By Amy Coveno Click here for updates on this story NASHUA, New Hampshire (WMUR) — The mother of Harmony Montgomery was in court Monday morning asking a judge to declare her daughter legally dead. According to court paperwork, Crystal Sorey is asking for the declaration in probate court as she seeks to sue the state
Continue ReadingBy MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities in Philadelphia say they have arrested two 18-year-olds in the shooting of eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop last week. Police said Monday they also recovered a fully loaded, fully automatic weapon that matches casings found at the scene. Authorities say two more
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The “Oppenheimer” romp. Ryan Gosling’s Ken stealing the show. That put even more focus on the category that was hardest to call: best actress. When Emma Stone was announced as the winner, a
Continue ReadingBy Zach Scott Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — Cincinnati police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old male in critical condition on Saturday. Police say the victim was shot near Roselawn Park around the 6000 block of Joyce Lane before attempting to go to the hospital in his car.
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By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Deadspin, the irreverent sports and news site best known for its commentary and analysis, laid off all of its staff on Monday after the outlet was sold to a startup firm. In a memo to staffers, Jim Spanfeller — the chief executive of G/O Media, Deadspin’s parent company prior to the sale — wrote that
Continue ReadingBy Curadhan Powell Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced over the weekend that more than $12 million has been secured for community projects in Louisville. The Community Project Funding was included in a package of six government funding bills passed by Congress and signed into
Continue ReadingBy Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story CLARK COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) — A family friend identified several of the people killed in a deadly Clark County crash as members of the Amish community in Burkes Garden, Virginia. According to the Clark County Sheriff, the crash was reported around 7:53 a.m. Friday. It
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON and ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — People in North Carolina now have more chances to gamble as statewide sports wagering has begun. Several government-licensed gambling operators started taking bets through smartphones and computers at noon Monday from adults within the state’s borders. North Carolina officials enacted a law
Continue ReadingBy WGAL Staff Click here for updates on this story Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Two Episcopal churches in central Pennsylvania announced that they are forgiving over $3 million in medical debt, the Hope Episcopal Church in Manheim and St. Luke’s Church in Lebanon. Help, Healing, and Hope, a medical debt forgiveness initiative, has raised over $30,000
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Robert Downey Jr. is not shy about acknowledging the importance of his wife, Susan Downey, in his success. During award season, the “Oppenheimer” star frequently mentioned his spouse, a film producer, while on stage accepting his accolades. Oscars night, during which the actor scored his first Academy Award,
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An appeals court says a Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license a former police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in 2016. The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a licensing board that concluded
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special will air live on Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. on KMIZ. In the special, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team will help viewers prepare for spring with stories covering everything from watches and warnings, to what conditions Chief Meteorologist Jessica Hafner is tracking for the season ahead.
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The French government says that several of its services are being targeted by cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity” and a special crisis center was activated to restore online services.In a statement, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said the attacks started Sunday night and hit multiple government ministries, without providing details. By Monday afternoon,
Continue ReadingBy Bob Hazen Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — The man known as the “Malibu Rapist” for a series of rapes in Orlando during the 1980s and ’90s apparently wants to go on trial. George Girtman, 70, is already in prison for life after being convicted of several rapes years
Continue ReadingBy Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story New Orleans (WDSU) — NOPD is searching for the person or persons responsible for vandalizing a newly painted mural at the Tate, Etienne, Prevost Center in the Lower 9th Ward. The center was started in 2021 by three of four women who helped to desegregate
Continue ReadingBy Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A 12-year-old middle school student has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting threat at Coakley Middle School in Norwood, according to police in the Massachusetts town. Norwood police said the incident began Friday morning when they received information that
Continue ReadingHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A mistrial was declared during opening arguments of a trial in a lawsuit filed by a fired Penn State football team doctor alleging that he was ousted after complaining to school officials about alleged pressure to clear players to return from injuries. PennLive.com reports that a Dauphin County judge declared the
Continue ReadingBy Josh Starkey Click here for updates on this story COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (WBAL) — The investigation into fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland continues with a new development. According to a letter sent to Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association members, the school announced it has hired a consulting firm to interview students.
Continue ReadingBy Dacoda Wahpekeche Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Norman residents came together Saturday to clean up one of the city’s parks at the direction of an unlikely host. A 7-year-old led the initiative to keep a Norman park clean, which is something that both inspired and impressed Mayor Larry
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress says that it has disqualified some of its senior officials from being candidates in this year’s election because of long-running corruption allegations, but others also facing accusations were cleared to stand. That has brought more scrutiny on a
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