By MARISSA SULEK Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A Nashville comedian said he was accused of breaking into cars at a downtown apartment complex because he is Black. Joshua Black lives at the complex and said he was called out by a woman who also lives there. He recorded the
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By JASON BARRY Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — Take a stroll down the aisles of your favorite grocery store and chances are, shoppers will find empty shelves with a number of items missing. “I’ve noticed today the shelves look a lot different,” said Phoenix shopper Mark Oltz. “I had
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By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story CRUSO, North Carolina (WLOS) — According to the United Way of Haywood County, $1,227,438.23 has been raised through News 13’s Hope for Haywood fundraiser. The money is helping businesses and families recover from flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred that drenched the area
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Rutherfordton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile from Rutherfordton. Jasmine Nichole Williamson was last seen Thursday, Oct.14, at around 4 p.m. at the Rutherford Regional Emergency Room in Rutherfordton. Authorities say she
Continue ReadingBy JACLYN SCHULTZ Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Nevada health officials and the COVID-19 Task Force are eyeing the potential effects on vaccine mandates on vulnerable hospitals as the Nevada Hospital Association warns of “disruptions” or “closures” due to further staffing shortages. Staffing is at “alert” levels across Northern,
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIA PERRICONE Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — The mother of a 26-year-old woman whose remains were identified on Wednesday morning is speaking out about the case. Jawaher Hejji was reported missing last Christmas. Her bones were found on Black Mountain months later. Her mother, who asked to be
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By PETER VALENCIA Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — Authorities said Friday morning that Monday’s deadly house fire in Tempe was not accidental. They are still working to determine exactly how it started. Two women were killed. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday at a home near Priest Drive
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Burns Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A group of Raleigh city employees, including dozens of police officers and firefighters, have hired a lawyer and are threatening to sue the city over its coronavirus vaccine regulations. The group, called City of Raleigh Freedom to Choose, calls a
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By Lauren Johnson Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — One person’s complaint to the city is forcing the Sweet Tooth Community fridge to relocate. “The last thing we should be doing right now is taking away access to food,” said Aubrey Alvarez with Eat Greater Des Moines. The complaint
Continue ReadingBy Brett Rains Click here for updates on this story VAN BUREN, Arkansas (KHBS , KHOG) — According to Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante, detention deputies at the Crawford County Justice Center found Oddie Owens unresponsive in his jail cell Wednesday morning. First responders were called to help, but the sheriff said Owens died. The
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By Stephanie Lin Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento police are looking for whoever vandalized a Black Lives Matter mural in Sacramento this week. “It was just devastating,” said Keith Riedell, managing director of Capital Stage theater company. “It is an affront. An assault to social justice, to people
Continue ReadingBy KMBC Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A criminal grand jury investigation has been opened by federal prosecutors into Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective. According to CNN, The detective is accused of using his badge to terrorize Black women. He also allegedly coerced
Continue ReadingBy Abbie Petersen Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — One Omaha man said the mission to get Americans and refugees out of Afghanistan is personal. Safi Rauf, a former refugee himself, has put his life on hold to liberate people from Afghanistan. He has the help of a Nebraska Congressman
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By Breana Albizu Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — With the arrival of cool weather comes the need for warm shelters in New Mexico. In the Albuquerque metro area, nonprofit organizations and shelters are already preparing for an influx of visitors, especially those that make up the city’s homeless
Continue ReadingBy KAITLYN NAPLES Click here for updates on this story NORTH CANAAN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Emergency crews have responded to reported small plane crash in North Canaan. CT State Police said it happened a little before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the area of West Main Street. State troopers, fire and EMS crews are on
Continue ReadingBy ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Lawmakers and gun safety advocates are urging gun owners to turn in their unwanted firearms. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, along with the parents of Ethan Song and representatives from the Newtown Action Alliance, took part in a news conference
Continue ReadingBy CAMILA ORTI Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A northeast Portland senior community is the named defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit after two residents were found dead in their apartments during the June heat wave. The summer heat wave killed more than 100 people in Oregon- 54 of
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By DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — A Vancouver woman experienced a parent’s worst nightmare, after police said 24-year-old Khael Aguilar-McNamee attempted to kidnap her 5-year-old son Quentin. “He grabbed my hand and I smacked him,” Quentin said. His mom, Jennifer Crothers, said they were playing at Marshall
Continue ReadingBy ANGIE RICONO, GREG MILOTA, CYNDI FAHRLANDER Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The missing persons case of Cassidy Rainwater has grabbed national attention. It’s heartbreaking for those who know her well. “I don’t think the end result is going to be one that anybody wants to hear,” said
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By LEE PECK Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — A very special homecoming for a military dad as he surprised his daughters at Spanish Fort Elementary. Lt. Junior Grade Richard Sweeney has been deployed overseas for six months supporting Navy operations in the South China Sea. He just flew
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