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By Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story     CULLOWHEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — There are big absences in Western Carolina University’s gymnasium. The head coaches for the men’s and women’s basketball teams are now gone. While the search is on for replacements, students are taking note. In the absence of the women’s and

By Molly Ormsbee Click here for updates on this story     SCHENECTADY, New York (WPTZ) — The mother of an 11-month-old infant who was found dead on Sunday following an Amber Alert has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder. The Albany-Times Union reports that 24-year-old Persia Nelson was in custody and had an initial

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

By 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.

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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.

By 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

By Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story     SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — A man is wanted for intentionally setting a cross on fire in front of a Santa Cruz church, the Santa Cruz Police Department reported on Saturday. According to police, Friday night around 11:30 p.m., a man was caught on camera

By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico (KOAT) — The state Department of Health has announced a Lincoln County man died from the plague. It’s the first human plague case in New Mexico since 2021. The death comes after he was hospitalized for the bacterial disease. The New

By Nijzel Dotson, Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story     LODI (KCRA) — A series of commercial burglaries in Lodi in recent weeks has police speculating whether they are related. The Lodi Police Department said there have been at least 11 burglaries at local businesses that have been reported between Feb. 24 and

By Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — With spring fast approaching, many students across the state are getting a much-needed break from class for the week. In the metro area alone, students in Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Southeast Polk, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines, among others

By Andrew Ramos Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A second case of measles was reported at the migrant shelter for new arrivals in Pilsen, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Sunday. This marks the third case of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just three days. Chicago Public

By Alexandra Simon Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Multiple sources tell CBS Philadelphia that two people are in custody in connection with a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students at a SEPTA bus stop last week. Those sources also told CBS Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden that a gun

By Jasmine Arenas Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (KCNC) — Gun violence and its impact on children took center stage at an IWC wrestling event over the weekend in Westminster. According to the Gun Violence Archive, so far this year 266 children have died from guns with more than 600 injured. On

By Teri Hornstein Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI (WFOR) — Three days. Three separate attacks in Sunny Isles Beach. With the rise of antisemitism, many in the city’s Jewish community are scared and police say this behavior will not be tolerated. Over the weekend, police made an arrest. Mohammed Ali Alsaccal, 39,