Portland Street Response gearing up to soon tackle nonemergency calls related to mental health, homelessness
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A brand-new public safety program in Portland has launched…
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Teacher’s coalition ask Gov. to create uniform policy regarding COVID-19 quarantines in schools
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The Connecticut Board of Education Union Coalition sent a…
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Portland area school districts weigh variables, discuss return to in-person plans
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Oregon school districts are ironing out plans for if, when,…
Continue Reading Mardi Gras celebrations get creative
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The good times likely aren’t rolling the…
Continue Reading 1 year later, mom still searches for answers in son’s murder
Click here for updates on this story STONE MOUNTAIN, Georgia (WGCL) — It’s been over a year since 24-year-old…
Continue Reading Homebound senior citizens concerned about getting vaccine in Arizona
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — During the pandemic, the elderly were told to stay home and…
Continue Reading 1 year later, mom still searching for answers in son’s murder
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — It’s been over a year since 24-year-old Tyrese Washington…
Continue Reading Fire displaces family of 10
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A family of ten is without a home Tuesday night. At about 3:30…
Continue Reading Man charged in death of 4-month-old girl
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the…
Continue Reading Oregon hopes to launch COVID-19 exposure notification app in near future
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Like Washington, Oregon is hoping to launch a COVID-19…
Continue Reading Why I lost it on live TV
I felt raw and exposed and embarrassed all at once. I have long been taught as a woman “never let them see you cry” — not in public…
Continue Reading Connecticut companies see sensors as game-changing technology
Click here for updates on this story WALLINGFORD, Connecticut (Hartford Business Journal) — When Wallingford-based…
Continue Reading Connecticut tech startup DineSafe helps prove restaurant cleanliness, safety
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (Hartford Business Journal) — Connecticut restaurants have…
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Continue Reading Pandemic buying habits: Booze up, breath bad
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (Hartford Business Journal) — Yes, toilet paper and…
Continue Reading Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others will be indicted in the Flint water crisis, reports say
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is about to be indicted on criminal charges by a special counsel for his role in the Flint water crisis, news…
Continue Reading Grocery store shopping spree brings much-needed fundraiser to fire department
Click here for updates on this story MOOSIC, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — “Ready, set, go!” — With those three quick…
Continue Reading Generous tip left on a bill at a restaurant
Click here for updates on this story PALMERTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The restaurant industry and its employees have…
Continue Reading A passion for baking led teen to compete on Food Network show
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Trey Gordon has been baking ever since he’s…
Continue Reading A Black man who wrongfully served 26 years on death row in the killing of a White woman is now free
Eddie Lee Howard was wrongfully sentenced to death in 1994. Now, after decades of fighting, he has been exonerated. Howard, who is Black, was…
Continue Reading Japan expands state of emergency over coronavirus as infections climb
Japan will expand its state of emergency to seven more prefectures, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday. The country reported 4,527 new…
Continue Reading Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others will be indicted in the Flint water crisis, reports say
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is about to be indicted on criminal charges by a special counsel for his role in the Flint water crisis, news…
Continue Reading Alexey Navalny says he will return to Russia on Sunday after being poisoned
Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny has announced that he plans to return to Russia on Sunday from Germany, where he has been recovering…
Continue Reading Alexey Navalny says he will return to Russia on Sunday after poisoning
Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny has announced that he plans to return to Russia on Sunday from Germany, where he has been recovering…
Continue Reading If he wins Uganda election, Museveni will work with his seventh US president. Here’s how the US has helped him stay in power
During a live virtual press conference on Thursday, a stunned global audience watched as singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi…
Continue Reading Ireland has the world’s highest Covid-19 rate. How did it go so wrong?
When Ireland came out of a strict six-week lockdown in December it had one of the lowest levels of Covid-19 cases in Europe. Since then, the…
Continue Reading Axe-wielding man smashes New Zealand Parliament building doors
A man smashed the glass front doors of New Zealand’s Parliament building with an axe early on Wednesday morning, according to authorities in…
Continue Reading North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong calls South Korean government a ‘truly weird group’ as key political meeting ends
Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and one of the country’s most important political figures, has criticized…
Continue Reading Federal government executes the first woman in nearly 70 years
Lisa Montgomery, 52, was executed by lethal injection at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, and pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m.…
Continue Reading Florida firefighter is arrested after photo showed him pointing at a placard for Speaker Pelosi in US Capitol Building
A Florida firefighter was arrested for unlawful entry of a restricted building and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to court…
Continue Reading Legislator says he has been threatened after security video allegedly shows him opening an Oregon Capitol building door for protesters
Security footage released Friday shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol last month after a Republican state legislator allegedly opened a side…
Continue Reading India puts three contentious farm laws on hold following nationwide protests
India’s Supreme Court has put three contentious farm laws on hold until further notice, after months of massive nationwide protests by farmers…
Continue Reading Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so
Vice President Mike Pence made it clear Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office,…
Continue Reading 11,000 cartons of ice cream are being recalled because they may contain metal pieces
Before you settle down for a bowl of your favorite frozen treat, beware of mouthful of metal pieces. A recall has been issued for more than 11,000…
Continue Reading Three-quarters of Wuhan patients hospitalized for COVID-19 still had symptoms 6 months later, Chinese study finds
Most patients who had been hospitalized with COVID-19 still suffered a variety of symptoms — including fatigue and sleep difficulties —…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old was killed after a grenade likely bought at an antique mall exploded
A 12-year-old in Virginia was killed by an exploding grenade investigators believe was bought from an antique mall in North Carolina, and now…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers reveals he will guest host an episode of ‘Jeopardy!’
Growing up, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers idolized “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. Now, he gets to take his place for a night…
Continue Reading Pastor who left ministry to help her children with virtual school wants to return, but isn’t sure how
Pastor Meredith Dodd tried really hard to keep working during the pandemic. Her three children — each with varying degrees of special needs…
Continue Reading The Mega Millions jackpot is at $625 million, making it the fourth largest prize in the lottery game’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $625 million — making it the fourth highest jackpot in the lottery game’s history. No ticket…
Continue Reading ‘Insurrection,’ ‘coup’ and ‘sedition.’ Here’s what each term means
In the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob, US elected officials, world leaders and commentators have…
Continue Reading ‘Super-Earth’ found orbiting one of the oldest stars in the Milky Way
A hot and rocky exoplanet known as a super-Earth has been discovered orbiting one of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy, according to a new…
Continue Reading School District approves grade reconfigurations
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, AR (KFSM) — The Fort Smith School District is reconfiguring some of…
Continue Reading Community raises over $40K for Chaska family who lost everything in fire
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A Twin Cities family of five lost everything in a fire…
Continue Reading A Florida sheriff’s deputy was killed by a suspect the week he was set to retire
A Florida sheriff’s deputy who was just one shift away from retirement was killed Monday by a suspect in a fatal car crash, Hillsboro County…
Continue Reading Couple taking axe-throwing business on the road until Minnesota reopens
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A Minnesota couple says they are not waiting for the…
Continue Reading Duck hunter rescued from frigid water after kayak overturned
Click here for updates on this story HEMPSTEAD, New York (WCBS ) — A dangerously close call for a Long Island man who…
Continue Reading Metal detectors installed outside House floor as Democrats express safety concerns about their colleagues
Members of Congress and staffers will have to walk through metal detectors in order to get onto the floor of the US House of Representatives, a…
Continue Reading FDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs reportedly died
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…
Continue Reading Former Pittsburgh Steelers cheer on 68-year-old superfan with cancer
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One could argue that the strongest thing about Pittsburgh is…
Continue Reading Florida manatee mutilated by someone who etched ‘Trump’ onto its back
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR ) — Federal wildlife authorities in Florida are looking for the person…
Continue Reading Resident drives military-style tank through residential streets
Click here for updates on this story PALMETTO BAY, Florida (WFOR ) — Residents of the usually quiet South Florida…
Continue Reading 107-year-old woman receives COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story WINDHAM, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A 107-year-old New Hampshire resident is thrilled…
Continue Reading Dentists say they should be higher on Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccine distribution list
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — If you’re a dentist, then you do a job that’s about as…
Continue Reading Capitol rioters shouted ‘This is our house.’ But the Capitol was built by enslaved Black Americans
“This is our country; this is our house,” one rioter told a reporter while storming the US Capitol last week in support of President…
Continue Reading Powerful ultra violet lights installed on SMART trains to kill coronavirus
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, CA (KPIX) — Remember those black lights you used in college? Now,…
Continue Reading UK COVID-19 variant detected in Maryland, couple in isolation
Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ) — The UK variant of the coronavirus has been detected in…
Continue Reading Noose found hanging at worksite; police investigating, concourse expansion work temporarily stopped
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A hangman’s noose was found at a work site at Denver…
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Thieves steal $20K in cash from Utah Jazz before Bucks game
Police are investigating after thieves stole $20,000 in cash from members of the Utah…
Continue Reading Only about 2,000 people speak the Cherokee language fluently. The tribe is saving some vaccine doses for them
Even before the pandemic hit, the Cherokee Nation was dealing with a crisis: the potential disappearance of its native language. Only about 2,000…
Continue Reading Woman charged, along with boyfriend, in capital murder of her 8-year-old son in Irving hotel
Click here for updates on this story IRVING, TX (KTVT) — Irving Police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Leslie…
Continue Reading Boston Bruins to retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier
The National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins will retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier with Boston in…
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Here’s a look at the College Football Playoff, a four-team seeded postseason format which began for the 2014 season and replaced the Bowl…
Continue Reading Wisconsin State Capitol boarded up, National Guard mobilized following violence at US Capitol
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (WDJT ) — Windows at the state Capitol were boarded up Monday as a…
Continue Reading Crowds ignore warning and flood Tuscaloosa strip after Alabama crushes Ohio State for national football title
A college football season shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic ended Monday with a familiar team and coach on top, and familiar — even if…
Continue Reading Christmas Day rape suspect arrested
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Mobile Public Safety Director James Barber confirmed that…
Continue Reading Students who failed at virtual learning can make up classes
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS ) — Students who failed during the virtual learning of 2020…
Continue Reading Police say 19-year-old stabbed baby cousin, killing her
Click here for updates on this story FREMONT, Nebraska (KETV) — A community is in shock and a family is in mourning…
Continue Reading Man convicted of killing Saints player Will Smith has conviction vacated
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The man found guilty of shooting and killing former Saints…
Continue Reading Community puts together car parade for boy battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A parade of encouragement took place Sunday in…
Continue Reading Manatee spotted in Florida river with ‘Trump’ etched into its back
Click here for updates on this story HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Florida (WESH) — Video of a manatee spotted in a Florida river…
Continue Reading Ex-cop Derek Chauvin will be tried separately in George Floyd’s killing due to the pandemic
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, will be tried separately from the other…
Continue Reading Nebraska senator introducing legislation to better protect meatpacking employees
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — In a zoom press conference Monday morning, Sen. Tony Vargas…
Continue Reading Man accused of poisoning wife’s cereal with heroin heading to trial
Click here for updates on this story Genesee County, MI (WNEM) — A Genesee County man who is accused of poisoning his…
Continue Reading California’s Disneyland Resort will host a ‘super’ COVID-19 vaccination site
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will soon be the first “super” COVID-19 vaccination site in Orange County, California, officials said…
Continue Reading Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session
Click here for updates on this story TEXAS, USA (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the…
Continue Reading Toddler bitten by dog in service vest inside restaurant
Click here for updates on this story Old Town Spring, TX (KTRK) — A 3-year-old is recovering after being bitten by a…
Continue Reading PD: Machete-wielding man thought he was fighting off zombies
Click here for updates on this story Colfax Township, MI (WNEM) — A 22-year-old Lansing man was arrested after a…
Continue Reading Tennessee grocery store workers want higher vaccine priority ranking
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — Tennessee grocery store workers are frustrated over their…
Continue Reading LAUSD schools mourning two teachers who died of COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Former students and their families are sharing…
Continue Reading Man’s chicken coop building business thriving during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story IMPERIAL, MO (KMOV) — David Zahn owns a construction company in Imperial and that…
Continue Reading On these 9 days, police in DC arrested more people than they did during the Capitol siege
Sixty-one: That’s the number of arrests Washington, DC, police made the day rioters laid siege to the Capitol in protest of President-elect Joe…
Continue Reading CT residents aged 75 should start getting COVID vaccine next week
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — State officials announced on Monday that the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Chicago teachers to hold ‘teach-out’ as students return to in-person learning
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Teachers unwilling to teach from inside their classrooms are…
Continue Reading Ireland’s ‘brutally misogynistic culture’ saw the death of 9,000 babies and children in mother and baby homes, report finds
Thousands of babies and children died in 18 of Ireland’s mother and baby homes — church-run institutions where unmarried women were sent…
Continue Reading Parler may be gone for now. That won’t stop the calls to violence online
Parler all but vanished from the internet this week. Major tech platforms, including Apple and Amazon, booted the social network popular with the…
Continue Reading KCPD to hold board meeting to discuss 2020 fatality crash report
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — The Kansas City Police Department is holding a board…
Continue Reading Man loses $2.8K to contractor whose license was revoked by the state
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Steve Wozniak is from New Jersey and says it didn’t…
Continue Reading Neighbor helps senior citizen next door with COVID-19 vaccine sign up
Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — The soft launch of the State Farm Stadium COVID-19…
Continue Reading Israel isn’t a democracy, it’s an ‘apartheid regime,’ rights group says
Israel is no longer a democracy but an “apartheid regime” devoted to cementing the supremacy of Jews over Palestinians, the…
Continue Reading Home allegedly robbed twice in one day
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A family in Waialae Iki claims they were robbed at home twice…
Continue Reading City sues county over ‘largest dog park in metro Atlanta’
Click here for updates on this story BROOKHAVEN, Georgia (WGCL) — The city of Brookhaven announced it has filed a…
Continue Reading Injured Atlanta man and fiance’ stuck overseas because local hospitals are full
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A metro-Atlanta man in critical condition and his fiancé are…
Continue Reading Teachers push back on school reopening, say they ‘don’t want to die or kill their families’
Click here for updates on this story LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon (KPTV) — Lake Oswego teachers are pushing back on the…
Continue Reading Rescue crews, witnesses work together to save snowmobiler after crash
Click here for updates on this story UMATILLA COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — It took a team effort to rescue a snowmobiler…
Continue Reading Pickup truck and cement truck collide in deadly crash
Click here for updates on this story LAUREL RUN, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — State police in Wyoming said the driver of a…
Continue Reading Nurse is recognized as ‘Mazda hero’ for contributions to ICU patients during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — At the beginning of the pandemic, he worked three…
Continue Reading Pharmacists are deciding what to do with extra vaccine doses left in multi-dose vials
Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Pharmacists are encountering an unexpected…
Continue Reading How a lone Capitol Police officer lured rioters away from the Senate chambers
A US Capitol Police officer bounded up the stairs of the Capitol building, a growing mob of insurrectionists behind him. Using himself as…
Continue Reading California prosecutor will not charge second former officer in the 2009 killing of Oscar Grant
Following the reopening an investigation into the 2009 fatal police shooting of Oscar Grant, no charges will be brought against a second former Bay…
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