Key Takeaways A man driving a Dodge aggressively followed a Volkswagen, leading to a confrontation in a construction zone. The driver of the Volkswagen shot Kevin Powell after repeated warnings, citing self-defense under Indiana law. Witnesses described Powell’s hostility and aggressive behavior before the shooting, indicating he posed an imminent threat. The prosecutor emphasized that the driver had no duty to retreat when fearing for his life, as established by the law. The incident highlights the importance of controlling escalating situations to avoid tragic outcomes. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes HANCOCK COUNTY, IN — A man on his way to…

Key Takeaways Lt. Bill Benjamin, an off-duty police lieutenant, was shot in the leg during a confrontation with a 53-year-old man, Lamont Johnson, who died in the exchange. The incident occurred after Johnson allegedly knocked on the door of a woman’s home where Benjamin was present. Police are investigating the…

The Brief: The Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against a local county for enacting ordinances that restrict concealed carry within 100 yards of public venues. Federal prosecutors argue these buffer zones violate Supreme Court precedent and lack the historical justification required for declaring specific locations sensitive under constitutional…

We have a planned power outage this morning, so the column is super short and to the point. I will update the trade numbers around 7:30 AM Central.Markets Attempt Upside BreakoutMarkets closed Monday with the Dow up more than 700 points to a record, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also strongly…