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    WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — Prosecutors presented video evidence Tuesday in the Waukesha County trial of Kevin Lychwick, who is charged in the 2024 shooting death of his neighbor Carlos Maldonado.

Waukesha police discovered Maldonado’s body in October 2024 near Frame Park, wrapped in a tarp and concealed under leaves and twigs in a wooded area behind an apartment building.

“The body was quasi-semi-buried and was covered in leaves and twigs and stuff, so it looked like the body was to be intentionally concealed,” Waukesha Police Capt. Dan Baumann said at the time.

Maldonado, 55, had been missing for six months before his body was found. Police arrested Lychwick, his neighbor, after finding a gun in his car that they said fired the fatal shots. Investigators also discovered what they described as a hit list in Lychwick’s home, which included Maldonado’s name with the word “neutralized” written next to it.

“You’re trying to make a fool out of me on top of it. I refuse to be part of this. You’re railroading me, I say again,” Lychwick said during the trial Tuesday.

Representing himself, Lychwick frequently clashed with Judge David Maas.

“I need to go back to my cell and lay down. That’s all I can tell you. When I feel better, I’ll let you know,” Lychwick said in court Tuesday while attempting to delay the trial.

His efforts to postpone proceedings were unsuccessful.

During testimony, a neighbor said he saw Lychwick on his surveillance camera after midnight.

“Let me just play this clip for you, and at the conclusion of the clip, I’ll have a question for you,” the prosecutor said.

“Mmm hmm. Yes,” the neighbor replied after reviewing the footage.

“Is there an individual walking on this clip, sir?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes,” the neighbor said.

“Do you recognize that individual?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes,” the neighbor replied.

“Who is that individual?” the prosecutor asked.

“Kevin Lychwick,” the neighbor said.

Lychwick faces life in prison if convicted. Testimony is set to resume Wednesday.

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By Adam Roberts

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    DYER, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — Bodycam footage shows a Crawford County deputy go into a burning home twice to try to rescue a woman.

Deputy Robin Gaines was hospitalized after the attempted rescue on the morning of June 3 due to burns and smoke inhalation. He was originally in the Intensive Care Unit, but was expected to begin outpatient treatment on Tuesday.

Three people were able to escape the fire. The state fire marshal is looking into what caused the fire.

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By Donna Pitman

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    OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — What do you do when you’re in need?

Ask for what you need.

For Amanda Schmidt of Overland Park, that request is being made in a creative way.

“I was playing around with an AI website, and had it make me a decal, and it just popped out. It’s really cute…So I had them made, and just slapped on the back of my car.”

And more than seventy other cars after that.

The decals carry Schmidt’s ask: “I need a Kidney.”

Schmidt is looking for a living donor, and one with a rare blood type: O+ or O-.

She has PKD, or Polycystic Kidney Disease. It’s a genetic condition that causes cysts to grow on her kidneys that will, over time, lead to kidney failure.

Schmidt says each of her kidneys weighs around eight pounds, the same as a full gallon jug each. They’re compressing her organs and her lungs, and they’ll need to be removed soon. That removal is complicated by the need for a living donor with a specific blood type.

“It is more of a rare blood type, rare in the sense that you can only receive a positive or negative, so the way the wait list for that is longer than other, the other blood types.”

Despite the longer wait, Schmidt holds hope that these decals will help get the word out and maybe connect her to the person who will save her life.

“My hope has been renewed.”

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By Maddie Augustine

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    DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nebraska (KETV) — K-9 Bodhi, an English Springer Spaniel, is the newest addition to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, helping secure the courthouse and civic center alongside his handler, Deputy Johnna Kripal.

Eyes constantly scanning the room and nose to the ground, Bodhi is trained to detect threats.

“He’s got a good nose, and that’s what we were looking for, and he’s friendly,” Kripal said.

Bodhi’s role adds an extra layer of security.

“It adds another layer, and Bodhi can do more than what the human deputy can do,” Kripal said.

Captain Kris Peterson highlighted Bodhi’s unique abilities.

“Their noses are so much more powerful than ours. They can smell something from miles away, as opposed to us, which could be inches away,” Peterson said.

Bodhi and Kripal will be stationed at the civic center and courthouse.

“We pretty much just ensure the safety of everyone here,” Kripal said. “There’s a lot of people who come in and out of the courthouse every single day. So with that, I mean, you see deputies here throughout the day. It’s a spot where there could be a threat happening. So to keep everyone safe, we need to be here for that.”

Bodhi is the first threat mitigation K-9 for the Public Building Commission and the Sheriff’s Office.

“He will definitely not disappoint. He’s been doing great work,” Kripal said.

“Sniff out the packages that we receive through the Postal Service, FedEx, Amazon, and so forth, through the entrance screening stations,” Peterson said.

Each day, Bodhi and Kripal can be seen on the job, occasionally taking a quick break to play fetch.

The sheriff’s office credited the Public Building Commission and the CL Werner Foundation for making Bodhi’s addition possible.

In a statement, Werner said they were proud to support the effort by helping purchase K-9 Bodhi and helping fund his training.

“This specialized canine team will provide a valuable new public safety resource, enhancing their ability to detect explosive threats and protect residents, visitors, and law enforcement personnel. We are honored to partner with DCSO on this important initiative and to support the dedicated deputies and canine teams who serve Douglas County each day,” CL Werner Foundation wrote.

If you see K-9 Bodhi and Deputy Kripal, remember they are working, so petting Bodhi is not allowed. However, the sheriff’s office says that he is very friendly if ever need to interact with him.

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    SANTA CLARA, California (KGO) — With the first FIFA World Cup match in the Bay Area just one week away, Santa Clara’s monthly night market embraced a soccer theme to build excitement for the upcoming games.

The free event featured food and thrift vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances and soccer-themed activities and games hosted by the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC. It had soccer challenges, coloring activities and jerseys, drawing crowds eager to celebrate the sport ahead of matches set to take place at Levi’s Stadium.

“I think a lot of people have heard about this event and then people are seeing the whole soccer side of it. Everyone is swarmed over in this area,” said Ella, a community marketing representative with the San Jose Earthquakes.

Families, soccer fans and visitors filled the market Friday and Saturday evenings, testing their skills at soccer challenges, shopping for jerseys and counting down to the start of the tournament.

“We have jerseys from all over the world,” said vendor Dre Lucero with Pop Up San Jose. “Soccer jerseys are big sellers for the World Cup.”

The event is one of several World Cup-themed celebrations taking place across the South Bay ahead of the Bay Area’s first match at Levi’s Stadium on June 13.

Local teams say the approaching tournament has sparked renewed interest in soccer, with fans stopping by booths to learn more.

“There’s a lot of hype around it. And people come to our booth, especially just asking about the World Cup. And we’re like, ‘Oh, hey, like we’re also the professional women’s soccer team in the Bay Area. You should come watch us,'” said Arlin Guzman with Bay FC.

Longtime fans and newcomers alike gathered at the event, reflecting the sport’s broad appeal.

“I remember it being at Stanford Stadium right down the street. So, 30 years later it’s just amazing to see,” said Santa Clara resident Andres Moreno.

Organizers say creating free events like the night market gives residents a chance to be part of the World Cup experience, even if they don’t attend a match in person.

“We know not everybody can afford a ticket to go to one of these matches, so we wanted to bring some of that excitement to the community,” said Santa Clara spokesperson Janine De La Vega.

“Having friends of all nationalities rooting for their countries and just that little bit of friendly competition — having it here is going to be a lot of fun,” said Bryce with the San Jose Earthquakes.

For some fans, the excitement started in downtown San Jose, where a giant soccer ball installation outside San Pedro Square Market has become a popular destination for photos and social media posts.

“It’s better than I imagined,” said one visitor after seeing the display in person.

Fans proudly represented countries from around the world while discussing which teams they’ll be cheering for during the tournament.

“The day U.S. is playing, we’re cheering U.S., or the day Brazil is playing, the same happens with Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador,” said soccer fan Claudette Bautista.

The Bay Area will host six FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium this summer, bringing fans from around the globe to Santa Clara.

With multiple matches scheduled in Santa Clara over the coming weeks, organizers and attendees say the excitement is only just beginning. Even if you didn’t score tickets, there will be dozens of watch parties to choose from.

“Definitely will not be watching it at home. We’re going to be watching with people. Soccer’s meant to be watched in massive crowds,” Moreno said.

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    BRENTWOOD, California (KGO) — Thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon cards were stolen from a Brentwood store over the weekend in a burglary that was caught on video.

Surveillance footage shows three masked thieves rushing into The Card Lab and leaping over display cases before taking Pokémon cards. The entire incident lasted about 39 seconds.

Video shows the suspects driving away in a Nissan Altima after stealing about $15,000 worth of cards.

“My first thought was, I hope that my employee was okay, and I was relieved to see that she was. And then I also just kind of wanted to see what the damage was, what damage was done,” said store owner Ronnie Hackett.

Hackett said a manager was inside the store when the burglary happened Saturday night. He said she was upstairs at the time.

“I’m relieved that she was not downstairs because that could have been way worse. But she was upstairs doing our end of the day protocol,” he said.

The store opened two months ago, Hackett said.

The theft comes amid what some store owners describe as a growing trend of similar crimes targeting valuable trading cards. In recent years, some cards have surged in value, with certain packs now worth significant sums.

Another Brentwood store, Games of Brentwood, said it has also been targeted and has taken steps to increase security.

“Since we had our incident here we’ve completely rebuilt our security system. We’ve made sure our alarms are much better, we’ve added IR sensors. It’s not going to stop someone if they’re really determined but we’re as ready as we can be,” said Anthony Paoli of Games of Brentwood.

He said the cards can be difficult to trace and easy to sell.

“It’s easy to move on the second hand market it’s not traceable for the most part and they’re more valuable than they’ve ever been,” Paoli said.

Brentwood police are investigating the burglary.

“So I have faith and the only thing I can do now is just let them do their job,” Hackett said.

The Card Lab will remain closed for the next few days while additional security measures are put in place.

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    KISSIMMEE, Florida (WPBF) — Days before the start of a trial, a former law enforcement officer accused of child abuse entered a plea in a Central Florida court.

According to court documents in Osceola County, Tiffany L. Griffith, 36, from Fort Myers, pleaded no contest to a child abuse charge on Wednesday, June 3.

She was sentenced to five days of time served in county jail, and must serve 18 months of probation.

Griffith must also complete an anger management class, 50 hours of community service, stay away from the victim and the victim’s family and pay court costs.

Griffith’s trial was scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.

She is accused of forcing a 6-year-old boy’s head underwater for several seconds by pushing on his shoulders at a pool located at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee on Dec. 19, 2025.

A report from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office noted that Griffith allegedly dunked the kid in the water in response to the boy allegedly forcing her son’s head underwater.

The report notes that when the victim emerged from the water, he was visibly upset and had a nosebleed.

The child then reported the incident to his parents.

During an interview with deputies, the sheriff’s office report noted Griffith said she was a former law enforcement officer.

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    OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha police released photos from body-worn cameras showing the officers who quickly jumped into action to save a 4-year-old boy from a house fire on Tuesday morning.

The fire happened around 2:33 a.m. near 69th and Mason streets in Omaha.

Omaha police said officers David Eckstrom and Ian Baxter were responding to an abandoned car in the street near 72nd and Pacific streets when they saw an explosion and a large fire.

At the scene, residents told the officers that their 4-year-old son was still in the basement, officials said. Eckstrom kicked out a basement window and called for the child.

Omaha police said the child followed the sound of the officers’ voices to the window, where Eckstrom pulled him to safety.

Eckstrom suffered lacerations to his forearms from the broken glass during the rescue.

Officials said the child was treated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation, but otherwise was not injured.

“Every day, Omaha Police Officers are faced with split-second decisions. Officer Eckstrom and Baxter’s quick response to a life-threatening situation is just one of many examples of OPD officers putting their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Omaha. We are proud of Officer Eckstrom and Baxter, and all our officers’ dedication and service,” Omaha police said in a Facebook post.

Investigators determined the fire was caused by discarded grilling charcoal left on a deck.

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    DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Florida (WESH) — A Volusia County judge ordered Deanna Harrell to be held without bond Tuesday as she awaits trial on charges stemming from a crash that killed a toll booth worker at the Dunlawton Beach Approach.

Harrell faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Tammy Jo Baker. Investigators allege Harrell was driving under the influence when her pickup truck crashed into a staffed toll booth, killing Baker.

The decision came during a pretrial detention hearing that lasted about a minute.

Harrell’s court-appointed public defender did not oppose the state’s request for detention.

“The state and the defense is not objecting to the pretrial detention hearing this afternoon,” the attorney told the court. “And we would stipulate that if the state were to present evidence that they would be able to meet the standard of the statute.”

With no objection from the defense, Judge Leah Case quickly granted the request.

“All right, then, I will hold the defendant in custody without bond,” Case said.

The hearing was another difficult moment for Baker’s family, who attended the proceeding.

“I forgive her, but I will never forget her actions,” Baker’s daughter, Louella McBride, said. “And she’s forever affected my life. My daughter’s life.”

McBride said her mother’s absence continues to be felt throughout the family.

“My mom was the glue that held us together,” she said. “Mom was in charge of all that. It’s going to be different this year.”

Baker’s son, Shawn Baker, said his family is trying to move forward while seeking accountability through the court process.

“She wouldn’t want me to have anger and hatred in my heart over this,” he said. “At the same time, we would like to see justice done.”

Harrell remains in custody as the case moves toward trial.

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