Columbia extends overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station through Thursday
The site is open from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night. It is meant to be a resource for individuals unable to access local emergency shelter services
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CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday emphasized the need for masking and other mitigation measures in order to reopen schools safely, saying “we have work to do” as teachers, students and parents continue to struggle with Covid-19’s impact on education. “We have work to do, especially when the
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Graham says he spoke to Trump after his acquittal and the former President is ‘excited’ about 2022
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he spoke to former President Donald Trump after his acquittal in his second impeachment trial and that Trump is “excited” about the midterms in 2022. “I spoke to him last night; he was grateful to his lawyers. He appreciated the help that all of us provided. You know,
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Meghan and Harry are expecting a second baby
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with her second baby, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to CNN on Sunday. “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother,” the spokesperson said. “The Duke and Duchess
Continue Reading Snow, ice cause outdoor restaurant tents to collapse
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Local restaurants are experiencing some heartache on this Valentine’s Day. Sunday was supposed to be busy for restaurants with Multnomah County moving into a lower risk category for COVID-19, but the snow and ice storm has changed that. Some restaurants are cleaning up Sunday
Continue Reading National Guard troops recognized in send-off ceremony
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — Seventy-five soldiers from the Iowa National Guard were recognized in a send-off ceremony Friday, February 12. The soldiers are set to deploy to the Middle East as part of a sustainment mission within the U.S. Central Command area of operations, according to a statement
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Chris Harrison ‘stepping aside’ from ‘The Bachelor’ after controversial interview
“Bachelor” host Chris Harrison said Saturday he is “stepping aside” from the show “for a period of time” after defending a frontrunner on the current season who came under scrutiny for social media photos from her past. “This historic season of The Bachelor should not be marred or overshadowed by my mistakes or diminished by
Continue Reading Girl raises money for cancer specialists
Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, Iowa (WOWT) — Valentine’s Day is one to spread love and joy, normally that’s not synonymous with a heart attack. That is unless the heart attack is coming from a 9-year-old little girl in Iowa. “I have this Happy Valentine’s Day red heart,” Evelyn George said pointing
Continue Reading Church members head back to the pews
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Tomorrow morning more than 100 parishioners of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport will be walking through the doors. Today, the preparations are underway to keep them safe. “We have to make sure there’s enough people, but not too many. We divide people into
Continue Reading Man shot by an officer after striking squad car
Click here for updates on this story WENTZVILLE, Missouri (KMOV) — A 21-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were arrested after an officer-involved shooting in Wentzville late Saturday night. Around 11:45 p.m., troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) spotted a 20-year-old woman driving a small SUV driving at over 100 mph on southbound Highway
Continue Reading Reward offered in decades old double murder
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving a decades-old double murder in Flint. Venita Wilson and her 4-year-old son Jamarr were brutally murdered on August 21, 1986. The two were in their home in the 3400 block of Forest Hill Drive in Flint when
Continue Reading Patients wait for vaccine in dangerous cold
Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — Many Johnson County residents braved the cold to get vaccines shots Saturday afternoon at the University of Kansas Health System’s Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park. Concerns about the long lines were expressed to KCTV5 News throughout the day. A spokesperson for the
Continue Reading PD: 8-yr-old boy shot, 16-yr-old arrested
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Milwaukee police say an 8-year-old boy was shot near 29th and Glendale Saturday night, Feb. 13. Officials say it happened shortly before 9 p.m. Milwaukee police say the victim was inside a home when a bullet entered the residence, striking him. The victim was
Continue Reading A Kansas grandfather got Covid-19 in July. He’s still in the hospital 7 months later
On the morning of July 13, Roger Collins got a positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Within 12 hours he told his wife of 32 years, Billie, that he couldn’t breathe and was rushed to the hospital. He hasn’t been home since. Doctors first said Roger would need to be taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance, Billie
Continue Reading Sheriff’s department searching for escaped inmate
Click here for updates on this story LeFlore County, Arkansas (KFSM) — The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for an escaped inmate. They were notified today (Feb. 13) that Jeromy Michael Call escaped the Leflore County Detention Center. It is not certain if Call escaped Friday (Feb. 12) evening or Saturday. Call was being
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$1,500 gift boxes and romantic poetry: Restaurants are getting creative for Valentine’s Day
Andrew Markert used to serve carefully plated Valentine’s Day specials to couples at his Washington, DC restaurant, Beuchert’s Saloon. This year, he’s dishing out poetry. With Beuchert’s temporarily closed, Markert is using the space for a takeout concept called Fight Club. On the menu this Valentine’s Day is a three-course meal of lobster bucatini, wagyu
Continue Reading NC teachers moved to the front of vaccine line
Click here for updates on this story Onslow County, North Carolina (WLOS) — On February 10, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced that teachers and school staff would move to the front of the line during Group 3 of vaccine distribution. Governor Roy Cooper’s choice to move school staff to the front of the line has
Continue Reading Photography pop-up shop offers unique experience
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The need for a photo of a lost loved one was the inspiration behind one of Nashville’s latest businesses. Many believe necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Pose Nashville is a one of a kind “photo experience” capturing memories to last a lifetime.
Continue Reading Porsche sets its fourth Guinness World record with the fastest indoor land speed
Porsche has the need for indoor speed, as the luxury car company broke the Guinness World Record for indoor land speed in its all-electric Taycan car. Racer Leh Keen was the driver and crushed the previous record by 13.6 mph at 102.65 mph in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Porsche said in a news release.
Continue Reading Tracking device stolen from pharmacy leads to suspects
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Burglary suspects were arrested at an Atlanta home after police said they burglarized a DeKalb County pharmacy. According to Atlanta police, the suspects broke into the pharmacy sometime overnight on Sunday. Police did not say which pharmacy was burglarized. A police spokesperson said an
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