Month: February 2025

By Amber Grigley Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — A father can get some rest after working for nearly five years to bring his family to the U.S. In 2021, an Afghan soldier had to board an evacuation flight out of the country, leaving his family behind. A long journey for

By Fernanda Silva Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY (KSHB) — A Prairie Village woman’s dream job is gone. She’d been working for 10 months in a job for the federal government. Maria Loconsolo found out by email she’s out of work. Loconsolo’s eyes still shine when she talks about her former

By Alyssa Jackson Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — When you walk into the lower level of Keys Realty Group Inc., at East 58th St. and Swope Parkway., you’ll see a life-size Monopoly board. The game board reflects how the agency guides some hopeful first-time homeowners through buying a

By Kylie Walker Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Tre’ Smith, an Oklahoma City content creator, has gone viral on TikTok with a video showcasing the rich history of the Deep Deuce district. “Y’all probably drive through this part of town every day and don’t know the deep, rich

By Jennifer Maupin , Cathy Tatom Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KJRH) — In a 5-3 split decision, the Supreme Court threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip and ordered a new trial on Feb. 25. For decades, Glossip maintained his innocence in the Oklahoma City murder-for-hire

By Bill Schammert Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It took a bit for Omaha friends Emily Novak and Caley Maszk to realize the extent of the close call they were part of on a Southwest flight Tuesday morning. “Honestly, the pilot was so calm, so you didn’t think anything

By Christian Petersen Click here for updates on this story     THOMASVILLE, North Carolina (WXII) — A longtime daycare in Thomasville is now suspended. This comes as an assault investigation is underway. Chasity Small says she took her 3-year-old son to the Kid City Day Care in Thomasville two weeks ago. She said the day care

By Nicole Aponte Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — A new rule in Ohio is creating some confusion for schools. It requires students from kindergarten through college to use bathrooms that match their biological sex. This state law sparked protests at the University of Cincinnati, which put up signs outside

By James Maloney, Michael Cusanelli Click here for updates on this story     BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (WPTZ) — A Brattleboro mother has pleaded not guilty on Tuesday after being accused of exposing her child to an illegal drug. 29-year-old Kelsey Chabot appeared in court for arraignment related to a single charge of child endangerment. Police arrested Chabot

By Corey Howard Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — The state plans to help federal employees looking for a new job after recent layoffs. This Friday, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will host a recruitment event. “It’s open to anyone who’s looking to make that change and just

By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WMTW) — A police chase in northern Maine ended Tuesday morning shortly before the driver lost control and crashed into a horse-drawn Amish wagon carrying six children. Police in Presque Isle say they tried to stop Anthony Vangel, 34, of Easton, in

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     CORONA (KCAL, KCBS) — Local News Corona veterinarian finds 44 foreign items inside stomach of Bernese Mountain Dog during surgery losangeles By Dean Fioresi Updated on: February 25, 2025 / 11:38 PM PST / KCAL News A Corona veterinarian was stunned to find a Bernese

By Curadhan Powell Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Clifton residents were once again voicing their concerns Tuesday night three months after the deadly explosion at the Givaudan factory. There was a community meeting with city leaders at United Crescent Hill Ministries. Residents had a lot to say, from a

By Michael Fuller Click here for updates on this story     YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A woman who was inside UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County when a man took hostages and shot people said it started as an ordinary day. But not long after Betsy Small arrived, things took a turn. “It makes you

By Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — Family members of one-year-old Alyssa Jane Tait are asking anyone with information about the death of the baby to come forward as Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office investigators are reexamining her case. “What a sweetheart she was,” said Ginger McGarr, Alyssa’s

By Paola Tristan Arruda Click here for updates on this story     ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — An Orlando man is in jail after deputies say he was impersonating a Homeland Security officer. It happened at the Sabal Palm apartment complex. A witness told deputies the man, later identified as Steven Donovan, came up to them and

By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story     COLUMBIA, Maryland (WBAL) — Officers arrested a man who Howard County police said killed his grandparents in Columbia. DiAngelo Wayne Smith, 33, remained held Tuesday without bail on charges that include two counts of first-degree murder, stemming from Monday’s killings of his grandparents, Jack Stokes,

By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story     CLINTON, Mississippi (WAPT) — A bomb threat was traced to an MC student who is now facing charges. The MC Public Safety office received reports Monday of the threat that was posted anonymously on social media. The Clinton Police Department was contacted, and investigators determined

By Taleisha Newbill, Alexandra Simon, Siafa Lewis Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A street in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood is still closed after a large sinkhole opened in the road Tuesday afternoon. Police reported the sinkhole opened on the 2700 block of Birch Street at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready to savor the best of the Lone Star State as University of Houston Dining Services, powered by Chartwells Higher Education, brings the heat with a Texas-sized culinary showdown! On Thursday, February 27, 2025, from

By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story     FAYETTE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A buck was found wearing a dog collar on a property in Fayette County when a game warden served a warrant on Monday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. The agency’s Southwest Region said it carried out a search warrant in

By Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON (KSBW) — In early February, President Donald Trump set his sights on transforming the programming at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a San Francisco group has felt the effects. The International Pride Orchestra, a nonprofit volunteer musical group based in San

By Todd Kazakiewich Click here for updates on this story     HARVARD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — New body camera video shows the end of a police chase and arrest of four suspects in the robbery of a FedEx driver in Harvard, Massachusetts. The suspects were arrested last month after the pursuit ended in a crash on Interstate

By Muhammad Abdul Qawee Click here for updates on this story     FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Raymond Perez, 39, was passed out behind the wheel at the parent pickup line at Orangewood Elementary School on Monday afternoon. Fort Myers police say that the school resource officer notified patrol, and they had to break a window

By Zach Scott and Samantha Romero Click here for updates on this story     CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — An Apple Watch accident alert led police to a Cape Coral condo complex early Monday, where they arrested a man on DUI charges after crashing his vehicle into a fire hydrant, parked van and building. Officers with

By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story     PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — A Port St. Lucie Police officer is credited with helping to rescue a man who fell off of his sailboat, explaining how following his instincts paid off. A portion of the rescue was captured on police body camera video.

By Ryan Arbogast Click here for updates on this story     NAPLES, Florida (WBBH) — On two commonly used all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) trails in Golden Gate Estates, frequent riders have reported “booby traps” being placed around blind corners and in hard-to-see locations. During a ride out to the locations, Gulf Coast News found: Barbed wire strung between

By WJCL Staff Click here for updates on this story     South Carolina (WJCL) — A felony animal cruelty investigation is underway in South Carolina after seven dogs were found dead, each with a single gunshot to the head. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said they were called on February 23 to a property on Gapway

By AJ Sisson Click here for updates on this story     SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) revealed significant growth figures for 2024 during the State of the Ports luncheon on Tuesday, highlighting the Port of Savannah as the fastest-growing port on the East Coast. The Authority plans to invest over $4 billion

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready! The buzz is building for one of the most electrifying academic competitions of the year—the 2025 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, proudly hosted by Houston Community College (HCC). This annual linguistic showdown will bring together

By Bella Line Click here for updates on this story     CAPE CORAL, Florida (WFTX) — Cape Coral police say a man was driving drunk on Cape Coral Parkway when he crashed into a condo building. “It was around 2:30 am my husband and I heard a bang that sounded like a bomb,” said one condo

By Alexandra Coenjaerts Click here for updates on this story     KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho (KXLY) — The woman dragged out of a Kootenai County Republican Central Committee meeting this weekend is perusing litigation. In a surprise move, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris decided to not make a planned statement Tuesday. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department said

By Jeanette Bent Click here for updates on this story     MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has announced that Hensel Phelps Construction company will rebuild the airport passenger terminal as the location’s next development in the MRY Metamorphosis Safety Enhancement Program. “It was a highly competitive selection process, with a total of

By Victoria Cuba Click here for updates on this story     KALIHI, Hawaii (KITV) — Kamehameha Schools Kapālama received an anonymous threat of violence Monday night, making it the second threat made in a week. The school sent out a letter to parents stating its looking into the unverified threat at the high school campus. Kamehameha

By Victoria Cuba Click here for updates on this story     WAIANAE, Hawaii (KITV) — A 22-year-old man remains in police custody, after a video of him swinging a dog by its limbs went viral. Honolulu police arrested the man Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of second-degree animal cruelty and a warrant. He has not been charged

By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story     Maryland (WJZ) — An inmate in a Maryland jail was killed on Feb. 21, prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police. Officials said 61-year-old Michael Griffin was serving time at the Jessup Correctional Institute in Anne Arundel County. He was declared dead at a

By Tammy Mutasa Click here for updates on this story     REVERE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A vigil was held at a community mosque in Revere for the three young women who were found dead in Belize. Hundreds of people came out to the AICP Massachusetts to pay their respects to the families of 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad,

By David Schuman Click here for updates on this story     SHAKOPEE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Shakopee, Minnesota, man is sharing a unique talent with the public. Jerry Hackett uses toothpicks to painstakingly create detailed, scale-model replicas of historic Minnesota buildings. His latest masterpiece recreates Dakota County’s first courthouse, which is in Hastings. He’s previously built

By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — A St. Paul local neighborhood grocery store, Tim and Tom’s Speedy Market, is getting creative to ride out the highest prices the business has ever known. The namesakes started the neighborhood mission over 30 years ago. “It creates a feeling

By Bo Evans Click here for updates on this story     DALLAS (KTVT) — A group of men in South Dallas is finding a connection between doing the hard thing and getting physically and mentally fit — while fighting addiction. Rand Carlson is like most of us. Running isn’t his favorite. “The running doesn’t feel good,

By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story     SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (WDJT) — A Pewaukee family vacationing in Puerto Rico is finally breathing a sigh of relief after their missing loved one was finally found safe. Sixty-four-year-old Abdur Rahman went missing Sunday, Feb. 23, while on a rainforest hike. His family, and

By Karen Zatkulak & Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Mission Health has terminated one employee and launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased patient in a hospital bathroom, a Mission spokesperson confirmed. A Mission Hospital employee initially reported the incident to News 13. In

By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story     CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — After winning the Smoky Mountain Conference title, the girls’ basketball team at Cherokee High School were faced with a memory they wish to forget. After the Cherokee team won the title, they were met with obscene hand gestures and remarks

By Heather Walker, Daniel Cohen Click here for updates on this story     Florida (WSVN) — A medical marijuana dispensary — opening right next door to a day care. Parents are concerned — but the dispensary’s CEO says they have a right to be there. Parents picking up their kids from this day care, became worried

WSVN, WILTON MANORS POLICE DEPARTMENT (BODYCAM AND 911 AUDIO), CNN By Marisela Burgos, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story     WILTON MANORS, Florida (WSVN) — First responders were hailed as heroes after they pulled a young boy from a swimming pool in Wilton Manors. Wilton Manors Police officers and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

By Marisela Burgos, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story     WILTON MANORS, Florida (WSVN) — First responders were hailed as heroes after they pulled a young boy from a swimming pool in Wilton Manors. Wilton Manors Police officers and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of a boy unresponsive at

By Tavares Jones, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story     PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WSVN) — Bodycam video showcased the moments a Port St. Lucie officer’s quick thinking saved a man from danger on the dock. The Port St. Lucie Police Department received a 911 call around 7:30 p.m., Monday that a man

By Ashley Paul Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fiancé of a woman who was run over by an Amazon delivery van on Feb. 18 told WJZ the hit-and-run was heartbreaking and he’s relieved the injuries weren’t any worse. Police said a woman, identified as 29-year-old Chelsey Douglas, was crossing

WJZ, VIEWER HANDOUT, CNN By Ashley Paul Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fiancé of a woman who was run over by an Amazon delivery van on Feb. 18 told WJZ the hit-and-run was heartbreaking and he’s relieved the injuries weren’t any worse. Police said a woman, identified as 29-year-old