By Nancy Gaarder Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — An Elkhorn Public Schools teacher has been placed on administrative leave following a Facebook post that compared anti-maskers and Klansmen. The district confirmed Tuesday that the post showed the hood of a Ku Klux Klan outfit and a medical face
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By Chris Hubbuch Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — Wisconsin has chosen a California environmental law firm to help investigate and go after those responsible for PFAS contamination. The Department of Justice on Wednesday said Sher Edling LLP has been awarded a contract to represent the state in
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By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — Union workers protested outside City Hall on Wednesday against vaccination mandates requiring them to get a COVID-19 shot or risk losing their jobs. The latest numbers from New York City show that nearly 97% of people hospitalized with coronavirus right now
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By Crystal Cranmore Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — Children 12 and older in New York City can now receive a limited edition issue of the Avengers comic book series from Marvel Comics in return for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. The exclusive issue was developed in collaboration with the New
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — A 14-year-old girl was tied up and robbed inside her Bronx apartment. Police released surveillance video of two of the three men involved in the robbery. It happened Tuesday at 10 p.m. near Bruckner Boulevard and Pugsley Avenue in Unionport. Police
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By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Investigators said a man running from police crashed into a parked truck, sending it onto its side. It happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday on Springhill Avenue at Moffett Road. According to MPD, an officer spotted a Camaro going 80 to 90
Continue ReadingBy Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — For the second consecutive year, one of Atlanta’s largest community events has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlanta Pride announced Wednesday the parade, and other in-person Pride events scheduled for Oct. 9-10, have been canceled, as the city continues to
Continue ReadingBy Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story CONYERS, Georgia (WGCL) — Conyers Police are looking for a suspect after a man led them on a chase through DeKalb County in a mortuary van. According to police, they were attempting to stop a suspect who had stolen the van at a crematory in
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By Catherine Catoura, Adam Murphy Click here for updates on this story TYRONE, Georgia (WGCL) — Shamrock Kitchen in Tyrone ran out of luck after a new health inspector handed them their first failing health score in 36 years. Owner Tracy Sutton took over the restaurant back in 2008, saying they had never received below
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By Rob Elgas Click here for updates on this story DYER, Indiana (WLS) — Christoper McClanathan was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. During his service there he became close with his unit’s interpreter, a local Afghan. Now that interpreter is on the run, the Taliban is trying to find him, and McClanathan believes he’s in
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By Ravi Baichwal Click here for updates on this story HILLSIDE, Illinois (WLS) — Blistering temperatures inside Proviso West High School are prompting complaints and concerns from students. The school said Wednesday it is trying to update the air conditioning system that some say is not working hard enough to cool things down. “Every so
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By Nick Sloan, Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story CLINTON, Missouri (KCTV) — Two high school students in Clinton, Mo., were asked to leave school for not complying with the district’s mask requirement. Currently, masks are required for all students and staff in Clinton. Student Gage Mantonya is one of two students
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By Jackson Hicks, Brad Stephens Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Clare Burnett has been waiting for this day for 15 years. It’s been that long since Burnett and a friend went a little wild and got tattoos. Burnett got Tweety Bird tattoo’d on her left leg. “My husband
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By Rachel McCrary, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A hot and humid week, plus a lack of air conditioning prompting Flint Community Schools to cancel classes for the rest of the week. A sweltering forecast shut down schools because it was too hot for staff or students
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By Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan (WNEM) — After taking a bullet to the chest, a Central Michigan University quarterback is thanking a local hospital for getting him back on his feet. Johnathan Keller remembers the night his life nearly ended. “I didn’t feel any pain
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By Angie Ricono, Cyndi Fahrlander Click here for updates on this story SMITHVILLE, Missouri (KCTV) — The investigation into the weekend boating accident at Smithville Lake that injured 10 people is ongoing. Today the MSHP tweeted out that the Clay County Prosecutor has access to the case file and could consider additional charges. KCTV5 checked
Continue ReadingBy Brooke Taylor, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadians need to use all public health tools available, including masking, physical distance and testing, to avoid lockdowns and protect the unvaccinated as a fourth wave of COVID-19 grips the country, infectious disease experts say. With more than
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Turnbull, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — The traveller volume heading into Canada at the land border with the United States more than doubled in the first week that fully vaccinated U.S. citizens were permitted to enter into the country. According to Canada Border Services
Continue ReadingBy CHUCK MORRIS Click here for updates on this story IRON CITY, TN (WSMV) — A kayaker died after his kayak capsized on Tuesday afternoon on Shoal Creek in Lawrence County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said four people launched kayaks on Shoal Creek around noon. At some point during the trip, one of the
Continue ReadingBy WFSB STAFF Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — A local organization is relieved after it was able to replace 100 backpacks that were destroyed due to recent rain and flooding. Earlier this week, at least 100 backpacks set to be distributed to Hartford Public School students that were filled
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