Prosecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin’s trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call…
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Bowling team wins state championship with first undefeated season
Click here for updates on this story St. Charles, MI (WNEM) — It was the prophetic wisdom or maybe stubbornness of one…
Continue Reading Schools makes compromise after parents protest pause in face-to-face learning, sports
Click here for updates on this story Midland, MI (WNEM) — Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged school districts…
Continue Reading Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin’s trial
The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to…
Continue Reading Fascinating finds keep metal detectorist searching for hidden treasures
Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephen Patterson admits he’s easily…
Continue Reading Small-town volunteer fire department faces funding challenges
Click here for updates on this story DREXEL, MO (KCTV) — A small-town fire department is urging its community to…
Continue Reading Asheville to dismantle homeless camps, despite CDC recommendations
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville is breaking with CDC guidance on…
Continue Reading Man who shot daughter pleads guilty, sentenced to 20 years
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile man who shot his nine-year-old daughter on I-10 in…
Continue Reading PD: Shootings that killed 3-year-old, 16-year-old are related
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The City of Hartford is mourning the death of a 3-year-old…
Continue Reading Catalytic Converter thefts on the rise across Tennessee and nation
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the…
Continue Reading Eric Schmidt Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Personal: Birth date: April 27, 1955…
Continue Reading New culinary arts program in Madison set to open in the fall
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Demand for chefs is at an all time high as new restaurants…
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Here’s a look at the life of television, film and stage actress Carol Burnett. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1933 Birth place: San Antonio,…
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Here is a look at best-selling author and Oscar-winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1934 Birth place: Richmond,…
Continue Reading Former Nike marketing manager pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1.5 million
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Former Nike marketing manager pleaded guilty on Monday, to…
Continue Reading Parents concerned about possible tear gas residue left behind at school after weekend demonstration
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Students at the Cottonwood School in South Portland returned…
Continue Reading Suspect ejected after chase ends with 6-car pile-up
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A six-car crash in north St. Louis that happened at the end…
Continue Reading Teachers are choosing to quit rather than go back to school while pandemic lingers
Fifteen years ago, Annette Lang left a Wall Street career for a new start. She was finally ready to follow her passion — teaching. It brought…
Continue Reading Police and demonstrators clash during protests over the shooting of a Minnesota man during a traffic stop
Furious over the fatal shooting of a Black man by a police officer during a traffic stop, demonstrators gathered Monday night to protest outside the…
Continue Reading China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone, Taipei says
China sent 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began…
Continue Reading Biden attempts balance amid major protests of his tenure
President Joe Biden is confronting the first major protests during his presidency after three months in office, prompted by the police killing of a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 13: Coronavirus, Minnesota, immigration, Brexit, Knoxville
It’s the start of Ramadan. This holy month is a time of fasting, prayer and community for Muslims across the world. But for a second year, the…
Continue Reading Army officer was afraid for his life during a Virginia traffic stop, attorney says
A US Army officer feared for his life when two Virginia police officers pointed guns at him during a traffic stop, his attorney said. “He was…
Continue Reading What alien raindrops on other planets have in common with rain on Earth
Our solar system boasts a diverse range of planets, but some of them may share a common phenomenon with Earth: raindrops. Rain on other planets is…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother says he was a big mama’s boy at Derek Chauvin’s trial as prosecution nears its end
Pausing every so often to wipe away tears, Philonise Floyd testified Monday at Derek Chauvin’s trial that his elder brother George Floyd was a…
Continue Reading NBA, MLB and NHL postpone Minneapolis games following fatal shooting of Daunte Wright
The NBA, MLB and NHL postponed their Monday games In Minneapolis following the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man killed in a traffic stop Sunday.…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s President heads to the trenches as Russia masses its troops
Ankle-deep in thick black sludge, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky moves stealthily with his troops in single file through the warren of…
Continue Reading An 11-month-old baby was killed and two other children hurt after shots were fired into a car in Syracuse, New York
An 11-month-old baby girl died and two other children were hospitalized after a shooting Sunday in Syracuse, New York, police said. The children were…
Continue Reading Classes canceled at Knoxville school for two days after shooting leaves student dead and officer injured
No classes will be held for the next two days at a school in Knoxville after a shooting left one student dead and a police officer injured.…
Continue Reading One student is dead and a police officer was wounded after a shooting at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee authorities say
A shooting at a Knoxville high school on Monday left a student dead and an officer injured, Tennessee officials said. Officers responded to reports…
Continue Reading Microplastics in our air ‘spiral the globe’ in a cycle of pollution, study finds
Tiny bits of plastic from your packaging and soda bottles could be traveling in the atmosphere across entire continents, carried by winds, a new…
Continue Reading Police fire tear gas at protesters in a second night of demonstrations after Minnesota officer fatally shoots Black man
Police fired tear gas and stun grenades Monday night as a crowd gathered to protest the killing of a Black man by a police officer in a Minneapolis…
Continue Reading Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ in the wake of Daunte Wright’s fatal encounter with police in Minnesota
President Joe Biden on Monday called for “peace and calm” in the wake of Daunte Wright’s fatal encounter with police in Minnesota,…
Continue Reading The first Black mayor in Brooklyn Center says Daunte Wright’s shooting is ‘unfathomable’
A young mayor has worked to unite ethnic groups in a Minneapolis suburb for years. The killing of a Black man is now bringing outrage to his city.…
Continue Reading Vaccine passport discussions should prioritize fairness over economics, ethicist says
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The issue of vaccine passports is one rife with…
Continue Reading Some blood pressure medication linked to higher risk of skin cancer, study finds
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A Canadian study has found that certain…
Continue Reading Minnesota officer shouted ‘Taser!’ but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say
A suburban Minneapolis police officer grabbed her gun instead of her Taser during an arrest and fired a shot that killed a 20-year-old unarmed Black…
Continue Reading One of the Virginia police officers who pepper-sprayed an Army officer during a traffic stop has been fired
One of the police officers accused of using excessive force in a Virginia traffic stop has been fired following an investigation, the town manager…
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Local 16-year-old missing since February, mom pleads for help
A local 16-year-old girl is still missing after seven…
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Idaho lawmakers hear pitch to absorb three-fourths of Oregon
Idaho lawmakers appeared intrigued but skeptical on Monday when pitched a plan to lop off about three-fourths of Oregon and add it to Idaho to create…
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538 new Idaho COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 538 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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COVID-19 vaccine supply in eastern Idaho
There is more supply than demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities, but that may not be a good sign in our battle for the…
Continue Reading US and China deploy aircraft carriers in South China Sea as tensions simmer
Military activity in the South China Sea spiked over the weekend as a Chinese aircraft carrier entered the region and a US Navy expeditionary strike…
Continue Reading One person dead, officer injured after shooting at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee
One person has died and a police officer was injured after a shooting at a high school Monday in Knoxville, Tennessee, police said in a news release.…
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You can put your bird feeders up but keep them clean, officials say
If you want to set up your bird feeders for spring, Idaho Fish and Game says go for it—just keep these tips in mind to help protect your…
Continue Reading Baseball player Freddie Freeman surprises a young Phillies fan who gave away a home run ball to a Braves fan
The Atlanta Braves’ first baseman Freddie Freeman rewarded a young Phillies fan for his act of generosity toward an Atlanta fan. The Braves…
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ACLU encourages Little veto
The American Civil Liberties Union is encouraging Governor Brad Little to veto SB 1110, new legislation that would restrict Idaho’s voter ballot…
Continue Reading Suspect ejected after chase ends as six-car pile-up
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A six-car crash in north St. Louis that happened at the end of…
Continue Reading Group removes 3,000 pounds of litter from river
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Tennessee Riverkeeper removed more than 3,000 pounds of metal,…
Continue Reading One person dead, police officer injured at Knoxville school shooting
Click here for updates on this story KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — One man is dead and a Knoxville Police officer was…
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Wyoming launches moss ball take-back program
Wyoming Game and Fish is taking a next step in getting a handle on zebra mussels that might have been rolled into aquarium moss balls.…
Continue Reading Knoxville police say multiple agencies are on scene of school shooting
Knoxville Police Department (KPD) in Tennessee said that multiple agencies are at the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School. There…
Continue Reading Made by Hand: Leather goods made with mix of old and new methods
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee was once the leather manufacturing capital of the…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother says he was a big mama’s boy during Derek Chauvin’s trial
Pausing every so often to wipe away tears, Philonise Floyd testified Monday at Derek Chauvin’s trial that his elder brother George Floyd was a…
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About 25% of Idaho in drought; 1 area in extreme drought
About a quarter of Idaho is experiencing some degree of drought, with one pocket in the south-central part of the state in extreme…
Continue Reading Family ‘shellshocked’ after being booted from flight over mask issue
Click here for updates on this story PARKER, Colorado (KCNC) — Michelle and Erik Harvey had some anxiety as their April…
Continue Reading A shooter is on the run in Paris after killing one and injuring another outside a hospital
One person was killed and one critically injured in a targeted shooting outside a Paris hospital on Monday, the city prosecutor’s office told…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 76 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths
Local health officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new COVID-19 related deaths…
Continue Reading Reggae musicians join forces for song about racial injustice
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Musicians in the Twin Cities reggae community have come…
Continue Reading Mysterious blackout in Iran threatens to undermine nuclear talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has vowed revenge against Israel after an apparent attack on an Iranian nuclear site caused a blackout at…
Continue Reading Man attacking wife shot and killed by son, deputies say
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, AL (WALA) — A Wilmer man attacking his wife was shot and killed by…
Continue Reading Couple reunited with lost GoPro camera after four years
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — When Rio Villa and her boyfriend found a GoPro camera on…
Continue Reading 11-year-old fatally shot by child who found gun in vehicle at Walmart, police say
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — An 11-year-old boy has died after he was shot by a child who found…
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Utah clothing store forced to close for day after gun threat
A clothing store in Salt Lake City was forced to close for a day after employees said a man refused to wear a mask then threatened to shoot everyone…
Continue Reading Family awaits word from landlord as conditions deteriorate in rental home
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La. (KTBS) — A Shreveport man says he’s falling deeper in debt…
Continue Reading Community split about metal bars on benches deterring homeless
Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — There’s a literal divide in Lodi on how to handle the…
Continue Reading Woman with willing liver donor fighting to have rare treatment covered by insurance
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — After a devastating diagnosis, a Humboldt Park woman was…
Continue Reading Mom on mission to find daughter’s killer
Click here for updates on this story NATOMAS, California (KOVR) — A grieving mom is on a mission to find her…
Continue Reading Cicada emergence this summer could impact outdoor weddings, experts say
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — When you think of noise attributed to weddings, you think of…
Continue Reading Parents outraged after crews dismantle roadside memorial to deceased son
Click here for updates on this story HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (WCBS) — Some roadside memorials are being torn down in an effort…
Continue Reading ‘Work gyms’ helping remote employees be more productive
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, FL (WFOR) — Working from home comes with its perks and pitfalls, including…
Continue Reading Woman arrested after hit & run crash that killed federal judge claimed she was Harry Potter
Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (WFOR) — A North Lauderdale woman charged in a fatal hit and…
Continue Reading 2 Virginia police officers used excessive force, threatened Army officer during traffic stop, lawsuit says
A US Army officer is suing two Virginia police officers after they pointed guns at him, pepper sprayed him and pushed him to the ground during a…
Continue Reading Student who hung noose off dorm room balcony expelled
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Officials at the University of San Francisco on Friday…
Continue Reading Family clings to hope missing toddler is still alive
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — It’s something that haunts Tess Fitts. Where is her tiny…
Continue Reading Grandmother killed in shooting while sitting on her front porch
Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, MA (WBZ) — A grandmother in her mid-70s was shot and killed in…
Continue Reading Maryland woman wears wedding dress to get vaccinated
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — A Maryland woman wore a wedding dress to get vaccinated over…
Continue Reading A guide for Muslims observing Ramadan during the pandemic
This week, Muslims across the United States will begin observing another pandemic Ramadan. But this year’s holy month — marked by…
Continue Reading 17-year-old killed after getting electrocuted by power line downed during severe weather
A Florida teen is dead after she stepped on a downed power line while trying to escape her burning car. Valentina Tomashosky, 17, was driving in…
Continue Reading A man trying to write an article on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre faced threats, resistance
Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — A captain at the time with a National Guard…
Continue Reading Police: Defendant in shooting of 5-year-old was trying to pre-empt retaliation
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — A man who fired into a vehicle in February and critically…
Continue Reading Voice from the past: Combat vet reconnects with long-ago platoon buddy
Click here for updates on this story NORTHERN CHEYENNE, Montana (Billings Gazette) — Laura Rockroads was in bed at her…
Continue Reading A guide for Muslims celebrating Ramadan during the pandemic
This week, Muslims across the United States will begin observing another pandemic Ramadan. But this year’s holy month — marked by…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother Philonise takes the stand in Derek Chauvin’s trial
Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s younger brother, took the stand Monday in Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial as prosecutors tried to humanize…
Continue Reading A man’s mission for Mars, a mother’s love to see it through
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — The past five years…
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Idaho Senate OKs federal grant for early childhood education
The Idaho Senate on Monday passed legislation accepting a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood education from birth through age…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
According to AAA, the Gem State’s average price for regular held steady at $3.06 per gallon this week, while the national average decreased by a…
Continue Reading Search for suspects continues after 3-year-old’s death; vigil planned
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — The City of Hartford is mourning the death of a…
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Saturday’s high winds knock over tree onto home
Winds were so strong Saturday, it left flags turned upside down and even shattered some business…
Continue Reading Teen girl shot in possible love triangle
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La. (KTBS) — A possible love triangle may be at the heart of a…
Continue Reading Britt Reid faces charges of driving while intoxicated in crash involving young girl
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Britt Reid faces charges of DWI, with serious physical…
Continue Reading Police searching for leads after about 30 shots fired from moving sedan
Click here for updates on this story SWANSEA, Ill. (KMOV) — Police in Swansea are searching for leads after shots were…
Continue Reading Cardiologist says George Floyd’s death was absolutely preventable in Derek Chauvin’s trial
An expert cardiologist testified Monday that George Floyd died from cardiopulmonary arrest caused by low oxygen levels brought on by prone restraint…
Continue Reading Community unites around family who lost everything after violent E4 tornado
Click here for updates on this story NEWNAN, Georgia (WGCL) — The community unites around a family who lost everything…
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PCSD25 to hold graduation at Holt Arena
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will host the Class of 2021 high school graduation at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.…
Continue Reading 3 officers shot during Georgia chase; 1 suspect dead, 1 arrested
Click here for updates on this story CARROLL COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Three officers were shot in Carroll County early…
Continue Reading First grade students develop friendship during distant learning, meet for first time during spring break
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Distance learning has been rough for many valley students,…
Continue Reading Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the death of man following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
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