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Mother Charged After Son’s Body is Found in Kentucky A tragic story has unfolded in Breathitt County, Kentucky, where a mother has been charged following the discovery of her 10-year-old son’s body in a shallow grave. Jayden Spicer was reported missing, sending the local community into a frantic search. Jayden’s remains were located in a heavily wooded area on a Tuesday afternoon, just six days after he was last seen. His mother, 33-year-old Felicia Gross, has now been arrested and faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and falsely reporting an incident, according to Kentucky…
Taylor Swift to Appear on Podcast with Travis Kelce NEW YORK — Taylor Swift is gearing up for a new chapter as she announces her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In an exciting twist, she will also be making her first appearance on the podcast “New Heights,” hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason. The podcast, which usually focuses on football, teased the episode featuring Swift with a vibrant social media post that sparked buzz among fans. It confirmed the special guest just as Swift unveiled her twelfth studio album. How to Tune In Swift’s…
Trump Takes the Helm at the Kennedy Center: A New Era for the Arts? In an exciting turn of events for the arts community, President Donald Trump has embraced his new role as chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This position marks a significant shift in leadership as Trump prepares to announce the recipients of the annual Kennedy Center Honors. This event is steeped in tradition, recognizing notable contributions to the performing arts. Historically, the Kennedy Center, named after President John F. Kennedy, has celebrated artists from all walks of life. However, Trump’s involvement comes with a…
Get Ready for Fantasy Football Draft Season The much-anticipated fantasy football draft season is here. As players gear up for the excitement, having the right strategies and information is crucial. This year, a dedicated toolkit filled with expert advice and in-depth analysis is available to help you build your championship-winning team. Draft Kit Update The 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit is continuously updated, ensuring you have access to the latest rankings, player insights, and expert analysis right up until the start of the season. Whether you’re a novice looking to navigate your first draft or a seasoned gamer aiming for…
Beyoncé Wins First Emmy Award with “Beyoncé Bowl” Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, a multi-talented artist, has achieved another milestone in her career by winning her first Emmy Award. This honor comes as part of her involvement in the “Beyoncé Bowl,” a Western-themed halftime show that was featured during a Christmas NFL game on Netflix, showcasing the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. The recognition is for outstanding costumes in a variety, nonfiction, or reality show. The halftime show, which took place in Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, included a live performance of songs from her album “Cowboy Carter.” This Emmy win is particularly…
A Cicero man accused of fleeing from police and leading them on a high-speed chase following a dramatic road rage incident in Naperville was denied pre-trial release on Saturday, according to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. The suspect, 31-year-old Jose Gutierrez, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer, one felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and multiple misdemeanor offenses including aggravated assault, resisting a police officer, reckless driving and transportation of open alcohol by a driver. Naperville police responded to a call Friday evening of…
The Portage Township School Board gave itself pay raises Monday in keeping with a new state law. Board Vice President Wilma Vazquez said she believes the previous $2,000 annual salary had been the same for several decades. With the new law, board members can be paid one-tenth of the previous year’s salary for the lowest-paid teacher in the district. Boards need to pass a resolution to that effect to get the new rate. “It’s always been set by the state,” board President Andy Maletta said. With the resolution, the rate will be updated annually, he said. The board also signed…
The Chicago Cubs are holding a public memorial for Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. The public tribute will be held in Gallagher Way starting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 22 when Cubs fans can pay their respects to Sandberg, who passed away at age 65 on July 28. His statue in monument row outside Wrigley Field had become a place for Cubs fans to gather following the news, and the team again welcomes fans to gather there for the memorial. A ticket is not required to attend. Sandberg’s private funeral service will be broadcast on the Gallagher Way…
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 98 degrees (1944) Low temperature: 51 degrees (2004) Precipitation: 2.86 inches (1987) Snowfall: None 1927: “Lucky Lindy” Charles Lindbergh touched down in Chicago in his Spirit of St. Louis aircraft to promote commercial air travel several months after his historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. “We have entered the era of commercial aviation,” Lindbergh told a crowd of 35,000 at…
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2025. There are 140 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 13, In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Also on this date: In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, from the Aztecs. In 1792, French revolutionaries arrested and imprisoned King Louis XVI; he would be executed by guillotine the following January. In 1889, William Gray of Hartford, Connecticut, received a patent for the first coin-operated telephone. In 1952, Big Mama Thornton first recorded the song…