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By Ciara Cummings Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — After a triple-digit percent increase of fights at one metro Atlanta school district, its superintendent is issuing both a warning and a plea. But the concerns for parents and educators go beyond just one county. “It only takes a few to

By Sharon Chen Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A teen from Jamesport, Missouri, needs a new heart. At 17-years old, Daniel Troyer suffers from cardiomyopathy. His heart is dying. Most patients like Daniel must endure long hospital stays while waiting for a donor, but Daniel is living a

By Eliza Kruczynski, Roger Susanin and Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     DERBY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Derby police said evidence they have gathered so far indicates that a dead man they found inside a home earlier this week is likely a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein. That associate was Steven Hoffenberg, a

By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Centers that help abused children are being told critical funding has been slashed in half across the state. Local centers believe children will be put in dire situations as a result. “It is incredibly important because there is no one else

By Marisa Yamane Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Overcrowding, damage to the environment, high prices/higher cost of living, and traffic problems continue to be the most concerning issues when it comes to tourism in Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released the results of

By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story     FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Franklin Police officer is trying to return home from out of the country after suffering a heart attack on his honeymoon this week. Sources tell WSMV4 Franklin Police Officer Scott Legieza and his wife Brianna had embarked on their

By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story     GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has served subpoenas to school districts where a former teacher, who is charged with sexual assault, worked at. Eugene Pratt, 57, of Davison, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and accused of sexually assaulting

By Adam Murphy Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — Chief Noc-A-Homa got his start as the Braves mascot in 1969. He became famous for doing a dance on the pitcher’s mound before games. And he was there to witness Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th homerun. It was a 16-year run as

By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Promoting the dairy industry at the Minnesota State Fair is one thing. Getting to be the official butter sculptor is another. It’s an honor Gerry Kulzer doesn’t take for granted. “A lot of pressure,” he said Thursday, at the start

By Rhythm Sachdeva Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — New research has found that people who eat ultra-processed meals have greater anxiety and more “mentally unhealthy days” than those who don’t. While ultra-processed foods (UPF) are affordable and ready to eat, they contain little to no whole food because they’re

By Vanessa Lee Click here for updates on this story     MONTREAL (CTV Network) — At 11 years old, Eli Phillips is turning heads The soon-to-be sixth grader from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory in Quebec finished 10th in this year’s USA Mullet Championships, edging out almost 700 other kids. He received thousands of votes from the public.

By Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Former Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis was sentenced for stealing money on Thursday, Aug. 25. A judge sentenced Lewis to 30 days in jail and three years probation after pleading guilty to misuse of campaign funds and misconduct while in office. Lewis was

By KFSN Staff Click here for updates on this story     FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A group of independent divers will join the search for a missing Selma woman who was last seen nearly three weeks ago. Adventures with Purpose is headed to Pine Flat Lake to look for Jolissa Fuentes. The 22-year-old went to an

By Corin Hoggard Click here for updates on this story     FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A former Fresno Unified teacher’s aide is a free woman despite a conviction for sex crimes with a special needs student. Theresa Ramirez was 35 years old. Her victim was her special needs student. He was between the ages of 15

By Zach Fuentes Click here for updates on this story     SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — A San Jose woman was robbed in the middle of the afternoon by two men. The victim says she hopes by sharing her story, the suspects will be caught and others won’t have to experience the terror she did. It

By Michael Finney, Renee Koury Click here for updates on this story     CONCORD, California (KGO) — When you take a flight, you expect the airline will also fly you back home. But it didn’t happen for one furry passenger — a service dog and beloved family pet who nearly got stuck overseas. It was very