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Designer of Minnesota’s new state flag isn’t bothered by criticism: “It’s an important change”

By Stephen Swanson, David Schuman, Caroline Cummings Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some love it, while others hate it. But in 15 days the new Minnesota state flag will be raised across the state. The Minnesotan behind the design, Andrew Prekker, spoke with WCCO on Wednesday about the achievement. “It

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Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglary, says she was checking on loved one with Alzheimer’s

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Becker County Attorney’s Office charged 49-year-old Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary. According to police, officers

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Salinas City Elementary School District hosts first-ever student film festival

By Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story     SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Students from a dozen elementary schools participated Friday evening in Salinas City Elementary School District’s first-ever student film festival. About 150 students in grades K-12 made short films. In total, 72 entries were submitted by students. Parents also got a chance

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Colorado parents angered by school response to alleged kidnapping attempt: “This has changed his life forever”

By Kelly Werthmann, Austen Erblat Click here for updates on this story     AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — Parents from an Aurora elementary school are livid at the response of school staff during and in the hours following an alleged kidnapping attempt of a 5th-grader from school grounds. That kidnapping attempt is alleged to have happened last

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Firm expands lawsuit against Walmart, demands $750M after janitor films women at Decatur store

By Hope Dean Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — An Atlanta law firm has expanded its previous lawsuit against Walmart, alleging the stores provide a “fertile crime scene for sex offenders” and demanding $750 million. In November, five women filed a lawsuit against former employee Lester Jolly and Walmart. They

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48-year-old cold case closed after LaGrange man’s manner of death listed as ‘undetermined,’ sheriff’s office says

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — The Troup County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the closure of a 48-year-old cold case involving the disappearance of Kyle Clinkscales, a 22-year-old Auburn University student from LaGrange. According to authorities, Clinkscales disappeared on the night of Jan. 27, 1976, after

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Former girlfriend provides tearful testimony on boyfriend’s fate in trial of alleged crime boss Mike Miske

By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — The former girlfriend of missing man Jonathan Fraser took the stand again Tuesday in the federal trial of alleged crime boss Michael Miske. Ashley Wong wept as video played of her and her then-boyfriend Fraser throwing flowers into the ocean in honor

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LSUS professor and students uncover original burial sites of two priests who died during the yellow fever epidemic

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Technology is revealing the burial site of two priest who died during Shreveport’s yellow fever epidemic. Catholic priests Father Isidore Quemerais and Father Louis Gergaud were two of the heroes of the 1873 Yellow Fever Epidemic that wiped out a quarter

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East End Houston Celebrates Latino Community’s Bond with Nature in “Witness Series” Event

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     April 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Saturday, April 27th, the vibrant East End District will come alive with the third installment of the Witness Series, offering a deep dive into the Latino community’s interaction with nature through art, culture, and environmental advocacy. Set

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Chicago area healthcare system providing free suicide prevention courses

By Elyssa Kaufman, Aida Mogos Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A local healthcare system is offering suicide prevention courses throughout the Chicago area. Franciscan Health, which has hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs, is offering free Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Courses in April and May. The courses

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NYU responds to protests with plywood wall; Mayor Adams says outside agitators may be stirring things up

By Christina Fan, Mahsa Saeidi, Jennifer Bisram Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — A plywood wall now blocks NYU’s Gould Plaza after police arrested several protesters Monday, amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations sweeping campuses across the country. Security remains tight around campus Tuesday, and it’s unclear if the protesters will return.

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Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell burgled stepmother’s home to get father’s ashes, sentimental items, charges say

By Cole Premo, Anthony Bettin, Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Becker County Attorney’s Office charged 49-year-old Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary.

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New Haven pharmacy owner reaches settlement after ‘high risk’ customers overdose on prescriptions

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A pharmacy owner in New Haven reached a settlement after an investigation revealed that customers with red flags overdosed on their prescription medications. Yong Kwon agreed to pay the federal government $120,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled

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Rice University Spearheads Educational Revolution with OpenStax Research Collaboration

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 22, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Rice University has embarked on a revolutionary journey to reshape the landscape of educational research with the introduction of a colossal nationwide collaboration hosted by OpenStax. This initiative is set to transform how learning is understood and

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800 charges filed after raids on several businesses in North Carolina, deputies say

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (WYFF) — A multi-agency operation involving federal, state and local law enforcement agencies resulted in several North Carolina businesses being raided and more than 800 charges being filed, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department assisted along with officers

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’This is where I’m building my future’: Methodist Hospital offers highschoolers chance for hands-on experience

By Jack Keenan Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Methodist Hospital’s internship program gives Omaha high schoolers, who are interested in a health care career, the chance to gain hands-on experience. “They get to experience things most high school students haven’t been exposed to,” said Executive of Clinical Excellence Carrie

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