By Lydia Blackstone Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — Brett Mymo is an Army veteran. He’s been walking miles to work every day, even with shrapnel still in his body from being deployed in Iraq. That all changes for Mymo as he was gifted a car from Geico and Caliber
Continue ReadingBy Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Iowa (KCCI) — Andrew Sayasane, the owner of Winn’s Pizza, in Norwalk, received a life-saving kidney on Monday after months of searching for a donor. The transplant comes after Sayasane was getting dialysis treatments for an average of five hours every day due to
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — It will likely come as little surprise to many parents that a large percentage of American teens say their use of certain social media sites is “almost constant,” according to a new Pew Research Center report on youth social media and internet use. But it may be
Continue ReadingBy Julie Chin Click here for updates on this story BIXBY, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Stephen Dunkelberg’s been up on the housetop a lot lately. He’s no Santa, just a neighbor creating Christmas magic. “I always had Christmas lights on my house, and it was the only house on the street with Christmas lights, so my
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Things are not necessarily better for American women today than they were for their mothers and grandmothers, according to a new report. In recent years, the most important markers of women’s safety and health have declined, the data showed. The Population Reference Bureau created an index of women’s well-being,
Continue Reading By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who take the new injectable medication tirzepatide – brand-named Zepbound – to shed pounds will need to stay on it if they want to keep the weight off, a new study confirms. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have revolutionized the treatment of obesity, helping people
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation on Friday set the dates for the state’s deer and turkey hunting seasons through January 2025, according to a press release from the MDC. The dates can be found below: 2024 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting Dates Spring Youth Portion: April 6-7Regular Spring Turkey Season: April
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Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Rose Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Jonathan and Donna Galucki never thought a family passion would turn into a massive and magical model train display at their Norcross business. “It started with one innocent train. It starts so innocently and then it grew into that,” said Jonathan
Continue Reading By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means it’s a good time to pay attention to safe food handling practices when cooking and baking meals and treats. But what are the best ways to reduce your risk of illnesses such as salmonella infection when you find yourself in the kitchen or
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — With sales of non-alcoholic beverages recently becoming a nearly half-billion dollar industry, even Target is becoming sober curious. The chain is partnering with Sèchey, an online retailer that sells alcohol-free spirits and wines, to add a selection of popular brands rolling out to 450 Target stores across
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The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.
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Missouri’s minimum wage is increasing by 30 cents in 2024 from $12 to $12.30 per hour — the first time it will be based on inflation instead of a voter-approved amount in five years.
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Plenty of upper respiratory illnesses are going around in Mid-Missouri.
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Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.
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Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingBy WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Patience and persistence paid off for an animal rescue worker who was determined to help one specific dog. ‘Red’ moved to a foster home on Saturday after a two-year wait. Until now, Red had been living at the humane society
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By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — US airports are on the verge of setting more travel records as huge numbers of travelers have been taking to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday it’s nearing its anticipated 30 million passengers total over the holiday period. The agency
Continue ReadingBy Bryanna Gallagher Click here for updates on this story PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — A family in Camden County is spreading holiday cheer with over 50,000 lights. They call it the ‘Lights on Bryn Mawr’. It’s been a tradition for six years now. Family, friends, and neighbors all came together in Pennsauken, New Jersey
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