By Waverle Monroe Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Anjalie Bartee was diagnosed in 2018 with a terminal, stage 4 brain tumor. That’s when the then 17-year-old began her almost three-year journey of activism. “She wanted to be a part of a cure,” Albert Bartee said. Doctors told Anjalie’s parents,
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By Kelly Eckerman Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — New parents look forward to celebrating their baby’s first holidays. But everything changes when your baby is born prematurely. Some local families who are spending Halloween in the neonatal intensive care unit are getting a special surprise. Meet Lena Rae
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story FLAGLER COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A grenade, found during a routine traffic stop, shut down several roads in Flagler County Monday. Chopper 2 flew over the scene on County Road 305. A deputy stopped 65-year-old Louis Branson, the driver of a red pickup, for having
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By Ashley Kirklen Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — This Sunday, thousands of racers will be running, jogging and walking across the finish line of The Flying Pig. Swift feet, arm movements and controlled breathing are just some of the steps to get two racers to The Flying Pig finish line.
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By Scott Reister Click here for updates on this story ELDORA, Iowa (KCCI) — On Jan. 27, 2020, South Hardin volleyball coach John Teske stopped at his dad’s barn to drop some hay down from the loft. It was a routine chore he had done thousands of times. “I left the truck running,” he said.
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By Matt Flener Click here for updates on this story DICKINSON COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — A Pennsylvania-based company is demanding the return of more than $165,000 in cash after county sheriff’s deputies seized the money during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Kansas. Court documents say a driver for Empyreal Enterprises LLC was driving
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By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story WAIPAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — After 101 years, a small plantation-era bake shop is closing its doors for good. Ishiharaya — famous for its tea and fortune cookies — announced its store in Waipahu will shut down on Nov. 13. But it will continue baking limited
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — We’re seeing new video of the latest reckless driving incident in Milwaukee. There have been a lot of reckless driving incidents in Milwaukee recently, from drag races to chases to driving through school yards. But this case seems to be one
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By Jamie Sherrod, Anna Muckenfuss Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A local hospital is experiencing an influx of activity, primarily because of patients with COVID-19, a situation at many hospitals across the country in what health experts are calling a pandemic of the unvaccinated. At one point, Covenant Healthcare
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By Audrey Weil Click here for updates on this story SILVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — The rain we’re having is welcome weather for Christmas tree farmers, hoping more of their trees can recover from the damaging summer heat. But that recovery could take time, and this Christmas, trees will be in shorter supply. Chuck White of
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By Courtney Allen Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Tennessee (WSMV) — One Robertson County family said for them, Monday night was truly every family’s worst nightmare. A stranger came into their home armed with a knife and stabbed the mom, dad, and pregnant daughter. They realized it was their new neighbor. The
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By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A teacher at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy High School has been placed on leave because of some controversial comments he made in class. Students report the 10th grade English teacher was preaching about Christianity, then disparaging Muslims and LGBTQ+ people.
Continue ReadingBy Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — The Independence firefighter and paramedic who was found dead in his home earlier this week died of suicide, the city’s mayor announced Wednesday morning. Mayor Eileen Weir made the announcement on Twitter, while sharing that firefighter Chad Sappenfield’s family “has made
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By Caitlyn Penter Click here for updates on this story BRYSON CITY, North Carolina (WLOS) — For some who get COVID-19, their battle continues far after the initial illness. These individuals are commonly referred to as COVID ‘long haulers.’ 59-year-old Jim Vautier is one of them. “He’s had to learn again” After 3 months, COVID
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle and the addition of a new cabinet role to address mental health, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the new health ministers to address the ‘health workforce crisis’
Continue ReadingBy Ben Cousins, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Indigenous and remote communities that rely on fish for sustenance shouldn’t worry about mercury levels in their food as the benefits of eating the meal outweigh the risks, according to a new study. The study, published recently in
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Weiner Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Scammers are targeting kids in unsuspecting ways and the impact could be long-lasting. Scammers have been known to get kids’ information through various chats or even through their social media accounts. Educating your kids on what to look for can be
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By Lauren Schott Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Wastewater overflows in Durand and Flint have led to potential contamination of the Shiawassee River and Flint River. The Shiawassee County Health Department announced the wastewater treatment plant in Durand has experienced a sanitary sewer overflow of partially treated wastewater. The
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A grocery store employee heading into work over the weekend made a harrowing escape from a gunman during a robbery, police say. The Asheville Police Department (APD) says on Saturday, Oct. 23, an employee of the Ingles on Merrimon Avenue
Continue ReadingBy KITV Staff Click here for updates on this story WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KITV) — A local shop is stepping in to help raise money for those impacted by a blaze that destroyed hundreds of surfboards in Waikiki. Used Surfboards Hawaii created a GoFundMe page with a goal of raising $250,000. Owner Alex Utal said he
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