Month: May 2021

Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — With 15 counties in extreme risk that means no indoor dining, but will every business comply with Governor Brown’s tighter restrictions? Businesses in Multnomah and Clackamas counties appear to be complying, but that doesn’t mean they are happy about it. In fact, the owners

Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — Attorney Lance Collins was a graduate assistant (GA) when he was a student at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa in the 1990s. Since then, Collins has been a part of the effort to form a collective bargaining unit for the student workers. Several bills

Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — A 10-year-old local girl diagnosed with a rare brain tumor known as ‘DIPG’, is preparing for a second medical trial in June. Cheyleia Gomes of Kahaluu was welcomed home by the community in February, after spending two months in New York City undergoing medical treatment.

Click here for updates on this story     ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A man and a 16-year-old girl were arrested after throwing lit Molotov cocktails at Sauce on the Side because the man was angry he was fired from the restaurant, police say. St. Charles City police officials said 23-year-old Rashaad Cotton was driving

The United Cajun Navy, the nonprofit volunteer group that aids in search and rescue operations, is suspending its search efforts for the missing crew members of the commercial liftboat that capsized last month. Nineteen people were on board the Seacor Power, a 129-foot commercial liftboat, when it capsized April 13 about seven miles off the

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WSMV) — In the midst of a seller’s market, one Nashville team of realtors has sold more units than any other group. Erin Krueger, the woman at the helm of The Erin Krueger team, has led them to the top five years in a row, selling between

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Christion Abercrombie, a former Tennessee State University football player, received his degree after recovering from a severe brain injury. On September 29, 2018, Abercrombie suffered his brain injury in a game against Vanderbilt. Abercrombie began taking online courses to complete his degree and was among

Click here for updates on this story     NEWNAN, Georgia (WGCL) — Newnan High School seniors braced for the news prom would be canceled but instead school leaders announced they would move forward with the in-person event, plus pay for all seniors and their dates. The special night comes after COVID-19 hit the school hard, then

Click here for updates on this story     WELLSVILLE, Kansas (KCTV) — A Kansas state representative has been arrested for misdemeanor battery. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office named 36-year-old Mark Samsel as the arrestee and said deputies made the arrest Thursday following an investigation into an April 28th incident between a substitute teacher and a student.

At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 people arrested in Berlin during Labor Day protests on Saturday. Berlin city official Andreas Geisel condemned the violence on Sunday, saying it had “nothing to do with political protest.” “We will not accept that some violence-seeking individuals want to deprive us of May Day as a

Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — On Saturday, May 1, The People’s Revolution, local activists and other community members held a peace march through the Sherman Park neighborhood. It was a way to say they’re aware of the increased gun violence in the city. “I have lost over seven members of

When many kids were running around playing tag or video games, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein was thinking about particle physics. After her mother took her to see “A Brief History of Time,” Errol Morris’ 1991 documentary about theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, she fell in love with the discipline. She was just 10 years old. Nearly 30 years

Two shootings in New Orleans overnight left one dead and eight others injured, police said Sunday. The first shooting happened in the city’s Fifth District shortly before midnight. Officers found five victims with gunshot wounds, the New Orleans Police Department said. All five were taken to a hospital, where one died. Police learned two additional

Four people were arrested at a Black Lives Matter march in Louisville, Kentucky, according to police, shortly after the Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs a few miles away. Two men and two women were arrested, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Police did not provide the names of those arrested or the

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of attacks on synagogues and Jewish centers in the Bronx, the New York Police Department said. Jordan Burnette is being charged with burglary as a hate crime and also faces numerous charges related to the acts of vandalism as alleged hate crimes that have

Despite the strain that online learning has placed on students across the country, some have excelled — and made history in the process. Nine students at a Houston-area high school were named valedictorians in mid-April. Yes, you read that right. The students at Bellaire High School achieved a 5.0 grade point average, breaking the record

The Academy Awards this year could have been a major moment of pride for China. Chloe Zhao, a Beijing-born filmmaker, made history Sunday by winning the best director Oscar for her movie “Nomadland” — becoming the first Asian woman and only the second woman to ever win the award. Zhao’s movie also won best picture.

Here is a look at the kidnapping of three women in Cleveland and the case against now-deceased kidnapper Ariel Castro. Facts Former school bus driver Ariel Castro agreed to a plea deal relating to the kidnapping, rape and assault of three young women kidnapped in Cleveland between 2002 and 2004. Under the deal, Castro agreed

Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie Brinkley (1985-1994, divorced); Elizabeth Weber

Here’s a look at the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report was released containing testimony that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys over a period of at least 15 years. Officials at Penn State purportedly failed to notify law enforcement after learning

Here is a look at the life of Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook. Personal: Birth date: May 14, 1984 Birth place: Dobbs Ferry, New York Birth name: Mark Elliot Zuckerberg Father: Edward Zuckerberg, dentist Mother: Karen (Kempner) Zuckerberg, psychiatrist Marriage: Priscilla Chan (May 19, 2012-present) Children: Maxima and August Education: Attended Harvard University,

Here is a look at Russian opposition leader, Kremlin critic and activist Alexey Navalny. Personal Birth date: June 4, 1976 Birth place: Butyn, Soviet Union Birth name: Alexey Anatolyevich Navalny (sometimes spelled Alexei, Aleksei) Father: Anatoly Navalny, former military officer and basket-weaving factory owner Mother: Lyudmila Navalnaya, basket-weaving factory owner Marriage: Yulia (Alexandrovich) Navalnaya (2000-present)

North Korea warned the United States it will face a “crisis beyond control in the near future” and accused South Korea of carrying out an “intolerable provocation” against Pyongyang in a series of statements released Sunday, comments that could set the stage for a showdown between the three countries. In one statement, North Korea chided

Changes to the California correctional system’s Good Conduct Credit (GCC) program took effect Saturday, increasing the rate at which “incarcerated individuals are able to receive credits for good behavior,” a spokesperson for the corrections department said. Good conduct credits and educational achievements can help move up a person’s release date or parole hearing date, the

As the Shabbat drew to a close in Israel, funerals for the victims of Friday’s crush at Mount Meron have resumed — and so have the recriminations over the mountaintop disaster that killed 45 people, including children. Flags flew at half-staff on the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, and other public buildings on Sunday, marking a

Eleven people were taken to the hospital after a restaurant deck collapsed on Saturday afternoon, the Hamilton County, Tennessee, Office of Emergency Management said in a news release. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 4 p.m. reporting that more than 40 people had fallen from a collapsed deck at a restaurant in Soddy-Daisy, the

Law enforcement agencies responded to an active shooter situation late Saturday at the Oneida Casino near Green Bay, Wisconsin. The scene was later contained, according to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, who said in a tweet, “There is no longer a threat to the community.” Melinda Danforth, director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Oneida Nation,

Law enforcement agencies are responding to an active shooter situation at the Oneida Casino near Green Bay, Wisconsin, a tweet from the casino said Saturday. Officers are working to secure the location, according to the tweet. The casino is telling people not to go near the area as the investigation continues. “All Oneida Casino locations

A former player for the New York Jets died in an accident during a fishing tournament in Texas on Thursday, according to tournament officials and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Pete Lammons, 77, played six seasons for the Jets, including in Super Bowl III, according to a statement posted on the team’s website. Lammons

Medina Spirit won the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The 3-year-old brown colt was trained by the legendary Bob Baffert, who becomes the winningest trainer in the history of the Derby with his seventh victory. Hall of Fame jockey John Velasquez notched his fourth win at the Run of

Medina Spirit crossed the finish line first during the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. This is a developing story. Check back for updates

Police in Wales want to know who cut down an osprey nesting platform on Friday, sending the rare and protected birds’ nest and their freshly-laid egg crashing into the lake below. The Brenig Osprey Project said in a post on social media that the “horrific act of vandalism” happened at about 9:45 p.m. at Brenig

For more than a week, protesters have marched in the streets of a small, quaint, North Carolina city that has been rocked by the police killing of Andrew Brown Jr. Civil rights leaders and attorneys have converged on Elizabeth City demanding answers and justice after Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office deputies fatally shot Brown and the

A 39-year-old woman was found dead Friday night after an apparent bear attack in southern Colorado, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release. “The woman, a Durango resident, was believed to have gone walking with her two dogs earlier Friday according to information provided to the La Plata County Sheriff’s office by her

Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada welcomed the newest vaccine to its supply chain earlier this week with the arrival of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines, but quality concerns have halted its distribution across the country for now. The only single-dose vaccine approved for use in Canada

Click here for updates on this story     OTTAWA, Ont. (CTV Network) — OTTAWA — Canadians will “shortly” receive federal guidance around what they can, and can’t do safely after their first and second COVID-19 shots, according to Health Minister Patty Hajdu. Facing questions about why Canada has yet to offer any formal guidance to people

The United States has placed a new fish on its foreign endangered species list. The US Fish and Wildlife Service determined the Yangtze sturgeon warranted listing as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, according to a press release. The freshwater fish is found within the upper and middle Yangtze River system in China — a

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — William Gardner is charged with transmitting obscene material to children, which is a felony. Authorities tell FOX10 News that he is accused of having sexually charged text conversations with a former student. Investigators say the victim is from Washington County. And the alleged activity

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — It’s been 10 years since Marine Corps veteran Johnny Morris’ dream come true transformed into a harsh new reality. “I knew I was gonna join the marines from the time I was a little boy. I saw my uncle come home in his dress

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The hunt is on for thieves who hit a local car dealership causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to more than two dozen cars. It happened at Mobile Mitsubishi on Airport Blvd. “Everyone in this line right here got hit,” said Chris

Click here for updates on this story     THEODORE, Alabama (WALA) — A Mobile County post office has halted its delivery service to a Theodore neighborhood, saying loose dogs on the road are to blame. The delivery suspension has dragged on for weeks, with the Theodore post office claiming at least one of the dogs bit

Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WNEM) — A shortage of special education teachers in Michigan is growing worse during the pandemic. That shortage is prompting the state to loosen restrictions just to fill gaps, but those directly affected by the problem say the state needs to act before the problem gets out

Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WNEM) — A state trooper accused of causing a crash that killed an unborn child has been charged. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the trooper, who serves at the Flint Post, is charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle causing a miscarriage or stillbirth and

Click here for updates on this story     HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A NASCAR race car made a pit stop in Hartford on Saturday. Nurtec ODT NASCAR Racecar #51 stopped at Bushnell Park for the Miles 4 Migraine Walk. The car is part of a Biohaven Pharmaceuticals and Rick Ware Racing partnership and Military Salutes Program

Click here for updates on this story     WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — An owlet was blown from its nest in West Hartford on Friday. West Hartford Animal Control said it consulted with A Place Called Hope, a rehabilitation and education center for birds of prey in Killingworth, about the baby great horned owl. It said

Click here for updates on this story     DECATUR, Georgia (WGCL) — Family and friends are morning the death of a man they said was a kind soul after he was killed in a shooting early Friday afternoon. “We’re really hurt we don’t know what’s going on he’s he’s a good person, never have any type

Click here for updates on this story     HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Friday, April 30, marks two years since the horrific shooting at UNC Charlotte that left two people dead — Reid Parlier and Riley Howell. Howell, a Waynesville native and UNC Charlotte student, tackled the shooter on campus to protect his classmates, sacrificing

Workers building a new swimming pool for a Las Vegas couple got a bit of a shock when they dug up a set of bones that are believed to date back to the Ice Age and may have been buried there for 14,000 years. Homeowner Matt Perkins told CNN that he and his husband found

Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Charles George VA Medical Center serves veterans throughout their lives. Many, eventually take their last breaths there. Suka Chapel-Horst and Kaye Lynn Hall founded the No Veteran Dies Alone program in Asheville, out of respect and compassion for those in hospice care.