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By Cal Larsen Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Freezing temperatures can be hazardous to animals and pets the same way it is to humans. Animal Control at the Nebraska Humane Society works hard to protect all animals while also looking out for the officers on the job. “This is

By Sasha Lenninger Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — It’s a tradition the Martinez family does during the holidays, creating over-the-top decorations for the neighborhood to enjoy. “A lot of them cruised by every night to put their kids to bed and stuff to see our decorations,” said Christopher

By Stephanie Muñiz Click here for updates on this story     LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KOAT) — Several of the migrants that have been in El Paso, Texas, have also been traveling through Las Cruces, New Mexico, in order to get to their final destination. The Border Servant Corps helps shelter, feed and arrange travel for

By Madeleine Nolan Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire Friday around 4:30 a.m. at Fairfield Street and Lamar Street. Firefighters had to endure below-freezing temperatures while battling the blaze. The fire destroyed the home and damaged a neighboring house. No injuries were reported.

By Gabrielle Komorowski Click here for updates on this story     GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — The Greenville Humane Society’s “long-term residents” took pictures with Santa. The animal shelter posted the pictures on its Facebook page. The post says: “What is your Christmas wish this year? Maybe a new watch, a new book, or just to

By Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story     TIGARD, Oregon (KPTV) — Heavy winds are toppling trees across the Portland metro area as the holiday weekend approaches. From Sandy to Gresham and Beaverton to Clackamas. In Tigard, Chad Layman and his family were asleep when they heard a large crash at 6:15 a.m.

By Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story     WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A winter storm hitting much of the Midwest arrived just as holiday travel is returning to pre-pandemic numbers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects more than two million Wisconsinites will drive somewhere for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Some people

By Anjali Patel Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville restaurants are banding together this holiday season with a mission: to raise money for a deeply affordable housing development and increase awareness about the local housing crisis. Participating restaurants will choose an individual item, or a category of items,

By Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — A fire broke out on board a Staten Island Ferry during rush hour on Thursday, forcing more than 800 people to evacuate. Firefighters said five people were hurt, but they’re all expected to be okay. Passengers on the Sandy Ground said

By James Felton and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW TWP., Michigan (WNEM) — Many shoppers are stocking up on last minute items they need before the winter storm hits. “Sales are very brisk. People are getting ready for the storm system coming in,” said Dave Wohlfeil, the owner of Wohlfeil

By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — It’s almost too late to prepare for this cold — but you still have time to protect your plants. If you’re not sure if the plant will make it — if it’s potted you might want to bring it inside or

By Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story     LEBANON, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Lebanon Police Department announced one of its police K9s has passed away. K9 Luke died Friday with his partner K9 Officer Rob Bates by his side, LPD said in a Facebook post. “K9 Luke gave a dedicated service with the

By STEVE LARGE Click here for updates on this story     RIO DELL, California (KOVR) — Sharon and Steve Wolff live in a home they do not feel safe in. This week’s violent earthquake left cracks in most of their walls. Now, there’s an effort to fill out online forms seeking assistance from insurance and state

By Karen Morfitt Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (KCNC) — As the cold moved in, emergency shelters started filling up faster than expected. “We have flexed, and we flexed overnight, we went beyond our number of cots and just started taking people in to get in out of the cold,” Britta Fisher