Month: January 2025

By Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story     HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness. In the Romao house in Hastings, evenings are spent watching re-runs in Portuguese. It’s a moment of peace for middle school

WCCO, MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER, MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CNN By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you’ll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key. Each one holds an iconic artifact, like Prince’s “Purple Rain”

By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you’ll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key. Each one holds an iconic artifact, like Prince’s “Purple Rain” costume, which is surrounded by a kingdom of

By Olivia Young, Austen Erblat Click here for updates on this story     Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy has been sentenced to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine — the maximum sentence allowed by law. Ruben Morones pleaded guilty

By Tori Mason Click here for updates on this story     Colorado (KCNC) — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 10 – 1 to continue wolf reintroduction in the state. Last year, a petition was filed asking CPW to stop releasing wolves until several changes are made. The commission listened to hours of public comment

By Steven Rosenbaum Click here for updates on this story     FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Fort Worth officials have not yet revealed what caused an explosion at a power substation that led to a large fire Wednesday night. Video from the incident shows large flames shooting from power equipment, sending a column of thick smoke

KTVT By Steven Rosenbaum Click here for updates on this story     FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Fort Worth officials have not yet revealed what caused an explosion at a power substation that led to a large fire Wednesday night. Video from the incident shows large flames shooting from power equipment, sending a column of thick

By Marissa Perlman Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — The man accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend – a well-known northwest suburban doctor – formally pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Thursday. William Zientek, 46, was indicted last month in the shooting death of Dr. Olga Duchon, of Vernon

By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Cambria County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after prosecutors said he killed his ex-girlfriend days after he was released from jail for assaulting her. Fifty-year-old Christopher Rowe was sentenced to life without parole after he was

By Ross Jones Click here for updates on this story     FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan (WXYZ) — The director of Wayne County’s parks division has been suspended and charged following a gas station fight involving her husband and a can of soda. Alicia Bradford has been suspended without pay from her $146,000 a year county job after

By Taylor Lang Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — Three people have died from suspected hypothermia between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Jefferson County coroner. The autopsies aren’t complete and could take at least six weeks to complete before an official cause of death is released for each

By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story     ROYAL OAK, Michigan (WXYZ) — A business owner in Royal Oak has come up with quite the idea by proposing to the city that Campbell Road be change to Dan Campbell Road ahead of the Detroit Lions playoff run. Campbell Road runs from 14 Mile

WISN, WAUKESHA POLICE DEPT, WISDOT, BROADCASTIFY, CNN By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story     WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — New charges were filed Tuesday in a brazen theft in February at Land Rover of Waukesha. Nine people were seen on surveillance video stealing six Land Rovers, a Porsche, a Jaguar and a BMW.

By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story     WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — New charges were filed Tuesday in a brazen theft in February at Land Rover of Waukesha. Nine people were seen on surveillance video stealing six Land Rovers, a Porsche, a Jaguar and a BMW. Police arrived too late to catch them

By Meghan Daniels Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — As the Detroit Lions as an NFL team was born in 1934, so was their mascot Bubbles the Lion. The man under the suit was Moon Baker. According to his great-granddaughter Robin Rose, he made quite a name for himself back then.

By Dacia Johnson Click here for updates on this story     NICEVILLE, Florida (WESH) — A 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an aircraft on Tuesday and landed in a Florida neighborhood, the Eglin Air Force Base announced on X. It happened around 11 a.m., the base said. The fuel tank landed in a neighborhood in Niceville

By Kilee Thomas Click here for updates on this story     SEMINOLE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A domestic abuse survivor who killed her attacker walked free Wednesday after 34 years in prison. Lisa Moss was sentenced to life in prison in 1990 for felony murder and conspiracy. Decades later, she stood in front of a Seminole County

By Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story     SALINAS, California (KSBW) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed with KSBW 8 that a man pleaded guilty to the murder of his estranged girlfriend back in 2023. Rodrigo Bravo pleaded guilty to a count of second-degree murder with the use of a knife.

By Cristiana Ramos Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — It was all smiles and licks Wednesday at Veteran Affairs in Albuquerque. Bob Knevitt, a Marine veteran and his pup, Oscar, reunited after Knevitt suffered a brain bleed during Christmas. Knevitt has been in hospice ever since. He recently had

By Chloe Godding Click here for updates on this story     SHAWNEE, Kansas (KMBC) — Shawnee, Kansas, resident Sally Keithley-McCulley just wanted to make it to church Wednesday, but her driveway was covered in snow. That’s when a few Good Samaritans stepped in to help. Keithley-McCulley, a 99-year-old World War II combat veteran, attends church each

By Alina Hauter Click here for updates on this story     NORTON SHORES, Michigan (WXMI) — The passing of former president Jimmy Carter has touched one Norton Shores man, Gary Packingham, more than most as he used to work for Carter. From artist, to political cartoonist, Packingham has held several titles in life. He developed an

By Aaron Hegarty Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Holdrege native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate Todd Nelson has lived in the Los Angeles area for decades now. On Tuesday, he says his family had “no time at all” before they decided they needed to leave their Pasadena home. They

By Kayla James Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES COUNTY, California (KCCI) — As several fires continue to spread in Southern California, causing firefighters and first responders to help evacuate thousands of people, others who live just outside the evacuation zone are watching what’s going on closely. Emilee Richardson is an Iowan

By Brett Rains Click here for updates on this story     JOHNSON COUNTY, Arkansas (KHBS/KHOG ) — The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training voted against decertifying former Johnson County Deputy Jason Cole for his use of force during a January 2024 arrest. “It wasn’t about rage or losing control. It’s about gaining compliance

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story     RAVENNA, Michigan (WXMI) — Imagine losing your ability to see. It would be a debilitating prognosis for anyone. A West Michigan woman found herself becoming more and more isolated as her vision decreased. That is, until she decided to take on a completely unexpected journey:

By MacLeod Hageman Click here for updates on this story     APPLETON, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Separating your trash from your recyclables should be easy, but what happens when a plastic bottle ends up in the wrong bin? Fortunately, there’s a new tool being used in Appleton that can spot and remove recyclables like plastic bottles, milk

By Ethan Stein Click here for updates on this story     DELRAY BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Driving history has become a focus of the city of Delray Beach’s investigation into a crash between a city-owned fire truck and a Brightline train, according to records WPTV received. At the time of the crash, which injured 15 people

By WTVD Staff Click here for updates on this story     WEST END, North Carolina (WTVD) — A toddler died after what the Moore County Sheriff’s Office said was prolonged exposure to “elevated temperatures.” His father faces charges. On Dec. 2, deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a distress call reporting an unresponsive child in

By Kendall Hyde Click here for updates on this story     PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — A costly crime is impacting at least three high schools in Palm Beach County. The incidents involve scoreboards at the schools, but WPTV has learned it’s not the actual scoreboard the thieves want. Instead, the crooks actually want what’s

By Fernanda Silva Click here for updates on this story     MERRIAM, Kansas (KSHB) — During a blizzard that moved through Kansas City over the weekend, a group of volunteers were dedicating their time and their 4x4s to give rides to first responders and medical workers. They made only one exception and gave a hide to

KSHB By JuYeon Kim Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — Dicey winter conditions can be dangerous for livestock and lead to crop losses. That is why farmers and gardeners spend 365 days protecting what they love and have a plan of action for severe weather. “Before big storms and

By JuYeon Kim Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — Dicey winter conditions can be dangerous for livestock and lead to crop losses. That is why farmers and gardeners spend 365 days protecting what they love and have a plan of action for severe weather. “Before big storms and such

By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (WDJT) — For now, a collection of Packers fans across the Los Angeles area still plans to come together Sunday for a playoff watch party. However, their usual gathering place is right outside of an evacuation warning area as the Palisades Fire rages

By Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A cargo ship carrying table salt is being dislodged Thursday after it got stuck in the Delaware River in Philadelphia, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The ship was heading north up the river when it got stuck about a mile past the

By Robb Coles Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WTVF) — January is a month when gyms are packed and resolutions are top of mind. A certified trainer in Nashville is helping some older folks regain the strength they’ve lost from the past and get in shape. Jack Haynes is the owner of

By Ryan Dickstein Click here for updates on this story     ABERDEEN, Maryland (WMAR) — A 5 ½-month-old girl died on New Year’s Eve. “It was reported that the victim was suffering from multiple injuries to include skull fractures, brain bleeds, and a broken left leg,” Harford County Sheriff’s detectives wrote in charging documents. “There was

By Cyera Williams Click here for updates on this story     TOWSON, Maryland (WMAR) — As the temperatures drop and the cold of winter settles in, many people are thinking about how to protect themselves from the chill. But in Towson, one man is taking his concern a step further, ensuring that those without homes stay

By Kaitlin Knapp Click here for updates on this story     LEHIGH ACRES, Florida (WFTX) — Imagine being a young couple, moving out of your parents home for the first time and into a rental. Then, you’re accused of being a squatter. That’s what happened to a Lehigh Acres couple who moved into a home, not

By Heather Leigh Click here for updates on this story     TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — American flags fly at half-staff as a national nod to our 39th president, Jimmy Carter. He died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29, 2024. If you drive along Bayshore Boulevard, you’ll see an American flag every few blocks. Now,

By Kimber Collins Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — Pro-Am day at the Sony Open in Hawaii is full of big names and people with big hearts. Professional golfers, actors, and community members played 18 holes of golf at the Sony Open to benefit the Friends of Hawaii Charities. “I am

By Andie Bernhardt Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — People from Wisconsin are among the hundreds of thousands feeling the impacts of the devastating wildfires in California. Melissa Mickelson, who was born and raised in La Crosse, is now experiencing the impact of the massive California wildfires firsthand in Los Angeles.

By WSVN Staff Click here for updates on this story     TAMPA, Florida (WSVN) — A pair of boaters were found after they got stranded on sea. The duo and their dog hung onto a buoy in remote waters near Tampa after their boat hit a cruise ship’s wake and sank. The U.S. Coast Guard and

By Samantha Sosa, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI SPRINGS, Florida (WSVN) — A South Florida mother is outraged and demanding accountability after, she said, a substitute middle school teacher hit her teenage daughter with a belt in class. Cellphone video shared by the mother shows a substitute teacher at Miami

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — For a year, the iconic Mr. Pickles was a staple in Marquee. “Mr. Pickles, the clown was nine feet tall — it was fiberglass,” said Marquee founder Robert Nicholas. When Helene destroyed the River Arts District, sitting atop a pile

By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, people gathered at Pack Square in downtown Asheville to demand Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend temporary housing assistance for victims of Helene. FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which offers free hotel rooms, ends

WLOS By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, people gathered at Pack Square in downtown Asheville to demand Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend temporary housing assistance for victims of Helene. FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which offers free hotel rooms,

By Dean Fioresi, Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL/KCBS) — Just weeks after having their lives threatened by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, one couple was forced to literally run for their lives when the Palisades Fire descended on their home. Alec Gellis and his girlfriend, who lives in Carbon

By Jacob Wycoff Click here for updates on this story     NORTH WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire (WBZ) — The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment. Why are the Ice Castles blue? With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures, the

WBZ By Jacob Wycoff Click here for updates on this story     NORTH WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire (WBZ) — The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment. Why are the Ice Castles blue? With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures,

WCCO, MNDNR, DEAN WATTERMANN, CNN By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     OWATONNA, Minnesota (WCCO) — Southern Minnesota has been hit especially hard by bird flu this season. Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead in the southeastern cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and others. Year-round, Owatonna’s Morehouse Park attracts