Month: January 2025

By Michelle Hofmann Click here for updates on this story     CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — 2024 started as a remarkable year for James Dickerson, a proud Army veteran, and his service dog, Crowley. But their journey took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn just before the holidays. Dickerson, who travels the country training service dogs for

By Clifton Haskin Click here for updates on this story     COLLINSVILLE, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Jackie Marte from Collinsville called 2 News because she’s stuck paying thousands of dollars for damage to her home. On November 8, 2024, she claimed sewage had spewed inside from broken pumps. Marte said she believes she shouldn’t have to pay

By Marcus Solis Click here for updates on this story     ROCKLAND COUNTY, New York (WABC) — Anyone who wants to be a firefighter in Rockland County is welcome to do so, as long as they go through the proper protocols. The call from County Executive Ed Day comes as fire crews compete with another fire

By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story     MIDTOWN, Manhattan, New York (WABC) — A congestion pricing protester was arrested by NYPD officers near Columbus Circle on Wednesday morning. Scott LoBaido appeared live on Eyewitness News Mornings at 10 standing on top of his vehicle while holding a cut-out of a middle finger.

By Darla Miles Click here for updates on this story     WEST BRIGHTON, Staten Island (WABC) — A 43-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a large fight outside a city-run apartment complex in Staten Island Police say it happened in the West Brighton section just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jennira Roundtree was stabbed and slashed in

By Christa Swanson Click here for updates on this story     Colorado (KCNC) — As wildfires continue to rip through southern California, forcing thousands from their homes, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control is lending a hand. On Wednesday, the department announced it would send a multi-mission aircraft to assist firefighters in the area.

By Kevin Craft Click here for updates on this story     ROYAL OAK, Michigan (WJRT) — Michigan State Police have released footage of a crash from December, in which a semi-truck crashed into multiple Michigan State Police vehicles, injuring one. Just after midnight on Dec. 12, Michigan State Police troopers were at the scene of a

By Ryan Jeltema Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW, Michigan (WJRT) — A Saginaw City Councilwoman has been charged with crimes relating to forged signatures on nominating petitions. Monique Lamar-Silvia faces four charges in all, including three felonies, on an arrest warrant issued by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. The charges include: Conspiracy.

By Caitlynn Shipe Click here for updates on this story     FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WFFT) — Court documents show that a Lyft driver accused of raping his female passenger admitted to touching the woman. Abdul Rahim Bin Nordin, 40, was arrested by Fort Wayne police on Monday after a woman reported the incident in December. Police

By Brad Hanson Click here for updates on this story     SHAWANO LAKE, Wisconsin (WAOW) — A van delivering food to someone ice fishing on Shawano Lake went through the ice early Tuesday morning. According to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday. The van was found south of the

By KVOA Staff Click here for updates on this story     NOGALES, Arizona (KVOA) — Nogales Port of Entry U.S. Customs Officers made a stunning Surprise after discovering a suspect was trying to smuggle a rocket launcher to Mexico through its port of entry. CBP say it happened when officers discovered the weapon hidden inside the

By Chelsea Deffenbacher Click here for updates on this story     SCIO, Oregon (KEZI) — A 31-year-old Linn County woman has been charged with three crimes in Linn County after a hunting rifle in her car inadvertently discharged in a school drop-off line in Scio, according to court documents. Court records show that a warrant was

By Matt Schooley Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — The former director of the Quincy Department of Elder Services is accused of stealing money from the city and using it on things like a framed self-portrait, recording studio time, and 153 pounds of steak tips. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Josh Levy

By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story     TERRA ALTA, W. Virginia (KDKA) — Two workers at a state-run hospital in West Virginia have been charged in connection with the death of a 61-year-old non-verbal man who investigators said was left in a scalding hot bath for nearly an hour. Kylah Beard, a

By WSVN Staff, Jessica Holly Click here for updates on this story     NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — One person was injured after a vehicle collided with a Brightline train in North Miami Beach. The incident happened around 10 a.m., Wednesday, at NE 163rd Street and Biscayne Blvd. Dashcam video shared with 7News shows the front

WSVN, ELI FOGEL, RICK HENTZ, X, BRIGHTLINE, CNN, X/Brightline By WSVN Staff, Jessica Holly Click here for updates on this story     NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — One person was injured after a vehicle collided with a Brightline train in North Miami Beach. The incident happened around 10 a.m., Wednesday, at NE 163rd Street and Biscayne

By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story     RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Court records filed Tuesday provided new details on how one man beat another man to death at the Racine County Jail on Dec. 31. Davonte Carraway, 29, was charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Joseph Lee, 35, never regained consciousness after the

By Maggi Marshall Click here for updates on this story     RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — Richmonders hoping to snag a reservation at Bookbinders Restaurant on Tuesday were met with a disappointing sight: lights off and empty tables. John Taxin, the owner of Bookbinders, expressed his frustration with the situation. “We can’t operate. No if, ands, or

By Wayne Covil Click here for updates on this story     COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Virginia (WTVR) — As a water crisis gripped Richmond and eastern Henrico County on Monday and Tuesday, some people traveled south on Interstate 95 to find bottled water because stores closer to home had run out. Karra Miles drove from Richmond to Colonial

By Maggi Marshall Click here for updates on this story     RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — The River City is now without water for a second night and thousands of Richmonders are scrambling to find clean water to drink. “Never have I lived anywhere where, no matter what the level of sophistication of the country was, where

By Emily Walkenhorst and Destinee Patterson Click here for updates on this story     North Carolina (WRAL) — Data from the North Carolina’s student and teacher information system — containing personal and private information about the state’s schoolchildren and teachers — was compromised last month, but officials say it has been destroyed. PowerSchool notified the North

By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program is providing hotel rooms to thousands of Western North Carolina survivors of Helene. However, on Jan. 3, FEMA began notifying families checked into either hotel or motel rooms, that they are no longer eligible for

By Julian Grace Click here for updates on this story     North Carolina (WRAL) — A nurse is recovering Tuesday after she was attacked and severely injured by a patient at a Moore County Hospital. According to a spokesperson from FirstHealth, a patient assaulted a nurse on Monday in the emergency department at Moore Regional Hospital

By Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story     CLAY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A man died after a police encounter involving a traffic stop in Brasstown, North Carolina, according to a release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Jan. 2, at approximately 3:10 p.m., law enforcement with the Clay County

By Chris Davis Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WTVF) — If there’s such a thing as a Father of Craft Beer, the late President Jimmy Carter may be it. It’s strange to think about now, but home brewing used to be against the law. “I am so grateful this is not illegal,”

By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A local couple lost thousands of dollars, and has a big hospital bill, after a scam that turned violent. It all started at a Target store on the Near North Side of Chicago, where the couple—Drew and Leilani—were approached by some

WBBM By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A local couple lost thousands of dollars, and has a big hospital bill, after a scam that turned violent. It all started at a Target store on the Near North Side of Chicago, where the couple—Drew and Leilani—were approached by

By Ethan Stein Click here for updates on this story     BOYNTON BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Evelyn Cruz appeared in court today, and is accused of defrauding dental patients out of thousands over the course of a decade, via illegally-run clinics. Jason Tuszynski, who went to the clinic throughout 2021, said he originally went to replace

By Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story     LANTANA, Florida (WPTV) — More than a year and a half after a student cellphone ban began at Palm Beach Maritime Academy, the principal, who was hesitant to try out a pouch program for students to lock their phones away, said she’s seeing positive results.

By Jonathan Hunter Click here for updates on this story     ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland (WMAR) — An Ellicott City veteran created a website to help others discover what benefits they’re eligible for. Paul Hylenski founded VetMentorAI. He served in the Marine Corp for 8 years. When Hylenskik got out, he ran into some problems. “I struggled

By Maria Morales Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WMAR) — “Today is Day 375,” says Devin Walker. Not that he’s counting the days. It’s the significance of those days that matters to him. It’s been 375 days since his last drink. “I started drinking early, at like 16,” Walker says. “And so,

By Mahmoud Bennett Click here for updates on this story     NAPLES, Florida (WFTX) — A 68-year-old Naples man is walking 106 miles through the Florida Keys to raise awareness about a life-threatening lung disease, after doctors told him he only had months to live. Bill Ashley was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) back in 2020.

KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — As the sun set over Sacramento on Tuesday night, candles were lit and a message was lifted. January 7 marks two years since the brutal police beating death of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols, 29, captured the nation and

By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — As the sun set over Sacramento on Tuesday night, candles were lit and a message was lifted. January 7 marks two years since the brutal police beating death of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols, 29, captured the nation and sparked protests across

WBBM By Sara Machi Click here for updates on this story     WHITING, Indiana (WBBM) — Neighbors living near the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana called Tuesday night from more transparency from the oil giant. They said a leak this past Christmas made some of them sick. While local officials assure the neighbors everything is safe,

By Sara Machi Click here for updates on this story     WHITING, Indiana (WBBM) — Neighbors living near the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana called Tuesday night from more transparency from the oil giant. They said a leak this past Christmas made some of them sick. While local officials assure the neighbors everything is safe, they

WPVI By WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The father of a woman who was killed in a car crash in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve is speaking out and looking for answers. “That whole night, it just keeps playing over and over again,” said Calvin Sutton, who is

By WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The father of a woman who was killed in a car crash in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve is speaking out and looking for answers. “That whole night, it just keeps playing over and over again,” said Calvin Sutton, who is still

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Firefighters are battling yet another brush fire in Los Angeles County after a blaze broke out in Sylmar and forced evacuations for some residents. The Hurst Fire was first reported at around 10:10 p.m. in the 15900 block of

By Dean Fioresi, Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL/KCBS) — Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a second brush fire with a large potential for growth in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena. The fire, dubbed the Eaton Fire, was first reported at around 6 p.m. near Altadena Drive and

KCBS By Marissa Wenzke, Matthew Rodriguez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     Southern California (KCAL/KCBS) — Tens of thousands fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to nearly 3,000 acres Tuesday, a blaze that authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through

By Marissa Wenzke, Matthew Rodriguez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     Southern California (KCAL/KCBS) — Tens of thousands fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to nearly 3,000 acres Tuesday, a blaze that authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the

KCAL, KCBS, CNN By Marissa Wenzke, Matthew Rodriguez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     Southern California (KCAL/KCBS) — Tens of thousands fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to nearly 3,000 acres Tuesday, a blaze that authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are

WPVI, SURVEILLANCE VIDEO, COURTESY: G&J AUTO CARE, CNN By Walter Perez Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Work continues to repair a massive sinkhole that opened in a roadway in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. It happened last week in the 3700 block of N. 6th Street. Surveillance video obtained

By Walter Perez Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Work continues to repair a massive sinkhole that opened in a roadway in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. It happened last week in the 3700 block of N. 6th Street. Surveillance video obtained by Action News shows the road buckling under

WWJ By Elaine Rojas-Castillo Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — With all eyes on the Motor City as the Lions head into the postseason, everyone is enjoying the fun, including one of the city’s iconic landmarks. For more than a century, Detroit’s Banner Sign Co. has created some of the

By Elaine Rojas-Castillo Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — With all eyes on the Motor City as the Lions head into the postseason, everyone is enjoying the fun, including one of the city’s iconic landmarks. For more than a century, Detroit’s Banner Sign Co. has created some of the city’s

WCBS By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school. “She was bleeding really bad” Classmates and lifelong friends Colin Winn and Christian Fiorillo

By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school. “She was bleeding really bad” Classmates and lifelong friends Colin Winn and Christian Fiorillo walk