It doesn’t take long to catch the spirit of Timothy Alexander. “Hotcakes! Where that twist at?” the 32-year-old shouted to a football player while dashing across the field in his wheelchair. “This year you’ll be a lot smarter, agile and more alert!” he exclaimed. Alexander’s enthusiasm is as big as his smile. It’s spring football
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Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — The hottest day of 2021 didn’t stop the foot traffic at River Park in North Fresno Tuesday afternoon. Despite near-record heat, families flocked to the shops and farmers’ market for fresh produce, snacks, and sweets. Cold drinks and ice cream were options to beat
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One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.
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Some defenders of the Senate’s filibuster rules are reconsidering their past refusal to gut the potent stall tactic if Republicans carry through with their plans to block Democratic legislation to rewrite the nation’s voting and campaign finance laws. Democrats say they expect growing demands to change the filibuster rules later this month when the battle
Continue Reading The Federal Election Commission on Tuesday said it had fined the publisher of the National Enquirer for its role in a “hush-money” payment made to quiet a woman who alleged an affair with former President Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle, according to documents made public by Common Cause, a watchdog group. The $187,500
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WEDNESDAY: Some fog and light sprinkles will make the start to the day a bit gloomy south of I-70. This looks like it might be tough to shake, even into the afternoon. Some of those light showers could pick up some thunder this afternoon, but most won’t. Highs will top out in the middle 70’s again
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The Charleston South Carolina Police Department has opened an investigation into a vandalism incident that occurred at the home of Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, a spokesman for the department told CNN. Mace announced Tuesday that her home in Charleston was vandalized with profanity and graffiti, as the question of how members secure themselves in their
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s positive post-race drug test has been confirmed, according to trainer Bob Baffert’s attorney Craig Robertson. After the May 1 first leg of the famed Triple Crown, Baffert revealed that Medina Spirit had tested positive for elevated levels of betamethasone. Betamethasone is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that is allowed in horse racing
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Stay-at-home policies put into effect to help control the spread of Covid-19 were linked with a 37% average reduction in crime in 27 cities across 23 countries, an international team of researchers reported Wednesday. Robberies and thefts fell the most — by 46% — perhaps as people stayed at home instead of going to work.
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Ally Bank announced Wednesday that it is eliminating overdraft fees — a key source of revenue for banks but a burdensome charge for customers. “Overdraft fees are a pain point for many consumers but are particularly onerous for some,” Ally Financial CEO Jeffrey Brown said in a press release. “It is time to end them,”
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday will announce a “National Month of Action” and outline additional steps his administration is taking to get 70% of US adults at least one Covid-19 shot by July 4, according to the White House. That month includes a partnership with Anheuser-Busch that could mean free alcohol for every American 21
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As the B-52 Stratofortress approaches from below, the adornments of its cockpit reflect the importance of the day. Next to a Benny the Bull stuffed animal — the Chicago Bulls mascot — lies a Star-Spangled Banner, covering the dashboard from one side to the other. It’s Memorial Day in the United States, one of the
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Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) — Emma Izzo, a 12-year-old girl with Down syndrome, has stolen the hearts of Hurricanes fans because of her pure relationship with Canes forward Jordan Martinook. In just a week, the fan base raised over $11,000 to get Emma and her family season tickets
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As businesses grapple with record-high job openings, the US Chamber of Commerce is loudly calling on Washington to allow more foreign workers to legally enter the country. Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the Chamber of Commerce, told CNN Business that the worker shortage can’t be solved in the long run without ramping up immigration.
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Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A bill proposed by a state lawmaker would limit what Kentucky’s public or charter schools can teach students regarding race and gender. On Tuesday, Republican state lawmaker Joseph Fischer pre-filed bill request 60, which he calls, “an act relating to public education and declaring
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Dollar store chains are starting to offer fresh groceries at some stores after years of criticism that they don’t provide enough healthy food options for their customers. Family Dollar has started selling apples, oranges, onions, potatoes, and other fruit and vegetables, and frozen poultry, pork and beef at approximately 100 of its more than 7,000
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Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Don Eckroat usually has already had his first cutting in his hayfield by June 1, and he usually has a sign showing the prices for hay. This year, however, prices aren’t listed on the sign just yet. He told KOCO 5 that’s because
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LISBON, Maine (WMTW) — A Maine man was rescued from the Androscoggin River Tuesday night after his boat capsized and he was swept downriver. The Lisbon Fire Department said the 21-year-old man was setting the anchor of his 16-foot boat when it began taking on water at about
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ETNA, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — A garbage truck crashed into a home in Etna, Allegheny County, on Tuesday afternoon. This happened along Spang Alley near Route 8. A mother and her two young children were inside the house when the crash happened. “Miraculously there were three occupants inside the
Continue Reading Democrats running for New York City mayor will square off in a crucial debate Wednesday night, but they won’t just be trying to convince voters that they’re the best candidate for the job — being someone’s second, third, fourth or even fifth favorite could be almost as good. Unlike past elections, Big Apple voters will
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