosecutors said.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a special legislative session for the purpose of passing a bill that will guarantee President Biden is on the presidential ballot this year.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Michigan from waterfalls to islands. Discover the state's top attractions and practical tips for your visit.
Two American missionaries in Haiti were killed Thursday, a Christian nonprofit said. Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker said his daughter, Natalie, was one of the missionaries.
Two families in the Illinois suburbs found a "one in a million" blue-eyed cicada while exploring in their backyard, snapping picture of the rare insect.
A destructive EF-4 tornado killed four people and injured at least 35 in the small city of Greenfield, Iowa; more than 100 homes in the community of 2,000 were ripped apart in just one minute.
A Republican led committee has released a document they say shows the Biden administration improperly working to register voters in a key battleground state.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said on Thursday that the city has "separated" from the employee who doxxed Harrison Butker following his commencement speech.
A beauty queen was arrested as part of a major cartel bust, which included 18 suspects as of last week, and was accused of using her job to transport cash
An Indiana dog has finally found a new family and a place to call home after spending hours "crying endlessly" in his kennel during his stay at the Humane Society for Hamilton County.
A public library in Wisconsin announced on its Facebook page that it will be accepting a photo of the animal or child who destroyed a book in lieu of a fine for a damaged item.
The CDC advised workers to use protective equipment if they may be exposed to sick livestock after a Texas dairy worker tested positive for bird flu, but many have not received any.
Three American cities make great travel destinations for history buffs, families and food lovers this summer: Williamsburg, Virginia; St. Augustine, Florida; and Independence, Missouri.
Twelve states are petitioning the Supreme Court to rule on blue-state policies they claim are forcing other states to follow their left-wing climate change agenda.
For this week's "Short questions," Fox News Channel's Dana Perino talks to Adam Klotz, meteorologist — who reveals his favorite foods and if he'd ever travel to space if Elon Musk called.
Missouri prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty against Larry Acree, a Kansas City-area man accused of killing a court employee and a police officer.
Many people in eastern Ohio are wondering how much they will end up with after a judge signed off on a $600 million class action settlement over last year's Norfolk Southern derailment.
Billions of the buzzing cicadas are expected thanks to a 'double brood,' not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas emerge at the same time.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is going after Kansas City for what he says was "retaliation" against Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for expressing his Christian beliefs.
The U.S. Attorney's Office charged six men with conspiracy to commit visa fraud after staging a series of fake robberies across Chicago and its suburbs.
Illinois Democratic state lawmakers was to replace the word "offender" to "justice-impacted individual" in a new bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday.
The DOJ filed a lawsuit on Monday against two pro-life organizations and seven activists for blocking access to an abortion clinic in Ohio in 2021, saying they violated the FACE act.
A Northwestern journalism professor is coming under fire from members of Congress for "hateful antisemitic canards" ahead of a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey spoke to “OutKick the Morning" with Charly Arnolt Thursday to outline the steps his office taking after Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was doxed.
The Juicy Lucy — spelled Jucy Lucy at times — is a cheeseburger with the gooey cheese inside the patty. It's venerable culinary tradition in the taverns of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
Johnny Carson was for years the king of late-night TV — and on this day in history, May 22, 1992, he hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show," drawing some 50 million viewers.
Storms spun up tornados in Iowa that caused an unknown number of injuries and extensive damage, including the taking down of several 250-foot wind turbines.
Wisconsin environmental regulators said a manure spill at a dairy farm has resulted in a mile-long fish kill in Monroe County; drinking water should not be affected.
Newly-filed court documents are revealing new gruesome details surrounding the investigation into the murders of two Kansas women who went missing after a trip to Oklahoma.
A Detroit police lieutenant has been placed on administrative duties after bodycam footage showed him engaging in a shouting match with an anti-Israel demonstrator.
An unnamed 34-year-old woman living inside the Family Fare sign in Midland, Michigan, told police it had a reputation as an "old safe spot" within her family.
52-year-old Missouri inmate Christopher Dunn, who has maintained his innocence in the first-degree murder he was convicted of, will have his claim heard in court this week.
Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia are among the worst states for childbirth, according to a recent report by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group.
Ashley Monroe, 35, drunkenly plowed into a group of 16 pedestrians, half of them under the age of 8, then fled the scene on Saturday, Michigan prosecutors said. Two victims died at the scene.
37-year-old Raphael Hammond has been ordered to remain in custody without bail, on a charge of being a felon in possession of a handgun in a shooting outside Wrigley Field.
Veterinarians at the Cincinnati Zoo confirmed that the broken arm of Gladys the gorilla is healing well, thanks to Colibrium Additive's 3D-printed titanium cast.
President Biden appeared to make a gaffe during his speech to an NAACP campaign event in Michigan, suggesting he was vice president during the pandemic.
The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of our unique national traits, trends, history, people and popular interests. See if you can get all 8 right!
Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable provided Fox News Digital with an exclusive look at the 20 cities across America that are "hot spots for non-monogamy."
A 21-year-old college student is accused of driving under the influence while causing a crash that killed a high school senior days away from graduating.
A Missouri museum achieved a Guinness World Record title for the largest gathering of people wearing underwear on their heads for a minute — with over 350 people participating.
Senator Josh Hawley defended his "friend" Harrison Butker this week on social media after both media and the NFL condemned the kicker's commencement address.
The Minnesota GOP tossed its support behind Royce White, a former Black Lives Matter protest leader turned GOP Senate candidate, in the race to replace Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran who was wounded in combat, received his Purple Heart medal after 73 years and a 'long fight with the U.S. Army.'
Former President Trump heads to Minnesota Friday to headline a state GOP fundraiser as he aims to flip the blue state red in November's election and expand the map in his 2024 rematch with Biden.
An Indiana judge has ruled that tacos and burritos are "Mexican-style sandwiches," allowing a man to proceed with opening his new restaurant without an amendment.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his accomplishments in a full year after his initial inauguration in 2023, from the migrant crisis to Black representation in government.
Former President Trump heads to Minnesota on Friday, to headline a state GOP fundraiser, as he aims to flip the blue state red in November's election and expand the map in his 2024 rematch with Biden
Otto Rohwedder of Davenport, Iowa, created the invention by which all others are judged — sliced bread — in 1928. His innovation quickly changed consumer culture.
The U.S Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case on this day in history, May 17, 1954.
Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called out Kansas City officials after Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was doxxed online in a post shared by the city's social media account.
Sammy Teusch died by suicide on May 5 at just 10 years old after his family says he was emotionally and physically abused at his Greenfield, Indiana, school.
The city of Kansas City is apologizing after revealing the residence of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in a since-deleted post on social media Wednesday.
The committees tasked with overseeing small business and the SBA sent a letter demanding travel schedules of agency officials amid allegations relating to voter registration in their official capacities.
Student protesters went to the homes of at least one University of Michigan Board of Regents member and staged an early-morning demonstration on Saturday which officials called illegal.
Chicago police began clearing an anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University and the school warned that anyone who breaches the fence will be arrested.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..
Census estimates show a modest reversal in population decline in Northeast and Midwest cities while 13 of the 15 fastest-growing cities were in the South, eight of them in Texas alone.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur is drawing renewed criticism over a comment where she compared the American Revolution to religious turmoil in the Middle East and Osama bin Laden.
A whistleblower who wrote the software used by a high-tech EPA plane after the East Palestine derailment described the federal response as tardy and mistake-ridden.
A recent report shows a 60% increase in police officers killed in the line of duty since 2018. These are eight stories of those who lost their lives while on duty last year.
The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.
Fans of Prince will get a chance to stay at his Minneapolis home in a rare Airbnb experience. The stay comes in honor of the 40th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" film.
During an introductory news conference, longtime broadcaster Doug Gottlieb discussed his move into the coaching ranks, as he takes over for Sundance Wicks in coaching Green Bay.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has begun following up on complaints about businesses employing illegal immigrants in an effort to crack down on the practice in his state.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss how Chilean nationals are expertly ransacking homes throughout his community.
A barge smashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the barge, Fox 7 Austin reports.
The Oversight Project sued the SBA, claiming it failed to comply with records requests relating to a memo establishing coordination between the agency and Michigan's state elections arm.
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is facing criticism from the right over a 2021 interview where he said his policies are "not much different" than President Biden's.
Dorothy Jean Tillman II became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University at age 17, officials say.
The president of Northwestern University threatened anti-Israel agitators with "disciplinary action" after students vandalized an Israeli and American flag display.
The U.S. government's specialized plane, which has advanced sensors and can allegedly deploy within an hour of a chemical disaster, took 4 days to fly over Ohio after the Norfolk Southern derailment.
Ohio is pushing to identify and purge non-citizens who are registered to vote in the state, requesting further data from President Biden's administration.
"Top Thrill 2," the newly opened replacement for Cedar Point's "Top Thrill Dragster" roller coaster, has gone down for an "extended closure" just days after opening.
Ryan Delanty, a former University of Missouri fraternity member, has pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to a minor and misdemeanor hazing, officials say.
Indiana Southeast stunned the college baseball world on Monday when they scored 12 runs in the bottom of the ninth in their NAIA playoff matchup to win the game.
Trump is getting close to making his vice presidential choice and the veepstakes is heating up. Will it be a North Dakota governor or one of the others in the Trump circle?
Contentious primaries Tuesday in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska will set up crucial general election showdowns this autumn in the battles for the House and Senate.
Nearly 50 homes were reportedly destroyed by severe weather, including tornadoes, last week in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Dozens of others were seriously damaged.
Democratic Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming, who has served the Jeffersonville area since 2018, is retiring — and has stated intent to vacate her office immediately.
Barry Cadden, the former president of New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
The Ohio police officer who was killed in the line of duty Saturday night has been identified as 23-year-old Jacob Derbin, according to local media reports.
A federal judge ruled against and seemingly ridiculed a lawsuit brought against a Wisconsin voting law that requires a witness in order to verify an absentee ballot.
Bishop Robert Barron spoked to Fox News Digital about the death of the ongoing Christian revival in America, President Biden's faith, and why Catholicism is suddenly cool.
Part one of Fox News Digital's series on Donald Trump's VP search focuses on South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has faced controversy but widely appeals to the conservative base.
The body of man canoeing in Northern Minnesota was found submerged by fellow canoeists on Friday. The man had been camping alone and wasn't wearing a life jacket.
Pastor James Ward of Insight Church in Illinois reflects on three verses from the First Letter of John and reveals how he believes love is the best way to defeat evil today.
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign aims to expand the map, as it eyes flipping Minnesota and Virginia red. The presumptive GOP nominee heads to blue state New Jersey this weekend.
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, in a move Republicans castigated as apathetic toward national security threats.
A sword once wielded by legendary Union Gen. William T. Sherman is among numerous historic relics headed for the auction block next week in Ohio's capital.
Eddie Ray-Jr. Johnson of Garden City, Michigan, pleaded no contest to manslaughter Friday in the 2019 shooting death of Detroit Police Sgt. Elaine Williams.
Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers from Northwestern University over a dead reached with anti-Israel protesters in an effort to end disruptive behavior.
45-year-old Kansas man Ricky Alderete is facing over 19 years in prison for his role in stealing a statue of Jackie Robinson that was eventually "dismantled."
A homeless woman was found living inside a sign on top of a grocery store. The unidentified 34-year-old told police she had been staying in the sign for a year.
An unpleasant, yet thrilling event will take place at a conservatory in Minnesota as a rare, exotic flower is about to bloom, but the aroma is known to smell like rotting flesh.
Air Force veteran Gary Peddicord sent an unsuspecting burglar scrambling from his Nebraska jewelry store when he confronted him with his weapon drawn on Saturday.
A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.
House Education and Workforce Committee chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders demanding answers on the school's response to antisemitism.
Army veteran Gary Peddicord sent an unsuspecting burglar scrambling from his Nebraska jewelry store when he confronted him with his weapon drawn on Saturday.
A newly passed law making it a crime for an illegal immigrant to be in Iowa is being challenged in court as unconstitutional by civil rights and immigration groups.
Former Vice Detective Andrew Mitchell, 60, of Sunbury, Ohio, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for kidnapping sex workers under the guise of arrest.
North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been issued a $2,500 fine and 250 hours of community service in a speculation case stemming from a state-leased building he had ownership of.
Eric Molitor, who was acquitted of an alleged supporting role in a 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is running for Wexford County sheriff.
Republican former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has been charged with lying to federal authorities about an illegal, $30,000 campaign contribution by a Nigerian billionaire.
Chrystul Kizer pleaded guilty Thursday to reckless homicide in the 2018 death of Randall Volar, an act she initially argued was justified as he was sexually trafficking her.
Two men who led the charge in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which protects and preserves millions of seeds, will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates.
State Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a FOIA request at the DOJ for documents related to any communications with prosecutors connected to the indictments of former President Trump.
A Chicago woman went through a lengthy legal process in order to remove a squatter living in her late mother's home. She described the situation as "emotionally draining" and overwhelming."
The cicada invasion of 2024 has kicked off where billions of the flying insects will appear in 17 states in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803
Ohio's Republican Attorney General is pushing back against 'woke' critics of his recent letter reminding anti-Israel protesters of a law that could mean prison time.
Surveillance video shows a truck with three children inside going airborne before it careens into a lagoon in Michigan. Authorities believe a drunk driver was behind the wheel.
Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend some $7 million on television ads for five state Senate races they believe are pivotal in their bid to seize control of the chamber.
U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky has ruled 2 Arkansas high school teachers cannot be prevented by the state from discussing critical race theory in their classrooms.
The Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood, Iowa, is set to permanently close after investigators determined intellectually disabled patients were mistreated at the facility.
Video captured anti-Israel protesters swarming Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she celebrated her daughter's college graduation at a local restaurant.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns university presidents: masked students in anti-Israel protests could face felony charges under the state's anti-disguise law.
During a House Education & Workforce Committee hearing, a Republican member questioned Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the legitimacy and legality of student loan cancelation.
Three alleged victims of sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers in Illinois came forward as part of a lawsuit with 95 plaintiffs. This case follows similar cases in other states.
After catching a monster-sized, 101-pound blue catfish in the Ohio River, teen Jaylynn Parker has officially received the Ohio state record after landing in the fish on April 7.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced that angler Blas Lars recently broke the state record for heaviest yellow perch in April. The world record dates back to 1865.
Indiana Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Ukrainian-born lawmaker, has won the GOP primary election to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District in the House.
Randy Niemeyer will serve as the Republican nominee in one of Indiana's most closely watched House races, where the GOP looks to flip a seat from blue to red.
Two people were reported dead Tuesday after an early morning mobile home explosion was heard in Princeton, a town roughly halfway between Minneapolis and St. Cloud.
The Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee voted Tuesday in favor of a comprehensive review of the state government's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
25-year-old Jaylin Brazier is standing trial for second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Zion Foster, whose body has yet to be found despite an extensive search.
Ronnie Wiggs is facing a second-degree murder charge after he allegedly killed his wife at a Missouri hospital because he couldn't afford her medical bills.
53-year-old Georgia resident Larissa Brady has been identified as the woman who sustained a deadly fall from the stands at Ohio State University's graduation ceremony Sunday.
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an Ohio doctor who gained notoriety for making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, had her medical license reinstated after it was suspended.
A House committee sent a historic subpoena to the Biden administration after it says it didn't receive answers on a potentially unconstitutional voter registration push.
Lawmakers in Minnesota have launched a debate on legislation to amend the constitution to protect LGBTQ rights and abortion; more than 100 people filled the legislative hearing room.
A WI judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance that sought to invalidate the state's new wolf management plan; officials were accused of violating open meetings law.
A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.
95 men and women have filed a lawsuit alleging decades of child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers; many said they were rewarded or threatened to keep quiet.
A person fell several stories to their death from Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University's graduation ceremony on Sunday. The person has yet to be identified.
Arkansas is set to replace the statues of two figures from its history that have represented the state at the U.S. Capitol with contemporary figures, officials say.
A Michigan college president defended selecting activist and former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines as a commencement speaker, according to a report.
Gov. Kristi Noem's new book, titled "No Going Back," details her life in politics and several controversial topics discussed in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from corporate PACs despite previously denouncing their influence in politics.
The GOP Senate primary in battleground Michigan is becoming more combative as a wealthy investor takes aim at the front-runner in the race, who's backed by former President Trump,
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new $50 billion contract with the public schools system for pay hikes, healthcare and migrant services.
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