A Ponzi, or pyramid, scheme launched about two years ago by a bankrupt Tri-City businessman has landed him in jail, facing charges in Franklin and Benton Counties. It also has his partner in hot water and facing arrest.
The man's wife has not been charged, but was allegedly part of a check kiting scheme through her former employer, HAPO Credit Union...
Despite reports to the contrary, the husband of fatal kidnapping victim Sandra Harris of Kennewick told a local TV station Wednesday he and his wife did not know suspect Theresa Wiltse.
Local group "Yoga Behind Bars" is seeking volunteers to become yoga-instructor certified so a local chapter can be formed to visit local prisons. Organizers say the organization changes lives and helps prisoners make better decisions.
More troubles for a mentally disturbed career criminal, who's now facing new charges after allegedly threatening to 'chop up' a Benton County Superior Court Judge.