Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?

JAKARTA – Seventeen-year-old Naima Khairiya Ismah started being bombarded by social media posts from candidates for Indonesia’s presidential election on before she’d even given voting any thought. As three candidates vie to replace popular but term-limited President Joko Widodo in an election later this month, they’ve been aggressively seeking millennials and Gen Z voters. People … Read more

Father killed in motorcycle wreck with suspected DWI driver Friday called a hero by wife for saving their son

Allen Wesenberg, 37, was killed on February 2, 2024 after a suspected drunk driver crashed into his Harley motorcycle. SILSBEE, Texas — The family of a Warren man killed in a motorcycle crash last Friday say they are devastated by the loss of of their husband and father. Allen Wesenberg, 37, was killed on February … Read more

Two teens arrested for allegedly stealing guns, equipment from fire marshal’s unit and trying to sell them on Instagram

The two are facing several charges including firearm smuggling. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Guns and equipment were stolen from a Bexar County Deputy Fire Marshal’s work SUV, according to court documents. San Antonio Police arrested Lazarus Garcia, 17, and 19-year-old Roger Sanchez in connection to the case. They’re accused of posing with the county issued … Read more