Strong storms ahead as a strong Spring storm impacts the central U.S.

Meteorologist Susie Martin has the latest on this afternoon's national forecast.

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The Lehi Police Department, Utah, sadly announced the death of retired K9 Moki from unexpected medical condition.

"It is with a somber mood that we bid farewell to one of our own, K9 Moki, who dedicated his life to serving the Lehi PD and his handler, Cpl. Peterson. Moki was a one of a kind dog who recently retired and got to spend his last days surrounded by loved ones."

Prayers for his partner, their family and the agency. 🙏🏽

ELEPHANT ON LOOSE IN BUTTE: An elephant got loose in Butte, Montana on Tuesday. The elephant is now safe with its handlers. A viewer said before the elephant was captured it did number two on a Butte lawn.

Ruthless...

Georgia man sentenced to 40 years in prison for putting antifreeze in baby's milk

https://www.lawofficer.com/georgia-man-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison-for-putting-antifreeze-in-babys-milk/

Line forming at Kent State University in Ohio ahead of a Kyle Rittenhouse speaking event on campus today

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It's about to get very messy. Since the federal government won't protect America, states across the nation are considering measures similar to the Texas immigration law.

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/iowas-immigration-legislation-balancing-state-sovereignty-and-federal-authority

JUST IN: Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) for allegedly violating a protection from abuse order, Philadelphia police said.

Boyle, a Democrat, represents Pennsylvania District 172, which covers parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philly, including Burholme, Bustleton, Fox Chase and other neighborhoods.

More: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/kevin-boyle-state-rep-arrest-warrant-pennsylvania-philadelphia/

WATCH: On Tuesday's "National Report," Conserve the Culture founder Michaelah Montgomery discussed her viral hug with former President Donald Trump at a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta.

More: https://bit.ly/3UkjPVa

Tucker Carlson: Ep. 94  The social media app Telegram has over 900 million users around the world. Its founder Pavel Durov sat down with us at his offices in Dubai for his first on-camera interview in almost a decade.

A witness counted 22 people jumping off the boat and disappearing into the city.

Nearly two dozen migrants hit the beach running after speedboat motors ashore in California

https://www.lawofficer.com/nearly-two-dozen-migrants-hit-the-beach-running-after-speedboat-motors-ashore-in-california/

NEW: OC homeowner shoots at home invasion suspects.

One suspect is dead and another remains hospitalized after they were accused of breaking into a home in Newport Coast early Tuesday morning.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov explains to Tucker Carlson how the US government tried to secretly hire his engineer to create “back doors” for officials to spy on users.

“For us running a privacy focused social media platform that probably wasn’t the best environment to be in.”

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov tells Tucker Carlson he was contacted after January 6th: “They wanted the data of people who were demonstrating.”

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Seattle, WA: Hero cops jump into action after car thief nearly mows down mother and child before smashing into parked cars.

BIDENOMICS: Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, sources say.

Red Lobster has been getting advice from law firm King & Spalding, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. The dining chain is considering a possible Chapter 11 filing to shed some long-term contracts and renegotiate a swath of leases, the people said.

More: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/red-lobster-mulls-filing-for-bankruptcy-to-fix-balance-sheet

⚠️ A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois and Wisconsin until 10 PM CDT

Where is the media for this?? An EIGHT-year-old girl is now dead while a SEVEN-year-old and ONE-year-old boy were critically injured.

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/mass-shooting-chicago

WATCH: President Donald Trump speaks after second day of hush money trial in New York City.

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

A Slidell Police officer suffered "moderate injuries" when his motorcycle collided with an unmarked Louisiana State Police vehicle while escorting the governor during a visit.

https://www.officer.com/vehicles-fleet/vehicles-equipment/vehicles/video/55018437/la-police-officer-escorting-governor-crashes-motorcycle-into-unmarked-cruiser

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery. 🙏🏽🙏🏻

WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst calls for the Senate to hold DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable for failing to secure the border.

"It is our constitutional duty in the United States Senate to hold a trial on Secretary Mayorkas."