The high-profile, two-month trial of five former world junior ice hockey players has been closely watched in Canada and abroad.

Former Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait broke his silence on allegations that have recently surfaced about his "reckless and destructive behavior."

Though the Crown fought to preserve the jury trial, a mistrial and a jury dismissal have led to a trial that will be decided by the judge.

The two nights of rampaging targeted immigrant neighborhoods after the teenage suspects were read the charges by a Romanian interpreter in court.

Outrage is growing in DeSoto after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher sexually assaulted a student months ago, with the community only now learning of the incident. The accused, who has since been fired,

Aggie Kulig, 36, 8100 block of New England Avenue, Burbank, was charged with aggravated battery May 13 in connection with a physical dispute between two students at Liberty Junior High School, police said.