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By DeJanay Booth-Singleton, Terell Bailey Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Detroit police say a gentlemen’s club on the city’s west side was shut down after teens were allegedly found there over the weekend. Police say an investigation is underway on The Sting, where approximately 20 people under 21 were

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     4/30/25 (LAPost.com) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California will file a lawsuit against the federal government following notification that the state’s AmeriCorps grant programs will be terminated as part of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative to dismantle the national service organization. “The federal government

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     4/30/25 (LAPost.com) — Approximately 55,000 Los Angeles County workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 commenced a two-day strike Monday evening, leading to widespread disruptions in public services across the county. The walkout – which began at 7 p.m. Monday and is

By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story     SAN RAFAEL, California (KPIX) — A convicted sex offender who was on parole was arrested by San Rafael police Tuesday after he allegedly followed a middle school student onto a campus, police said. Shortly after 8 a.m., officers were called to Woodland Avenue on reports

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story     ALPINE, Utah (KSTU) — Lone Peak Police have identified skeletal remains found in Lambert Park last Friday as Gabrielle Makenna Shull of Alpine, Utah. Investigators were able to confirm the identity through dental records. The remains were found in Lambert Park by a person who

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story     SPANISH FORK, Utah (KSTU) — A Utah therapist is facing several charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and voyeurism following former patients of his coming forward to police. Robert Virgil Dindinger, 54, had charges filed against him by the Utah Attorney General’s Office last

By Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story     AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — A 1-year-old girl is being treated at Akron Children’s Hospital for first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns. Police were looking for the toddler’s babysitter, who is facing child endangerment charges in connection with the severe burns. The babysitter was arrested just after

By Remi Murrey Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — The future of an important funding source helping Cleveland’s East Mount Zion Baptist Church keep its doors open is now in question. “Across the board, there are many funding cuts that are happening and it’s bringing great apprehension,” said Pastor Brian Cash

WEWS By Remi Murrey Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — The future of an important funding source helping Cleveland’s East Mount Zion Baptist Church keep its doors open is now in question. “Across the board, there are many funding cuts that are happening and it’s bringing great apprehension,” said Pastor Brian

By Courtney Shaw Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — A car crashed into a gas pump and caught fire on Cleveland’s east side early Wednesday morning. The fiery crash happened around 4 a.m. at HP Gas on East 138th and Kinsman. The pump was knocked over and was seen sitting in

By Jennifer Maupin Click here for updates on this story     GRAND LAKE, Oklahoma (KJRH) — An Oklahoma man beat his own fishing record at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Bryan Baker’s record for the biggest bighead carp was also the state record, before he broke it

By Naomi Keitt Click here for updates on this story     SKIATOOK LAKE, Oklahoma (KJRH) — For the first time in nearly three years, the water level at Skiatook Lake returned to its normal level. While the rain kept many boaters off Skiatook Lake on April 29, it has some business owners rejoicing. “It’s a very

By Krizia Williams Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI (WCPO) — A Cincinnati-based brand is working to stop human trafficking both locally and thousands of miles away. April and Ryan Berg founded the athleisure brand Aruna, and its nonprofit counterpart Aruna Project, after a trip to Mumbai, India. “We were forever changed,” April

By Taylor Nimmo Click here for updates on this story     MILFORD, Ohio (WCPO) — A Milford homeowner is seeking compensation from Amazon after a delivery driver walked across his freshly poured concrete driveway — despite yellow tape and flags marking the wet surface — causing thousands of dollars in damage. Eric Scholz captured the incident

By Jessica Davis Click here for updates on this story     BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Boise Police are cracking down on vape shops across the city, targeting items that could be used for illegal drug use. This is footage of Boise Police looking inside Honey Pot CBD on the Boise Bench back in March. Owners Jason

By Peyton Radloff Click here for updates on this story     RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Racine Zoo has welcomed a new resident to their family – a new baby Hartmann’s Mountain zebra! Born to Promise and Obi on April 25, 2025, this baby is the second Hartmann’s Mountain zebra born at the zoo. “We are

By Barclay Idsal Click here for updates on this story     CALDWELL, Idaho (KIVI) — Three men charged in conjunction with the fatal beating of 44-year-old Jeremy Jones back in 2023 have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after accepting plea agreements, reports the City of Caldwell. On August 1, 2023, Kyle McGinnis and Richard Laine

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 30, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a move that fuses Texas tenacity with international diplomacy, Houston’s very own billionaire mogul Tilman Fertitta has officially been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next ambassador to Italy and San Marino — a high-profile

By John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story     DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida woman won a million-dollar prize surprise playing the Florida Lottery’s 50X The Cash scratch-off game. Mary Mayers Johnson, of Deerfield Beach, chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. Johnson bought her winning ticket at

WCCO By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — A family-owned toy store in St. Paul is joining a national legal fight, claiming President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports could devastate their business. Mischief Toy Store is among several businesses represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation in a

By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — A family-owned toy store in St. Paul is joining a national legal fight, claiming President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports could devastate their business. Mischief Toy Store is among several businesses represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation in a lawsuit

By Anthony Bettin Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — A missing Minnesota man is believed to have drowned while trying to cross the border into Canada via a river. Michael Tjosaas, 59, was reported missing from Carver County, near the Twin Cities, in late December, according to the International Falls Police

By Christiana Ford Click here for updates on this story     OAK PARK, Michigan (WXYZ) — An Oak Park family is leading a grassroots solution to hunger through their front yard pantry that has served the community since the pandemic began in 2020. Rutth and Greg Markarian built a little pantry in their front yard at

By WXYZ Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WXYZ) — A man linked to a transnational gang suspected in high-end home invasions across Michigan was convicted on charges Tuesday. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Ignacio Antonio Ruiz-Saldias, 29, was convicted of one count of operating a criminal enterprise and

By Sarah Michals, Kent Saunders Click here for updates on this story     TAYLOR, Michigan (WXYZ) — Ray Jr. brings sunshine to just about everyone he meets. The 53-year-old from Gibraltar, who lives with cerebral palsy and autism, has the mental age of about 6, according to his mother, Debbie Carson. Now, he’s fighting one of

By Atira Feliciano Click here for updates on this story     Missouri (KOMU) — As summer approaches, some animals begin to emerge from their winter shelter. This means Missouri drivers might see some reptilian friends on the road with them. Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, and depend on external sources of heat to determine their body

By Paul Burton Click here for updates on this story     NORTH ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A couple in North Attleboro, Massachusetts has a warning for home owners after their oil tank leaked in their yard and left them with a massive clean up bill. They say a simple move could have prevented all of it.

By Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — Tuesday was National Fentanyl Awareness Day, highlighting the dangers of the drug that is killing thousands of people throughout the country. It’s been hard for local cities to tackle this crisis. The fentanyl crisis is nothing new for San Francisco

KGO By Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — Tuesday was National Fentanyl Awareness Day, highlighting the dangers of the drug that is killing thousands of people throughout the country. It’s been hard for local cities to tackle this crisis. The fentanyl crisis is nothing new for San

By Randi Rousseau Click here for updates on this story     NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — A 13-year-old living with terminal brain cancer was celebrated by the New Orleans Police Department as he pursues his dream of becoming a police officer in as many cities as possible. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at

By JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story     GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Grain Valley, Missouri, man faces charges after his mother says he stole more than $240,000 and pushed her out of her home. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office said Michael C. McLin faces charges of financial exploitation of the elderly

By Felix Cortez & Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story     ROYAL OAKS, California (KSBW) — The North County Fire Protection District has informed KSBW 8 of a train-versus-vehicle crash that caused a diesel spill in Royal Oaks. A Union Pacific freight train traveling west towards Pajaro crashed with a tractor-trailer hauling a

By Aaron Hegarty Click here for updates on this story     ELK CREEK, Nebraska (KETV) — For the first time since 2015, there’s drilling underway at the NioCorp Development’s proposed rare earths mine near Elk Creek. There’s no mining yet. That was first discussed as a possibility in the ’70s, but is still years away. But

By Brooke Butler Click here for updates on this story     SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — One year after an 84-year-old man was stabbed and left for dead near a dumpster at Kayton Homes, Savannah police are still searching for his killer. Slaten Armstrong was killed in broad daylight on the morning of April 5, 2024. “He

By Jacob Richey Click here for updates on this story     COLUMBIA (KOMU) — Investigators say they found a missing Columbia teenager in the closet of a registered sex offender in Colorado. No one had heard from the 16-year-old girl since Dec. 6, 2024, when she went missing from her home in Columbia, and she had

By Melissa Wright Click here for updates on this story     Missouri (KMTV) — The two-week search for three missing girls in the Missouri River is now over. All three bodies have been found. Officials say today’s two recoveries haven’t been formally identified— but they believe they’re the missing girls. Late Tuesday morning, Lainana Green and

By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story     WINTERBORO, Alabama (WVTM) — It’s shaping up to be a winning season for Winterboro High School’s boys and girls track teams. Both teams are coming off huge sectional wins over the weekend. “I came in second place in long jump, but I’m excited because I

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — If you are in downtown Greenville Wednesday afternoon, you may see an AI-powered robot calf approaching shoppers. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said the 3D-printed cow head will ask leather-clad customers outside, “Are you wearing my mother?”

By Jamy Pombo Sesselman & Sera Congi Click here for updates on this story     MILFORD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A police K-9 rescued a missing child with autism who was found clinging to a tree at a small pond in Milford, Massachusetts, on Monday. Police received a 911 call just before 4 p.m. from a parent

By Suzanne Phan Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — Many Vietnamese Americans have made a special trip back to their homeland recently. For some, it’s a homecoming and a heartfelt trip that often unpacks a lot of history and emotions. David Bui of the Bay Area went back to

KGO By Suzanne Phan Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — Many Vietnamese Americans have made a special trip back to their homeland recently. For some, it’s a homecoming and a heartfelt trip that often unpacks a lot of history and emotions. David Bui of the Bay Area went back

By Erin Burnett Click here for updates on this story     WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — A Triad man is proof that you are never too old to do what you love. Mike Macumber has been playing ice hockey since he was 6 years old. He said it’s been an outlet for connection and important lessons

By Leanna Scachetti Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WCVB) — Generation Z volunteers are being paired with older adults in Boston for a unique approach to tech support. At the tech cafes and computer classes facilitated by Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, it’s all about building the network. “I think

By Carrie Hodgin Click here for updates on this story     RANDOLPH COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A babysitter was charged with child abuse in Randolph County, according to warrants. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said a warrant was served against Jody Alanna Hayes. The Sheriff’s Office said on Feb. 3, they received a report of

By Paula Wethington Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Some property damage resulted in Metro Detroit from scattered, brief thunderstorms that came through the region Tuesday afternoon and evening amid a high wind situation. The weather resulted in a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Oakland and Macomb counties. About

By Briauna Brown Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — A Red Oak teenager was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night while trying to cross the interstate to retrieve a shoe, police said. Just after 9:45 p.m., Red Oak Police Department and Red Oak Fire Rescue crews responded to the

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     SARASOTA, Florida (WESH) — A man was thrown overboard from a vessel Monday, causing it to circle without a driver in Sarasota until police jumped into action. The Sarasota Police Department responded to a call of a boater in distress north of the Ringling Museum.

By KTBS Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Less than an an hour ago, Shreveport police posted an urgent message seeking the identity of a woman who dropped off an infant at a stranger’s home. Now, both have been identified. Cpl. Chris Bordelon said thanks to the efforts

By Sarah Mankowitz Click here for updates on this story     NAPLES, Florida (WBBH) — Horseshoe crabs have been around for millions of years, but did you know they also save human lives? “Their blood contains a factor which is highly, highly sensitive to bacterial toxins or bacterial contamination in the presence of bacteria. It will

By Caroline Foreback Click here for updates on this story     OCEAN CITY, Maryland (WJZ) — A Maryland woman’s video of a large snake slithering on the beach in Ocean City is giving a lot of people the creeps. The video, which went viral with more than 4,000 shares on Facebook, shows what appears to be

By Alys Martinez Click here for updates on this story     IRVINE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A homeless man from Irvine is off the streets tonight after a social media influencer and his fanbase raised nearly $100,000 to thank him for his kind gesture. “It tested me, every part of me, and to reach this point

WCCO, MINNESOTA DNR, CNN By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     ONAMIA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota family is thanking a Department of Natural Resources officer and his K-9 for bringing their son home safely. On April 21, the 4-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, wandered away from his home

WCCO By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     ONAMIA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota family is thanking a Department of Natural Resources officer and his K-9 for bringing their son home safely. On April 21, the 4-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, wandered away from his home near Onamia. He’s

KOVR By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story     FAIRFIELD, California (KOVR) — Safety concerns are rising at Rolling Hills Elementary School in Fairfield after parents said a student has been terrorizing other children and staff for months. The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District could only confirm one incident that occurred on April 23.

By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story     FAIRFIELD, California (KOVR) — Safety concerns are rising at Rolling Hills Elementary School in Fairfield after parents said a student has been terrorizing other children and staff for months. The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District could only confirm one incident that occurred on April 23. The

By Hannah Kliger Click here for updates on this story     BROOKLYN, New York (WCBS) — A Brooklyn family says raccoons moved into their ceiling after a neighbor’s construction site sat exposed for months, and now no one wants to pay for the damage. Both properties are part of a complex of attached row houses all

WCBS By Hannah Kliger Click here for updates on this story     BROOKLYN, New York (WCBS) — A Brooklyn family says raccoons moved into their ceiling after a neighbor’s construction site sat exposed for months, and now no one wants to pay for the damage. Both properties are part of a complex of attached row houses

By Jessica MacAulay, Jim McHugh, Aziza Shuler Click here for updates on this story     EMMAUS, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon. The Sharp Energy truck tried to cross the narrow wooden bridge connecting Orchid Place in Emmaus to the Wildlands Conservancy. As the

KYW By Jessica MacAulay, Jim McHugh, Aziza Shuler Click here for updates on this story     EMMAUS, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon. The Sharp Energy truck tried to cross the narrow wooden bridge connecting Orchid Place in Emmaus to the Wildlands Conservancy. As

By Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story     WEST JORDAN, Utah (KSL) — A West Valley man was charged Tuesday with interfering with a police investigation into the shooting of a 15-year-old boy. While police were initially led to believe that a drive-by shooting or a drug rip-off had occurred, detectives later learned

By Blake Phillips Click here for updates on this story     TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Nicholas Douglas Quets was just 31 years old when he was gunned down on his way to Rocky Point, last October. Just over six months later, his family is still fighting for justice. “Our family is by no way recovered. And

By S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — The southbound lanes of 287 in Wise County are shut down near FM-1655 after an 18-wheeler overturned and spilled thousands of dimes all over the roadway Tuesday. Police said the driver veered off the road, then overcorrected, causing the truck to roll

By DeJanay Booth-Singleton Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WWJ) — A 4-foot alligator was rescued after being found outside a drug house Monday in Ecorse, Michigan. Mark Rosenthal with Animal Magic Inc. said he was called to assist police in capturing the alligator found in the backyard. He said the alligator is

By KGUN News Staff Click here for updates on this story     SIERRA VISTA, Arizona (KGUN) — The Cochise County Attorney will determine whether a Sierra Vista woman will be charged with homicide after setting her trailer on fire with someone in it. Sierra Vista Police say the person pulled out of the fire by neighbors

By Jhovani Carrillo Click here for updates on this story     MT. CHARLESTON, Nevada (KTNV) — Seven wild horses from the Kyle Canyon area may soon be relocated and adopted by a local rescue. At a public meeting held at the U.S. Forest Service office near Torrey Pines and Rancho Drive, officials announced they’re now accepting

By Noah Chavez Click here for updates on this story     BLUE RIVER, Oregon (KEZI) — The hunt is on for a group of thieves who broke into a beloved market in the McKenzie River Valley twice in the space of just a few days. Blue Sky Market was burglarized early in the morning of April

By Karl Winter Click here for updates on this story     ASHWAUBENON, Wisconsin (WGBA) — As we enter severe weather season, the men and women that keep the power lines in working order across northeast Wisconsin are in a precarious situation. 850 Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) utility workers are working on an expired contract right now,

By Noah Cornelius Click here for updates on this story     GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The NFL Draft is over, but there was still a lot of food left on the table. One Green Bay nonprofit made sure it got back into the community. “How many pounds of food did you—” “So over 6,615 pounds

WGBA, SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO, CNN By Noah Cornelius Click here for updates on this story     GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The NFL Draft is over, but there was still a lot of food left on the table. One Green Bay nonprofit made sure it got back into the community. “How many pounds of food did

KGO By Leslie Brinkley Click here for updates on this story     FAIRFIELD, California (KGO) — Brown Pelicans, which live along the Northern California coast, are being found in alarming numbers and rescued, and the International Bird Rescue in Fairfield says people are bringing in the weakened starving birds every day. One brown pelican was found

By Leslie Brinkley Click here for updates on this story     FAIRFIELD, California (KGO) — Brown Pelicans, which live along the Northern California coast, are being found in alarming numbers and rescued, and the International Bird Rescue in Fairfield says people are bringing in the weakened starving birds every day. One brown pelican was found starving

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     April 29, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the vibrant heartbeat of Harris County’s second-largest city, a new generation of leadership is not only rising—it’s already reshaping Pasadena’s future. At just 28 years old, Emanuel Guerrero, the youngest Hispanic ever elected to the Pasadena City

By Suzanne Phan Click here for updates on this story     SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — Since the Fall of Saigon 50 years ago, more than 100,000 Vietnamese Americans now call San Jose home. Every May, the Ao Dai Festival brings the community together to honor and preserve Vietnamese heritage. The festival is considered the biggest

By Chaz Miller Click here for updates on this story     HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was killed during an apparent home invasion in southwest Houston on Monday, according to police. A detective told Eyewitness News that they believe the homeowner was being watched elsewhere and then followed to his house on Ludington near Sandpiper

By Christa Swanson Click here for updates on this story     ARVADA, Colorado (KCNC) — Jurors have delivered a guilty verdict for first-degree murder for Joseph Koenig, the Colorado man accused of throwing a rock through the windshield of Alexa Bartell’s moving vehicle, killing her. Deliberations began Thursday, with the jury returning the verdict less than

By Miya Shay Click here for updates on this story     BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — Charges have been filed against the parents of a teen boy accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old girl on a playground last month. Records show Kenneth and Cassie Coney are charged with making a firearm accessible to a child. According

KTRK, FAMILY PHOTO, HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Miya Shay Click here for updates on this story     BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — Charges have been filed against the parents of a teen boy accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old girl on a playground last month. Records show Kenneth and Cassie Coney are charged with

By KTRK Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) — Firefighters are urging residents to ensure their smoke alarms are working after a dog alerted its owners about a house fire, saving the family. The Woodlands Fire Department said the fire happened on April 25 at a home that

By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     SANTA MONICA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Some Santa Monica residents are making their complaints known due to the constant noise that they say is the result of the Waymo charging station located near their homes. There’s a constantly droning hum, as well as

By Daniel Macht & Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story     SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — The FBI arrested a 31-year-old man accused of providing the fentanyl that led to the poisoning deaths of four people at a South Lake Tahoe home in February 2024. Timothy Austin Pannell, of South Lake Tahoe,

By Brett Kast, Marlon Falconer Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — An out-of-control driver crashed into fences and barreled through more than five properties in a southwest Detroit neighborhood, and residents say they’re getting tired of reckless drivers. It happened Friday night around 11:30 p.m. near Clark Avenue and Toledo Street.

By Brya Berry Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — You probably use social media to stay connected, but hackers use it to connect to your personal information. That’s what happened to a local realtor who got caught in a major Facebook scam. He called KMBC 9’s Brya Berry to

By Meghan Daniels Click here for updates on this story     INKSTER, Michigan (WXYZ) — A small house in Inkster that played a pivotal role in Malcolm X’s life will soon open its doors to the public. The home, where Malcolm X discovered his Muslim faith and changed his name from Malcolm Little, has been carefully

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 29, 1025 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX – April 29, 2025 — In a powerful show of leadership and resistance, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a major legal action this morning against the Trump administration’s

By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A central Iowa woman turned her inspiration from Phill the water buffalo into a book called “Phill’s Grand Adventure: Finding Home.” It started when author Judith Cass received a text from her friend, who suggested her next book. “I was

KCCI, JESSICA ESHELMAN, JUDITH CASS, PLEASANT HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A central Iowa woman turned her inspiration from Phill the water buffalo into a book called “Phill’s Grand Adventure: Finding Home.” It started when author Judith Cass received a text

By Ruta Ulcinaite , Marlon Falconer Click here for updates on this story     ST. CLAIR SHORES, Michigan (WXYZ) — A postal worker in St. Clair Shores says he didn’t think twice when he found some cash in the driveway of a woman’s home, returning it with a note. His kind gesture was all caught on

By Joyce Ogirri Click here for updates on this story     GEORGETOWN, Kentucky (WLKY) — In Georgetown, just east of Louisville, history was made as a $167.3 million Powerball ticket was sold at Clark’s Pump N’ Shop. James Farthing, who buys lottery tickets regularly, became the lucky winner of the largest Kentucky Powerball jackpot ever. “I

By Nicole Comstock, Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     BERNARDIO COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Alone and wounded, Sergeant Shane Andersen’s body camera captured the brief moments he had before a gunman came back to kill him during a shootout in December 2023. “I just took some breaths and handled the situation

By Chris Essex Click here for updates on this story     PUTNAM COUNTY, Indiana (WTHI) — A Greencastle man appeared in court today for an initial hearing. Randy Haltom is being charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death. In December 2024, Greencastle police were dispatched to a home after receiving reports of a deceased

By Courtney Green Click here for updates on this story     EVANSVILLE, Indiana (WEVV) — Evansville police are investigating an incident where fireworks were launched at an elderly woman’s home on North Fares Avenue early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a report of criminal mischief after receiving multiple 911 calls. The woman’s granddaughter was one of

By Ryan Jeltema Click here for updates on this story     PINCONNING, Michigan (WJRT) — Fire crews in Pinconning are responding to a large fire at the site of a grain elevator, halting traffic along M-13. Several fire departments from across Bay County responded to the fire on Huron Road north of Pinconning’s downtown area overnight.

By Kristen Shill Click here for updates on this story     ST. CLOUD, Minnesota (WQOW) — The body of a Chippewa Falls woman, who has been missing for nearly nine years, has been found. Shannah Boiteau left her Chippewa Falls home on June 21, 2016, according to Chippewa Falls police. She was last seen the next

By Jack Lowenstein Click here for updates on this story     THORNTON, Colorado (KCNC) — Thornton Police Department is searching for a suspect it says tried to kidnap a 15-year-old girl near Thornton Middle School Monday. According to the Thornton PD press release, the teen was walking near the school around 11:20 a.m. when surveillance video

By Terra Konieczny Click here for updates on this story     CASCADE, Iowa (KWWL) — Emotions ran high at a special Western Dubuque School Board meeting Monday night, as parents and students demanded answers following a disturbing incident at Cascade High School. Multiple male students allegedly created AI-generated nude images of their female classmates — raising

By Rey Llerena Click here for updates on this story     GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — A Greenville auto shop repaired a car belonging to a teenager who died at an Upstate amusement park at no cost after the vehicle broke down months after his death. Kamel Seveion Sewell, 17, died in December 2024 during a

By Veronica Haynes & Peter Eliopoulos Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WCVB) — A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus Monday afternoon in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood, city officials said. The kindergartener, identified by a family member as Lens Arthur, was struck at 2:44 p.m. near the

By Raquel Ciampi Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A Pittsburgh funeral home owner is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from people who paid for pet burial and cremation services. According to the Pennsylvania attorney general, thousands of dogs and cats were improperly disposed of after their owners

By Ryan Arbogast Click here for updates on this story     COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — Scammers are preying on heartbroken pet owners in Collier County, pretending to be from Collier Domestic Animal Services and demanding money for emergency surgeries. “They claimed that they work for domestic animal services, and they were just letting me know