Local Experts Urge Parents to Spot Signs of Trauma After Viral Murders

Local experts urge parents to spot signs of trauma after viral murders

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Many people have seen videos of two recent murders circulating the internet. The murders of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, the woman stabbed on a North Carolina train, were watched not only by adults, but by teens and children as well. Local experts say parents should talk with kids about what they may have seen.  "We always have concerns about the exposure to violence, online exposure to a lot of things online. Our…

In Wake of Ukrainian Refugee’s Killing, Trump Demands Cities Enhance Transit System Security

Trump's Transportation Department is demanding cities address crime on their transit systems after a young woman was stabbed on the train.

NCGA leaders announce potential criminal justice reforms

RALEIGH — House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced that lawmakers intend to propose criminal justice reforms in the wake of the August murder of Iryna Zarutska that took place on Charlotte’s light rail system. Hall and Berger made the announcement

CO: GOP senators introduce ‘Transit Crime Reporting Act’ in wake of Iryna Zarutska’s murder

Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025 on Wednesday.