It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population,” according to the World Sleep Society, a non-profit organization of sleep professionals dedicated to advancing “sleep health worldwide.” Add to that the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Wei Lin always had a reputation for helping others. “He was so kind,” said the 28-year-old’s wife through a translator. “Whenever his friends needed help, he tried his best to help them.” And it was while helping a friend that Lin became the victim of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — The dedication of Greenwood Rising may coincide with the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but the brand new history center will give visitors a broader view of what came before and after and also what is still possible in the future.
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Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee police will begin cracking down on unregistered drivers. Police stopped citing unregistered vehicles last year when Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. But Milwaukee City leaders say the lack of enforcement contributed to reckless driving. Starting June 5,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Henderson County child suffers severe but non-life-threatening injuries after a dog attack. Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand confirms, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at approximately 12:48 p.m. officers responded to a dog attack call in the Summit Circle area in Hendersonville. Emergency responders
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Keith Blair was 31 when he was shot and killed outside a West Asheville bar early Saturday morning. Blair’s daughter, 3-year-old Kyus, and son, 1-year-old Blair, will never see their father again. “What if somebody killed your father or your son?” Blair’s cousin
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Remodeling is underway at two downtown Columbia stores for a new barbeque restaurant and bar. The storefronts at 304 S. Ninth Street will soon host Bud’s BBQ, a venture from business owner Jason Paetzold. The place will take the spots of the old Ingredient and Pickleman’s stores across from the University of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (KTBS) — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents have cited two Louisiana men for alleged contest fraud in Caddo Parish. Agents cited Hunter Moss, 24, of Mooringsport, and Phillip Purcell, 30, of Oil City, were involved in a bass tournament held on Caddo
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A woman who jumped in to help those hurt in a wrong-way crash on Briley Parkway is speaking about the experience. “The scene, oh my God, it was terrifying,” Latasha Williams said. It involved two cars near Briley Parkway and Airways Boulevard on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — The former director of the Saginaw County Animal Care and Control Center has been arraigned on an embezzling charge. Lisa Stoffel was arraigned on June 2 on one count of embezzling more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Her bond was set at $20,000.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Officials have identified the driver who is now in custody following a vehicle pursuit that resulted in destruction impacting buildings at a strip mall around 4 a.m. on Friday. Atlanta firefighters worked to put out the massive fire. Several businesses were destroyed during the early
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The governor of Utah is calling on a higher power to help combat the extreme dry weather afflicting the state. On Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox issued a declaration calling for Utahns to participate in a weekend of prayer from Friday to Sunday. “I’ve already asked all Utahns to conserve water by avoiding long showers, fixing
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story STAMFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Two teenagers were arrested for shooting and killing a man in Stamford last month. Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Lwidji Brun. The suspects were only identified as being ages 14 and 16 and from Stamford. Police said on May 18 just before 2:45
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WFSB) — An uncle arrested for his role in an Amber Alert out of Middletown failed to report his nephew missing for 12 hours and knowingly left him in the care of a drug addict, according to arrest documents. New Britain police released the arrest
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MENDOTA, California (KFSN) — Getting through high school is a challenge on its own – but imagine adding college courses, a global pandemic, and a full-time job. That’s exactly what Antonio Cruz did. Last week, Cruz graduated from West Hills College with an Associate’s degree in agriculture science,
Continue Reading The largest moon in our solar system is preparing for its first close-up in more than 20 years on Monday. NASA’s Juno mission has been observing Jupiter and its moons since July 2016, and now Juno will come within 645 miles (1,038 kilometers) of Ganymede’s surface. It’s the closest a spacecraft has been to the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — The animals at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore are eating really well these days — all thanks to the cicadas. Some of the animals are enjoying the cicadas like fine dining, while others are simply unimpressed. “It’s like a big snack bar,” the zoo’s assistant
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — Santa Cruz County is offering financial incentives to property owners who can offer housing to those currently experiencing homelessness. “We’re really relying on the good heartiness of the Santa Cruz community to help us do that,” Senior Director of Housing Programs at Fremont-based
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Faith leaders in Kansas City said they are outraged by what they saw in the latest video of the fatal police shooting of Malcolm Johnson at a BP gas station on March 25. They said police reforms are needed. “When I saw the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Florida (WBBH) — Some Golden Gate Estates are still mourning the loss of a blackbear cub that they named ‘Bailey Cub.’ Bailey was shot and killed in the woods behind homes on 6th Avenue Northeast — more than a year ago on June 2, 2020.
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