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State senator working with family of girl who died in scooter accident on new safety bill

By Alicia Roberts Click here for updates on this story     DELAWARE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Following a tragic scooter accident last month that killed a 12-year-old Delaware County girl, a Pennsylvania state senator is pushing for legislation to make sure something like this never happens again. On June 14, 12-year-old Abby Gillon and her close

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Man accused of Colorado school kidnapping attempt could have charges dropped, but he won’t be set free

By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story     COLORADO (KCNC) — Charges could be dropped against a man accused of trying to kidnap an 11-year-old boy from a playground at an Aurora elementary school, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be released. Solomon Galligan, 34, was arrested in April 2024 after allegedly walking onto

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More than 100 criminal cases could be dismissed this week in Boston as defendants go without lawyers.

More than 100 criminal cases could be dismissed this week as defendants go without lawyers

By Kevin Rothstein Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — With no resolution in sight, the Massachusetts court crisis caused by bar advocates’ work stoppage is set to escalate this week as criminal defendants continue to go without legal representation. In a new filing, the Committee for Public Counsel said there

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“Imposter nurse” with 20 aliases and 7 Social Security numbers arrested, officials say

By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A woman is accused of pretending to be a nurse and working at multiple facilities in the Pittsburgh area. Pennsylvania State Police and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced that Shannon Womack is in custody and accused of working

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A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island on July 21

Baby thrown down garbage chute, police say

WABC By Jesse Zanger, Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story     STATEN ISLAND, New York (WCBS) — A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island on Monday, police said. Investigators say the child’s father called 911 at around 3:15 p.m. and officers quickly responded to an

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Postal worker stabbed after verbal altercation, authorities say

By Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A U.S. Postal Service worker was stabbed Monday afternoon during a confrontation in Biscayne Park, near North Miami, and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. Officers with the Biscayne Park Police Department responded after 2:30 p.m.

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Senator Borris L. Miles Sounds the Alarm: Texas Republicans Attempt to Rig the Future with “Rig-Districting”

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     July 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the ever-unfolding fight for democracy in the Lone Star State, State Senator Borris L. Miles has once again stepped into the arena—not with applause, but with urgency. Recently appointed to the powerful Texas Senate Redistricting Committee,

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Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski rides Harley to Alligator Alcatraz detention center, leads Rosary for detainees

By Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI (WFOR) — Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski rode his Harley-Davidson on Sunday, leading a group of 25 members of the Archdiocese of Miami’s Knights on Bikes ministry to the gates of the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility, where he led a Rosary and offered prayers for

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Hundreds showed up on July 19 to protest the possible reopening of a former women's prison in Dublin with a disturbing and notorious history.

Japanese Americans, allies protest proposal to reopen Dublin prison as ICE detention center

By Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story     DUBLIN, California (KGO) — Hundreds showed up Saturday to protest the possible reopening of a former women’s prison in Dublin with a disturbing and notorious history. The Trump administration has proposed converting the former Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin into an ICE detention center. However,

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Nearly all of the peacocks at the historic Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove have gone missing within the past week

Peacocks vanish from historic Ryde Hotel

KCRA, RYDE HOTEL, CNN By Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story     WALNUT GROVE, California (KCRA) — Nearly all of the peacocks at the historic Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove have gone missing within the past week, prompting an investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. The Ryde Hotel, located deep in the

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Seventeen years after Chanelle Walker-Wells' murder

Seventeen years after Chanelle Walker-Wells’ murder, Family calls for action against gun violence

By Lauren Schwentker Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WRTV) — This weekend marked a painful milestone for Ashlynne Walker and her family, the 17th anniversary of the death of her sister, Chanelle Walker-Wells, who was tragically killed by gun violence. “She was a beautiful person, sister, mother, daughter and she was

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‘Kidpreneurs’ gather for second annual marketplace hosted by 10-year-old nonprofit founder

By Alyssa Bethencourt Click here for updates on this story     LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTNV) — This morning at Meadows Mall, inspiration was on full display as young entrepreneurs from across the valley came together for the second annual Kidpreneur Marketplace. In a partnership with Meadows Mall and Commissioner McCurdy, Justyn Boumah — local 10-year-old founder

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‘It puts a smile on my face’: Local veteran competes in National Veterans Wheelchair Games

By Holly Hodges Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WXII) — Veterans from across the country gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. This annual event is presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America. Clemmons native, Roy Wilkins, is among those competing

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Five people were hospitalized on July 18 after another reported overdose incident in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood

5 more people hospitalized after another overdose call in Baltimore’s Penn North

By JT Moodee Lockman, Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Five people were hospitalized Friday after another reported overdose incident in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, according to Baltimore police. It comes almost one week after a mass overdose in the community sent 27 people to hospitals. Currently, officials

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Health IT director accused of possessing over 10,000 files of child pornography, arrest documents show

By Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story     BROWARD, Florida (WFOR) — The cybersecurity director of a prominent South Florida public health network is facing “abhorrent” accusations after he was allegedly found possessing thousands of computer files containing child porn. Arrest documents obtained by CBS News Miami revealed that 41-year-old Kevin Kull was

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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia, health officials say

By Matt Cavallo, Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story     Philadelphia (KYW) — Philadelphia health officials are warning residents after West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia earlier this month. Officials said the disease was detected in mosquitoes near Pennypack Park during a routine surveillance for the virus. The Department

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Death investigation underway after 2-year-old dies at oral surgery center in Greensboro, officials say

By JD Franklin III Click here for updates on this story     Greensboro (WXII) — A death investigation involving a toddler is underway, according to officers with the Greensboro Police Department. Officers said they were dispatched at 7:16 a.m. to 510 Hickory Ridge Drive for a “law assistance” call for service. The investigation is active and

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